Day 5

Getting close to the one week mark on Weight Watchers!

Everything is going pretty great, so far. I am remembering to chart everything and being accountable for what I am eating. I am realizing that portion control is a large part of eating healthier. I didn't "overeat" all the time, but now I am just more conscious of how much (or how little) I really need to eat.

Recipe of the day: (From the Betty Crocker cook book)

Puffy Oven Pancake

2

tablespoons butter or margarine

2

eggs

1/2

cup  all-purpose flour

1/2

cup milk

1/4

teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar, if desired

• 1Heat oven to 400°F. In 9-inch glass pie plate, melt butter in oven; brush butter over bottom and side of pie plate.
• 2In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly with wire whisk or hand beater. Beat in flour, milk and salt just until mixed (do not overbeat). Pour into pie plate.
• 3Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until puffy and deep golden brown. Serve pancake immediately topped with berries. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 Serving

 

Calories

200

 ( 

Calories from Fat

80),

 

Total Fat

9g

 

(Saturated Fat

2 1/2g,

 

Trans Fat

2g

 ), 

Cholesterol

110mg

Sodium

260mg

 

Total Carbohydrate

24g

 

(Dietary Fiber

2g

 

  Sugars

7g

 ), 

Protein

6g

 ; 

NOTE: I entered this recipe into the WW Recipe Builder App and it came out that for 1 serving (1/4 of the pancake) is 3 points plus. If you add 1 tbsp of pancake syrup and 1 tsp of powdered suger (I know I did!) that is only 2 more points, for a total of 5 points for breakfast!

Up to this point, I am very pleased with how well things are going. It has been much easier than I was thinking it was going to be, transitioning to a new (healthier) way of eating. 

I am realizing now, which I had acknowledged before, that I really really need to give up soda. Dr.Pepper is my weakness (as is caffeine) and for one bottle of soda, it's 6 points. I am not proud of this, but some weekends at work (I work evening shifts on the weekend at hospital as a CNA) I will drink 2 bottled Dr. Peppers in one shift. That ends up being almost half of my daily allowance just in soda. No bueno. 

I am so ready for change though. I need to kick the soda habit. We don't drink soda in the house very often but when I am out or at work, I generally do. 

At my doctor's appointment about 2 weeks ago, I had to get on the scale, fully dressed. I did NOT like the number that popped up (about 172 pounds). This morning, after being on weight watchers for 4 full days, I am already down to 166.2 lbs (with clothing on). I am stoked to see the numbers keep coming down. 

So, since today is Saturday, and I have to work this evening, my goal is to not drink soda. I will stick with water and for dinner, I might get a lipton's green tea.

Here's to positive changes, the willpower to see it through, and seeing results of sticking to the plan!

=)

Day 2

So. A little about me.

I am a 20-something Mama to Baby Bean. She is a busy 17 month old toddler and is the light of life. Mr. K and I have been married almost 6 years.

I have always been on the lower side of the weight spectrum until after we got married, and then later, had a baby. Baby Bean and I breastfed for almost 9 months. At first, the baby weight just melted off to almost pre-pregnancy weight. But after a few months, I started gaining weight, and it didn't slow down till I was maintaining at what I weighed being full term pregnant. At first, it didn't bother me all that much. I didn't really notice the weight gain... but then I had 2 pairs of jeans, my only pairs of jeans, both become unsuitable for wearing when the seams couldn't contain me anymore.... After buying 2 more pairs of jeans and finding out they were too tight (really should have tried them on in store, but I was SO sure they were going to fit!), it was time for a change.

My mother in law suggested me joining Weight Watchers with her so we could both lose weight. The more I thought about it, the more that made sense. My Gramma, aunt, and cousin both had great results sticking with the WW program.

What the heck? Let's go for it!

I am currently using their online only program and tracking foods on my mobile phone, tablet, or computer. So far, two days into it, I am pretty excited and am ready to start seeing some results!

For today's recipe... I found this one yesterday and thought this would be a filling dinner option.

Weight Watcher's Stuffed Shells
4 shells = 7 Weight Watcher Points +

2 cups    fat free ricotta cheese
1/4 cups parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup      fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/8 cup   egg beater egg substitute
1 tbsp     oregano, fresh or dried
1 tsp       garlic powder
1 tsp       black pepper
1 tsp       salt
24           uncooked jumbo shells
3 cups     (12 oz) canned tomato sauce

cook shells according to package instructions. drain and douse with cold water. let drain and dry. mix cheeses with egg beaters. add in garlic, black pepper, oregano. ladle sauce in bottom of pan. using a teaspoon, spoon cheese into dry, cooled shells. (heaping tsp full for each). ladle remaining sauce on top. cover with foil and cook @ 350*F for 20 to 30 mins.

I can't wait to try this recipe. It'll be going on our list!

Oh, and Mr. K wants to half participate. We looked up how many points he would get per day and he wants to stick to that, but not full on join the program. At this point, I am just glad he wants to join me in eating a healthier diet, but the main thing, eating smaller portions.

Day 1

Started with Weight Watchers today. It really wasn't as bad as I was thinking (so far).

We got Cod Fillets from Sam's Club the other day and I wanted to "save" the recipe on the bag to try for next time. With the Recipe Builder it comes out to about 2 WW Points +

Recipe of the Day to remember:

Pan Seared Pacific Cod

1/3 cup all purpose flour or cornmeal
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil

Thaw fillets and pat dry. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat each fillet on both sides with seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Heat butter and olive oil in a large non-stick skillet but avoid browning the butter. Place 2 fish fillets in the skillet without touching. Cook 4 to 5 minutes on the first side and turn over carefully. Continue cooking until the fish flakes easily and is opaque throughout. Serve over a bed of arugula and fresh cut tomatoes.

I'll update more later after Amelia goes to bed.