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*w*w* ladies
Since there were so many newbies I thought we could check in. See how the week is going. Any recipes you made that were amazing?
What low point items have you found? With the new point system I'm really having to focus on this which is great!
Re: *w*w* ladies
I am happy to do a check-in! My mtg and weigh-in are tomorrow. I *think* I've lost maybe two pounds this week (I say I think because I don't know how accurate my scale is - I so rarely used it before).
I am going to make the WW 1-pt veggie soup later today, so I'll let you know how it is. I have gotten the most bang for my buck with a modified beef chili recipe that I made last Thursday. It uses really lowfat beef and has red pepper, lots of kidney beans, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices. A serving of that with a serving of baked Tostitos scoops and WW low fat cheese is 9 pts and it is very filling. Plus it's a really easy dinner.
For lunch, I like to toast a 100 calorie English muffin and put low fat peanut butter on it. Then I have that with fruit and maybe cheese.
Most mornings, I have had egg whites and oatmeal with my coffee.
For snacks, I've really liked apples, raspberries, celery sticks, and carrot sticks. I also like the Laughing Cow light cheese wedges.
The weekend was definitely tough for me because I was out more than I normally am (DH was OOT, so I took the opportunity to go out with friends). I used up most of my bonus points there. I did not have any alcohol, but I need to see how much damage it will do.
Oh! I forgot another easy dinner. We love Aidell's organic chicken sausage with apple (4 pts per link), which you can get at Costco. I sliced those up, seared them (no oil needed), and served with arugula salad with Sprouts' sundried tomato vinaigrette and baked sweet potato with just salt and pepper. I had two links, so I think dinner was 12 pts total.
For a no-point dessert, I have tossed apple chunks with cinnamon and nutmeg and baked them.
This past weekend was tough for me too. Saturday we hosted a christmas party. So I spent the whole day baking and tasting. For quality control. Then sunday was DH's work party, where they served traditional turkey and dressing. It was very yummy.
Im hoping since I hadnt used any of my extra points that Ill be okay.
I have made a few recipes that have been awesome.
layered mexican chicken
http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=93071
asian turkey meatballs
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/01/asian-turkey-meatballs-with-lime-sesame.html
And the mexican chicken heats up great for leftovers!
Tonight Im headed to a bodypump class. Hopefully I can walk tomorrow
I am a Southie; otherwise, I'd totally come work out with you. For myself, I am not trying to overdo it with diet strictness, which leads to burnout. I didn't put on weight overnight and I am okay with taking it off slowly. My mindset right now is to just try to do better and to move on if I made poor choices one day. Some days, you just need to eff up a Ding Dong or two, you know? HUGS.
ugh. I'm nervous about meeting tomorrow morning. This week I didn't do so well... and it was my first week!
Wednesday I did really well, coming under on my points by a bit.
Thursday I did okay, but went to Chuys for dinner. I ate chips and salsa without too much regard - but ate a much smaller portion for a meal. I honestly have no idea how many chips I had or how many of my extra points I used.
Friday and Saturday were just okay. Saturday night I had about 3 glasses of wine at a work party and did not make wise choices. ugh. Sunday wasn't too much better.
Monday and Tuesday I've been back on the wagon... but I think it's too little, too late.
We leave for vacation on Thursday morning and I'm terrified about being too incompetent to track... I hate feeling like I'm wasting my money on this program if I'm not giving it 100%.
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