November 2009 Blog Posts

Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

POINTS® Value: 3 Servings:  8 Preparation Time:  10 min Cooking Time:  65 min Level of Difficulty:  Moderate   Our take on a Thanksgiving classic features a light graham cracker crust. Just the right sweetness to offset the pumpkin pie spice. Ingredients    3 oz reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers, about 5 1/2 sheets   1 Tbsp packed light brown sugar   2 Tbsp butter, melted    2 large egg white(s)    1 large egg(s)   1/2 cup(s) dark brown sugar   1/4 tsp table salt   2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, or less to taste    1 cup(s) canned pumpkin    1/2 cup(s) fat-free evaporated milk   1/4 cup(s) lite whipped topping  Instructions Position rack...

Roasted Green Beans and Fresh Tomato

Zero-POINTS Value Roasted Green Beans and Fresh Tomato  Makes 4 servings Total Yield: 4 cups Ingredients     * 3 sprays olive oil cooking spray     * 4 cups green beans, trimmed and cut in half     * 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, washed and cut in half (or quartered, if large)     * 1/4 cup fresh basil, cut into ribbons, divided     * 2 tsp finely minced garlic, or less to taste     * 1/2 tsp table salt, or more to taste     * 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste Instructions     * Preheat oven to 450ºF. Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray.     * Place...

Wild Mushrooms on Polenta Rounds

Wild Mushrooms on Polenta Rounds POINTS® Value:    2 Servings:  8 Preparation Time:  25 min Cooking Time:  18 min Level of Difficulty:  Easy Ingredients  17 oz cooked cornmeal, in the form of a prepared polenta log, sliced into 16 rounds    2 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray    8 tsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided (Parmigiano Reggiano recommended)    2 tsp olive oil    1 1/4 pound(s) mushroom(s), shiitake caps and Baby Bellas, sliced    2 tsp minced garlic    1 tsp rosemary, fresh, chopped    1/4 tsp table salt    1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground    3 Tbsp 1/3 less-fat cream cheese    1/4 cup(s) water    2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped (for garnish)   Instructions     * Preheat oven...

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits POINTS® Value:    2 Servings:  12 Preparation Time:  7 min Cooking Time:  12 min Level of Difficulty:  Moderate Ingredients  1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour    1 1/2 tsp baking powder    1/2 tsp baking soda    1/4 tsp table salt    1/4 cup(s) butter, cold    1/2 cup(s) buttermilk, cold    1 Tbsp all-purpose flour, for rolling out dough   Instructions     * Preheat oven to 450ºF.     * In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well.     * Cut cold butter into about 8 pieces. Work butter into flour mixture with a pastry cutter, knife or fork until butter forms pieces the size of small peas. (Do not blend...

Day Thirty-Three (Thanksgiving)

Breakfast: -1 cup shredded wheat with 1/2 cup of skim milk___________________4pts Thanksgiving Dinner: -Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit____________________________________2pts -Wild Mushrooms on Polenta Rounds_______________________________2pts -4 oz of Turkey Breast____________________________________________2pts -Roasted Green Beans and Fresh Tomato____________________________0pts -Mashed potatoes_______________________________________________2pts -Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust________________________________3pts Things that ruined the Day: -Wine (5 glasses)________________________________________________10pts -Goldfish_______________________________________________________16pts -Another piece of pie______________________________________________3pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 44 points ** I worked hard to make a meal (pictured above) that I could eat without ruining my day and I did just that.  I made an awesome meal where everything except the pie was 2 points a serving.  To bad that I ruined the day with wine and goldfish.  At least I can eat leftovers...

Day Thirty-Two

Breakfast: -3/4 a cup of cornflakes with 1/4 cup of skim milk________________3pts -1 mini bagel_____________________________________________2pts Snack: -Lots of Goldfish___________________________________________15pts -Dinner: -1 cup of whole wheat pasta with sauce________________________3pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 23 points **Man, those goldfish got me.  I haven't had them in so long that I couldn't stop eating them.  Uhhh.....At least I stayed within the points.  I doubt I will stay within points on Thanksgiving.

