Weight Watchers Wednesday


At the Weight Watchers meeting spots, there are many products available. I'm going to be honest and admit that these items are pricey but suck me in week after week. I like to stock up on WW products because they are the easiest and tastiest snacks to just grab and go.

The Toasted Coconut Dream is my latest obsession!!! It is delicious and full of flavor. I feel like I am eating a candy bar that I bought at the checkout line of the grocery store. It tastes like a Mounds bar! It is certainly a small bar but it is so tasty and absolutely satisfies my sweet tooth!!

Points- 2

Calories: 70, Fat 2, Carbs 15, Protein 1, Fiber 4

Motivational Monday



Suggestion Sunday: Vitasandwich


Sorry for the lack of blogs this week! I was traveling for work and it was certainly a struggle. Eating in hotels, fast food joints and such I had a tough time staying within my points BUT I did it!

A more detailed blog to come. Real quick I wanted to review a product that I was super impressed by. I am a big fan of the Vitatops and so when I was on the prowl for the VitaCakes (which I learned haven't been sold online yet) I stumbled across the VitaSandwich.


Sometimes I need a quick breakfast I can grab and bring to work. This was super easy, popped it in the microwave and it still tasted relatively fresh and delicious. The egg and cheese VitaSandwich absolutely kept me full until lunch time. Although the Vita products can be a bit pricey, I like to switch up my usual breakfast routine once in a while. I believe they have one with veggies in the egg as well.

PointsPlus- 3

Calories: 150, Fat: 2, Carbs: 23, Fiber 7, Proten: 14

Suggestion Sunday: Fleur de Sel Caramel Organic Popcorn


I love to snack and have an enormous sweet tooth. This product I am about to suggest definitely satisfies that sweet tooth.

I found this product at Fresh Market, a small organic grocery store but learned it is far more cost-effective to order online. You can buy this product at 479popcorn.com.

This caramel is deliciously salty and sweet. It is you average caramel corn, smooth and sweet but then with small sea salt flakes on it. Amazing and the serving size is a lot of bang for your buck! I devour this stuff. I bought several small bags for me and then I noticed my husband ate all but half a bag of it!

Nutrition Information:

3 Points Plus for 1 Cup (28 g)

Fat: 4, Fiber: 1, Carb: 18, Protein: 1

Total Transformation

Although I am working towards a physical transformation, I think the first step is complete. That is the mental transformation.

It may not be complete but it is well underway. My sister Rachel had a job fair to attend in Virginia this weekend. It was a 6 hour trip one way and she didn't want to do the drive on her own. I agreed to go with her. It was only one night and pretty much one day but I still had to really plan. Whenever I get out of my routine, I have a hard time getting back into it.

I packed all of my favorite snacks so I knew I had healthy options and I also packed my workout clothes. I very easily could have slept in today but I didn't. When Rachel got up, I joined her for the Continental Breakfast. When I hear those 2 words I think waffles, pastries, etc. I was surprised by the healthy options at this breakfast. It was earlier than I normally eat but I had a hard boiled egg and some orange slices.

When Rachel left for her job fair I hit up the fitness center and did a great hour of cardio. The old Kelly, would have slept in, ate delicious whipped cream smothered waffles and watched TV.

I was running on the treadmill which was strategically placed 2 feet in front of a wall to wall mirror. I saw this person in the mirror I hardly recognized. Not because my weight loss is so drastic but my attitude and approach. I was red faced and dripping with sweat and running with all the confidence in the world. In the past, when I was just slightly out of my comfort zone I convinced myself it was hard and would stop. I used to claim I "didn't sweat!" How foolish do I feel now. I absolutely sweat but in the past I barely pushed myself.

When I finished my workout I was proud to look at the mirror and see this sweat soaked shirt. I hope this mental transformation can continue as I work my way towards the total transformation.

Foodie Friday!! Fresh Tomato Pizza


Anyone who has ever been on a diet before admits that you need variety. Any other time I have done a diet, I eat the same meals over and over until I get sick of it and binge. Since I am new to cooking, any other time I was "watching what I eat" I was microwaving Lean Cuisines and Smart Ones. Not only did I get sick of them, they never filled me up. Not to mention that those meals are always packed with sodium and preservatives.
I am trying to cook recipes that not only I enjoy but that my husband and sister like as well. Every once in a while you just need some yummy pizza. This was a delicious and healthy alternative to curb the craving.
This was SO easy to make!! A serving size isn't huge so I paired it with just a nice salad with a little olive oil.
Fresh Tomato Pizza with Blue Cheese*

Ingredients:

1) A 10 ounce thin-crust Italian pizza crust (such as Boboli)

2) 4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

3) 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (I left this out)

4) 1/2 cup crumbled blue (next time I will do it with Gorgonzola instead)

5) 1/4 cup chopped oregano

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Place pizza crust on an ungreased baking sheet or pizza pan; coat crust with cooking spray. Top with tomato and remaining ingredients. Bake at 425 for 8 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Information

Points: 7

Calories: 279, Fat 10, Fiber 2, Protein 12, Carbohydrates 36

* This recipe came from an old Weight Watchers cookbook. I had to adapt the points to reflect current PointsPlus calculations. It is from the Weight Watchers 5 Ingredient, 15 Minute Cookbook.

What's to Come?

As my blog gets rolling, there will be several pieces you can expect each week from me.

Motivational Monday: I will share what keeps me motivated or success stories that inspire me. Everyone needs a motivational quote once in a while.

Weight Watchers Wednesday: Knowing that not everyone who follows my blog will be doing the Weight Watchers plan, I will only discuss particular WW specific reccomendations to this one day. Some of their products are only bought at the meeting spaces and these may come up.

Foodie Friday: Each Friday I will post a yummy recipe. I am still learning my way around the kitchen so there are certainly some mishaps. I will also keep recipes I love underneath the archived tab up top!

Suggestion Sunday: This is when I will suggest a food item or exercise that I cannot live without! I have certain staples that have made this process easy for me so far!

I cannot wait to start following other blogs and getting motivation and inspiration as well
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