Posts tagged “Weight Watchers”

Barefoot Contessa + Skinnytaste Marriage. On my plate. Even on Weight Watchers. Double Yes.

Posted on May 2, 2014

This week. Gosh-a-mighty…this week has been something else. Tornadoes rolled in Monday and Tuesday (thankfully we were safe), we were supposed to close on our house TODAY but had to move it to next week, I’ve packed everything up due to the fact that we were supposed to close TODAY, and well…you get my point. So, to avoid inhaling a bag of Cheezits and eating an entire Chocolove Bar with Almonds and Sea Salt, I decided to sit down and write. I’m just going to live in denial for a second. Is that cool with y’all? Phew. Do you see that beautiful salad in the top photo? It was inspired by, yet again, Gina at http://www.skinnytaste.com. I swear, if you look at the sidebar…

Categories: Recipes, Weight Watchers

Tagged: Barefoot Contessa, Homesick Texan, Points, Salad, Skinnytaste, Weight Watchers

I Fell Off The Weight Watchers Wagon And I’m Pointing The Finger At Dolly Parton.

Posted on April 19, 2014

I think about writing new posts all of the time and then I look up and it is two weeks later. I don’t quite know how that happens, but it does. It could be because we are selling our house and have to be out of it by the end of this month. Then there’s the full time job. Then there’s the 2-year-old and countless other things. Nonetheless, this is going to be a mashup of updates and a few recipes sprinkled in for good measure. Last Wednesday was a big day for me because I jumped on the scale (my official weigh in day) and realized that in a little over two months I’ve lost exactly 20 pounds. It is absolutely amazing how…

Categories: Lunch Adventures, Recipes, Weight Watchers

Tagged: Casseroles, Dolly Parton, Menu, Off the Wagon, Points, recipes, Weight Watchers

You Can Have Your Meatball And Eat It Too (For Real)

Posted on April 8, 2014

Listen, sometimes you want a meatball. Actually, you want a meatball sub. Then you remember that every meatball equals some kind of point in the Weight Watcher world. Well, that’s where food blog inspiration comes in. I found my meatball inspiration on www.laaloosh.com when I found her Light Italian Meatballs recipe. It was super easy to make and I got it on the table in less than 45 minutes start to finish. I pretty much followed the recipe as is, but I substituted one egg for the egg substitute (I don’t do egg substitute because I just don’t even understand what that means). I also didn’t use fat-free marinara sauce because I don’t really understand what that means either. To make up for the points I might have…

Categories: Family, Recipes, Weight Watchers

Tagged: DInner, family-friendly, Laaloosh, Points, Splurge, Weight Watchers

When In Doubt, Make a Tostada and Have Some Queso

Posted on April 5, 2014

I realize that my blog is quickly becoming a Weight Watchers self help guide and I’m kind of okay with that. It’s been nice to just talk about meals and menu strategy like the good ‘ol days, but this time I’m using less butter. Who am I kidding? I’m barely using olive oil. It’s the truth. To get this post started, I’m focusing on “the tostada.” I have found that the Charras Baked Tostadas (of which I’ve heard many of you say you can’t find and I’m really sorry about that) are saving me some pounds. Perhaps Charras will hear this plea from my FoodRevival people to put their tostadas in more stores! Nonetheless, here’s how my tostada strategy works: Friday Nights: Nothing comes between…

Categories: Family, Recipes, Weight Watchers

Tagged: Breakfast, DInner, El Cazador, family, Fridays, Kid, Lunch, Menu Planning, Mexican, Points, Strategy, Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers: What’s Working for Me (weekly plans, blogs, menus, and ingredients)

Posted on March 30, 2014

It has been so nice to have all of you supporting my new Weight Watchers journey. I’ve never been one for “diets” and especially if it required me to use all of that fake food stuff. I made a decision that IF I were to go on a diet, it had to be one that incorporated recipes, real food, and the like. Now, I understand that many of you will say, “It’s not a diet…it’s a lifestyle change.” Okay, then. You go on and say that if it makes you feel better. For the record, I am totally 100% on a diet. So, when I decided to do Weight Watchers, I was bound and determined to find food blogs that supported my journey. My favorites…

