Six Point Spaghetti

Hello friends!

Well I didn't get a chance to write yesterday but I got up extra early this morning so I can write before I leave for work. Yesterday was a success, it was just the LONGEST DAY EVER! I hate days like that - when the day just drags on. But I made it through, AND stayed within my points, so in my book that's a good day! I came home from work and made spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic bread for dinner. I've blogged about this spaghetti before, so if you'd like the recipe look at my blogs from last year, I believe it's called "Spaghetti and Garlic Bread, Oh My!" The sauce recipe is there. But basically I made the spaghetti sauce (with 96% lean ground beef, you could also use ground turkey, but I personally prefer cow) and use whole wheat noodles. For 1 cup of noodles and 1 cup of sauce its only 6 points! Now seeing as I eat Weight Watchers SmartOnes for lunch sometimes that are 6 points, this is WAY more food for the points value, and its VERY filling. Check it out below.

1 cup wheat noodles, 1 cup Sommer's WW Friendly Sauce w/ meat, 1 Natures Own White Wheat Hamburger Bun with spray butter, garlic salt and oregano (toasted) = 7 point dinner

This is one of my favorite meals to cook because it is very easy, does not take much time at all, and tastes really good (you would never think its WW friendly). So here's what I had to eat yesterday:

Breakfast:

Thomas Multi-grain Light English Muffin - 1 pt.

Dannon Light & Fit Strawberry Yogurt (4 oz) - 1 pt.

Lunch:

WW Smart One - Lasagna Florentine (pretty good) - 6 pts

Afternoon snack:

Jell-o Sugar Free Pudding (chocolate) - 1 pt.

WW String Cheese - 1 pt.

Dinner:

Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread - 7 pts.

Dessert:

WW Ice Cream Candy Bar (SO DELICIOUS!) - 3 pts.

That's it for the day! This weekend will be a challenge, but I know I can do it! I'll be back after the weekend to tell you how I did. Wish me luck!

Until next time - happy life, happy eating and thanks for reading!

Sommer

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Greek Yogurt & Strawberries

This is a great idea for breakfast, or a simple snack. I had this tonight after dinner to fill up the rest of my points for the day. I used Oikos Greek yogurt (honey flavored, but you can use plain also) and sliced strawberries. I find the Greek yogurt a little sour to taste, so I added some splenda to sweeten it up a bit. You can decide for yourself. You can also try adding a little granola to this. Check it out!

5.5 oz Oikos Greek Yogurt with 1 cup strawberries - 3 points

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Grilled Shrimp Salad

Hello friends!

Well day 3 has been successful! Since I wrote this morning this post won't be long. I had a good day at work and had a nice dinner and got to catch up with some girlfriends this evening. We went to Cyclone Anaya's - cool little "Mexican" food place! I went online and looked at their menu before leaving so I could make a smart decision for dinner. I decided on the grilled shrimp salad - which was very simple. Grilled shrimp, avocado, jicama and some sort of dressing. I got mine minus the avocado (I LOVE avocado but didn't want to use the points on it) and minus the dressing. Instead of dressing I asked for balsamic vinegar on the side, which I really like as a substitute for salad dressing. Its just tangy enough, and gives the salad a good flavor. So dinner was a success, AND I kept my hands off the tortilla chips!

Here's what I had to eat today:

Breakfast:
Thomas 100 Calorie English Muffin - 1 pt.
Dannon Lite & Fit Vanilla Yogurt (4 oz) - 1 pt.

Lunch:
WW Smart Ones Fettucini Alfredo - 4 pts.
Fiber One Oats and Chocolate Granola Bar - 2 pts.

Afternoon snack:
Jell-o Sugar Free Pudding - 1 pt (I like this better than the mousse)
WW String Cheese - 1 pt.

Dinner:
Grilled Shrimp Salad with tomatoes and jicama, dressed with balsamic vinegar (counting 1 tsp. EVOO as I'm sure the shrimp was grilled with some oil) - 3.5 pts.

Dessert:
WW Ice cream candy bar - 3 pts.

I still have 3.5 points left for today! Not sure yet what I'll use them on. I am feeling satisfied from my salad and dessert. On the menu for tomorrow - Spaghetti with meat sauce for only 6 points per serving! I'll be back tomorrow to tell you all about it.

Until next time, happy life, happy eating and thanks for reading!!

Sommer

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Day Numero Dos (a day late)...