Day Thirty-One

Breakfast: -Egg Sandwich_______________________4.5pts                   Breakdown:                   -1/4 cup egg sub.______________.5pt                   -2 slices of bread______________2pts                   -1 slice of peperjack cheese_____2pts Lunch: -Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich________5.5pts Snack: -128 Goldfish crackers_________________7pts Dinner: -3/4 cup of raisin bran with 1/4 cup of milk___2pts -1 small apple_________________________1pts Snack: -Peanut Butter bread____________________3.5pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 23.5 points

Fourth Weigh-in

Week 4: Weight:164lbs Bust/Chest: 38 3/4in Waist: 31 1/2in Hips: 41 1/4in INCHES LOST FROM PREVIOUS WEEK: -1 1/2in WEIGHT LOST FROM PREVIOUS WEEK: -3 lbs

Day Thirty

Breakfast: -1 small apple___________________1pt Lunch: -Spicy chicken sandwich (Wendy's)__10pts -1/2 med. fry (Wendy's)____________5pts Snack: -1 cup fat-free choc. pudding_______3pts Dinner: -1 cup of weight watchers chili_____2pts Snack: -55 goldfish_____________________3pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 24 points

Week Three of Exercise (11/20-11/26)

**Will be updated through-out the week** Week Three of Exercise (11/20-11/26) Saturday: 30 min of shoulders and legs Monday: 40 min of cardio Tuesday: 10 min abs                    20 min Bootcamp cardio blast

Day Twenty-Nine

Breakfast: -3/4 cup cornflakes with banana and 1/2 cup of skim milk____________5pts Snack: -1 small apple_______________________________________________1pt Lunch: -1 cup of chili with 2 slices of bread______________________________4pts Snack: -2 Yorks____________________________________________________2pts -1 cup of fat-free pudding_______________________________________3pts Dinner: -3 mini bagels________________________________________________6pts -Peanut Butter bread__________________________________________3.5pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 24.5 points

Day Twenty-Eight

Breakfast: -Egg Sandwich_____________________4.5pts             Breakdown:             -1 slice of peperjack cheese_____2pts             -2 slices of bread______________2pts             -1/4 cup of egg________________0.5pts             -Spicy Mustard_______________0pts Lunch: -Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich_____5.5pts Snack: -Small Apple_______________________1pt Dinner: - 1 1/2 cups Chicken-Fried Rice_________5pts -Glass of red wine___________________2pts Dessert: -1/2 cup of pudding__________________1.5pts -Light Popcorn______________________1pt -1/2 cup of applesauce________________1pt -Glass of soy milk____________________3pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 24.5 points **Lost another pound!!! YAY!!!***             

Day Twenty-Seven

Breakfast: -Coffee with creamer___________________1pt -Choc. Banana Shake___________________5pts                     Breakdown:                     -1/2 banana__________________1pt                     -1/2 cup choc. soy milk_________1.5pts                     -About 1 cup of Greek yogurt____2.5pts                     -Fat free whip cream___________0pts Snack: -1 small apple_________________________1pt Dinner: -1 potato mashed with butter_____________4pts -Fish Sandwich_______________________7pts                      Breakdown:                      -2 slices of bread_____________2pts                      -1 slice peperjack cheese______2pts                      -Spicy Mustard_______________0pts                      -Fish_______________________3pts Desert: -1 cup fat free, sugar free choc. pudding____3pts -2 York Patties_________________________2pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 23 Points **So let me tell you, for all the hype people give to Greek yogurt, it is not that good!!**

Day Twenty-Six

Breakfast: -Egg Sandwich___________________4.5pts -Small Apple____________________1pt -Pumpkin-Cranberry Bar____________________3pts -Coffee with creamer_____________________1pt Snack: -York Peppermint Patty__________________1pt Dinner: -3/4 cup of pasta with sauce, mushrooms and 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese__________________4pts -3 glasses of wine___________________6pts Dessert: -1 1/2 cups of pudding (fat-free, sugar free)___________________5pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 24.5 points

