Garden Salad

March 5 - March 11 The Washington County Commission on Aging offers noon lunches to anyone 60 years and older at seven locations - Hancock, Smithsburg, Keedysville, Williamsport and three in Hagerstown. A two-day reservation notice is required and a donation is asked per meal. For information, call 301-790-0275. Weekly menu Wednesday - Spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs, garden salad, applesauce, whole-wheat dinner roll and milk. Thursday -Turkey Brunswick stew, cucumber-and-onion salad, peaches, whole-grain bread and milk.

School lunch menus for the week of Feb. 18 through Feb. 22: Washington County Monday - No school Tuesday - Steak and cheese sub or toasted cheese sandwich, crispy potato wedges, California blend vegetables and mixed fruit. Secondary also may choose tomato soup. Wednesday - Crunchy or soft taco with salsa or tuna salad sandwich, corn, whipped sherbet and pineapple chunks. Secondary also may choose noodle soup. Thursday - Crispy chicken nuggets with mini biscuit or salami-and-cheese sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and fresh fruit.

Dec. 19 - Dec. 25 The Washington County Commission on Aging offers noon lunches to anyone 60 years and older at seven locations - Hancock, Smithsburg, Keedysville, Williamsport and three in Hagerstown. A two-day reservation notice is required and a donation is asked per meal. For information, call 301-790-0275. Weekly menu Wednesday - Roast turkey, whipped potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut, peas, stuffing ball, cranberry sauce, frozen treat and milk. Thursday - Baked macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, garden salad with chickpeas, peaches, muffin or biscuit, and milk.

A big part of Doug Hutzell's successful weight loss was portion control. Hutzell said, sometimes, before the weight loss, he ate two dinners. Here are some examples of his meals before and now. Before: a garden salad, a large soda, a large pizza and a few extra slices Now: a garden salad, four slices of pizza and water Before: three burgers or sandwiches, two large orders of fries, a McFlurry ice cream dessert and...