Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Late Night Snacking
Click here ONLY if you have late nightr snacking issues. I know I do. This was a great article for to read right now because Scott is working nights this week. I need all the help and support I can get!
National _____Day
Hmmmmm, according to Hungry girl, this is National Chip and Dip Day! Just my luck. You all know I love a party!!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Recipe Site
http://www.skinnytaste.com/
NOT weight watchers endorsed, but some really good recipes. Several of you have discovered already. Just remember if the points seem too good to be true, they are! Just figure the pts. plus yourself to make sure.
Have a great day, stay out of race traffic (as i drive up 394 past the track everyday this week!)
NOT weight watchers endorsed, but some really good recipes. Several of you have discovered already. Just remember if the points seem too good to be true, they are! Just figure the pts. plus yourself to make sure.
Have a great day, stay out of race traffic (as i drive up 394 past the track everyday this week!)
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Hungry Girl
Hungry Girl now has a 30 minute cooking show on the Cooking Channel on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. I DVR it every week. It is really pretty good. But if you do nothave it you can watch segments on the the Cooking Channel we site. Click here. For a show.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
My Nook
OK> I posted this and then my week went all to pieces, so you ask what is this? I bought myself a NOOK last week-end. An e-reader from Barnes and Noble. I have looked and researched and looked and this is what i decided on. I can download any book (just about) from B & N or many, many free books in seconds. I can download my PDF files and word documents, I can easily access wi-fi when in a hot spot. watch you tube, store videos and pics. I am so excited. I have read more this week than I have in years! Great therapy! Although I fell asleep reading at Friendship Ford last week getting my oil changed. I just hope I was not drooling! It was rainy outside and the waiting room was full. Oh well!
I have checked my e-mail started this post. but didn't finish. B & N is having a class on the NOOK at the end of the month so maybe I can figure out all the bells and whistles. The children's books are great, I just have to watch the money! It is so tempting!
I try not to discuss my school kiddos too much, but I have to share this. My cutest little boy in the world has been struggling for about 2 weeks. Sleeping at school, no usual cute spark that he usually has, just not himself. Well, the nurse finally convinced the gma that something was "not right"> I say!! He has a shunt in his head that drains the fluid from his head, well it burst. So he went to the pediatric ICU on Thursday nite and had surgery to fix it on Friday night. I visited him yesterday after our meeting, he is doing great. He was not real hapopy, can't blame him. But he was preparing to go home. So thank goodness he made it to the hospital when he did. He was violently sick on Thursday night. To think what could have happened in my classroom. And we had recess in the gym everyday last week. OOOH, just don't want to think of that!
So we all have reason to celebrate!!!!!
I have checked my e-mail started this post. but didn't finish. B & N is having a class on the NOOK at the end of the month so maybe I can figure out all the bells and whistles. The children's books are great, I just have to watch the money! It is so tempting!
I try not to discuss my school kiddos too much, but I have to share this. My cutest little boy in the world has been struggling for about 2 weeks. Sleeping at school, no usual cute spark that he usually has, just not himself. Well, the nurse finally convinced the gma that something was "not right"> I say!! He has a shunt in his head that drains the fluid from his head, well it burst. So he went to the pediatric ICU on Thursday nite and had surgery to fix it on Friday night. I visited him yesterday after our meeting, he is doing great. He was not real hapopy, can't blame him. But he was preparing to go home. So thank goodness he made it to the hospital when he did. He was violently sick on Thursday night. To think what could have happened in my classroom. And we had recess in the gym everyday last week. OOOH, just don't want to think of that!
So we all have reason to celebrate!!!!!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
PARTY!
Let's get this party started!!
OK, let's go for activity points. I will give a goal on Saturday for an amount of AP for us to collect. Once we get that goal we will party.
I am think of an 80's theme, since that era is pretty much the origination of aerobics. How about it, can we get up and go?
Yes we can!
At no point in my life is the above picture me!!
OK, let's go for activity points. I will give a goal on Saturday for an amount of AP for us to collect. Once we get that goal we will party.
I am think of an 80's theme, since that era is pretty much the origination of aerobics. How about it, can we get up and go?
Yes we can!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
what are you shopping for?
This Week’s Shopping List
Check off the foods you need to buy this week.
Vegetables such as green beans,
broccoli, vegetable blends
Chopped onion
Sliced bell peppers
Whole-wheat waf es
Berries
Fish fillets
Ground lean beef, turkey, or chicken
Sorbet or low-fat ice cream
Veggie burgers
For your refrigerator
Fat-free or low-fat milk
Fat-free or low-fat yogurt
Fat-free or low-fat cheese
Fat-free or light mayonnaise
Low-fat or fat-free spreads such
as cream cheese
Eggs or egg substitute
Minced garlic
Low-fat luncheon or deli meats
Lettuce
Vegetables such as baby carrots, grape
tomatoes, celery sticks for snacking
Seltzer or calorie-free avored waters
For your pantry
Whole-grain breakfast cereals
Light whole-grain breads
Whole-grain foods such as whole-whea t pasta
and couscous, brown rice, quinoa, bulgur, etc.
Canned tuna
Canned salmon
Canned beans such as cannelli ni, garbanzo, or black
Canned refried beans
Canned fruit in own juice
Salsa
Canned or jarred tomato sauce
Reduced-fat pasta sauce
Broth
Flavored vinegars
Ketchup
Mustard
Healthy oils such as canola or olive
Dried herbs such as basil
Spices such as cinnamon
Sugar substitute
94% fat-free microwave popcorn or
air-popped type
Cooking spray
For your refrigerator
Fat-free or low-fat milk
Fat-free or low-fat yogurt
Fat-free or low-fat cheese
Fat-free or light mayonnaise
Low-fat or fat-free spreads such
as cream cheese
Eggs or egg substitute
Minced garlic
Low-fat luncheon or deli meats
Lettuce
Vegetables such as baby carrots, grape
tomatoes, celery sticks for snacking
Seltzer or calorie-free flavored waters
For your pantry
Whole-grain breakfast cereals
Light whole-grain breads
Whole-grain foods such as whole-whea t pasta
and couscous, brown rice, quinoa, bulgur, etc.
Canned tuna
Canned salmon
Canned beans such as cannelli ni, garbanzo, or black
Canned refried beans
Canned fruit in own juice
Salsa
Canned or jarred tomato sauce
Reduced-fat pasta sauce
Broth
Flavored vinegars
Ketchup
Mustard
Healthy oils such as canola or olive
Dried herbs such as basil
Spices such as cinnamon
Sugar substitute
94% fat-free microwave popcorn or
air-popped type
Cooking spray
Check off the foods you need to buy this week.
Vegetables such as green beans,
broccoli, vegetable blends
Chopped onion
Sliced bell peppers
Whole-wheat waf es
Berries
Fish fillets
Ground lean beef, turkey, or chicken
Sorbet or low-fat ice cream
Veggie burgers
For your refrigerator
Fat-free or low-fat milk
Fat-free or low-fat yogurt
Fat-free or low-fat cheese
Fat-free or light mayonnaise
Low-fat or fat-free spreads such
as cream cheese
Eggs or egg substitute
Minced garlic
Low-fat luncheon or deli meats
Lettuce
Vegetables such as baby carrots, grape
tomatoes, celery sticks for snacking
Seltzer or calorie-free avored waters
For your pantry
Whole-grain breakfast cereals
Light whole-grain breads
Whole-grain foods such as whole-whea t pasta
and couscous, brown rice, quinoa, bulgur, etc.
Canned tuna
Canned salmon
Canned beans such as cannelli ni, garbanzo, or black
Canned refried beans
Canned fruit in own juice
Salsa
Canned or jarred tomato sauce
Reduced-fat pasta sauce
Broth
Flavored vinegars
Ketchup
Mustard
Healthy oils such as canola or olive
Dried herbs such as basil
Spices such as cinnamon
Sugar substitute
94% fat-free microwave popcorn or
air-popped type
Cooking spray
For your refrigerator
Fat-free or low-fat milk
Fat-free or low-fat yogurt
Fat-free or low-fat cheese
Fat-free or light mayonnaise
Low-fat or fat-free spreads such
as cream cheese
Eggs or egg substitute
Minced garlic
Low-fat luncheon or deli meats
Lettuce
Vegetables such as baby carrots, grape
tomatoes, celery sticks for snacking
Seltzer or calorie-free flavored waters
For your pantry
Whole-grain breakfast cereals
Light whole-grain breads
Whole-grain foods such as whole-whea t pasta
and couscous, brown rice, quinoa, bulgur, etc.
Canned tuna
Canned salmon
Canned beans such as cannelli ni, garbanzo, or black
Canned refried beans
Canned fruit in own juice
Salsa
Canned or jarred tomato sauce
Reduced-fat pasta sauce
Broth
Flavored vinegars
Ketchup
Mustard
Healthy oils such as canola or olive
Dried herbs such as basil
Spices such as cinnamon
Sugar substitute
94% fat-free microwave popcorn or
air-popped type
Cooking spray
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Lunch for Tomorrow
From Hungry Gir: I made this tonite so that I can have it for lunch tomorrow. Of course I did sneak a bite tonite! YUMBO!!
