Lloyd MacNeil Challenge: Unlike his Uncle Jesse, Lloyd did get out for a wa...

Lloyd MacNeil Challenge: Unlike his Uncle Jesse, Lloyd did get out for a wa...: Unlike his Uncle Jesse, Lloyd did get out for a walk today! Here was his stop at a marker....
for Lloyd i did jillian michials biggest looser video and uncle jesse 2 miles.

3 Week Checkup!

It's time for our 3-week checkup. Don't forget to weigh in this week and put down how much you lost (or gained) in the spreadsheet! Hope all of you have a great Thanksgiving!!

SOOOOO SMOOTHIE!

Yoplait makes smoothie's in the freezer section. I busted into the chocolate bannana, but after a good work out mix in a scoop of your favorite protein powder and you get a super shake for only 4 points plus! You can always add extra fruit too!

yahoo!

Greek Yogurt

Went shopping at Aldis last night. I'm not a huge Greek Yogurt fan, but I thought I'd try theirs. It is very good. I don't like how thick and sticky it normally is, but this is a little smoother. They have strawberry and blueberry. Both nonfat. They are $.88. Very yummy!

• Serving Size: 1 container, Calories: 140, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 21g, Protein: 14g

  
  

Another Great Recipe

Brusch' Up!
We love the idea of a salad topped with chicken and a delicious tomato mixture, but the one at Applebee's is straight-up SILLY. Feast your eyes on our beauteous bowl of greens...

Ingredients:
Bruschetta Topping
1 cup chopped plum tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
1/4 cup chopped red onion (about 1/4th of an onion)
2 tbsp. drained and chopped roasted red peppers (packed in water)
2 tbsp. sliced black olives, finely chopped
1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp. chopped garlic

Salad
One 4-oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlet
Dash each salt and black pepper
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 tsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
1 stick light string cheese, cut into coins
2 tbsp. fat-free or low-fat balsamic vinaigrette

Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for bruschetta topping and mix well. Cover and refrigerate.

Spray a grill pan (or skillet) with nonstick spray, and bring to medium heat on the stove. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and place in the pan. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Once cool enough to handle, slice chicken into strips and set aside.

Place lettuce on a large plate or in a large bowl. Add bruschetta topping and chicken. Sprinkle with Parm-style topping, and top with string cheese coins.

Top or serve salad with dressing. EAT!

MAKES 1 SERVING
Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing (entire recipe)
Calories: 360
Fat: 11g
Sodium: 988mg
Carbs: 26g
Fiber: 6.5g
Sugars: 12g
Protein: 37.5g

PointsPlus® value 9*

Great Recipe

These are 3 points for 5 thru Weight Watchers Point Plus.

BCCs (Beany Cheesy Cups)

PER SERVING (1/3rd of recipe, 5 pieces): 121 calories, 3.5g fat, 332mg sodium, 17g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars, 6g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3*

First there were BFFs... Now BCCs!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free refried beans
2 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
One 15-piece box frozen Athens Mini Fillo Shells
Spices: ground cumin, chili powder

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place shells on a baking sheet sprayed lightly with nonstick spray. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine beans, cheese, 1/8 tsp. cumin, and 1/8 tsp. chili powder. Mix until completely smooth and blended.

Evenly distribute bean-cheese mixture among the shells. Bake in the oven until mixture is hot and shells are golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly, and then CHEW!

MAKES 3 SERVINGS

LOSEIT.COM

I absolutely LOVE the LOSEIT.com website and it's handy little app. I'm not sure why a friendly competition has to get me to use the app?? Why can't I do this all the time? Hopefully by the end of the 15 weeks it will become part of my lifestyle!