Hello friends! I am actually writing this on Day 3 of my journey (starting again) to lose weight. Yesterday at work, I was starting to feel my allergies kick in and decided to take a Zyrtec. I JUST bought the over-the-counter Zyrtec and have never taken it before, but I used to take it prescribed by a doctor and it worked. Well, it worked alright, and knocked me the heck out too! By the time I got home, I was ready to pass out tired. I ate dinner and then fell asleep on the couch, and slept all evening. I got up at mid-night and got into bed! Man! I don't know which is worse, having allergies or being exhausted all day!

Anyway, so I didn't get to write last night. But I had a successful second day back on the plan! Here's what I had to eat yesterday:

Breakfast:
Thomas 100 Calorie English Muffin - 1 pt

Lunch:
Weight Watchers Smart One Lasagna with Meat Sauce - 6 pts (not as good as the Ravioli)
Fiber One Oats and Chocolate Granola Bar - 2 pts

Afternoon Snack:
Jell-0 Chocolate Mouse (sugar free) - 1 pt.
Weight Watchers String Cheese - 1 pt.

Dinner:
3.5 oz tilapia (leftover from night before cooked in EVOO) - 3 pts
1/2 cup brown rice - 2 pts.
3/4 cup steamed veggies - 0 pts.

Dessert:
Weight Watchers Ice Cream Candy Bar (SUPER YUMMY!) - 3 pts

That takes me to my 20 points for the day! I did not work out, because of course I was sleeping ALL evening!

Today I've brought my lunch again, and I have dinner tonight with a couple of my girlfriends, which I am really looking forward to. But I am determined to stay on plan. So, before I go, I am going to take a look at the menu and decide what to eat before I get there. That way, no temptations! AND the cool thing about the restaurant we are going to, they have "Skinny" margaritas! Not sure yet it I'll get one, but nice to know its an option!

I'll write tonight about my day today. Until then, happy life, happy eating, and thanks for reading!!

Sommer

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I think I can, I think I can....NO, I KNOW I can!

Well, it has been a LONG time since I have blogged about my diet. Wow. My last entry was on August 25th. Whew. It has been a crazy few months, and unfortunately the stresses of life have gotten to me, and I've gained 10 pounds. When I stepped on the scale, I literally wanted to throw up. :( No good. My clothes are tight, I can feel the weight. It has really made me down. BUT, the good news is that I know exactly what I need to do, and I know that when I am dedicated to losing weight, and follow my Weight Watchers plan, it works. So, I CAN do this! I am GOING to do this! I now have about 25 lbs to go, and I am determined to get there (and if I can get there by October 9th, my 10 year high school reunion, that would be the cherry on the cake).

Over the last few months I've tracked some days or weeks, and fall off the wagon and won't track for a while, and start tracking again. Its a vicious cycle. Anything has thrown me off track. Last week, I did great on Tuesday but got beautiful flowers and YUMMY truffles delivered to me on Wednesday, and the truffles ruined me. Delicious as they were, they completely threw me off course and now here I am, the following Monday trying to get on track again. I WILL stay on track this week. One day at a time. One pound at a time!

I have been very good today. Granted, it's only 7 pm....but I have 1.5 points left for today and I am confident I will not go over that. Here's what I had to eat today:

Breakfast:
Thomas 100 Calorie English Muffin - 1 point

Lunch:
Weight Watchers Smart One - Ravioli Florentine (very tasty) - 5 points
Fiber One Granola Bar (Oats and Chocolate) - 2 points

Afternoon snack:
Weight Watchers String Cheese - 1 point
Jello Sugar Free Mouse - 1 point

Dinner:
3.5 oz of pan fried tilapia (used a little lemon pepper and cooked with 1 tsp EVOO for 3 pieces) - 2.5 points
1/2 cup brown rice - 2 points
3/4 cup steamed veggies with 1 slice Kraft 2% singles - 1 point
Garlic toast made with a Natures Own White Wheat Hamburger Bun - 1 point

Dessert:
Weight Watchers Giant Cookies and Cream Bar - 2 points

Activity for today:
30 minute Elyptical Interval workout on a 2/4 - Earned 4 points

I still have 1.5 points left. Not sure yet what I'll do with them. Maybe I'll have some fresh strawberries and Oikos Greek Yogurt.

So, I think my journey is back off to a good start! I'm very excited and looking forward to seeing some results! Come on 25 lbs!

Until next time, happy life, happy eating.

-Sommer

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