Too-EZ Mac 'n Cheese
PER SERVING (1 heaping cup): 222
calories, 5.5g fat, 772mg sodium, 35g
carbs, 6g fiber, 6g sugars, 8.5g protein --
PointsPlus™ value 6*
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
4 1/2 oz. (about 2 cups) uncooked whole-wheat-blend or high-fiber rotini pasta (like the
kind by Ronzoni)
24 oz. (about 6 cups) frozen Green Giant Broccoli & Cheese Sauce
3 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese
Optional: salt and black pepper
Directions:
In a large pot, prepare pasta according to the instructions on the package; drain well
and set aside. While pasta is cooking, place contents of the broccoli & sauce package in
a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until sauce has melted and broccoli
is hot, 10 - 12 minutes.
Once the bowl is cool enough to handle, remove it from the microwave and add cooked
pasta. Unwrap cheese wedges and add those as well.
Mix thoroughly, ensuring that the cheese wedges are evenly distributed and the pasta
and broccoli are coated in cheese sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if you
like, and then enjoy!
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Too-EZ Mac 'n Cheese
PER SERVING (1 heaping cup): 222
calories, 5.5g fat, 772mg sodium, 35g
carbs, 6g fiber, 6g sugars, 8.5g protein --
PointsPlus™ value 6*
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
4 1/2 oz. (about 2 cups) uncooked whole-wheat-blend or high-fiber rotini pasta (like the
kind by Ronzoni)
24 oz. (about 6 cups) frozen Green Giant Broccoli & Cheese Sauce
3 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese
Optional: salt and black pepper
Directions:
In a large pot, prepare pasta according to the instructions on the package; drain well
and set aside. While pasta is cooking, place contents of the broccoli & sauce package in
a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until sauce has melted and broccoli
is hot, 10 - 12 minutes.
Once the bowl is cool enough to handle, remove it from the microwave and add cooked
pasta. Unwrap cheese wedges and add those as well.
Mix thoroughly, ensuring that the cheese wedges are evenly distributed and the pasta
and broccoli are coated in cheese sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if you
like, and then enjoy!
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Monday, February 7, 2011
dreams Come True
Follow Your Dreams
Follow your dream
Take one step at a time.
Don't settle for less
Just continue to climb.
Follow your dream.
If you stumble, don't stop
And lose sight of your goal.
Press on to the top.
For only at the top
Can we see the whole view
Can we see what we've done
And what we can do.
We then have the vision
To see something new
Press on.... Press on....
For your dreams to come true.
~~~Author Unknown
Follow your dream
Take one step at a time.
Don't settle for less
Just continue to climb.
Follow your dream.
If you stumble, don't stop
And lose sight of your goal.
Press on to the top.
For only at the top
Can we see the whole view
Can we see what we've done
And what we can do.
We then have the vision
To see something new
Press on.... Press on....
For your dreams to come true.
~~~Author Unknown
Are You Hungry?
Great article click here.
What are your go to foods when you are hungry?
How do you know when you are hungry and just bored, orany other emotion you want to fill in here.
Have you ever eaten a bag of chips in 2 minutes? Is that hunger or emotion?
Hmmmmm. Things to think about.
What are your go to foods when you are hungry?
How do you know when you are hungry and just bored, orany other emotion you want to fill in here.
Have you ever eaten a bag of chips in 2 minutes? Is that hunger or emotion?
Hmmmmm. Things to think about.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Super Bowl Survival
Well we all need a good time and it is that time. I suppose we will cheer on Pittsburg since we have a Saturday morning member who is a big fan. Click here for great ideas both food and others.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Get your healthy oils in
Having troulbe getting in all your healthy oils? Here's some idea's,. You only need to eat 2 tsp of oil per day. (1 teaspoon is a serving), So you can get it in throughout the day. Healthy oils are: olive oil, canola, sunflower, safflower or flaxseed. FYI: Fish oils, Oil capsules, avocados, peanut butter, nuts, salad dressings, etc, do NOT count towards WW healthy oils requirements. Only the pourable kind.
1) Cook with it, a lot of recipes start off with oil in the skillet
2) Mix up a marinade for meats and/or veggies
3) Mix it with meat sauces, or most sauces
4) Sautee with it.
5) Drizzle over pasta
6) Drizzle over popcorn
7) Drizzle over veggies
8) Drizzle over pizza
9) Drizzle over corn on the cob
10) Drizzle some over fat free cheese(it helps melt better)
11) Mix up some salad dressing (like olive oil and balsamic vinegar)
12) Rub it on poultry or fish before baking it
13) Rub it on meats for the spices and/or rubs have something to stick to
14) Rub some on a baked potato
15) Grill sandwiches
16) Stry Fry veggies
17) Coat some homemade baked fries
18) Makes garlic toast, (oil and garlic on bread toast)
19) Add some to soups
20) Add some to smoothies
21) Mix 2 tsps olive oil to fat-free salad dressing
22) Add to anything that is fat-free. instead of the fat, you're replacing it with healthy oils
23) Roast veggies with oil
24) Mix conola oil to oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, soups
25) put some in salsa
26) If you eat frozen dinners, drizzle some over it.
27) make some Herb or Spice Infused Oil, (for dipping or cooking)
28) Mix in some Butter Buds or Molly McButter, You'll have butter flavored oils.
29) mix some in the new PB2 peanut butter flour that alot are trying. (you're replacing the fat with healthy oils)
*from message boards. Not all my ideas, but good ones.
1) Cook with it, a lot of recipes start off with oil in the skillet
2) Mix up a marinade for meats and/or veggies
3) Mix it with meat sauces, or most sauces
4) Sautee with it.
5) Drizzle over pasta
6) Drizzle over popcorn
7) Drizzle over veggies
8) Drizzle over pizza
9) Drizzle over corn on the cob
10) Drizzle some over fat free cheese(it helps melt better)
11) Mix up some salad dressing (like olive oil and balsamic vinegar)
12) Rub it on poultry or fish before baking it
13) Rub it on meats for the spices and/or rubs have something to stick to
14) Rub some on a baked potato
15) Grill sandwiches
16) Stry Fry veggies
17) Coat some homemade baked fries
18) Makes garlic toast, (oil and garlic on bread toast)
19) Add some to soups
20) Add some to smoothies
21) Mix 2 tsps olive oil to fat-free salad dressing
22) Add to anything that is fat-free. instead of the fat, you're replacing it with healthy oils
23) Roast veggies with oil
24) Mix conola oil to oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, soups
25) put some in salsa
26) If you eat frozen dinners, drizzle some over it.
27) make some Herb or Spice Infused Oil, (for dipping or cooking)
28) Mix in some Butter Buds or Molly McButter, You'll have butter flavored oils.
29) mix some in the new PB2 peanut butter flour that alot are trying. (you're replacing the fat with healthy oils)
*from message boards. Not all my ideas, but good ones.
Winter Day Work-out
Click here for some ideas on how to get the most of a snow day. Although today's snow fizzled out so far!!
Monday, January 24, 2011
From Hungry Girl
I just read this:
What's the Deal with the Cow?
A recent email of some HG staples prompted MANY subscribers to write in, asking us if we're SURE that TWO wedges of The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese have a total PointsPlus™ value of 1*. Here's the scoop: The wedges USED to have higher stats on their labels. But last year, the brand quietly rolled out new packaging to reflect lower sodium and fat counts, resulting from small tweaks made over the years to the product's nutritional content. Check the back of the wheel and note that each wedge has 35 calories, 1.5g fat, 210mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g sugars, and 2g protein; double those numbers and plug 'em into your WW calculator, and you'll see that two wedges have a total PointsPlus™ value of 1*. If a food database tells you otherwise, it hasn't been updated to factor in the lower fat count. And now you know!
Woo hoo, even better!
What's the Deal with the Cow?
A recent email of some HG staples prompted MANY subscribers to write in, asking us if we're SURE that TWO wedges of The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese have a total PointsPlus™ value of 1*. Here's the scoop: The wedges USED to have higher stats on their labels. But last year, the brand quietly rolled out new packaging to reflect lower sodium and fat counts, resulting from small tweaks made over the years to the product's nutritional content. Check the back of the wheel and note that each wedge has 35 calories, 1.5g fat, 210mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g sugars, and 2g protein; double those numbers and plug 'em into your WW calculator, and you'll see that two wedges have a total PointsPlus™ value of 1*. If a food database tells you otherwise, it hasn't been updated to factor in the lower fat count. And now you know!
Woo hoo, even better!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Stress Busters
7 Simple Stress Busters
Peace of Mind is Just a Few Minutes Away
-- By Zach Van Hart, Staff Writer
Spark People
Stress happens. No matter how organized you are, how good your systems are, or how friendly your work and living environments are, stress can find a way to poke its ugly head in from time to time. What can you do? Turn to a convenient Stress Buster – a small, simple activity that clears your head and calms you down. When you feel a stress attack coming on, it’s the perfect time to turn to one of these busters and kick that stress out the door.
