And They Fit!

this morning i faced a huge fear.  i attempted to put on a pair of pants that i have not been able to wear for about a year now and to my surprise, they fit!!  i tried to put them on about a month ago & they didnt button at all but today they buttoned & zipped with no problem!!  i shared this with a collegue of mine who is also on weight watchers and she had the same experience this morning!  that made my day even better because i had two successes to celebrate! :)  i wish this feeling on anyone who is working towards being more healthy.  i feel great about myself and i dont feel deprived in anyway!  i love weight watchers!  can you tell by all the exclamation points that i am super excited?!  :)

i ate great this week and its paying off so far!  heres what i had monday & tuesday.

monday, march 21, 2011

Morning
Coffee (1/4 cup fat free half & half, 2 tsp organic turbinado raw cane sugar, 6 cups black coffee)	2
7 Whole Grain Puffs (1 large banana, 1/2 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup kashi 7 whole grain puffs cereal)	2
Subtotal	4
Midday
1  medium baby carrots	0
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Light String Cheese	1
1/2 serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Nonfat Yogurt French Vanilla	2
1  cup(s) fresh blueberries (in yogurt)	0
1  medium orange(s)	0
2  small pear(s)	0
1  medium nectarine(s)	0
1  cup(s) grapes	0
Subtotal	3
Evening
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Butcher Shop Ground Turkey Breast (in quesadilla)	3
Kale Chips (see link below)	0
Quesadilla ~ 2 pt tortilla (see recipe below)	5
Subtotal	8
Anytime
1  bag(s) Healthy Pop® 100 cal butter mini bag	3
1  serving(s) Edy's Slow Churned Thin Mint Ice Cream	3
1  Chocolate Marshmallow Madness (see link at bottom of post)	3
Subtotal	9
Food PointsPlus values total used	24

quesadilla
4oz trader joe's butcher shop ground turkey breast
1/2 cup trader joes vegetarian refried beans salsa style
2 tbsp trader joes reduced fat mexican cheese
1 la tortilla factory low carb large tortilla

• spray a frying pan with trader joe's italian olive oil spray (frying pan has been on medium-low heat for a few minutes).  add turkey meat & cook completely while chopping it up into small pieces.  
• add about 2-3 tbsp of water to the frying pan with about 2 tsps of taco seasonings.  when the water has completely evaporated, the turkey is ready to go into the tortilla.
• place the turkey, refired beans, & cheese on the tortilla.
• put the tortilla with the refried beans, turkey & cheese back into the frying pan which has been sprayed with olive oil spray again.  after a few seconds, fold the tortilla in half & press down a bit to evenly spread out the ingredients.
• cook both sides for about 3-4 minutes or until browned.
• top quesadilla with salsa

the kale chips were awesome!  i used too must sea salt so next time i will either use less or try a different seasoning. 
http://www.hungry-girl.com/show/surprises-shockers-and-swaps-baked-kale-recipe

tuesday, march 22, 2011

Morning
Coffee (1/4 cup fat free half & half, 2 tsp organic turbinado raw cane sugar, 6 cups black coffee)	2
7 Whole Grain Puffs (1 large banana, 1/2 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup kashi 7 whole grain puffs cereal)	2
Subtotal	4
Midday
1  cup(s) grapes	0
1  medium nectarine(s)	0
1  medium orange(s)	0
2  small pear(s)	0
1  medium baby carrots	0
1/2 serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Nonfat Yogurt French Vanilla	2
1  cup(s) fresh blueberries (in yogurt)	0
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Light String Cheese	1
Subtotal	3
Evening
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Free Range Chicken	3
3  cup(s) cooked spaghetti squash	0
2  serving(s) Trader Joe's Soyaki	2
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Low Fat Parmesan Ranch Dressing	1
1  cup(s) mixed greens (trader joe's organic romaine lettuce, trader joe's organic broccoli slaw, grape tomatoes, red onions, and cucumber)	0
1/2 serving(s) Plumrose 25% Lower Fat Bacon	1
Subtotal	7
Anytime
1  bag(s) Healthy Pop® 100 cal butter mini bag	3
1/2 cup(s) Fat-Free Mint Cookies 'n Cream Frozen Yogurt	3
1  Chocolate Marshmallow Madness (see link below)	3
Subtotal	9
Food PointsPlus values total used	23

on saturday when i prepared the spaghetti squash with margie's mango teriyaki, i felt it needed more flavor.  well, i found a marinade that doesnt need a thing!  this round of chicken and spaghetti squash was fantastic!

soyaki chicken & spaghetti squash
4 oz trader joe's organic free range chicken breast, cubed
2 tbsp trader joe's soyaki (2 servings)
1/2 of a spaghetti squash (leftover from saturday)

• spray a frying pan with trader joe's italian olive oil spray (frying pan has been on medium-low heat for a few minutes).  add chicken & cook completely.
• add soyaki & spaghetti squash. cook for about 5 minutes or until spaghetti squash is hot.

 

here is the link to the chocolate marshmallow madness cupcakes that i swear by!  they seriously satisfy my chocolate craving completely!
http://www.hungry-girl.com/show/chocolate-911-chocolate-marshmallow-madness-cupcakes-recipe

hope you are all having a terrific no guilt day! :)