Sunday, May 27, 2012

Quick & Easy Breakfast

I am all about a quick and easy breakfast.  Who has time in the morning to make breakfast?  Well, there is no excuse!  Hungry Girl has a great variation of recipes for Eggs in a Mug!  This morning I made "the classic"


The Easiest Egg Breakfast Ever...

The Egg Mug Classic
PER SERVING (entire mug): 95 calories, 2g fat, 490mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 2g sugars, 14.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 2*

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (likeEgg Beaters Original)
One wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese, cut into pieces



Directions:
Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add egg substitute and cheese and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then microwave for another 30 - 45 seconds, until scramble is just set. Stir and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING
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I did add a little more to this recipe.  I used egg white liquid egg, one wedge of Weight Watchers Parmesan Peppercorn Cheese Wedge, and 1 Mini Babybel Cheese.  This totaled only 4 points!  Have a nice 2 point smoothie, and what a filling breakfast!


Enjoy!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Loving Life!

love, LOVE, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVING life right now :)  Doing well with the weight loss, and just life in general.  Over the weekend I got out of a relationship in which I was no longer feeling happy.  I am proud of myself for having the courage to do so, I realized I can no longer be with someone who I am not happy with.  I am a very happy and bubbly person and I have not been myself for a while now.  I am proud to say that even through the breakup, I maintained my points.  I did not feel the urge to eat everything in sight!  I told myself that no man is worth me ruining the progress I have already made.  This week I had another great weigh-in.... Next week my goal is to hit my 5% (1.5 more pounds).  I am motivated to do it, but I do know that if I do not hit that goal that I will not be defeated.  There will come a point I will not hit these high numbers I have been getting (3.8, 2, 2.8, & 2.4).  I have mentally prepared myself for that point in time. 

Tonight I decided to tell a good friend of mine about my weight loss journey.  I was originally planning to surprise her the next time I see her (August?!?!), but I had to tell her the news.  She is someone I share everything with and since we finally stopped our 2 month old game of phone tag tonight, I had a lot to fill her in on.  She was beyond thrilled with my decision.  I am so happy to have such great friends and family supporting me!  They are the bestest, EVER!  <3

Week 4

Beginning Weight:  253.4
Current Weight:  242.4
Weight Loss:  11

Monday, May 14, 2012

I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends

I must say... I have such a GREAT support system.  The majority of the people in my life are extremely supportive of me and my weight loss journey, especially the one friend who has inspired me to begin the journey.  She has helped me with ideas to change up the menu, and has left her door open for me to ask endless amounts of questions.  She is one of the reasons I have been successful thus far!  At weigh-ins tonight, I loss another 2.8 pounds!  I was surprised with my weight loss this week because I did encounter some struggles, but I stayed within my points.  I did use some of my extra points this week and apparently that actually helps!!!  I still have a long ways to go, but I am take it little by little!


Week 3

Beginning Weight:  253.4
Current Weight:  244.8
Weight Loss:  8.6

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Another Week Completed!

I am down 2 more pounds!  I am starting to get a little more creative with how I am using all of my points.  I want to get the most out of my points so I really watch what I am "spending" my points on!  :)  Obviously I have not lost enough to see a physical difference,  but I do find myself happier.  I am eating better foods that leave me feeling better about what I am consuming.  My next goal is to do more activities.... walking, bike riding, etc.


Week 2


Beginning Weight:  253.4
Current Weight:  247.6
Weight Loss:  5.8