Here are 7 of our favorite Stress Busters, but feel free to develop your own:
1. Take a walk
Want a break from the office? Does your house feel like an insane asylum? Slip out the door and let your feet take you somewhere. Not only will walking give you the opportunity to clear your head and take a break from that hectic situation, but it’s great aerobic exercise, too.
2. Call a friend
We all have someone whose voice alone perks us up. Give them a buzz, even for a few minutes. Whether with a joke or a funny story, or just by listening, they will likely put a smile on your face and calm you down. Besides, what are friends for?
3. Write in a journal
Expressing our feelings could be the best way to deal with stress. Keeping a journal is a way to capture those feelings at any moment. You don’t have to worry about what others think or say, just let your pen do the work. By the time you’re done, those feelings will be on their way out of your system.
4. Play a board game
Remember these? Maybe there are a dozen stashed in your closet, waiting to be dusted off. Monopoly probably should be saved until you have a few hours to spare, but quick kids’ games like Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Connect Four, or even Twister are always good for a smile.
5. Work up a sweat
Have some pent up frustrations? There’s no better way to get rid of them than by exercising. Pop in a workout tape, hop on your bike or grab your jump rope. You’ll be too busy working up a sweat to worry about what’s stressing you out. Picture the stress leaving your body through your pores.
6. Plan something fun
Is there a trip you want to take but never had time to get it together? Or a dinner you’ve always wanted to make? Now’s the time. Not only will you take your mind off things, but you’ll be spending time eagerly anticipating a great getaway or meal later. It’s a win-win situation.
7. Take a hot bath
A hot bath will initially give your body a kick, which in turn will give your mind a kick too – and then it’ll slow both down. Add bubbles and a few candles and you have the ultimate soothing atmosphere. A rubber ducky is optional.
Peace of Mind is Just a Few Minutes Away
-- By Zach Van Hart, Staff Writer
Spark People
Stress happens. No matter how organized you are, how good your systems are, or how friendly your work and living environments are, stress can find a way to poke its ugly head in from time to time. What can you do? Turn to a convenient Stress Buster – a small, simple activity that clears your head and calms you down. When you feel a stress attack coming on, it’s the perfect time to turn to one of these busters and kick that stress out the door.
Here are 7 of our favorite Stress Busters, but feel free to develop your own:
1. Take a walk
Want a break from the office? Does your house feel like an insane asylum? Slip out the door and let your feet take you somewhere. Not only will walking give you the opportunity to clear your head and take a break from that hectic situation, but it’s great aerobic exercise, too.
2. Call a friend
We all have someone whose voice alone perks us up. Give them a buzz, even for a few minutes. Whether with a joke or a funny story, or just by listening, they will likely put a smile on your face and calm you down. Besides, what are friends for?
3. Write in a journal
Expressing our feelings could be the best way to deal with stress. Keeping a journal is a way to capture those feelings at any moment. You don’t have to worry about what others think or say, just let your pen do the work. By the time you’re done, those feelings will be on their way out of your system.
4. Play a board game
Remember these? Maybe there are a dozen stashed in your closet, waiting to be dusted off. Monopoly probably should be saved until you have a few hours to spare, but quick kids’ games like Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Connect Four, or even Twister are always good for a smile.
5. Work up a sweat
Have some pent up frustrations? There’s no better way to get rid of them than by exercising. Pop in a workout tape, hop on your bike or grab your jump rope. You’ll be too busy working up a sweat to worry about what’s stressing you out. Picture the stress leaving your body through your pores.
6. Plan something fun
Is there a trip you want to take but never had time to get it together? Or a dinner you’ve always wanted to make? Now’s the time. Not only will you take your mind off things, but you’ll be spending time eagerly anticipating a great getaway or meal later. It’s a win-win situation.
7. Take a hot bath
A hot bath will initially give your body a kick, which in turn will give your mind a kick too – and then it’ll slow both down. Add bubbles and a few candles and you have the ultimate soothing atmosphere. A rubber ducky is optional.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Baked Ziti
This is the recipe for baked Ziti that i fixed. I made some changes, used ff ricotta cheese and ff mozerella.
click here.
click here.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Power Foods
Click here for a great article from ww.com
Can you name three ways to include power foods in your daily diet?
Can you name three ways to include power foods in your daily diet?
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Snow Days
Here is what has helped save me during these days:
I just love these clemtines! Here is yesterday's story. We took Alexa to see the Lady Bucs play basketball yesterday at ETSU. I just knew that the sights and smells of popcorn, nachos, and hot dogs would be tough. Well, I stuck 3 of these babies in my coat pocket. Once there we sat with Scott's uncle. (Scott's first cousin that is my son's age dates Natalie Pickwell which is a player.) He was saying how he had put on weight and how he wished he had something to snack on SO, guess who pulled out the ole clemetines. I was a hit. Not to mention how good they smelled. So I was all satisfied. Score for me!!
I love this stuff for popcorn!
So today I took Daniel, my son to ETSU to pay his remaining bill. After standing in 2 different lines for almost 2 hours we finished. But before I left I took my own coffee to go. This little insulated mug works. Keeps my coffee HOT for quite awhile. 5$ at Wally World. Can't believe I found a deal there. I never get a deal!!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Salad bar savy
Click here for one of those interactive salds from ww.com. You might be amazed how a low pt. salad can become B-A-D!
Well it ends up not being interactive on here.http://www.weightwatchers.com/templates/print.aspx?PageId=1203921&PrintFlag=yes&previewDate=1/10/2011
Well it ends up not being interactive on here.http://www.weightwatchers.com/templates/print.aspx?PageId=1203921&PrintFlag=yes&previewDate=1/10/2011
Need a Reason
10 reasons to get moving
Need an excuse to get active? There are at least 10 that I can think of! Regular moderate exercise...
1.Makes you feel great
2.Helps boost your metabolism
3.Burns off calories, aiding weight loss
4.Tones muscles and improves shape.
5.Helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels
6.Can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers
7.Improves sleep, promotes relaxation and combats depression
8.Increases strength and flexibility
9.Keeps bones healthy and prevents falls in the elderly
10.Helps you maintain your desired weight for a lifetime
Need an excuse to get active? There are at least 10 that I can think of! Regular moderate exercise...
1.Makes you feel great
2.Helps boost your metabolism
3.Burns off calories, aiding weight loss
4.Tones muscles and improves shape.
5.Helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels
6.Can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers
7.Improves sleep, promotes relaxation and combats depression
8.Increases strength and flexibility
9.Keeps bones healthy and prevents falls in the elderly
10.Helps you maintain your desired weight for a lifetime
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Gratitude Journal
Developing an attitude of gratitude toward the people, things and events in your life is a life-affirming and effective way to strengthen your emotional resilience and reduce stress, among other things. Maintaining a gratitude journal makes it easy to get in the habit of focusing on the positive in your life, while also reaping the benefits of journaling. The following are simple steps to maintaining a gratitude journal -- a useful tool for stress management.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: A Few Minutes A Day
Another way I use my 3 month journal/tracker is to write positves from my day. I try not to harp on the negative which is so easy to do, especially in my weight loss journey, my job, my family, oops didn't mean to get negative!. So if you don't have time for a separate journal (which I do not) try writing in your tracker. I get a nice smile every once in awhile when I look back not only at my food choices, but other events in my life. I think some silly people might call that a "warm fuzzy feeling".
Yesterday's gratitude was "I drove in the snow all by myself and was able to get to Weight Watchers safely!"
Now I know I can do it. I have before, just not very often. Remember I grew up in the 70's, when we had REAL snow here in East TN! Then I moved to texas and Middle TN where they don't know what snow is!!
Have a great day and drive safe tomorrrow, there is snow coming again tonight!!!!!
Click here for a link to why journaling benefits your health.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: A Few Minutes A Day
Another way I use my 3 month journal/tracker is to write positves from my day. I try not to harp on the negative which is so easy to do, especially in my weight loss journey, my job, my family, oops didn't mean to get negative!. So if you don't have time for a separate journal (which I do not) try writing in your tracker. I get a nice smile every once in awhile when I look back not only at my food choices, but other events in my life. I think some silly people might call that a "warm fuzzy feeling".
Yesterday's gratitude was "I drove in the snow all by myself and was able to get to Weight Watchers safely!"
Now I know I can do it. I have before, just not very often. Remember I grew up in the 70's, when we had REAL snow here in East TN! Then I moved to texas and Middle TN where they don't know what snow is!!
Have a great day and drive safe tomorrrow, there is snow coming again tonight!!!!!
Click here for a link to why journaling benefits your health.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
SNOW!!!!!
