Well, 4 weeks are over finally. I’d like to say that it’s been easy or will continue to be easy but it has been tough. I find it the toughest when it’s convenient to go out to eat or we’re at some friends and there are snacks, etc. around. For me, this is when it gets worse as I tend to become complacent and may cheat more.
Overall, I’ve lost 20 pounds, down to 282 from 302. I think it has been a combination of eating better and the Hydroxycut. I’ve also discovered that I have a lot more success if I don’t snack after I eat supper.
An area that I think we all get stuck on is when we’re invited to go out for dinner. We were fortunate enough to go out this weekend for a great turkey dinner. My advice to you all is to plan ahead and to inform the host of your program. I made sure that I ate more food that was low or zero points leaving me more points for the dinner. We also contacted the host and asked for substitutions for us. For example, we requested baked potatoes and that there wasn’t any butter added to the cooked peas and carrots. These simple things saved us a ton of points. Most people will accomodate so don’t be afraid to ask.
I also want to post one of my favourite recipes that is a huge hit at our house. Again, this is a Weight Watchers recipe, and it is for Baked Macaroni and Cheese.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees C.
- 4 cups of hot cooked elbow macaroni without salt or fat
- 2 cups of reduced fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of 1% low fat cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 tbls of grated onion
- 1 1/2 tsp of margarine
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
Combine the ingredients together and stir well. Pour into a casserole dish that is lightly greased with cooking spray.
- 1/4 cup of bread crumbs (I like corn flake crumbs better)
- 1 tbls of margarine melted
- 1/4 tsp of paprika (optional)
Combine and place on top of the macaroni mixture and spread to thinly coat it. Cover with tinfoil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove tinfoil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the bread crumbs are browned. Serving size is approximately 1 cup and is 8 points. My kids love this and it is one of my favourites!
Take care and have fun!
Rick
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