My Starting Weight

This is my starting weight for The Biggest Loser......
While I am one of the heavier people in the Biggest Loser Contest, that number does not bother me! I started last year at 323.8 so 248.4 looks good to me!! I want to lose about 25 pounds to reach my 100 pounds lost mark!! I might be able to do that in 6 months? My long term goal that I can see right now is getting below 200, but I do not think that will happen during this competition.

Food Tracker Jan 17

Here's how I ate today. I get 32 points a day.
Tracker
January 17, 2009
Morning
1 item Light Multi-Grain English Muffin 1point
1/2 cup Egg Beaters 1 point
1/4 cup(s) onion(s)- 0 points
1/4 cup canned mushrooms- 0points
6 oz Amaretto Cheesecake Yogurt- 1 point
1 slice Singles- 1 point
1 cup grapes- 1 point
Total Morning- 5 points
Midday
1 cup lettuce- 0points
2 tbsp Lite Ranch - 2 points
2 tbsp reduced fat parmesan cheese- 0.5 points
1/2 cup onion(s)- 0 points
1/2 cup cucumber- 0 points
Total Midday Points-2.5
Evening
nothing yet
Total Evening Points- 0
Anytime
5 cup(s) reduced-fat microwave-popped popcorn, 94% fat-free- 1 point
2 tsp canola oil- 2.5 points
1 large banana- 2 points
1 medium lemon- 0 points
1 cup Chex Mix- 6 points (ouch!)
Anytime Points- 12.5 points
Points used for Day- 20 points
Total Points Left to be used-
Total Activity Points Earned:

Healthy Guidelines:
Liquids- 6 cups
Fruits and Veggies- 6 servings
Mutivitamin- took it!
Healthy Oils- 2 servings
Milk and Milk Products- 1 serving
Lean Protien- 2 servings
Activity- None Yet
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Notes: I made Chex mix for the kids today and I did not want to stop eating it, so I made some popcorn to make myself quit. I need to work more on the not eating when I am not hungry!

Where have I been?

I'll be back later. I have been in the hospital for a week with my son. He had pnemonia among a few other things! I joined a biggest loser group and I will be updating about that!!!! I need rest now though!

Menu Plan Monday Jan12- Jan17

I have not done a menu on here for awhile and I got to do better! Menu planning helps me stay on my Weight Watchers plan and helps me spend less at the store. Last week at Weight Watchers, I told them I like to plan out my breakfast, lunches, and dinners. They made me feel like I was in the minority and that I must be some super organized freak! I don't know how I would go to the grocery if I did not take the time to plan my week. I always plan just sometimes it does not get put on here. With a family of 6 you have to plan! Here is my plan for this week.

Dinners
Spaghetti Casserole, salad, toast
Crockpot Brown Sugar Chili, cornbread
Breakfast for dinner
Pizza, salad
Creamy Potato and Ham Bake, salad
Soup and sandwiches
Leftovers night

Lunch
Ham sandwich, apple, milk
Cheesy Vegetable Soup, crackers
Refried Bean Soup
Leftovers
Breakfast
Omelet with added onions and mushrooms on light English muffin, fruit, hot herbal tea (3 days)
Low fat waffles and fruit, hot herbal tea (2 days)
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, hot herbal tea (2 days)

Desserts/ snacks: Wendy's No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars, Fiber One Crunchy Fudge Cookies, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies, Makeover Dirt Pudding, 94% Fat Free Popcorn, Taste Like Apple Pie Dessert
Go here to see more plans.

Yummy Snack!

I have posted this recipe on here before, but it is one of my most favorite and I traveled over an hour yesterday to get some things I can't find around here and I found the Mission Carb Balance Tortillas that are only 1 point each. I love these!
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Apple Pie Enchilada

1 medium sized apple - cored, peeled, and chopped(I used my Pampered Chef Apple Peeler corer, Slicer made it so much easier!)

1 Light Laughing Cow Wedge (Swiss flavor)(Find in the fancy cheese section)

1 Tortilla, whole wheat or other 1 point tortilla

Cinnamon (I just sprinkled some on the apples)

Splenda (0-2 packets depending on sweetness of apple)

Put peeled, cored, and chopped apple in a bowl and toss with Cinnamon and Splenda (if desired). Microwave for 1 minutes, or until soft. While your apple is cooking, spread your Laughing Cow cheese wedge on your tortilla. Spoon the cooked apple pieces into your tortilla. You can either just let it sit for about a minute to “melt” the cheese, or you can microwave for another 30 seconds. (I microwaved mine and I think it made the tortilla better) Fold over. Eat and enjoy!
**Note: You can also top it with 2 Tbsp Fat Free Cool Whip!
(Points will depending on the size of apple and kind of bread product you use- mine was 3 points)

Weight Watcher's Taste Like Apple Pie Dessert

Weight Watcher's Taste Like Apple Pie Dessert

1 medium Apple, peeled, cored, and sliced

1-2 packets Splenda

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1-2 TBSP Sugar Free Caramel Topping

2 TBSP Fat Free Whipped Topping

Place prepared apple in a bowl and add Splenda and cinnamon. Mix together. microwave on high for 1 minute. Drizzle 1-2 TBSP of Sugar Free Caramel on top of apples. Add Whipped topping to top. Enjoy! Taste a lot like an Apple Pie!!!

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Serves 1 at 2-3 Weight Watchers points depending on amount of caramel you use.

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Note: I did not have any but you could add Caramel Pudding instead of the Caramel Topping. Just stir it into the apples after you cook them. Then add your whipped topping.

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Source: I got the idea from the Weight Watcher's Message Boards

RR: Pecan Pie Cookies

PECAN PIE COOKIES

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Cookie Ingredients:

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

3/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Filling Ingredients:

1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 cup LAND O LAKES™ Heavy Whipping Cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all cookie ingredients except flour and baking powder in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Make indentation in each cookie with thumb; rotate thumb to hollow out slightly. Combine all filling ingredients in small bowl; fill each cookie with 1 rounded teaspoon filling. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. . TIP: These cookies can be made ahead and stored in the freezer up to 3 months. Place cookies in containers with tight-fitting lids, separating layers with waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts (1 cookie): Calories: 130, Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 50mg, Carbohydrates: 15g, Dietary Fiber: <1g,>

RR: Made these at Christmastime and they were so good! They taste a lot like pecan pie, easy to make too!