Well, here we are again, snow. We missed school today and there is suppose to be more snow starting at 3 a.m.. My poor @ work from school, missed weigh-in again. I hope they will come on Saturday. Speaking of Saturday, let's hope that we will not have to cancel. Weather.com says the snow lshould start at 3 am and not stop until Saturday afternoon. Be sure to check here and I will post if we do cancel. Patti calls into one of the radio stations, but I am not sure which one. I will send her a text later and ask to let you know. But hopefull we will be ok.
Iam so proud of myself I have had a great weight watcher week. Even today.
Today's menu:
Bfast: Cheerios with ff mild and strawberries and blueberries, 2.99 a container at Food City
lunch: huge salad with lettuce, celery, tomatoes, green peppers, jalepenos, strawberries, 1 Tbsp of ff ranch and 1 tsp of EVOO.
snack at my mom's ff banana pudding about 1/4 cup cause it SUCKED! Yuck. I won't tell her though.
supper: Stir fry w/ brown rice and this chicken sausage I found at food city a whole link which I didn't eat a whole link cause it was cut up. I used my handy dandy 1 cup spoon and scooped out 1 and 1/2 cups including veggies, rice and chicken sausage.
So I am still good with my points. I am determined to get my chritmas 5 off, I am down 2!!!
Quick pic. of my daughter and her cousin in the pool. we will be back in the pool in less than 4 months!! I hope!!
Iam so proud of myself I have had a great weight watcher week. Even today.
Today's menu:
Bfast: Cheerios with ff mild and strawberries and blueberries, 2.99 a container at Food City
lunch: huge salad with lettuce, celery, tomatoes, green peppers, jalepenos, strawberries, 1 Tbsp of ff ranch and 1 tsp of EVOO.
snack at my mom's ff banana pudding about 1/4 cup cause it SUCKED! Yuck. I won't tell her though.
supper: Stir fry w/ brown rice and this chicken sausage I found at food city a whole link which I didn't eat a whole link cause it was cut up. I used my handy dandy 1 cup spoon and scooped out 1 and 1/2 cups including veggies, rice and chicken sausage.
So I am still good with my points. I am determined to get my chritmas 5 off, I am down 2!!!
Quick pic. of my daughter and her cousin in the pool. we will be back in the pool in less than 4 months!! I hope!!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Points Plus for Pal's
Starting this year all fast food restaurants have to display their NI. So......Here are a few popular foods from Pal's:
sauce Burger 7
Hot Dog 8
Chili Bun 6
Jr. Burger 7
Big Pal 16
Chipped Ham 10
Big Chicken 12
Frenchie Fry Small 7 Large 10
Cheddar Rounds 6
Biscuit 9
Sausage Biscuit 13
Ham Biscuit 10 16 oz. chocolate shake 16
AND THE ALL TIME FAVORITE AND BIG QUESTION:
SWEET TEA...................6 POINTS PLUS
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK.
sauce Burger 7
Hot Dog 8
Chili Bun 6
Jr. Burger 7
Big Pal 16
Chipped Ham 10
Big Chicken 12
Frenchie Fry Small 7 Large 10
Cheddar Rounds 6
Biscuit 9
Sausage Biscuit 13
Ham Biscuit 10 16 oz. chocolate shake 16
AND THE ALL TIME FAVORITE AND BIG QUESTION:
SWEET TEA...................6 POINTS PLUS
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Substitution Please
Click here to see some of the ww subs. A lotof them we have discussed. Remember, keep on fibbing and you will only get thinner and healthier.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Happy New Year!!
It's that time of the year! Make your resolutions realistic, doable, measurable and for you.
Read here.
Read here.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Jack Lalanne Juicer
My husband and I bought ourselves a juicer for Christmas. You know 0 plus pts. fruit and veggies. So, my son came in and we checked it out. My son loves, loves loves it!
My messy, messy kitchen. Thanks to Jeremy!
Lots and lots of fruit. We bought oranges, cored pineapples, mango, kiwi, apples, pears, i small container of blueberries (pricey!),
OK, this is a sideways pic. of our homemade salsa. (don't know how to turn it). We took tomatoes, onions and fresh cilantro. Usedthe pulp for the salsa. YUMBO!! Then I had a boatload of onion and tomato juice. Well, not in the mood for a Bloody Mary! So i put the juice in a quart freezer bag, placed in the freezer and decided I could make soup next week. All fresh ingredients. YUMBO again.
So, then we took the pulp from the apples and pears and made apple muffins. I used the fruit pulp and cinnamon. Used whole wheat flour so talk about low plus pts. And they are good. Very filling. Jeremy, you know Mr. almost weighs 150# soaking wet, put apple butter on his. Which just a dab of apple butter would not add too much. (I am not an apple butter fan, although I always have a jar in the fridge cause my church makes it every Oct. and I always purchase for a good cause.) 
OK, turn your head sideways and this is a bag of the pulp. Makes great smoothies. we took the pineapple pulp and i mixed it with water and a pack of ww smoothie mix. Another YUMBO! Very filling!!
Have a great day. Be sure to make the most of a gray sky!!
Have a great day. Be sure to make the most of a gray sky!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sausage Balls
OK, the mother-in-law has appetizers for her Chritmas, which this year is tomorrow the 22nd. Actually, my mother does the same thing on Christmas eve. So, I have finally broend down and figured out the Points Plus for sausage balls.
Here is my recipe: (I put it into the e-tools recipe builder)
1 lb. hot sausage
2 cups FF shredded cheese
1 1/2 cups heart smart Bisguick
1 points plus each ball.
Not as bad as I thought. I can eat 2 and be satisfied. I CAN!!
My daughter talked her into making a veggie plate. So guess what, I can enjoy my veggies. And feel like I am munching the whole time I am there. But healthy! I am taking a veggie tray to my mom's also. I do think I will surprise them with my own dip. They all like REAL ranch. Now what to make. One more thing on my "to do" list.
Here is my recipe: (I put it into the e-tools recipe builder)
1 lb. hot sausage
2 cups FF shredded cheese
1 1/2 cups heart smart Bisguick
1 points plus each ball.
Not as bad as I thought. I can eat 2 and be satisfied. I CAN!!
My daughter talked her into making a veggie plate. So guess what, I can enjoy my veggies. And feel like I am munching the whole time I am there. But healthy! I am taking a veggie tray to my mom's also. I do think I will surprise them with my own dip. They all like REAL ranch. Now what to make. One more thing on my "to do" list.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Schedule Change
The Bristol Center will be closed on
sat. Dec. 25 and Sat., Jan 1st.
BUT, will will have the center open on:
Fri., Dec 24th and Fri., Dec. 31st
From 7:30 - 9:30 a.m..
Don't miss a weigh-in.
Coffee will be brewing!!
sat. Dec. 25 and Sat., Jan 1st.
BUT, will will have the center open on:
Fri., Dec 24th and Fri., Dec. 31st
From 7:30 - 9:30 a.m..
Don't miss a weigh-in.
Coffee will be brewing!!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Health Tip of the Day
Today's Tip: HOW TO LOSE A POUND PER WEEK
Losing weight is a matter of balancing your calories. You can’t eat
and drink more than you burn and lose weight. It takes approximately
3,500 calories to gain or lose one pound of fat. To lose about one
pound per week, you could eat 250 calories less per day and do extra
activity to burn 250 calories more per day. However, each person’s
body is unique. See how your body responds during several weeks of
eating less and/or being more active. A safe rate of weight loss is
generally considered one-half pound to 2 pounds per week.
Remember:
Calories in---calories OUT!!
Move it.
I was at Dick's Sporting Goods last night and saw that they have the mini-trampolines for 39$. You know I love my mini tramp.. I can watch my tv and walk with ease. Great on the "old" hips and knees!!
Losing weight is a matter of balancing your calories. You can’t eat
and drink more than you burn and lose weight. It takes approximately
3,500 calories to gain or lose one pound of fat. To lose about one
pound per week, you could eat 250 calories less per day and do extra
activity to burn 250 calories more per day. However, each person’s
body is unique. See how your body responds during several weeks of
eating less and/or being more active. A safe rate of weight loss is
generally considered one-half pound to 2 pounds per week.
Remember:
Calories in---calories OUT!!
Move it.
I was at Dick's Sporting Goods last night and saw that they have the mini-trampolines for 39$. You know I love my mini tramp.. I can watch my tv and walk with ease. Great on the "old" hips and knees!!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Health Tip of the Day
Today's Tip: MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY SWEET
Did you know that seasonings can add sweetness to some of your holiday
foods without the extra sugar and calories? Allspice, cardamom,
cinnamon, ginger, mace and nutmeg make great additions to holiday
foods. Try adding ginger to a fruit glaze. Blend frozen raspberries
with a pinch of ginger and a small amount of fruit-juice concentrate
and toss the glaze with fresh berries or sliced fruit. For a warm
treat, add a cinnamon stick to your coffee grounds before brewing. Top
with nonfat or low-fat whipped topping and a sprinkle of shaved
chocolate and enjoy!
from Eastman Hea.