Day Twenty-five

Breakfast: -Egg sandwich______________________4.5pts               Breakdown:                -2 slices of bread___________________2pts                -1/4 a cup of egg substitute___________________0.5pts                -slice of peperjack cheese__________________2pts Lunch: -Turkey Sandwich__________________5pts -Banana____________________2pts Dinner: -Pasta with sauce, mushrooms, and 1/3 a cup of mozzarella cheese________________4pts -2 glasses of merlot_____________________5pts Dessert: -2 diet soda cupcakes_____________________4pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 25 points

Day Twenty-Four

Breakfast: -Pumpkin-Cranberry Bar_________________3pts -2 cups of coffee with creamer_________________2pts Snack: -Pickles___________________0pts -1/2 a banana___________________1pt Lunch: -10 Dominos chicken kickers_________________10pts Dinner: -1/8 Domino's pepperoni and mushroom pizza with light sauce and hand tossed crust__________________6pts Snack: -1/2 cup of applesauce__________________1pt -1 light popcorn bag___________________1pt -Cup of soda___________________1pt TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 25 points

Third Weigh-in

Week 3: Weight:167 Bust/Chest:39 1/4in Waist:31 3/4in Hips:42in INCHES LOST FROM PREVIOUS WEEK:2 3/4in WEIGHT LOST FROM PREVIOUS WEEK:0lbs **I am still losing inches but not weight.  I think that I am going to cut some of the points.  This week I am going to try and do 22 points, rather than 25 points.  We will see what happens.  If anyone knows something else that I could do, please comment and let me know.**

Week Two of Exercise (11/13-11/19):

Week Two of Exercise (11/13-11/19): **Will be updated throughout the week listed above** Friday: 20min of upper-body strength workout              15min Carmin Electra striptease workout Monday: 30 min of Cardio    

Day Twenty-Three

Breakfast: -Coffee with Creamer________________1pt -2 small cinn. raisin bagels_______________4pts Dinner: -1 Chicken sandwich_________________13pts                     Breakdown:                     -Tomato__________________0pts                     -Wheat Roll___________________3pts                     -Breadded chicken__________________7pts                     -Mayo__________________1pt                     -Swiss cheese___________________2pts Snack: -1 1/2 cups of breyers icecream__________________3pts -1/2 of a three musketeer____________________3pts -Pickles____________________0pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 24 points **Today was a good day...even with the horrible chicken sandwich.  Sometimes, sacrificing most of the points for something REALLY tasty is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it!!**

Day Twenty-Two

Breakfast: - 1 cup of shredded wheat with 1/2 cup of skim milk_______________5pts -1/2 of a med. banana_________________1pt -Coffee with creamer_________________1pt Lunch: Turkey sandwich____________________5pts                     Breakdown:                     -Turkey, 3 slices________________1pt                     -2 slices of bread_________________2pts                     -Mustard___________________0pts                     -Peperjack cheese___________________2pts Dinner: -Egg sandwich________________2.5pts                       Breakdown:                      -1 slice of bread___________________1pt                      -1 slice of am. cheese________________1pt                      -1/4 cup of egg substitute_________________0.5pts -Hash brown bake_________________2pts Mistakes: -Diet soda cupcake, 4 glasses of orange juice, snicker-doodles and oatmeal raisin cookies__________________11.75pts (**guess) TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 28.25 points **Today was a bad day there at the end.  Good thing that I had 10pts left from the flex points!!**

Day Twenty-One

Breakfast: -Pumpkin Cranberry bar______________3pts -Small Apple_______________1pt Lunch: Jalapeño Turkey Burger_______________9pts                   Breakdown:                   -4oz of ground turkey_______________4pts                   -Whole wheat roll__________________3pts                   -Peperjack cheese___________________2pts                   -Spicy brown mustard_________________0pts Dinner: -Turkey breast__________________6pts -1/2 a potato__________________1.5pts Snack: -1/2 of a 3 musketeers____________________3pts -1 diet soda cupcake_________________1.75pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 25.25 points

