Points Plus Free Fruit

So many of you may have already heard that news that on the new weight watchers points plus plan fruit is zero points plus values. I know this was really exiciting for me because I love FRUIT! Here is the thing you really have to keep in mind....
1. Nothing in life is free... so you cannot have 12 bananas and expect to have a weight loss.
2. Enjoy it as a great snacks

3. Bulk up your meals with it

Some of my favorite ways to enjoy fruit...

Banana cut up with Rice Cakes and Peanut butter

Apples cut up with Cinnamon and FF Cool Whip (heat before putting cool whip on)

Strawberries with FF Cool Whip

Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries in Oatmeal or Cream of Wheat

Pears, Oranges, Grapes as snacks with Cottage Cheese

Apples and Grapes are also great to bulk up a salad

Greek Yogurt is great with all furit and a great way to get in some protein

What are your favorite ways to enjoy fruit?

Did you survive?

Thanksgiving can be a difficult holiday when it comes to weight loss or weight management. I think I survived well. I cooked for the first time ever. I made a no crust pumpkin pie, turkey breast, cranberry casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, ham and stuffing. I didn't eat any of the mashed potatoes those were for my boyfriend. I cooked a litte but enough that I had everything I love. No rolls because 1) I forgot them 2) I knew I would overeat them so I forgot on purpose. I think it turned out well. I also ran a 10K the day of so I would already have excerise in and feel great before even eating the meal. So far I appear to be down in weight. How did you get the results you expected? Next post will discuss many of the changes to the weight watchers program and my thoughts about it.

Survive Thanksgiving

Ok I promise to get better at posting. I am back and hopefully just in time. Thanksgiving is a difficult holiday. Especially if we are trying to watch what we eat. Desserts, Stuffing, Turkey, Casseroles, and many more dishes we only have at this time of year. Here is an easy cheat sheet to help keep you in check. I hope everyone survives the holiday without too much trouble. Enjoy time with your families. I often miss the time spent with my family now that I am unable to have Thanksgiving with them more than the food. Enjoy yourself. I will be back after the holiday to talk all about the new weight watchers program.








Item Points Value


Ham, 2 oz. 3
Dinner Roll, 2 oz 3
Apple Pie, 1/8 two crust 8
Dip, many types, 2TB 2
Sweet Potato 1 Large 3
Brown gravy, 1/4 cup 2
Collard Greens 0

Cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup 2

Macaroni and cheese, 1 cup 9

Mashed potatos, 1/2 cup 2

Pecan pie, 1/8 of 9 inch pie 12

Pumpkin Pie, 1/8 of 9 inch pie 9

Stuffing, 1/2 cup 4

Turkey breast, 1 slice (2 oz) 2

Wine, 4 oz 2

Beer Lite 1 Bottle 2