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I guess I have surprised myself a little with a few of the choices I have made and how great it has made me feel! We stopped at the grocery store for a few items to have at the condo in Florida this weekend, and the boys left the shopping up to me! Of course they picked up a couple of bags of chips and some dip, but they also liked my choices of fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, pretzels, veggies and hummus! Oh, and they were fine with my Bud Light as well! We hit the beach yesterday for a fun afternoon of bar hopping and a late lunch. I was sure to drink two glasses of water between each beer, only to remember how much easier potty breaks would be in a TWO PIECE! When it was time to order, I ordered a fresh veggie platter to share and […]

Flew into Tampa today for a long weekend with hubby and friends at their condo. We are spending tomorrow at the beach! I am going to focus on good times with friends and relaxing and getting away, and not focus on my cellulite thighs, although I can’t promise this won’t be difficult, as they are really pasty white right now!! – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Slice a pear, spread on Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss Cheese Wedge. Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Here’s a yummy sweet treat. Simple. These Popped Cinnamon Swirl Crisp are a WW product that you can only buy at their stores. I love these! There are several in this little bag and they have a great little crunch and LOTS of flavor. I was out running errands on a chilly, rainy day and my Starbucks Grande 2 Splenda Misto (half coffee, half steamed skim milk, with) made a perfect partner to go with my pop crisp. 2 PPV for my WW snack and 2 PPV for my Misto! Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Steel cut oats. They take a while to cook up, and you really can’t make one serving, but they are worth the wait. You really need to cook these for about 30 minutes. I cook 4 servings, then separate them into four bowls and cover the other three with Saran wrap. Pop it in the microwave for a quick breakfast throughout the week! One of my favorite ways to top this great big bowl of goodness is with an apple. I chop it up into lots of small pieces, then I sprinkle it with a little cinnamon, then put it in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Putting the apple in the microwave really softens them up and adds a great baked apple to your oatmeal. I like my oatmeal sweet, so I finish this off with a packet of sweetner and a little drizzle of honey! 4 PPV Posted […]

Weight watchers really focuses on power foods. Mostly that includes fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, skim milk and non-fat yogurts. I do know that when I plan and work those in each day, I am much more successful at the scale. Today is Super Bowl Sunday and I know we are going to friends, but I have no idea what snacks will be lurking around while I am there, so I’m trying to save most points for the evening. Here’s today’s lunch, and the entire bag Is 3 PPV. Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Holy…..moly……macramoly…….check this out! 30 seconds in the microwave and you have THIS! 4 PPV of chocolate, gooey brownie topped with peanut butter! After watching the rest of the family eat bacon and pancakes at my mom’s this morning, I came home craving something sweet and cakey! Well, there you have it! Snack perfection! These Vita Muffins come in several different flavors, but the chocolate is my favorite. These little babies are packed with NINE grams of fiber and FOUR grams of protein. IN A BROWNIE! They are 100 calories and only 1.5 fat grams! EAT UP! Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

I am headed over to my Mom’s for breakfast and coffee, but I’ve made an executive decision……to just have coffee.My husband and I are headed to Florida in a few days, and I am really trying to be on my best Weight Watcher’s behavior. Mom wants a big breakfast of pancakes and bacon, (she’s 4’8″ and weighs 75 pounds). If I weren’t so much like her, I’d SWEAR I was adopted! I opted to eat at home! Then I’ll go over and watch them eat their feast! Today I made a filling 5 PPV breakfast burrito so I shouldn’t even be tempted when I get there. I used 4 egg whites, turkey sausage, a cheese wedge and a high fiber whole wheat tortilla. Added an orange and a kiwi to really bulk up my plate. Now headed to Mom’s to get all caught up on the family drama! Posted using […]

I love this stuff, and so does the hubby! This was perfect for a CHILI (get it? Chili? It’s cold outside? I crack myself up sometimes.) and rainy Saturday night in, spent on the couch watching the Kansas/Missouri game. I try to make most things without the seasoning packets anymore, but I really like this one, and when I’m in the mood for it, I hate to try and make my own for fear it won’t taste as good. Okay, next time I will give it a go from scratch. Anyhow, I use one seasoning packet, one rotisserie chicken, two cups of water, two cans of shoe peg corn, and two cans of great northern beans. One packet only calls for one can of corn, one can of beans and one pound of chicken, but after a little experimenting, I like it best the way I make it now. I […]

I’m not real sure exactly how many points an entire bottle of wine is……but it can’t be good. I will say however, Happy Hour last night at my girlfriends house was a lot longer than an HOUR! I think I’ll hit the gym now. 🙂 Posted using BlogPress from my iPad