Are you getting your berry-pickin' on? If not, head to a "u-pick" farm soon! Blueberries are low in calories and extremely good for you. Among their health benefits, they can actually improve your memory! And best of all, they are zero Weight Watchers points.
Breakfast: 7 pts
2 eggs = 4 pts
1 teaspoon coconut oil = 1 pt
1 cup onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper = 0 pts
3 slices turkey bacon = 2 pts
Snack: 0 pts
1 1/2 cups bluberries = 0 pts
Lunch: 9 pts
3 cups spinach = 0 pts
5 ounces Foster Farms Grilled Chicken Strips = 4 pts
1/2 cup orange bell pepper = 0 pts
1/4 cup shredded carrots = 0 pts
1/3 avocado = 3 pts
2 tablespoons blue cheese = 1 pt
2 tablespoons Ken's Fat Free Raspberry Pecan dressing = 1 pt
Dinner: 9 pts
5 ounces thin boneless pork chop = 4 pts
1/2 farfalle pasta = 3 pts
2 tablespoons marinara sauce = 1 pt
Grilled bell peppers, zucchini and onions brushed with 1 teaspoon olive oil = 1 pt
Dessert: 8 pts
2 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches = 8 pts
Today's Total Points: 33
Every night I think about sugar. WHY?! I found a solution at Dairy Queen that only costs 2 points and it fulfills my sugar need. Have you tried their Vanilla Orange bars? Obviously not as delicious as a blizzard, but pretty good!
Breakfast: 4 pts
1 Determined Berrylicious Momma smoothie = 4 pts
Snack: 2 pts
1 apple = 0 pts
1/2 cup cottage cheese = 2 pts
Lunch: 15 pts
7 ounces chicken = 7 pts
2 tablespoons mole sauce = 2 pts
1/2 cup white rice = 3 pts
1/3 avocado = 3 pts
Dinner: 9 pts
1 1/2 servings Crock Pot Sante Fe Chicken = 6 pts
1 tablespoon sour cream = 1 pt
2 cups spinach = 0 pts
2 tablespoons feta = 1 pt
2 tablespoons Ken's Fat Free Raspberry Pecan dressing = 1 pt
Dessert: 2 pts
1 Dairy Queen Vanilla Orange Bar = 2 pts
Today's Total Points: 32
How is your exercise life doing? I have been making it a priority, even if I am tired or sore or in a lazy mood. Once I get to the gym, I am so happy with my decision! Leave me a comment and let me know how you are doing!
Breakfast: 8 pts
1 Determined Luau Smoothie + 2 tablespoons protein powder = 4 pts
2 hard boiled eggs = 4 pts
Snack: 2 pts
2 tablespoons Athenos Roasted Red Pepper Hummus = 2 pts
1 cup baby carrots = 0 pts
Lunch: 15 pts
5 oz pork = 7 pts
3 cups purple cabbage = 0 pts
2 teaspoons olive oil = 2 pts
1 big bakery cookie (not pictured) = 6 pts
Dinner: 10 pts
3 cups spinach = 0 pts
5 oz ground turkey with Mexican spices = 6 pts
2 tablespoons salsa = 0 pts
1 tablespoon guacamole = 1 pt
1 tablespoon sour cream = 1 pt
1 ear of corn = 2 pts
Today's Total Points: 35
Don't forget to keep your fridge stocked with hard boiled eggs! They are cheap and super convenient for busy schedules. Best of all, they are super nutritious!
Breakfast: 8 pts
1 Determined Luau Smoothie + 2 tablespoons protein powder = 4 pts
2 hard boiled eggs = 4 pts
Snack: 3 pts
1 nonfat latte = 3 pts
Lunch at the park: 11 pts
1 tuna salad sandwich = 11 pts
Dinner: 11 pts
5 ounces grilled chicken = 5 pts
1 tablespoon mole sauce = 0 pts
2 tablespoons cilantro = 0 pts
3 cups steamed vegetables = 0 pts
1 ounce tortilla chips = 4 pts
1 tablespoon sour cream = 1 pt
1 tablespoon guacamole = 1 pt
Today's Total Points: 33
Have you tried any of my smoothie recipes? They are so convenient if you are running out the door! Try one out and let me know what you think!