Did you know that seasonings can add sweetness to some of your holiday
foods without the extra sugar and calories? Allspice, cardamom,
cinnamon, ginger, mace and nutmeg make great additions to holiday
foods. Try adding ginger to a fruit glaze. Blend frozen raspberries
with a pinch of ginger and a small amount of fruit-juice concentrate
and toss the glaze with fresh berries or sliced fruit. For a warm
treat, add a cinnamon stick to your coffee grounds before brewing. Top
with nonfat or low-fat whipped topping and a sprinkle of shaved
chocolate and enjoy!
from Eastman Hea.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Caramel Apple Salad
Haven't made this in awhile:
1 can crushed pineapple in natural juice
2 apples cut into tiny pieces
1 container cool wip (sugar free)
1 box ff sugar free butterscotch pudding
garnish with a few pecans if you have them (i didn't today)
mix all together,refridgerate and have 1 cup for 2 pts.
yeah
1 can crushed pineapple in natural juice
2 apples cut into tiny pieces
1 container cool wip (sugar free)
1 box ff sugar free butterscotch pudding
garnish with a few pecans if you have them (i didn't today)
mix all together,refridgerate and have 1 cup for 2 pts.
yeah
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
New york Times article Please read!
Click here. to read a great article about Points Plus and all the changes.changehttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/04/nyregion/04watchers.html?_r=3&ref=nyregion
Monday, December 6, 2010
I love eggs
Read this article from Sparkpeople.com about eggs. Remember eggs are high in protein. And protein helps keep us full and satisfied. 3 egg whites are still 1 points plus value and 1 whole egg continues to weigh in at 2 points plus value. Yeah!! I love to make egg white salad. I take my three egg whites throw away the yolks and add just a touch of ff mayo. Then throw in the veggies, onions, peppers (all kinds), broccoli what ever you have on hand. Also, a one whole egg omelette with all the veggies is only 2 points plus. When eating out remember to either ask for egg whites or just one egg.
click here.
click here.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Hot Dog
My favorite 98% ff wieners are still 1 points plus. Yeah!! So my 2 pt hot dog is now 4 pts with the bun and wienee. Still good!!
What Do Ya'll Think!!
So I hope everything is clear as mud at this point!! I would like to get your feedback, drop me note. And if there are things we need to discuss at our next meeting let me know. There is lots of new information, but lots of info stayed the same.
My struggles have been:
Getting use to my Daily points Plus target number
Eating a breakfast that is more than 2 points plus!! (I love it now)
Getting the old Points values out of my head!! I very easily forget day to day stuff, but not points. So I Have found myself slipping up sometimes and realizing I have used the old Points.
looking up everything I eat!! Oh my I can't whip out those numbers like I did before. And being a member for over three years now ya get fairly quick and believe me I have eaten all my favorite foods at sometime or another!!
But all these are also good things. I have to look up to be accurate in order to learn the points. That's ok. I use to when I first started I can very well do it again.
So with all this in mind we all will continue on our journey.
My struggles have been:
Getting use to my Daily points Plus target number
Eating a breakfast that is more than 2 points plus!! (I love it now)
Getting the old Points values out of my head!! I very easily forget day to day stuff, but not points. So I Have found myself slipping up sometimes and realizing I have used the old Points.
looking up everything I eat!! Oh my I can't whip out those numbers like I did before. And being a member for over three years now ya get fairly quick and believe me I have eaten all my favorite foods at sometime or another!!
But all these are also good things. I have to look up to be accurate in order to learn the points. That's ok. I use to when I first started I can very well do it again.
So with all this in mind we all will continue on our journey.
URGENT Alert!!!
I just thought about this on my way home. I have not changed points to Points Plus in this blog. So, guess what I will work on this afternoon. As I change points, I will make a note on the blog post to let you all know of the change. If there is not a Points Plus note then, BEWARE, It is the old Points program. But this could be good practice for you guys to find the points yourself. And as you read through these recipes on previous posts and you dare to look up the new Points Plus values, Drop me a note and let me know. I really need to change the Halloween post on the Halloween cand!!So on with the show!
Friday, December 3, 2010
5 Things to Watch on Points Plus
Click here.
Read tis article great advice.
Don't combine programs.
Don't guess at points plus values
Measure and weigh correctly
Don't stuff yourself with fruit
Don't panic.
Read tis article great advice.
Don't combine programs.
Don't guess at points plus values
Measure and weigh correctly
Don't stuff yourself with fruit
Don't panic.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Changes in the Pocket Guide
make the following changes in your Points Plus Pocket Guide
Weight Watchers
PointsPlus® pocket Gu ide
Page Correction
18 Delete ▲ before couscous
21 Under Edamame, change PointsPlus value to 3
26 Under “Hot dog, beef or pork” change the PointsPlus value of “on roll, plain, 1” to 9
30 Low-fat buttermilk, delete ▲
33 Pastrami, beef: Add the words “extra-lean” after beef
35 Under Popcorn, 94% fat free, change PointsPlus value to 3
35 Under Popcorn, light change PointsPlus value to 3
38 Under “Rolls, hamburger or hot dog, 1,” change the size to 2 oz and the PointPlus value to 4
40 Change shrimp listing to “Shrimp, 2 oz” and PointsPlus value to “1”
49 Add ▲ to Yogurt, Greek
72 Change shrimp listing to “Shrimp, 2 oz” and PointsPlus value to “1”
80 Under 94% popcorn, change PointsPlus value to 3
124 Under Easter, replace PointsPlus value for chocolate any type with “4”
124 “Burger, plain. . .” should be 10 PointsPlus values
Weight Watchers
PointsPlus® pocket Gu ide
Page Correction
18 Delete ▲ before couscous
21 Under Edamame, change PointsPlus value to 3
26 Under “Hot dog, beef or pork” change the PointsPlus value of “on roll, plain, 1” to 9
30 Low-fat buttermilk, delete ▲
33 Pastrami, beef: Add the words “extra-lean” after beef
35 Under Popcorn, 94% fat free, change PointsPlus value to 3
35 Under Popcorn, light change PointsPlus value to 3
38 Under “Rolls, hamburger or hot dog, 1,” change the size to 2 oz and the PointPlus value to 4
40 Change shrimp listing to “Shrimp, 2 oz” and PointsPlus value to “1”
49 Add ▲ to Yogurt, Greek
72 Change shrimp listing to “Shrimp, 2 oz” and PointsPlus value to “1”
80 Under 94% popcorn, change PointsPlus value to 3
124 Under Easter, replace PointsPlus value for chocolate any type with “4”
124 “Burger, plain. . .” should be 10 PointsPlus values
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
More Stress
Good article from Prevention.com. click heree
Let's do something about all this stress, Let's be thankful, look at glass as half full and take care of ourselves. I think most of my stress is sometimes guilt for taking care of myself. So just do it.
Get your helpful habits book, Tools for Living and take care of yourself, mental rehearse how Thanksgivingand other stressful moments in life will "go down".
Let's do something about all this stress, Let's be thankful, look at glass as half full and take care of ourselves. I think most of my stress is sometimes guilt for taking care of myself. So just do it.
Get your helpful habits book, Tools for Living and take care of yourself, mental rehearse how Thanksgivingand other stressful moments in life will "go down".
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Crustless Punkin Pie
15 oz can pumpkin
¾ cup Splenda®
¼ cup Egg Beaters®
1 cup nonfat milk
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp flour
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Beat all ingredients together. Spray pie plate with cooking spray. Pour batter into pie plate and bake for 15 minutes at 400°. Reduce heat to 350° and bake for an additional 45 minutes. Place in microwave and cook on high for an additional 5 minutes, knife should come out clean when inserted into the center. Allow it to cool completely before cutting it.
Top with a dollop of fat-free whipped topping (not included in nutritional information).
For nutritional information of alternative products you can use, please CLICK HERE.
If included above, brand name products have been selected based on their nutritional data (primarily calories, fat and fiber). No commercial endorsement exists or is implied by KimBensen.com based on their inclusion. PLEASE NOTE: Substituting specified brand name ingredients with similar products may alter the final nutritional information as calculated by KimBensen.com.
3 points plus per serving
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: ¼ of 9" pie
Servings: 4
Calories: 73
Total Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Sodium: 647mg
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 6g
¾ cup Splenda®
¼ cup Egg Beaters®
1 cup nonfat milk
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp flour
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Beat all ingredients together. Spray pie plate with cooking spray. Pour batter into pie plate and bake for 15 minutes at 400°. Reduce heat to 350° and bake for an additional 45 minutes. Place in microwave and cook on high for an additional 5 minutes, knife should come out clean when inserted into the center. Allow it to cool completely before cutting it.
Top with a dollop of fat-free whipped topping (not included in nutritional information).
For nutritional information of alternative products you can use, please CLICK HERE.
If included above, brand name products have been selected based on their nutritional data (primarily calories, fat and fiber). No commercial endorsement exists or is implied by KimBensen.com based on their inclusion. PLEASE NOTE: Substituting specified brand name ingredients with similar products may alter the final nutritional information as calculated by KimBensen.com.
