(I am journaling my weight loss efforts in hopes that you and I both might benefit. Me from being accountable and you from recipes and tips I write about. I am using the Weight Watchers PointsPlus program and usually calculate points using the nutrition guide underneath the recipe. I invite anyone who wants to eat healthier to come along on this journey.)
This week's dinners began with Maple Cajun Mahi Mahi, Carrot Salad, and a baked potato. When I went to get the Mahi Mahi out of the freezer, I discovered there was none. So I went with salmon instead. Still a very good way to use 6-9 points! The Carrot Salad said it made enough for 8, but mine didn't. In fact, it made enough for 2! I'm sure carrot size matters. I omitted the almonds and figured since apples and carrots are 0 pointsplus, this came in at 2 points per serving.
This week's new smoothie recipe is Banana Blast I. I saw that lutzflcat had reviewed it and I know that she's on WW too. I used skim milk, only 1 cup of ice, and added Vanilla Bean Torte protein powder. Since the milk and the protein powder are the only thing with points, it comes in at 3 PP for the entire thing!
For lunch one day I fixed Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling. I had made this once before and thought it would be good with grated carrots in it, so I added them. This makes a really good lunch on multigrain crackers or on a deli flat/sandwich round. I figured up the points for the entire recipe of the light mayo and beans (omitting the veggies because they are 0 points), and it came out to be 10 PP for the entire thing. That way, I get to divide it into however many servings I want.
Another day I made Low-Fat Broccoli Soup for lunch. Counting the broccoli as 0, I figured that this soup is 2 PP per serving. Guess what? I had 2 servings for lunch that day :)
My final two recipes I'd like to share with you are Tropical Pineapple Chicken (3 PP) and Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato (6 PP). Both were good. They weren't pretty or anything special, but they made a good evening meal.
I have a good friend who invited me to go to the beach with her this week, Tuesday - Friday. She is getting to use a family member's condo free of charge. So I jumped at the chance! I love seafood, so I have tried to be sensible, yet still enjoy myself. I'm missing my weigh in day and am not finding a place to weigh in while out of town since I am with someone else. So I'll just weigh in next week and hope for the best :)
Have you discovered any new healthy recipes this week? Please share!
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