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October 1, 2008

Recipes and Diets!

I have been on a diet / exercise plan again for about a month. It is so exciting to really see the changes in my body. Something I realized is that dieting is HARD! But once you get going it gets easier after a few days and temptations are a lot less. I also learned that I always misjudge how much I eat, so it is easier just to use a system. The system I use is Weight Watchers Points. I don't go to meetings. Only went once to get the tools. Last fall I lost 30 lbs jst using the WW tools. I am allowed 22 points a day. I don't have a hard time eating within that range as long as I choose good foods. Here is a recipe I just tried today and it is WONDERFUL!!! It is also only 3 points so I can fit it in.

Strawberry Smoothie
(2 servings)

  • 8-10 frozen, unsweetened strawberries
  • 1/2 cup skim milk or 1%)
  • 1/2 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt (from Aldi's)
  • 2-3 Tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3-6 cubes ice, crushed

    In a blender combine strawberries, milk, yogurt, sugar and vanilla.
    Toss in the ice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and serve.



    Part of my routine is to get up everyday and exercise. On M-W-F I go to the YMCA and do a 1/2 hour toning class using weights. Then I do a 1/2 hour Abdominal class. On T-Th I do an exercise video at home that is cardio/aerobic for about 1/2 hour. On Saturday I either go to aerobics at the YMCA or I do a video at home.

    One of my favorite breakfasts is an Egg McMuffin, except scratch the Mc in McMuffin because I make it at home with a lot less fat. Here is what I do to make a 4 point breakfast.

  • Egg McMuffin

    • 1 Thomas' Light Multi-Grain English Muffin
    • 1 slice of Canadian Bacon
    • 1 egg
    • 1 slice 2% American Cheese
    • No-Stick Spray

    1. Spray pan lightly. On Med-High heat, warm bacon. Break egg on other side of pan. Let cook.
    2. Toast Muffin
    3. Flip Bacon. Remove when hot.
    4. Break egg yolk when white of egg is solid. Flip egg. Cook till no longer runny.
    5. Layer Cheese, Egg & Bacon on sandwich. Enjoy!


    My final 3 tips are:

  •  #1 Always have Lean Cusines in your freezer for those moments when you are so hungry you don't care about your diet anymore. LC's will get you through and they have WW points printed right on the side so you can add them in easily.

    #2 Take atleast 1 meal off a week. I take off Sunday's. It helps to boost your metabolism. If you go to this Jeannie Fulbrights website ( http://www.jeanniefulbright.com/Health.html ), she explains this in detail. I have always done this and it works wonders. It also helps to eliminate guilt if you induldge, because your allowed 1 day a week to eat your choice. It keeps you motivated as well because you know only so many more days until diet free day! 

    #3 Eat high fiber foods. They are good for you, they are low points and they fill you up faster & longer.

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    October 2, 2008 - Yum!

    Posted by 5wolfcubs
    I came to your blog by clicking "random" on the WTM blog ring!
    We enjoy smoothies here too -- I often add flax seed to ours.

    Lee
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