3 points plus per serving
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: ¼ of 9" pie
Servings: 4
Calories: 73
Total Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Sodium: 647mg
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 6g
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The Trick To Treats
I don't want no stinking candy. Click here.
HALLOWEEN CANDY ITEMS POINTS
3 Musketeers, 2 fun size bars 3 1/2
1000 Grand, 2 mini bars 4 1/2
Abazaba, mini, Each 1 ABC Fruit Chomps, 7 pieces 3
ANDES Creme de Menth Thin Mint , 8 pieces 5 1/2
Animal Crackers, 11 crackers 3
Almond Joy, 2 snack size bars 4
America1s Original Bubble Gum, 4 pieces 1 1/2
Atomic Fireballs, Each 1
Baby Ruth, 2 fun size bars 4
Big Hunk, mini, Each 1
Bit-O-Honey, 6 pieces 4
Blow Pops, Each 1.5
Bubble Gum, super, 2 pieces 1
Butterfinger, 2 fun size bars 4
Butternut Mini Bar, .75 oz 2
Candy Corn, 22 pieces 3
Caramello, 2 snack size bars 4
Crispy Caramel Fudge Bar, snack size, Each bar 2
Caramel & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars, snack size, 2
Chocolate Toffee Crisp Bar, snack size, Each bar, 2
Crunchy Peanut Butter Bar, snack size, Each bar, 2 Double Bubble Gum, 2 pieces 1
Heath Bar, 5 snack size bars 6
Hershey's Bar (plain), 2 snack size bars 5
Hershey's (almonds), 2 snack size bars 5
Hershey Kisses, 8 pieces 5
Hershey Kisses or Hugs, 3 pieces 2
Hershey Miniatures, 5 pieces 5
Hershey Tastations (any flavor), 3 pieces 1
Hershey Sweet Escapes 2
Hi C Juice Fillers, bag (5 candies) 2
Hot Tamales, Each snack box 1
Jolly Rancher, 3 pieces 1
Jolly Rancher Mini Stix, Each 1
Kit Kat, 3 (2 pc) snack bars 6
Kit Kat, Each mini 2
Lemonheads, Each box 2
Life Saver Five Flavor Candy, 4 1.5
Life Saver Gummi Savers, 2 rolls 2.5
Life Saver Pops, Each 1
M & M (plain), Each fun size pack 2
M & M (peanut), Each fun size pack 2
M & M Crispy, Each pkg 5
Mars, 2 fun size bars 4
Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses, 6 pieces 3.5 Maynards Wine Gums, 1 roll (44 g), 3
Mike & Ikes, Each snack pkg 1
Milk Duds, 4 fun size boxes 4
Milky Way, 2 fun size bars 4
Milky Way Lite, minis, 5 pieces 3
Milky Way Lite, regular bar 3.5
Mounds, 2 snack size bars 4
Necco Wafers, Each roll 1
Nerds, Each box 1
Nestles PB Mallow, Each 3.5
Nestles Baby Ruth, Each 4.5
Nestle Crunch Fun Size, 4 bars 5
Now & Later, 3 mini bars 3
O'Henry, 2 fun size bars 5
Peter Pan Peanut Butter Cups, 4 pieces 6
Pumpkin Pop, Each sucker 1
Raisinettes, 3 snack size boxes 4
Red Hots, Each box 2
Reese's Crunchy Cookie Cups, 2 snacks 4
Reese's Miniature Peanut Butter Cups, 5 pieces 5
Reeses Peanut Butter Bites, 3 pkgs 5.5
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, 2 snack size 4
Reesesticks, 2 snack size 4
Skittles, small pack 3 pkgs 4 Skittles (regular), 2 packs 3
Smarties, 3 rolls 1
Smuckers Fruit Fillers, Each bag (5 candies) 2
Snackwells Nut Clusters, Each piece 1
Snickers, 2 fun size bars 4
Snickers, minis (4 pieces) or 2 fun size bars 4
Spree Candies, 8 pieces 1
Spree Twist, 2 rolls 1.5
Starburst, 3 fun size pkgs 4
Starburst Fruit Chews, 8 chews 3.5
Sugar Babies, 2 snack size pouches 4.5
Sugar Daddy Pops, 3 3.5
Sweethearts (Necco), Each (1 1/8 oz box) 2.5
Sweet Tarts, 2 rolls 1
Tootsie Hot Chocolate Pops, Each 1.5
Three Muskateers, 2 fun size 4
Tootsie Roll, 2 snack bars 2
Tootsie Roll Midgees, 6 pieces 3.5
Tootsie Roll Midgees - small, 11 pieces 2
Tootsie Roll Pop, Each pop 1
Triple Chocolate Wafer Bar, snack size, Each bar, 2
Twix, (mini size) Each 1
Twix, Each snack size bar 2
Twix, Regular Size, Each (2) pack 7
Twizzlers Pull-n-Peel Cherry Candy, 3 pieces 2.5 Twizzlers Strawbery Twists, 4 twists 2.5
Werther's Original, 3 pieces 1
Whoppers Malted Milk Balls, 2 snack size pouches 5
Wonka Nerds Gumballs, Each 1
Wonka Shock Tarts Gumball, Each 1
Wrigleys Chewing Gum, 5 pieces 1
York Peppermint Patties, 3 patties 3
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Pumpkin Butter
Have not tried but thought it sounded interesting.
Microwave Pumpkin Butter
Makes about 2 Cups
Serving size = 1 Tablespoon
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 Tbs sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1-1/2 cups pumpkin - 1 can
Mix the two sugars, water, allspice, ginger, cloves, nutmet, and cinnamon in a 4 cup glass measure. Microwave on High 3 minutes; stir.
Add pumpkin a microwave on High for 5 minutes.
Let cool and refrigerate.
Keeps several weeks in refrigerator or can be frozen.
Use as you would apple butter.
11 calories per serving, 0 fat, 0 fiber
Microwave Pumpkin Butter
Makes about 2 Cups
Serving size = 1 Tablespoon
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 Tbs sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1-1/2 cups pumpkin - 1 can
Mix the two sugars, water, allspice, ginger, cloves, nutmet, and cinnamon in a 4 cup glass measure. Microwave on High 3 minutes; stir.
Add pumpkin a microwave on High for 5 minutes.
Let cool and refrigerate.
Keeps several weeks in refrigerator or can be frozen.
Use as you would apple butter.
11 calories per serving, 0 fat, 0 fiber
Pumpkin-Halloween-Fall-Thanksgiving
Recipes:
Ingredients: "Perfect Crustless Pumpkin Pie": Serves 8:2
1 can pumpkin
1 can fatfree evaporated milk
3 egg whites
1/2 t salt
1/2 t ground ginger
1/4 t ground cloves
1 t vanilla
1 t cinnamom
1/3 c splenda/brown sugar mix
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in bowl; beat till smooth; pour into pie plate sprayed with pam; Bake 400* x 15 min; reduce heat to 325* and Bake for 45 min more I have made this one.
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Cranberry Pumpkin Bars
1 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
4 Tbsp reduced-calorie margarine, soft, at room teperature
1 cup(s) canned pumpkin, puree
1 large egg(s)
1 large egg white(s)
1/3 cup(s) buttermilk
1 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked old fashioned oats
1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp table salt
2/3 cup(s) dried cranberries
Heat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with cooking spray, then dust lightly with flour.
In a large bowl, cream sugar and margarine with an electric mixer; beat in egg, egg white, pumpkin purée and buttermilk.
In medium bowl, combine flour, oats, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. Stir into pumpkin mixture just until moistened, then add cranberries and mix gently.
Spread batter in pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until center springs back when gently pressed. Cool and cut into 18 bars
This one is featured recipe on ww.com.
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Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Kim Bensen
15 oz can pumpkin
3/4 cup Splenda®
1/2 cup Egg Beaters®
1 1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp flour
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Beat all ingredients together.
Spray pie plate with cooking spray.
Pour batter into pie plate and bake for 15 minutes at 400°.
Reduce heat to 350° and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Top with a dollop of fat-free whipped cream (not included in nutritional information).
If this is not stiff enough can be microwaved for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 of 9" pie
Servings: 4
Calories: 64 - Total Fat: 0g - Cholesterol: 2mg
Sodium: 893mg - Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g - Sugars: 1g - Protein: 4g
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Title: Mini Pumpkin Pies (Graham Cracker Crusts)
Categories: Pumpkin
Yield: 6 Servings
15 oz Pumpkin,Canned
1 sm box Jell-O Pudding Vanilla
Instant Pudding,4 Serving
-Package, Sugar free
1 c Skim Milk
1/2 t Pumpkin Pie Spice
pn Salt
6 Keebler Ready Graham
-Cracker Mini Crusts
6 T Cool Whip Fat Free,Optional
If you don't have pumpkin pie spice try this mixture: 1/4 teaspoon
cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ginger.
Mix with the rest of the ingredients in place of pumpkin pie spice.
Mix pudding and milk in bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Add
pumpkin and spices. Mix until smooth. Spoon into mini crusts.
