If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten. ~Anthony Robbins

how true!  if you are not happy with the results of your behavior, reactions, choices, thoughts, etc. then you need to make a change.  i also think that people who expect change but are not willing to make any changes themselves seem to be less happy.  i admit that i was one of those people and at times i need to remind myself that i am ultimately responsible for my happiness.  sometimes this is easier said than done but luckily, changing the way i viewed food was not that difficult.  weight watchers makes change less stressful because of the support, structure, and resources made readily available.  since the end of december i have lost 15.8 pounds which includes three weeks where i gained.  im about 5 pounds away from where i would like to be.  change can be fantastic! :)

wednesday, april 6, 2011

Morning
Coffee (1/4 cup fat free half & half, 2 tsp organic turbinado raw cane sugar, 6 cups black coffee)	2
Honey Nut o's (1 large banana, 1/2 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup cascadian farms organic honey nut o's cereal)	2
Subtotal	4
Midday
1/2 serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Nonfat Yogurt French Vanilla	2
1/2 cup(s) fresh blueberries (in yogurt)	0
1  medium apple(s)	0
1  large orange(s)	0
1  small peach(es)	0
1  large pear(s)	0
10  item(s) baby carrots	0
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Light String Cheese	1
Subtotal	3
Evening
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  serving(s) Trader Joe's Butcher Shop Premium Angus Tri-Tip Steak (in quesadilla)	5
1  serving(s) Maple Grove Fat Free Caesar Dressing	0
Quesadilla ~ 2 pt tortilla (see recipe below)	5
Subtotal	10
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  Brownie Cupcakes (see previous post for recipe)	4
Subtotal	10
Food PointsPlus values total used	27

quesadilla
4oz trader joe's butcher shop tri-tip steak, cubed

taco seasonings
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 steak & taco seasoning. cook completely.  
• place the steak, refried beans, & cheese on the tortilla.
• put the tortilla with the refried beans, steak & 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

layla is a great assist in the kitchen! :)

thursday, april 7, 2011

Morning
Coffee (1/4 cup fat free half & half, 2 tsp organic turbinado raw cane sugar, 6 cups black coffee)	2
Honey Nut o's (1 large banana, 1/2 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup cascadian farms organic honey nut o's cereal)	2
Subtotal	4
Midday
1  medium apple(s)	0
1  large orange(s)	0
1  large peach(es)	0
1  medium pear(s)	0
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Light String Cheese	1
1  medium baby carrots	0
Subtotal	1
Evening
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Butcher Shop Ground Turkey Breast	3
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Sliced Lite Cheddar	2
1  serving(s) Betty Crocker Cheddar & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes	2
1  Tbsp Free Thousand Island Salad Dressing	1
Asparagus Bake (see recipe below)	2
Subtotal	10
Anytime
6  cup(s) Healthy Pop® Kettle Corn, Popped	4
1  serving(s) Edy's Slow Churned Thin Mint Ice Cream	3
1  Brownie Cupcakes (see previous post for recipe)	4
Subtotal	11
Food PointsPlus values total used	26

asparagus bake
asparagus spears
2 tbsp progresso bread crumbs italian style
1 tbsp trader joe's parmesan, romano & asiago cheese mix
italian seasoning
garlic & herb seasoning 

• preheat oven to 375 degrees
• layer the bottom of a pyrex with the aparagus spears
• sprinkle bread crumbs, cheese, and seasonings
• bake covered for about 20-25 minutes & uncovered for about 5 minutes

friday, april 8, 2011

Morning
Coffee (1/4 cup fat free half & half, 2 tsp organic turbinado raw cane sugar, 6 cups black coffee)	2
Honey Nut o's (1 large banana, 1/2 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup cascadian farms organic honey nut o's cereal)	2
Subtotal	4
Midday
1/2 serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Nonfat Yogurt French Vanilla	2
1/2 cup(s) fresh blueberries (in yogurt)	0
1  medium apple(s)	0
1  large orange(s)	0
1  large pear(s)	0
10  item(s) baby carrots	0
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Light String Cheese	1
Subtotal	3
Evening
2  serving(s) Applegate Roast Beef Humanely Raised	4
1  item(s) Flatout Italian Herb	2
1  tray(s) Just for One Peas and Corn in a Basil Butter Sauce	2
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Sliced Lite Cheddar	2
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Crinkle Wedge Potatoes	3
1 1/2 serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Ketchup	0
Subtotal	13
Anytime
6  cup(s) Healthy Pop® Kettle Corn, Popped	4
4  cookie(s) Cookies Thin mints (YUMMY!!!!)	4
1  serving(s) Breyers Fat Free Creamy Vanilla	2
1  Brownie Cupcakes (see previous post for recipe)	4
Subtotal	14
Food PointsPlus values total used	34

i am loving making this steak sandwich for dinner!  its soooooooo delicious!!

cheese steak sandwich
2 tbsp onions, long strips sliced thinly
4oz applegate roast beef humanely raised
2 tbsp trader joes sliced lite cheddar

1 flatout light italian herb flatbread

• spray a frying pan with trader joe's italian olive oil spray (frying pan has been on medium-low heat for a few minutes).  cook the onions until caramelized.  put onions in a bowl.
• spray the same frying pan with trader joe's italian olive oil spray.  cook the roast beef.  1-2 minutes each side.
• place cooked roasted beef, onions, and cheese in frying pan together to melt cheese.
• place all ingredients in flatbread and roll up.

before rolling up

hope everyone is enjoying this weather!!  have a fabulous no guilt weekend!!