Day 45 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 45 - August 26, 2011

Yesterday was weigh in day... down 5.2 lbs this week!!!!! Holly CoW that is a great week for me! I did have pizza last night... 4 slices BIG MISTAKE... my stomach is not used to the grease anymore man did that hurt and come out wicked! :) gota know my sense of humor... But now I have learned my lesson! Its amazing how my stomach will not allow me to consume as much as I used to. Its been 45 days and I am down past 265, which I have not been in over 2 years. The stomach shrinking on the inside is weird. I made tacos the other night. Usually I would put down about 3 of those thigns, I ate one and just looked at the 2nd one. I now know the difference in full and stuffed...  When I get stuffed it feels miserable!!!! I mean lay there and feel like crap. Full is a great feeling not hungry and take ROTC (our dog) for a walk after dinner. Well you know I can not lay down the sweets and my one weakness is KEY LIME PIE...

Well Weight Watchers had a recipe for Key Lime Pie!!!!!! So I am dieing to try it out this weekend!!!



Creamy Lime Pie
PointsPlus® Value: 5
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

A creamy, sweet ending to any summer meal. Garnish with freshly grated lime zest, if desired.

Ingredients
6 oz Pie crust, graham cracker
14 oz Milk, condensed, with sugar, fat free
8 oz Egg substitute, fat free
¾ cup(s) Juice, lime, fresh, from key limes
¾ cup(s) Topping, whipped, fat free, thawed if frozen

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Place crust on a baking sheet; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg substitute and lime juice; pour into crust.
3. Bake pie until center looks set but still shakes a little when you tap it, about 15 minutes; remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Transfer cooled pie to refrigerator; chill for 1 to 2 hours.
4. Cut chilled pie into 12 slices; garnish each piece with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.

Have a great weekend...

Day 37 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 37 - August 18, 2011




So here we are day number 37... So far its been a good smooth sailing ride. Little weight loss here and there... But then the fat kid inside of you screams 'GIVE ME SOME SWEETS" so you give in alittle. Well this weekend I plan on making a 2 pt. cookie its actually 2 cookies into 1!!!!!!

What is this 3 pt cookie I am talking about you ask???? Well I call it Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookie... and I LOVE this cookie haha.

My Recipe is below BUT below is the point break down. I have no clue why WW does this but here it is
1 cookie = 3 pts
2 cookies = 6 pts
3 cookies = 10 pts
is there any forumla behind this madness?

Here is what they look like... 


DAMN THOSE LOOK GOOOOOOOD... But I am using MINT OREOs this weekend. Just throw some more flavor into there haha

Mint Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookies:

	Ingredients 2 spray(s) cooking spray
	2/3 cup(s) low fat cream cheese, at room temperature
	1/3 cup(s) unpacked brown sugar
	1/3 cup(s) sugar
	1 large egg(s)
	1 tsp vanilla extract
	1/2 cup(s) whole-grain wheat flour
	1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour, unbleached
	1/4 tsp table salt
	1/2 tsp baking soda
	2 Tbsp fat-free skim milk
	6 oz mini chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray or cover with parchment paper.
  
• Beat cream cheese and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer until sugar is fully incorporated (should not have granules); add egg and vanilla and blend again.
  
• Combine both flours, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl.
  
• Add half the flour mixture to the cream cheese mixture; beat until well incorporated. Add milk and remaining flour mixture; beat until fully blended and then fold in chips.
  
• Place dough around oreo and lay on cookie sheet. Make sure to leave at least an inch between each cookie. Bake cookies until slightly golden on top, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for 1 to 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Yields 1 cookie per serving. 

HOT DAMN THESE ARE GOOD HAHA.... Maybe add just a bit more cookie dough to top of Oreo to fully cover it and add points accordingly. This recipe should make 24 cookies!

Day 34 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 34 - August 15, 2011

Boo only .8 lbs... more tomorrow busy busy

Day 27 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 27 - August 8, 2011

Its been awhile since I last updated.  3 pounds removed from last weigh in. I have not been under 270 in over a year! What a great feeling. Can not wait to hit that 250 mark. That will mark the first time in 3 years being in the 250 range!!! When I met Ali, I was in the 230 range. Can not wait till I am in that range again!

So the harest thing for me not to just go to the fridge and eat is ICE CREAM! You know I didn't get to be 301 by eating too many veggies and fruits! I love to have ice cream.... I still eat it but of course in moderate helpings. No longer filling my bowl 2 times to the top and adding toppings such as chocolate, or any of that kind of stuff! Who knew there were other types of ice cream other than the ones with all the candy pieces in them! haha... But I have found the one for me! Blue Bunny Frozen Yogurt!!!!

Lets compare my NEW fav vs my Old Fav shall we....



Blue Bunny
100 Calaries

0g Fat
19g Carbs
17g Sugars
4g Protein
2 ww points per 1/2 cup

Beyers Mint Chocolate Chip
150 Calories
8g Fat
18g Carbs
17g Sugars
2g Proetin
4 ww points per 1/2 cup

SOOooOoOoOOooo I can have 2 helpings of blue bunny for the 1 helping of Beyers... If I want a mint flavor I have found adding some mint extract is a great way to go!

Here is a recipe that gets me by for my milkshake fix!

Cookies and Cream Shake



PointsPlus™ Value:    4
Servings:  4
Preparation Time:  5 min
Cooking Time:  0 min
Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Cold, creamy and sweet. A wonderful way to celebrate the hot days of summer.

 Ingredients

	2 cup(s) fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt
	1/2 cup(s) fat-free skim milk
	1/8 tsp mint extract, optional
	4 item(s) cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie(s)

Instructions
Place yogurt, milk and mint extract in a blender; blend until smooth and creamy. Add cookies; blend for a few seconds until combined. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.