Week One of Exercise (11/6-11/12):

**This blog will be edited throughout the week.** Week One of Exercise (11/6-11/12): Wed-60min of Cardio    1. Carmin Electra Hip-Hop Workout    2. Carmin Electra Strip Tease Workout    3. Hip Hop Dance Workout

Diet Soda Cake (or Cupcakes)

Diet Soda Cake Points: 3.5 ww points Servings: 12 pieces 1 dry box cake, any flavor 10 oz diet soda, any flavor 2 egg whites Baking spray Preheat oven according to box directions. Spray 9 x 13 pan. Beat cake mix, diet soda and egg whites. Pour into pan. Bake as directed on box, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Let cake cool about 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 12 pieces. Top with fat free whipped cream if you wish. You can also make cup cakes which would be only 1.75 points each!

Pumpkin Cranberry Bars

POINTS® Value: 3 Servings:  18 Preparation Time:  15 min Cooking Time:  25 min Level of Difficulty:  Easy   For these delicious bars, if you don`t have pumpkin pie spice in your pantry, substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon each of nutmeg, ginger and clove. Ingredients    1 cup(s) packed light brown sugar   4 Tbsp reduced-calorie margarine, soft, at room temperature    1 cup(s) canned pumpkin, puree    1 large egg(s)    1 large egg white(s)   1/3 cup(s) buttermilk  (I used fat-free sour cream as a sub.)  1 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour    1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked old fashioned oats   1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice (I used...

Day Twenty

Breakfast: -2 cups of Coffee with 1 tbsp of creamer________________2pts -Hash-brown Bake________________2pts -1 peach__________________1pt Lunch: -Turkey Sandwich__________________6pts                 Breakdown:                 -2 slices of turkey_______________1pt                 -1 slices of bread_______________2pts                 -Mayo_________________1pt                -1 slice of peperjack cheese______________2pts                -2 slices of tomato___________________0pts Dinner: -4oz of turkey breast tenderloin________________3pts -2 apples___________________2pts -1 cup of potatoes_________________3pts Snack: -Pumpkin-Cranberry Bar (**recipe posted)_________________3pts -Diet Soda Cupcakes(**recipe posted)___________________1.75pts -Bag of Light Popcorn___________________1pt TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 24.75 points **Went on a baking spree this afternoon.  I started to make the pumpkin bars and then I realized that I was out of oats so I had to wait for my husband to bring them home after he was done work.  So, while I waited I made...

Second Weigh-in

Week 2: Weight:167lbs Bust/Chest: 39 1/2in Waist: 32 1/2in Hips: 43 3/4in INCHES LOST FROM PREVIOUS WEEK:-1 1/4in in the Bust and Waist and +3/4in in the Hips WEIGHT LOST FROM PREVIOUS WEEK:0 lbs **Well I still lost inches so / am making progress.  Someone at work told me that the numbers that I should be looking at are the inches not the weight.  They said that I could stay the same weight but if I am thinning out then that weight could just be new muscle evening out the weight loss.  I think that I am going to start making more of an effort to work...

Bacon Hash Brown Bake

Bacon Hash Brown Bake 2 Points 4 cups potatoes -- grated cooked 8 strips bacon -- cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup skim milk 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine -- melted 1/2 teaspoon paprika   In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Transfer to a greased 9-inch pie plate. Drizzle with margarine; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350º for 35-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 6 servings.

Day Nineteen

Breakfast:  -1 1/2 cup of raisin bran with skim milk______________4pts -1 small peach_______________1pts Brunch: -1/6th of a Hash Bake (**recipe posted)______________2pts Lunch: -3/4 cup of pasta with 1/3 cup of mozzarella and sauce______________4pts Dinner: -1 cup of Shredded Wheat and Bran cereal with 1/2 cup skim milk and 1/4 cup of raisins_______________7pts Desert: -1 cup of ice cream_________________2pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 20 Points ** Today I was under the amount of points for the day.  I think that is awesome, but I think according to weight watchers I am supposed to make sure to use every point that I am given.   If anyone knows anymore about that could you please...