Pre-workout smoothie: 5 pts
1 Determined Orange Momma + 2 tablespoons protein powder = 5 pts
Post-workout breakfast: 10 pts
1 Open Nature Chicken Apple Sausage = 4 pts
1/2 cup cottage cheese = 2 pts
2 hard boiled eggs = 4 pts
Lunch: 6 pts
3 1/2 ounces ground turkey meatloaf = 5 pts
1 tablespoon Athenos Roasted Red Pepper Hummus = 1 pt
1 cup red bell pepper strips = 0 pts
1 small peach = 0 pts
Dinner: 14 pts
5 1/2 ounces soy sauce marinated Pork Chops = 7 pts
3/4 cup Israeli cous cous salad with parmesan and peas = 5 pts
2 1/2 cups cabbage and onions sautéed in 2 teaspoons olive oil = 2 pts
Today's Total Points: 35
How is your summer going? I find it really hard to stay on track when summer rolls around because there are more social situations, which usually includes not-so-healthy-food. I have to mentally get back on track to keep my goals in check!
Breakfast: 8 pts
1 Determined Popeye Momma smoothie = 4 pts
1 Sabatino's Smoked Mozzarella with Artichoke and Garlic Chicken Sausage = 4 pts
Lunch: 5 pts
3 cups purple cabbage and onions sautéed in 1 tablespoon olive oil = 3 pts
2 slices smoked turkey = 2 pts
Snack: 4 pts
1/2 grapefruit = 0 pts
1 ounce cashews = 4 pts
Dinner: 10 pts
1 Don Lee Farms Black Bean patty = 5 pts
1/2 cup cottage cheese = 3 pts
1/4 avocado = 2 pts
Dessert: 4 pts
1 Skinny Cow Dreamy Clusters = 4 pts
Today's Total Points: 31
If you are in need of some new summer recipes, check out today's lunch and dinner! Both were tasty and healthy - the perfect combo!
Breakfast: 9 pts
1 egg = 2 pts
1 Sabatino Smoked Mozzarella with Artichoke and Garlic Chicken Sausage = 4 pts
1 cup bell peppers and onions sautéed in 1 teaspoon coconut oil = 1 pt
1/2 cup kale = 0 pts
1/4 avocado = 2 pts
Snack: 4 pts
1 cup baby carrots = 0 pts
1 single serve Sabra hummus = 4 pts
Lunch: 8 pts
1 serving Asian Rainbow Salad with Seared Pork = 8 pts
Dinner: 9 pts
1 serving Pineapple Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro-Lime Slaw = 6 pts
1/2 cup white rice = 3 pts
Dessert: 7 pts
1 bag Skittles = 7 pts
Today's Total Points: 37
The hub and I are on a vacation celebrating our anniversary so I have time to make some new recipes! Make sure you try the Kale Cobb Salad. It was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! I can't wait to make it again.
Breakfast: 7 pts
1 serving Creamy, Cheesy, Double-Potato Hashbrown Casserole = 7 pts
Snack: 0 pts
1 apple = 0 pts
Lunch: 9 pts
1 serving Kale Cobb Salad = 9 pts
Snack: 3 pts
1/2 ounce Tillamook Pepper Jack = 2 pts
8 cherries = 0 pts
10 pistachios = 1 pt
Dinner: 9 pts
1 serving Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Slaw = 9 pts
*if you use a full bun, this recipe is 11 points
Dessert: 4 pts
1 1/4 cups Cosmo Creations Salted Caramel Popcorn = 4 pts
Today's Total Points: 32
