NEPA Biggest Loser
Obviously, all of the above things are good things. So why do I say that I suck? I suck because while I can lose weight like a freaking champion, maintaining is wayyy harder than I ever expected it to be. I was pretty good through mid October. I hovered around 190. Which while mortifying to some...it's a FABULOUS weight for me.
Then I went on my annual Girls' Weekend trip with my college besties. And there was wine. And beer. And liquor. And food too. But mostly wine, beer and liquor. It sent me into a tailspin! We had so much fun! But one long weekend away from my routine was all it took to fill me with continual excuses. I pretty much stopped running all-together, a combination of an injury, the cold weather beginning, and the EXCUSES! For the love of God, WHY didn't I just do something else? The elliptical, yoga, the Thigh Master...something?! And since exercising tends to keep me on point with my nutrition...that fell of the wagon too!
So now, do you see how I suck? From Mid-October through Mid-January I managed to gain 20 lbs.; which as I look back through old blog posts...I see a trend! GRRRRRR!! I swore I would never allow myself to get over that 200 mark again---EVER! I'm ashamed...
I'm on a mission and I need your help. I need to stop making excuses. I need to exercise more and eat less, less AND healthier. But there will still be pizza, because I cannot live without pizza. Well, I could...but really? Why?
The weather is finally starting to break. Running is priority. But more importantly, tracking my food and planning things out will be key. Who's with me? Who will help me? Who can I help? I can't be alone!
Help a girl out! Join me!
Making these yummies tonight! I'll let you know how they are! I've loved everything I've tried from www.emilybites.com ! I'm sure these will be a hit!
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Wonton Cupcakes
Yield: 12 wonton "cupcakes"
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
- 2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken breast
- I cup light Alfredo sauce (I use Classico Light, it’s my favorite)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 ½ cup shredded 2% Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Pre-heat the oven to 375. Lightly mist 12 cups in a standard muffin/cupcake tin with cooking spray and set aside.
- Pour the oil into a skillet and bring over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook for 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the broccoli to a mixing bowl and combine with the chicken, alfredo sauce, Italian seasoning and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Push a wonton wrapper into the bottom of each of the sprayed cups in the muffin tin. Using about half of the chicken mixture, spoon evenly into the wonton wrappers. Sprinkle about half the Mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of each cup. Press another wonton wrapper on top and repeat the layering steps with the remaining chicken mixture and Mozzarella cheese. When complete, sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of Parmesan cheese over the top of each wonton cup.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Weight Watchers Points Plus:4 per “cupcake” (P+ calculated using the recipe builder on weightwatchers.com)
Nutrition Information:
130 calories, 9 g carbs, 5 g fat, 13 g protein, 0 g fiber (from myfitnesspal.com)
Nutrition Information:
130 calories, 9 g carbs, 5 g fat, 13 g protein, 0 g fiber (from myfitnesspal.com)
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