Day Eighteen

Lunch: -1/2 cup of rice with 3/4 cup of chili______________4pts Snack: -2 Snickerdoole cookies and 1/2 of a chocolate chip cookie_______________7.5pts Dinner: -1 1/2 cup of chili__________________2pts Snack: -Breyers________________7pts Drinks: -2 lite beers__________________4pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 24.5 points **You can always tell the days that I am stuck at work longer than I would like to be.  The food choices aren't always the best.  They tend to either be the cheapest option or the easiest.**

Day Seventeen

Breakfast: -1 1/2 cup of raisin bran with skim milk______________4pts Mid-Meal: -Cheese bread______________10pts Lunch: -Turkey Sandwich_________________5pts -Small Apple________________1pt -30 Light Chips_________________2pts Dinner: -1 1/2 cup of chili (*recipe posted and this chili is AMAZING!!)_________________2pts -1/2 cup of rice________________3pts Desert: -2 cups of Breyers ice cream (non-fat)________________4pts Drinks: -8 Lite Beers___________________16pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 51 points          26 points over....          9 flex points left until Friday. **I am so glad that I figured out the flex points.  Makes me feel better when I have a bad day.**  

One-Point Hearty Chili

Weight Watchers One-Point Hearty Chili 10 ounces extra-lean ground turkey breast 1 medium onion, diced 2 (28-oz) cans diced tomatoes 2 medium zucchini, diced 2 medium yellow squash diced 1 (15 oz) can black beans 2 (15-oz) cans fat-free, reduced-sodium beef broth 4 celery stalks, diced 2 green bell peppers, diced 1 (1 1/4-oz) package dry chili seasonings. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and onion and saute' until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the browned turkey and onion mixture to a large soup pot and add the tomatoes, zucchini, squash, beans, broth, celery, bell peppers, and chili seasoning. Bring...

Day Sixteen

Breakfast: -Egg Sandwich__________________5.5pts                Breakdown:                -1/4 cup egg whites______________0.5pts               -2 pieces of bread_______________2pts               -1 slice of am. cheese_______________1pt               -2 slices of bacon________________2pts Lunch: -Mini Jersey Mike's sub w/ 1 tbsp of mayo________________8pts Snack: -1 bag of light popcorn______________1pt Dinner: -2 Peanut Butter and Jellies_______________8pts Snack: -30 Light Chips__________________2pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 24.5 points **Today I was under my points and I think that is awesome!! Its a change from what I normally do, which would be going over. 

How to Calculate Weight Watchers Activity Points

Here is the exact formula: Light Activity is your current weight x # of mins x .000232 Mod Activity is your current weight x # of mins x .000327 Heavy Activity your current weight x # of mins x .0008077                   **There is also a link for a calculator that does it for you located on my links page.** Here is the step-by-step: 1. Calibrate your scale before you weigh yourself. Do this by placing a known weight such as a 5lb bag of flour, directly on the scale. After you make sure the scale is correct, step on the scale and weigh...

First Weigh-in

Start Weight: 174 Week 0: Weight:170lbs Bust/Chest: 40 1/4in Waist: 34in Hips: 43 3/4 _______________________________________________ Week 1: Weight: 167lbs  Bust/Chest: 39 3/4in Waist: 33 1/2in Hips: 43 in Lost a total of 7lbs (since I started on Oct. 23rd)                          and 1 3/4in (since I first measured Oct. 30th)    

Day Fifteen

**So, this day I was making a HARD attempt to make up for the day before.  I only ate as many points as I was allowed.  (Lately I have been finding myself going over more than I would like and I don't want to ruin my progress.)  For the end of the day I wasn't home so this presented to be a challenge.  I went to visit a friend and we went out to dinner where I couldn't look up points.  Amazingly to me I was able to choose a meal that was only 6 points!! I think that I...

Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Cheesecake

Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Cheesecake Points: 5.25 8 Servings 7 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin (canned is fine) 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup brown sugar, unpacked 8 oz Cool Whip Free, thawed 9 inch reduced fat Graham Cracker Crust In a large bowl using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese, pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar for a few minutes until fluffy. Add Cool Whip and whip until smooth. Spoon mixture into pie crust and chill for a few hours, until firm.

Day Fourteen

**Okay, I know that I haven't bogged in a while, but its not my fault.  My computer has been acting up so I couldn't get on the Internet.  Oh, well, here is everything from the last 3 days now!!** Breakfast: -1 1/2 cup of raisin bran_________________2pts -1/2 cup of skim milk__________________2pts -Coffee with 1 tbsp of creamer_________________1pt -1 med. peach___________________1pt Snack: -45 chips__________________3pts Lunch: -Pork Chop dinner (remake of the night before)_________________5pts                  Breakdown:                  -Breaded pork chops_________________4pt                  - 1/2 a potato_________________1pt                  -12 carrots________________0pts                  -2 pickles________________0pts Bad Dinner of Snacks.... -3 cups of Blue Bunny Ice cream_________________6pts -5 MGD 64__________________5pts -A slice of pumpkin cheesecake (recipe posted)_________________5pts. TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 30 points **I know, I know....my sweet...

Day Thirteen (weight-in and measurements)

**I just found out that measurement and weight-in for the group I joined is Tuesday, not Friday so here is my updated measurements: Week 1: Weight: 167lbs  Bust/Chest: 39 3/4in Waist: 33 1/2in Hips: 43 in TOTAL INCHES LOST: 1 3/4in Weight Lost: -3lbs And I will write the food log at the end of the day today. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Breakfast: -1/2 cup of egg substitute_______________1pt -3 slices of bacon_________________3pts -Coffee with creamer________________1pt Lunch: -Turkey Sandwich______________4pts          Breakdown:          -3 slices of turkey______________1pt          -2 slices of bread______________2pts          -1 Tbsp of mayo______________1pt Dinner: -Pork Chop Dinner______________7pts            Breakdown:            -4oz of pork_______________3pts            -Bread crumbs for the pork_______________2pts            -1/2 potato with butter________________2pts            -Steamed broccoli and carrots______________0pts Alcohol: -Beer________________6pts Snack: -15 chips________________1pt -1 cup Blue Bunny Ice cream______________2pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 25...

Day Twelve

Breakfast: -Oatmeal with strawberries and 1/2 a banana_______________4pts Lunch: -Ham Sandwich_________________5pts         Breakdown:         -Ham_______________1pts         -A slice of Am. Cheese_______________1pts         -2 slices of bread________________2pts         -1 Tbsp of mayo________________1pts         -Tomato and lettuce________________0pts Snack: -Strawberry/Banana Smoothie________________4pts -1 Pumpkin Muffin_________________3pts Dinner: -Pasta with chicken and sauce__________________8pts           Breakdown:           -3/4 a cup of pasta_________________3pts           -1/3 mozzarella cheese________________2pts           -3oz of chicken________________3pts Desert: -1 cup of Blue Bunny Ice cream__________________2pts TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 26 points **So today I was able to find ice cream that is one point a 1/2 cup.  That is awesome because I have really wanted some.  The problem is that it is not that good.  I saw another one while I was at the store that would...

Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Muffins: POINTS® Value: 3 Ingredients    1 spray(s) cooking spray   2 cup(s) all-purpose flour   1 Tbsp baking powder   1 tsp table salt   1 tsp baking soda   1/2 tsp ground cloves   1 tsp ground cinnamon   1 tsp ground nutmeg    2/3 cup(s) unsweetened applesauce    1 cup(s) canned pumpkin  (or made yourself)  2/3 cup(s) sugar    1/2 cup(s) fat-free egg substitute    2/3 cup(s) fat-free skim milk  Instructions Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a 12-hole muffin tin with cooking spray. Line with cupcake wrappers if desired. **You might need to spray the wrappers too because my first batch stuck to the paper and no one likes...