Categories: Recipes, Weight Watchers

Tagged: Blogs, Diet, Menu, Points, recipes, Weekly Plan, Weight Watchers

Cauliflower “Fried Rice” and Orange Chicken

Posted on March 27, 2014

This won’t be a long post. Why is that? Well, let’s see…I happened to pick TWO dishes to make from scratch tonight without really thinking through the process. On top of that, they were two recipes I’ve never tried before. On top of that, I got home 30 minutes late. On top of that, I forgot how many steps these recipes had. On top of that, my kid put his toothbrush down the sink drain. On top of that, I had to empty the dishwasher before I could even start cooking. Bottom line: these recipes were great, but they definitely took some effort. My suggestions? Save these recipes for a day when you have time to focus. Or, at least pick a day when your kid…

Categories: Recipes, Weight Watchers

Tagged: Asian Re, DInner, recipes, Skinnytaste, Weight Loss, Weight Watchers

Sunday Supper: Ground Beef and Black Bean Enchiladas (8 or 9 or 10 pts?)

Posted on March 24, 2014

Um, I kind of threw the weekly Weight Watcher points out of the window this weekend. There was the normal El Cazador on Friday night (aka cheese dip and vegetarian fajitas). Then I went to a friend’s house for a part-ay on Saturday night and there were things like baked beans, more cheese dip, grilled everything, and cakes. I was a bit better today, but I was reminded very quickly how the calories add up once you let loose. The good thing is I’m more mindful of those weekly points and save them up for moments like this. Tonight, we had another super delicious WW meal courtesy of…yes, Skinnytaste.com: Ground Beef and Black Bean Enchiladas. Gina (aka Skinnytaste) used ground turkey, but I used…

Categories: Recipes, Weight Watchers

Tagged: Casserole, Points, Skinnytaste, Sunday Suppers, Weight Watchers

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps – WW 4 points plus some change

Posted on March 19, 2014

If you timed my dinner prep tonight, you would hear a ding at 30 minutes. DING DING DIGGITY DING! I found this Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps recipe on SkinnyTaste.com. Shocking, I know. I think SkinnyTaste (aka “Gina”) is slowly creeping up on my Barefoot Contessa love. We all know that nobody can come close to my love for Barefoot Contessa (aka “Ina”). Not even Taylor Swift. Did y’all see her in the kitchen with Barefoot Contessa the other day? Gah. Anyway, my point is that I’m really glad I’ve found someone in the Weight Watchers world who likes to cook real food. Don’t worry, Ina. I’ll be back to butter in good time, sister. Oh, and both of them have “ina” in their name.…

Categories: Family, Recipes, Weight Watchers

Tagged: Barefoot Contessa, Menu Planning, Plan to Eat, Points, recipes, shopping lists, Skinnytaste, Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps, Weight Watchers

Some Of My Favorite Things From Last Week (Pounds Gained and Lost, Recipes, and Friday Afternoons)

Posted on March 16, 2014

Last week flew by in ways I never thought possible. It’s so strange to be on the other side of a painful experience. When my Dad was dying, I just didn’t understand how life could keep moving. I’d be driving down the road and look in other people’s cars and wonder, “Is their Dad dying?” “Is their kid sick?” “What is their life like?” But then life just keeps moving and it moves fast, which I guess is almost comforting at times. Comforting even when you feel like that very fact can punch you right in the stomach the minute a memory resurfaces. Martin Everitt is 2 years & 4 months going on 65. He’s so much more resilient and honest, which is what…

Categories: Family, Hunger, Recipes, Weight Watchers

Tagged: Breakfast, community, community food bank of central alabama, family, Hunger, Kid, Produce Drops, recipes, Society of St. Andrew, Weight Loss, Weight Watchers

Less Facebook And Getting Dinner On The Table

Posted on March 13, 2014

A little update: I’ve made it three days without being on Facebook. It hasn’t been easy. It is really amazing how much stuff you can get done when not on Facebook. But let’s be real: I’m looking VERY much forward to reconnecting once the week is up. Now for some of this week’s hits: I’m really glad I tried a different approach to my meals this week. I was getting burned out from all that chopping soI decided to just grill some chicken and add to big ‘ol salads. See? Easy. All those veggies are free. Even the asparagus is mostly free. I used a champagne vinaigrette recipe I found that was close enough to one of the recipes on the WW website. Oh,…

Categories: Family, Recipes, Weight Watchers

Tagged: Cooking Light, Facebook, Menus, Points, Salads, Weight Watchers