Refrigerate until ready serve. Top with cool whip before serving if
desired.
Per Serving: 188 Cal; 5 g Tot Fat; 3 g Fiber
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Pumpkin Dip
3/4 cup (6 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
24 apple slices
Place first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add syrup and cinnamon, and beat until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Serve with apple.
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 2 tablespoons dip and 2 apple slices)
CALORIES 107
FAT 3.2g
FIBER 1.4g
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Pumpkin Dip
Yields: 32 servings
1 (8 ounce) package cream
cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack
pumpkin 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon frozen orange juice
concentrate
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in the pumpkin. Stir in the cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and orange juice until smooth and well blended. Chill until serving.
calories 61
fat 0.5
fiber 2.5
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Ingredients: "Perfect Crustless Pumpkin Pie": Serves 8:2
1 can pumpkin
1 can fatfree evaporated milk
3 egg whites
1/2 t salt
1/2 t ground ginger
1/4 t ground cloves
1 t vanilla
1 t cinnamom
1/3 c splenda/brown sugar mix
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in bowl; beat till smooth; pour into pie plate sprayed with pam; Bake 400* x 15 min; reduce heat to 325* and Bake for 45 min more I have made this one.
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Cranberry Pumpkin Bars
1 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
4 Tbsp reduced-calorie margarine, soft, at room teperature
1 cup(s) canned pumpkin, puree
1 large egg(s)
1 large egg white(s)
1/3 cup(s) buttermilk
1 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked old fashioned oats
1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp table salt
2/3 cup(s) dried cranberries
Heat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with cooking spray, then dust lightly with flour.
In a large bowl, cream sugar and margarine with an electric mixer; beat in egg, egg white, pumpkin purée and buttermilk.
In medium bowl, combine flour, oats, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. Stir into pumpkin mixture just until moistened, then add cranberries and mix gently.
Spread batter in pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until center springs back when gently pressed. Cool and cut into 18 bars
This one is featured recipe on ww.com.
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Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Kim Bensen
15 oz can pumpkin
3/4 cup Splenda®
1/2 cup Egg Beaters®
1 1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp flour
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Beat all ingredients together.
Spray pie plate with cooking spray.
Pour batter into pie plate and bake for 15 minutes at 400°.
Reduce heat to 350° and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Top with a dollop of fat-free whipped cream (not included in nutritional information).
If this is not stiff enough can be microwaved for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 of 9" pie
Servings: 4
Calories: 64 - Total Fat: 0g - Cholesterol: 2mg
Sodium: 893mg - Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g - Sugars: 1g - Protein: 4g
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Title: Mini Pumpkin Pies (Graham Cracker Crusts)
Categories: Pumpkin
Yield: 6 Servings
15 oz Pumpkin,Canned
1 sm box Jell-O Pudding Vanilla
Instant Pudding,4 Serving
-Package, Sugar free
1 c Skim Milk
1/2 t Pumpkin Pie Spice
pn Salt
6 Keebler Ready Graham
-Cracker Mini Crusts
6 T Cool Whip Fat Free,Optional
If you don't have pumpkin pie spice try this mixture: 1/4 teaspoon
cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ginger.
Mix with the rest of the ingredients in place of pumpkin pie spice.
Mix pudding and milk in bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Add
pumpkin and spices. Mix until smooth. Spoon into mini crusts.
Refrigerate until ready serve. Top with cool whip before serving if
desired.
Per Serving: 188 Cal; 5 g Tot Fat; 3 g Fiber
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Pumpkin Dip
3/4 cup (6 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
24 apple slices
Place first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add syrup and cinnamon, and beat until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Serve with apple.
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 2 tablespoons dip and 2 apple slices)
CALORIES 107
FAT 3.2g
FIBER 1.4g
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Pumpkin Dip
Yields: 32 servings
1 (8 ounce) package cream
cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack
pumpkin 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon frozen orange juice
concentrate
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in the pumpkin. Stir in the cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and orange juice until smooth and well blended. Chill until serving.
calories 61
fat 0.5
fiber 2.5
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Monday, October 18, 2010
So True
If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end. -Julius Erving
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
reFOCUS Again
Think of Fall as a new beginning rather than a difficult change of the seasons. Let's look at ways to help ourselves rather than make our journey difficult.
What makes your journey tricky. Think of positeve ways that will make your wight loss easy! They are out there!
Follow this link for a great article from ww.com
What makes your journey tricky. Think of positeve ways that will make your wight loss easy! They are out there!
Follow this link for a great article from ww.com
WW on Dr. Oz
Follow this link to a segment with Jennifer Hudson's ww leader. how cool would that be to lead several celebrities. I have seen this leader in action in some of our training. She is great.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Pumpkin White Bean Soup
Tuscan Pumpkin-White Bean Soup
Course: soups
POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 12 min
Cooking Time: 18 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
This soup has a delicious and complex taste. It's the perfect thing to perk up sleepy winter taste buds!
Ingredients
1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray, or enough to coat pot
1 medium onion(s), coarsely chopped
15 oz canned pumpkin
3 1/2 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth
15 1/2 oz canned white beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 tsp ground oregano
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
6 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Coat a large soup pot with cooking spray and set over medium-low heat. Add onion, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
Stir in pumpkin, broth, beans and oregano; simmer 8 minutes.
In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. (Note: Make sure not to overfill blender in order to avoid splattering.) Return soup to pot and reheat; season with salt and pepper.
To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon of grated cheese. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
Course: soups
POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 12 min
Cooking Time: 18 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
This soup has a delicious and complex taste. It's the perfect thing to perk up sleepy winter taste buds!
Ingredients
1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray, or enough to coat pot
1 medium onion(s), coarsely chopped
15 oz canned pumpkin
3 1/2 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth
15 1/2 oz canned white beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 tsp ground oregano
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
6 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Coat a large soup pot with cooking spray and set over medium-low heat. Add onion, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
Stir in pumpkin, broth, beans and oregano; simmer 8 minutes.
In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. (Note: Make sure not to overfill blender in order to avoid splattering.) Return soup to pot and reheat; season with salt and pepper.
To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon of grated cheese. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
Exercise Portion Control
I have to say one of the biggest things I learned from Weight Watchers is portion control. before I started my weight loss journey, my portion control was eat til I have to unbutton my pants. Then that was my que to stop!!
Read here for this week's great article from WW.
Read here for this week's great article from WW.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Pumpkin
Here is a link for Hungry Girl pumpkin recipes. I am not
finished, I will gather more later tonight~~Click here
finished, I will gather more later tonight~~Click here
Friday, August 27, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Food Triggers or EATFEST
Have you ever found yourself just eatring because? I have, let's help one aother in finding out the whys and hows.
click here
click here
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Greetings From the Beach
YES! I am on vacation, the good ole Myrtle Beach!! And yes I can stay on plan. So far so good.
I have so enjoyed my early morning walks without my family! While they ae in bed , i get up!! It is so worth it. I have walked between 5 and 7 miles each morning.
Our first night we visited all you can eat pizza, and you though I would say seafood! We always go to this place. It is really good! I ate the best salad, every veggie known to mankind. It was great. On to the good stuff--I had three kinds--taco, cheese and all veggie. All on crispy thin crust and the smalledst pieces. I did ok. Could have been damage, but not. I left stuffed and happy!
Ate in the room last night, spaghetti. we usually take most of our food and eat out only twice, we eat all lunches and b'fast in the room. We spend most of our day on the beach. We played putt-putt tonight. how fun.
Tomorrow it is hot dogs for lunch and hamburgers for supper made my way!
See you all in a couple of weeks, yes I am even taking a vacation from Weight Watchers. I try not to miss very often, but this is a much needed break!! But I do miss you all and hope you have had great weigh ins.
See a little less of you all soon!!
I have so enjoyed my early morning walks without my family! While they ae in bed , i get up!! It is so worth it. I have walked between 5 and 7 miles each morning.
Our first night we visited all you can eat pizza, and you though I would say seafood! We always go to this place. It is really good! I ate the best salad, every veggie known to mankind. It was great. On to the good stuff--I had three kinds--taco, cheese and all veggie. All on crispy thin crust and the smalledst pieces. I did ok. Could have been damage, but not. I left stuffed and happy!
Ate in the room last night, spaghetti. we usually take most of our food and eat out only twice, we eat all lunches and b'fast in the room. We spend most of our day on the beach. We played putt-putt tonight. how fun.
Tomorrow it is hot dogs for lunch and hamburgers for supper made my way!
See you all in a couple of weeks, yes I am even taking a vacation from Weight Watchers. I try not to miss very often, but this is a much needed break!! But I do miss you all and hope you have had great weigh ins.
See a little less of you all soon!!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Remember Your Cooler!!
Remember a few weeks ago we discussed taking a cooler along with you. Well, great article weightwatchers.com here.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Wrap It Up!!
