a few of my favorites

recipes that is.

When I started Weight Watchers I knew it was NOT going to be easy. I have eaten horribly and treated my body horribly for at least 9 years, with the exception of the times I was "fad dieting", so to start from scratch on a new program was a daunting task to say the least.

When you sign up for WW, depending on the package you pay for, you can have access to the online tools which include a Scanning App for your phone, a book called the Complete Food Guide as well as a book called the Dining Out Guide. These tools combined make it pretty effortless to follow their program. Grocery shopping was definitely the toughest part at the beginning. Making sure that you are balancing your "Power Foods" with Proteins, etc...

All this is to say that I have found a couple recipes that are staples, as in I make them once a week. I'm a creature of habit and knowing exactly what I'm eating helps me stay on track.

The first is a Mexican Dish. I love mexican food and this is a light way to do it. The entire dish (1 1/2 cup) is about 7 points. You can half the recipe for lunch the next day for around 4 points.

2 Chicken Breast, skinless and chopped into cubes
1 can Black Beans (reduced sodium)
1 can Yellow Corn
1 Cup Salsa
1 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Saute the chicken for about 8 minutes in EVOO, or until cooked
Rinse the black beans and corn in water before adding to the pan.
Add them to the chicken mixture, followed by the salsa
let simmer for about 10 minutes, then enjoy.
This is honestly one of my favorites. =)

The other recipe is a Chinese Stir Fry
3 chicken breasts chopped into cubes
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced.
2Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Chopped Veggies, you can use whatever you like. I add broccoli, zuchini, onion, green beans, carrots,and whatever else is in the fridge that needs to be cooked. The stir-fry is like a big party, you can pretty much add whatever you like.Veggies are a Power Food on WW and most are 0 points.

Saute the minced garlic in Olive Oil, once browned, add the cubed chicken. Cook until done then add your veggies, followed by the honey and low-sodium soy sauce. Let it simmer, until the veggies have your desired texture. I measure out one cup of this and it is around 6 points. 6 points of deliciousness.

Happy Monday, friends.