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.