Questions Answered and Weigh in Day

I had a good feeling about weighing in this morning, but I was wrong. I gained 1.2 lbs. At least I didn’t gain back all that I lost last week. Disappointing, but I’m moving on. Maybe this next week I will finally meet that 80 lb. goal!

For breakfast, I had 1 cup oatmeal with a  sliced banana and peanut butter, along with 1 cup of 1% milk for 10 points.

Delicious! I haven’t had that breakfast combination for a long time.

We woke up to snow this morning- I thought we were done with that stuff! Hopefully it doesn’t stick around long!

I spent the morning relaxing and reading some blogs. It’s good to be caught up again!

And then it was time for work- which I wasn’t really in the mood for! But we weren’t so busy, so it was ok.

For my first break, I was craving eggs, cheese and ham like no other. I don’t know why? lol. So I made a wrap with a small whole wheat tortilla, liquid egg whites, 2% cheese and ham for 3 points.

And it was PERFECT! I think I do like the liquid egg whites better than the yellow Egg Beaters.

I also made my green smoothie (2 oranges, 1 cup spinach) for 1 point.

For lunch I had a salad: lettuce, tomato, avocado, BBQ beef, flax seeds, and shredded parmesan cheese for a total of 7 points.

I also had some Baked BBQ chips for 3 points. I always want that crispy side to my salad for some reason.

And for dessert, I had a FF/SF Chocolate pudding for 2 points.

On my last break, I made the last of my Stockholm Roast coffee- which is my favorite so far! I mixed in FF vanilla creamer. I had a much smaller cup than usual- 1 point.

Gotta love my new pink mug!

I also snacked on 2 Cuties clementines for 0 points.

For supper, I had Papa Murphy’s Pepperoni De Lite Pizza (2 pieces) and green beans for 9 points.

And it was yummy! For dessert, I had the 4 Layer dessert for 6 points.

I used 8 weekly points today. I ate more than usual today, I didn’t feel like I was downright unhealthy or anything. But I relaxed just a bit today, which I feel we all need to do once in a while. Relaxed but in control. I am satisfied and no longer Hungry Hungry Hungry!

I’ve had a few questions in the comments lately, so I thought I’d answer them here- I’m never sure how to respond since I can’t reply to a comment on Blogger.

Susan said, “I hope you realize how hungry this post made me. Oh my goodness! Are you doing WW on the new plan? How do you like it? I've considered it but I'm not sure if it's something I really want to try because I was told it's more low-carb now, which really isn't my thing.. “

I am following the new Weight Watcher Plan. I do Weight Watchers online and have never attended a meeting. I do like the new plan. It took some time for me to get used to it, but I love knowing that all fruits and veggies are free. So if I am hungry and all of my points are used up, I can always snack on a fruit or veggie. I think that the plan encourages a healthier lifestyle. As far as it being more low-carb, I don’t really think so. You just have to use your points for the breads and sweets. But as you can see in my daily posts, I am at no lack for carbs!

Renea said, “Ok what is in that 4 layer dessert?? OMG!!”

This recipe is very similar to the one that I used, although mine called for chopped pecans, not almonds. I always use the lowest calorie ingredients I can find. But this will give you an idea of what it is!

Marty said, “I LOVE Papa Murphy's!! We unfortunately don't have one here...I've been meaning to ask you...do you make your smoothie is a juicer or a blender?? Do you add ice? I can't wait to try it!”

I make my smoothies in a blender/food processor and I do add ice. You can find a couple of my smoothie recipes on my recipe page. This will explain how I make them.

Kelly asked, “I have just found the Thomas Cinnamon Raisin Bagels and would love a good cream cheese, where and what brand of "honey nut cream cheese" do you use? Yesterday was a hungry day for a bunch of us it seems! Hope you hit the big 80 soon!”

I buy my whipped honey nut cream cheese at Aldi. It is delicious!

That’s all for now, Folks!