Day Eleven

Breakfast: -1 1/2 cup of raisin bran with 1/2 cup of skim milk_________________4pts -1 cup of coffee with 2 Tbsp of creamer_________________1pt Lunch: -2 Peanut Butter and Jellies_________________8.75pts                The Breakdown of the sandwich:                -4 slices of low cal. bread______________4pts                -1 Tbsp of jelly_______________1pts                -1 1/2 Tbsp of peanut butter________________3.75pts Snack: - 2 chocolate covered apples and 1 strawberry from edible arrangements________________6pts (**Or what I guess to be that much, I couldn't find anything on it) Dinner: - 3/4 a cup of Whole wheat pasta_____________3pts -1/2 a cup of tomato sauce with seasons added________________0pts -1/6 of a cup of mozzarella cheese_______________1pt -1 1/2 cup of broccoli_________________0pts Desert: -1 Pumpkin muffin (**Recipe posted)_________________3pts TOTAL POINTS: 26.75...

Lemon-Cranberry Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Lemon-Cranberry Tuna Salad Sandwiches POINTS® Value: 5 Ingredients    1/3 cup(s) fat-free mayonnaise   1/4 cup(s) reduced-fat sour cream   1/4 cup(s) dried cranberries, sweetened, coarsely chopped   1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped   1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground    1/4 tsp lemon zest   1 tsp fresh lemon juice    12 oz water-packed tuna fish, drained   8 leaves basil   4 average French roll(s), sliced in half horizontally (about 2 ounces each)    1 small cucumber(s), sliced    8 leaf bibb lettuce  Instructions Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir in tuna. Place 2 basil leaves on bottom halves of each roll; top basil leaves evenly with...

Day Ten

Breakfast: -1 1/2 cup of raisin bran______________2pts -1/2 cup of skim milk_______________2pts Lunch: -30 light potato chips_______________2pts -Tuna salad sandwich(**Recipe posted)_______________5pts Snack: -Light Popcorn_______________1pt -1/2 cup milk________________2pts Dinner: -Tuna Salad Sandwich_________________5pts -1 cup Ambrosia Salad_______________3.5pts -2 chocolate chip cookies_____________3pts -1/2 cup of milk________________2pts Total Points: 27.5 points

Day Nine (Halloween)

**Well,  I am going to have to make this day up the rest of the week.  All that candy is so tempting, and all your friends and parties, well, what can I say.  I don't even know if I should post everything or just post the amount of points I used.  Luckily I didn't really get a chance to eat this morning so there could have been more points that were used.  (I don't think replacing "good food" with beer and candy is the best idea though...)** Breakfast: -4 pieces of cinn. raisin bread______________4pts Mid-Day Meal: -3 pieces of cinn. raisin bread______________3pts Lunch: -Chicken Sandwich with Tomato_______________5pts Halloween...

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu Points: 4 ww points each 4 chicken breast halves 2 egg 1 tbsp water 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 12 slices thin deli ham 12 slices reduced fat Swiss cheese (I used Sargento) salt spray oil toothpicks Preheat oven to 350°. Slice chicken breast halves into thin cutlets. I usually get 3 thin cutlets out of one breast half. Pound them to make them thinner if you wish. This helps when you wrap the cutlets. Cut each slice of cheese into squares and stack on top of each other. Place a slice of ham on top of the chicken, top with cheese and wrap chicken around to completely cover cheese, using...

Day Eight (weight-in and mesurements)

Breakfast: -4 pieces of cinn. raisin bread_____________4pts -2 cups of coffee with creamer_____________2pts Lunch: -30 light potato chips_____________2pts -1 small apple______________1pt Dinner: -Chicken Coredon Bleu**(recipe will be posted)________________12pts -4 Light Beers________________8pts Total Points: 29 points ** Okay so I joined a group and they wanted my measurements so I will post them here too.  Bust: 40 1/4 inches Waist: 34 inches Hips: 43 3/4 inches Also update on my weight loss...I have lost 4 pounds since last weight in!!**