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 to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes

Serves 20.

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. 

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 yourself. Write down your exact weight.

2. Exercize for a minimum of 10 minutes. During your workout take note of the intensity of your activity. To do this follow Weight Watchers intensity level specifications:

                     A. Low intensity means you aren't sweating at all during your activity.

                     B. Moderate intensity means you begin sweating after ten minutes.

                     C. High intensity means you begin sweating between 3-5 minutes after starting your activity.

3. Using the formula above or the calculator provided by the link (that you hopefully bookmarked) figure out your activity points that you can now choose to use or choose not to use. 

Start Weight: 174

Week 0:

Weight:170lbs
Bust/Chest: 40 1/4in
Waist: 34in
Hips: 43 3/4
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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)

**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 am learning how to choose foods that will be low in points when I finally get a chance to come home and check I will be HAPPY rather than disappointed.**

Breakfast:

-2 pieces of wheat bread with 1 tbsp of jelly_______________3pts

-Coffee with 1 tbsp of creamer________________2pt

Lunch:

-Turkey sandwich_______________5pts

               Breakdown

               -3 slices of turkey_____________1pts

               -2 slices of bread_______________2pts

               -Mayo and cheese______________2pts

-15 chips_________________1pt

-Small apple_________________1pt

Dinner:

-4 oz of grilled chicken in hot sause______________4pts

-Grilled veggies_____________2pts

Snack:

-1 slice of cheesecake________________5pts

-1 cup of rasin brand and skim milk______________2pts

TOTAL POINTS FOR THE DAY: 25 points

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.

**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 tooth got the best of me today!! I just wanted a piece of that cheesecake soooooooooo bad!!**