I have been into wraps this summer. I buy the 1 pt. LaTortialla Factory wraps in the refigerator section and use just abut anything to put in them, Here are some ideas. I actually copied from weightwatchers.com, but i tend to use about anything. Especially all my veggie leftovers from the grill. YUMBO!! I also add to my o pts. inside some lean meat or even tuna for very low pts. and so, so filling!!
Just another way to include my 5 a day veggies!!
To make a wrap:
Lay a medium, fat-free, whole wheat tortilla flat (a POINTS value of 1) on your work surface. Place the filling in a line down the center of the tortilla. Roll the wrap closed and keep refrigerated until you’re ready to eat. Want even more flavor? Add any of these extras:
For a POINTS value of 0:
1/4 cup alfalfa or other sprouts
1/4 cup shredded carrots
2 Tbsp sliced radishes
2 Tbsp diced cucumber
2 pitted black or green olives, minced
1 diced jarred pimiento or roasted red pepper
1 sliced pickled jalapeño chile, minced
Several leaves green leaf, red leaf, or Romaine lettuce, chopped
For a POINTS value of 1:
2 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
2 Tbsp low-fat shredded Cheddar or Swiss cheese
Just another way to include my 5 a day veggies!!
To make a wrap:
Lay a medium, fat-free, whole wheat tortilla flat (a POINTS value of 1) on your work surface. Place the filling in a line down the center of the tortilla. Roll the wrap closed and keep refrigerated until you’re ready to eat. Want even more flavor? Add any of these extras:
For a POINTS value of 0:
1/4 cup alfalfa or other sprouts
1/4 cup shredded carrots
2 Tbsp sliced radishes
2 Tbsp diced cucumber
2 pitted black or green olives, minced
1 diced jarred pimiento or roasted red pepper
1 sliced pickled jalapeño chile, minced
Several leaves green leaf, red leaf, or Romaine lettuce, chopped
For a POINTS value of 1:
2 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
2 Tbsp low-fat shredded Cheddar or Swiss cheese
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Snacks on the Go, Go., Go.
Try some of these ideas:
Check out these suggestions.
Celery sticks with peanut butter and several raisins on top
Rice cakes with peanut butter (good for getting a protein punch)
Low-fat cheese cubes
Hardboiled eggs
Deviled egg (wrapped in plastic wrap)
Fruit yogurt cup (add in some fresh fruits or nuts for a boost
Trail mix(some are high in fat and calories, watch your servings)
Nuts or nut mix (stick to just a handful)
Vegetable sticks with a little packet of dip (lowfat salad dressing packets found in salad bars work as easy-to-pack dip)
Broccoli or cauliflower bites
Half of a turkey or tuna sandwich on whole-wheat bread
Cucumber slices (lightly salted or with nonfat Italian dressing)
Yogurt and granola
Leftover chicken or turkey slices (great to eat cold)
Healthy fiber-rich or grain cereal (great to eat dry from a baggie)
Pickles (wrapped in foil or plastic wrap)
Box of raisins or other dried fruit
Half a large whole wheat bagel with light cream cheese
Apples, bananas, strawberries (any fruit works, these are naturally portable)
Mixed berries (these freeze well in plastic bags)
Whole-wheat crackers and low-fat string cheese
Grapes in a baggie
Fruit smoothie in a thermos
Tuna and cottage cheese in mini-containers
The trick here is to be prepared and get creative! Get your fresh fruits and vegetables on the weekend in preparation for the week’s snacking. Keep small-sized plastic containers for packing up small portions. Take note of the healthy foods you need to keep stocked in the house for future quick and healthy snack preparation. These will become automatic items for your grocery list. You may find that you start to replace a few nonessential, calorie-wasting items with your new healthy snack list
From Sparkpeople.com
Check out these suggestions.
Celery sticks with peanut butter and several raisins on top
Rice cakes with peanut butter (good for getting a protein punch)
Low-fat cheese cubes
Hardboiled eggs
Deviled egg (wrapped in plastic wrap)
Fruit yogurt cup (add in some fresh fruits or nuts for a boost
Trail mix(some are high in fat and calories, watch your servings)
Nuts or nut mix (stick to just a handful)
Vegetable sticks with a little packet of dip (lowfat salad dressing packets found in salad bars work as easy-to-pack dip)
Broccoli or cauliflower bites
Half of a turkey or tuna sandwich on whole-wheat bread
Cucumber slices (lightly salted or with nonfat Italian dressing)
Yogurt and granola
Leftover chicken or turkey slices (great to eat cold)
Healthy fiber-rich or grain cereal (great to eat dry from a baggie)
Pickles (wrapped in foil or plastic wrap)
Box of raisins or other dried fruit
Half a large whole wheat bagel with light cream cheese
Apples, bananas, strawberries (any fruit works, these are naturally portable)
Mixed berries (these freeze well in plastic bags)
Whole-wheat crackers and low-fat string cheese
Grapes in a baggie
Fruit smoothie in a thermos
Tuna and cottage cheese in mini-containers
The trick here is to be prepared and get creative! Get your fresh fruits and vegetables on the weekend in preparation for the week’s snacking. Keep small-sized plastic containers for packing up small portions. Take note of the healthy foods you need to keep stocked in the house for future quick and healthy snack preparation. These will become automatic items for your grocery list. You may find that you start to replace a few nonessential, calorie-wasting items with your new healthy snack list
From Sparkpeople.com
Monday, July 5, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
SWAGGER WAGON
These videos are hilarious!! Be sure to watch, by the way they ahve several on youtube.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Corn On the Cob
Corn on the Cob is usually 1 pt. Yumbo!! After grilling or micrwaving, try some great dry rubs that will not include butter! Thyme, dill or any spice. Be creative. Also, if you have not discovered Butter Buds, DISCOVER it! 1 tsp is 10 calories, 0 fat, 0 fiber. Great on potatoes too!
Potato Salad
This is the recipe from Kimbensen.com that i told ya'll about:
1¾ lbs new red potatoes
¾ cup white parts of scallions, sliced
½ cup fresh dill, cut up
½ cup Smart Beat®* Mayonnaise (or equivalent) (I use Kraft Free Mayo)
½ cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tsp salt
Leaving skins on, wash and cut potatoes into bite-size pieces. Boil potatoes until soft, NOT mushy. Drain and cool. In a medium sized bowl blend remaining ingredients and toss gently with cooled potatoes. Chill until ready to serve.
*Smart Beat® Mayonnaise
1 cup serving==3 points plus. 8 servings
1¾ lbs new red potatoes
¾ cup white parts of scallions, sliced
½ cup fresh dill, cut up
½ cup Smart Beat®* Mayonnaise (or equivalent) (I use Kraft Free Mayo)
½ cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tsp salt
Leaving skins on, wash and cut potatoes into bite-size pieces. Boil potatoes until soft, NOT mushy. Drain and cool. In a medium sized bowl blend remaining ingredients and toss gently with cooled potatoes. Chill until ready to serve.
*Smart Beat® Mayonnaise
1 cup serving==3 points plus. 8 servings
Drink mixes
OK, for those who have asked, here is the site for Baja Bob's fat free drink mixes, 0 calorie, 0 fat. You can make alcohol or alcohol free. Not that I am advertising to be a big drunk, with the post below, but in case you are interested!
Click here for web site.
Supersize IT!!!
NO, NO, NO!!!
But, I still have to weigh, measure and think about my portions. I can eat until I drop, but I ususally don't because I do check my portion size. This is something I am trying to teach my daughter and this is not only a TOUCHY lesson, but difficult. She thinks I am fussing (because that is what I seem to do best lately). This is also a subject difficult for adults, take my mother-in-law for example. Her philosphy is more, more, more. Or bigger, bigger, supeersize it please.
Just remember we are all blessed that our next meat will not be our last meal.
Read here a good article from ww.
But, I still have to weigh, measure and think about my portions. I can eat until I drop, but I ususally don't because I do check my portion size. This is something I am trying to teach my daughter and this is not only a TOUCHY lesson, but difficult. She thinks I am fussing (because that is what I seem to do best lately). This is also a subject difficult for adults, take my mother-in-law for example. Her philosphy is more, more, more. Or bigger, bigger, supeersize it please.
Just remember we are all blessed that our next meat will not be our last meal.
Read here a good article from ww.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
I want to EAT.....
24 hours a day. When we get those urges how do you decide if it is hunger vs. apetite? read this article from Weightwatchers.com.
Monday, June 7, 2010
When is Hardest Time of the Day?
Mine is at night if Scott is at work. Lonliness, boredom...
Read here for tips from fellow weight Watcher members.
Read here for tips from fellow weight Watcher members.
Yellowstone Pictures
I just wanted to share some pictures sent from my son who is in Yellowstone National Park this summer. Get ready to "wish you were there".
This was on May17. It was about 90 degress here that day!!
This was his first view when arriving o the park. WOW!
This was on May17. It was about 90 degress here that day!!
This was his first view when arriving o the park. WOW!
Combat those 3 pm cravings
This is one of the hardest times of the day for lots of people. Read here for tips.
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