Red ROBIN!

So after eating here many times I recently learned many great things about Red Robin's Menu.

-They serve the Boca Vegan burger with a bun for only 15 points plus (10 without the dijon mustard) or without the bun and Dijon Mustard its only 4 points plus.

-They can make anything on their menu with a lettuce "bun" instead of a bread bun.

-They serve really yummy steamed veggies

- They even have a way you can figure out the nutriton facts of your personalized meal!

- BE CAREFUL with the natural burger. Served with a bun its 15 points plus! However take off that bun and wrap it in lettuce and you a juicy burger for only 8 points plus!

-Lastly we also have be careful of those chicken sandwiches. The whiskey river chicken sandiwch adds up to a whopping 25 points plus. WOW! Even taking that bun and mayo off you are still at 12 points plus values. The Simply grilled chicken sandwich however is only 11. Take off that bun and you are only at 4points plus and now you can savor some of those YUMMY fries.

So go ahead and enjoy some Red Robin YUM!

Chicken Done Easy

Chicken Breast is probaly one of the easiest things to dress up and make for quick meal. Here are some easy chicken meals...

Cranberry Chicken

2-3 Chicken Breast

Fat free Dressing (italian/catalina/french)

1 packet dry onion soup mix

1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
Mix all ingredients together to create a glaze.

Use cooking spray to coat the bottom of baking dish.

Place chicken in dish and top with glaze. Bake at 350 for about 20-30 minutes

Salsa Chicken

2-3 chicken breasts

1 jar of salsa

1 packet of taco seasoning

Combine all in a crockpot, cook until the chicken shreds... about 4-5 on high, 7-8 on low.

Redone Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Sandwhich Thin

Thin sliced chicken breast

hot 'n spicy shake n bake

tomato

mayo-light or regular

Lettuce

Coat the chicken breasts in the shake n bake, bake, put on bun w/slice of tomato and mayo (Defeats those Wendy's cravings)

Fast Food Nightmares...

On the run? Need to know what to eat where... Here are some of my go to meals when I am on the run...

Wendys:
Grilled Chicken Sandwich No Honey Mustard
220 Calories 4.0g Fat 39g Carbs 34g Protein 1g Fiber, 8 points plus Values
Paired with a side salad with fat free French makes a great on the go meal
Small Hamburger 230 Calories 8g Fat 26g Carbs 12g Protein, 1g Fiber = 6 Points Plus


McDonalds
Small Hamburger 250 Calories 9g Fat 31g Carbs 12g Protein= 7 Points Plus
Grilled Chicken Sandwich (no mayo) 370 Calories 9 Points Plus 4.5g Fat 50g Carbs 3g Fiber 32g Protein
Paired with Apple Slices or a side salad

Subway
I personally love the veggie salad with chicken breast or by itself with some soup. Most of the soups at subway range from 2-3points plus and are very low in calorie. You cannot go wrong with most things at subway. I will go in more detail in a later post about my true love for subway's choices.

I will report some great Red Robin finds hopefully tomorrow! I cannot believe this chain has such healthy choices!

Yummy Soup Recipe

Here is a really great soup recipe that I have made...
Cheesy Vegetable Soup

2 (1lb) bags frozen broccoli/cauliflower/carrot mix

3 (14oz) fat free chicken Broth

1 (14oz) Rotel Tomatoes (Mexican)

1 (14oz) Can Diced Tomatoes

10oz Velveeta Light

Heat broth until ready to boil then add frozen vegetables. Cook until you can pierce with fork easily and then add tomatoes. Simmer for a few minutes then add Velveeta.

8 servings = 4 points plus

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