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Have y’all seen these books? They are written by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding and these books are great resources to double check to see if you are truly buying a “healthier” choice. This supermarket survival guide blew my mind the first time I looked through it. It gives your photos of the … [Read more…]

This is one of the best chocolate-chip cookies you’ll ever make–and it doesn’t scrimp on chocolate. Applesauce is the secret. 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup applesauce 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon vanilla … [Read more…]

Can’t get much easier than this and these are a much better alternative to the cookies I have been chowing on the last few days. FIBER ONE HAYSTACKS 6 servings, 1 point each 1 Hershey bar 2 Tbsp peanut butter 1 c. Fiber One cereal Break chocolate into a bowl and add peanut butter. Microwave for … [Read more…]

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes INGREDIENTS 1 garlic bulb, unpeeled splash of olive oil 4 large potatoes (Idaho or russet) about 1 cup Basic Chicken Stock (see recipe), or low-sodium canned salt to taste freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. Place the garlic cloves … [Read more…]

When I think holidays, I think pie. Not the turkey or the ham but the sweet, give me the big slice kind of pie. My taste buds are getting all excited just thinking about my favorite, French Silk Pie. Personally, I can eat the entire pie without blinking an eye. As I was getting our holiday menus in … [Read more…]

I made this recipe right before Thanksgiving and OMGoodness, it was damn awesome.  It was so good and moist that I have since made it again AND I am making it for all of the kids’ teachers as holiday gifts.  It even freezes well.  You don’t need to slather butter on it at all, just bake and serve.  … [Read more…]

This is one of my go-to Weight Watchers recipes! The whole family loves it. Delish! Chicken Saute with Pine Nuts main meals POINTS® Value: 5 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 13 min Cooking Time: 12 min Level of Difficulty: Moderate Pan sauces like this one take … [Read more…]

During the week at work, finding time to take a lunch is often difficult. I  often found myself eating on the go out of “not so nutritious” vending machines and feeling hungry and horrible in just a sew short hours. My body was not getting the nutrition it needed at work. Snacks loaded with … [Read more…]

Okay, I don’t totally agree with the title of this recipe (from WW online), and I totally added my own twist to it too! The original recipe doesn’t call for it, but I can’t imagine it without the salsa! I’ll call it Crockpot Chicken Ole’ POINTS® Value: 6 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: … [Read more…]

Who doesn’t love TEQUILA?!! Lisa introduced me to this Weight Watchers recipe a couple of years back and I’ve been hooked ever since. It has a little more prep than I like, but the results are totally worth it. It’s great on the grill or in the oven and delicious with Spanish rice or a salad. … [Read more…]

I am all about breakfast food. Not only will I eat if for  breakfast but lunch and dinner too. When I ran across these low point breakfast recipes  I had to share… SCRAMBLED EGG BURRITOS Ingredients: 1 cup egg substitute 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese … [Read more…]

Okay y’all, my name is Christy, and I’m a snack-a-holic. Seriously. That’s my major downfall when it comes to dieting. When I went this route a few years back, the 100 calorie snack craze wasn’t in full swing, so my options were seriously limited. Well, they weren’t really limited, but it was a … [Read more…]

Since eating at work is one of my biggest down falls I have started to plan and pack my lunch as well as snacks. Sure deep down inside I want to run out to Jimmy Johns (or Quiznos) and eat the best sandwiches and chips ever, but I can’t fight off temptations yet. That’s just me. I can’t tempt myself … [Read more…]

Another one from my friend, Megan. She had a great idea to use leftover turkey in place of the chicken! Servings: 8 WW Points/serving: 5 Ingredients 8 item(s) Pillsbury Grands! Homestyle Reduced-Fat Buttermilk Biscuit(s) 10 1/2 oz Campbell’s 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Chicken Soup 6 oz cooked chicken … [Read more…]

My good friend Megan shared this recipe with me and it is super yummy. Easy too, which I love since I am not the biggest fan of cooking! Servings: 12 WW Points/serving: 7 Ingredients 16 oz uncooked spaghetti 13 oz canned chicken 10 1/2 oz Campbell’s 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Mushroom Soup 10 1/2 oz … [Read more…]