Trying to get to a computer so I can fully post for today. I'm pecking on my phone right now. 1 more day until my first 5K...... I am super excited. Just hope my knee holds up. ...been having pain and swelling this week in it but much better today. :-)

I am down this week to 191 lbs, last week I weighed in at 194, glad about that but I still have some work to do. I got an email link of black bean burgers and brownies from a friend that I must try. Today I woke up with a funky headache and it is still lingering some even after taking some tylenol. I hope I feel better soon.
Have not worked out in 2 weeks so I must get back in the groove of that. I know my personal trainer on the Wii game (like they are real) will chew me out when I start back lol! Can't wait!!!!
Later!
BTW! I hope ya'll enjoy the recipes!
Hey, I am from the south, (Mississippi!)

Mexican Black Bean Burgers | Tammy's Recipes

Mexican Black Bean Burgers | Tammy's Recipes

Got to try these too!

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies | Tammy's Recipes

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies | Tammy's Recipes

I was looking for a recipe using black beans in a brownie mix. I think I will try this one.

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't Seem to get back on TRACK!

These last 2 weeks has been a disaster for me. I can't or haven't found the will-power to get back on track. I am just stuck in a rut.
I've been back and forth to the doctor's office with my mom for follow up appointments, Chemo, and other various things. I try not to stress but I know I have a level of stressing going on. My was to cope is eating.
I had started losing on WW points + but when we were told my mom had to have more chemo because they found cancer in another area of her body....I lost it.
Lord please give my mother and I strength to make it through this. I know You will...Amen.

Time to relax and meditate.
Later!

Hump Day coming to a end for me!

Made it through another wonderful day. Going home to cut grass because here where I live the grass has started to grow like crazy. Minimal AP cause I will be riding a lawn mower lol.
Things are going pretty good with my eating and I am so happy about that. I was thinking of going to weekly meetings but decided not at this time.
I've been reading many wonderful blogs of ladies and men following the weight watchers' plan and getting a lot of great tips, ideas, and inspiration. I know if I keep this blog going and keep my plan up.

Menu
Breakfast~ bagel thin with Brummel and brown spread coffee with creamer (5 points)

Snack~ WW'ers yogurt (2 points)

Lunch~ Lean cuisine Angel Hair pasta, broccoli and carrots (7 points)

Dinner~ Turnip greens, small piece of roast, 1/2 piece cornbread (10 points)

Snack~ SF pudding, 1 laughing cow wedge, 7 wheat thins (6 points)
Total points 30 points 1 point over!!!!

When is a Salad Not a Healthy Choice?

I was emailed this article today and thought it was worth blogging. Not all salads are made equally!

Posted by Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. 

More and more restaurants and fast food joints are carrying a variety of salads.  

That's a good thing, right? Well, it can be, but don't make a quick ruling on that. It's true that vegetables are the lowest-calorie food group; the problem is that salads aren't just composed of vegetables anymore.  

Because not all salads are made the same, it takes some work by the consumer to figure out which restaurant salads are healthy choices. Let's compare the fat and calories in a few salads made by popular food outlets.  

l Taco Bell's Fiesta Salad® — 840 calories and 45 grams of fat  

l Macaroni Grill's Chicken Caesar Salad® — 920 calories and 69 grams of fat  

l Panera's Bistro Steak Salad® — 630 calories and 58 grams of fat  

l Applebee's Grilled Steak Caesar Salad® — 1,190 calories and 75 grams of fat  

Compare the salads above to the infamous McDonald's Big Mac®, which has 540 calories and 29 grams of fat.  

And keep in mind that four cups of salad mix — with no added meats, croutons, sliced eggs, dressings, and so on — have only 100 calories and no fat.  

Salads don't need to get a bad reputation, though. It's all the extras that get added to salads nowadays that pack on the calories and fat. Use these tips for selecting a healthier salad.  

l Order salad dressing on the side. And before spearing a bite of your salad, each time dip the tines of your fork into the dressing. You will taste dressing with each bite but you'll only be using a small amount.  

l Try a light or low-fat salad dressing or dilute the dressing with vinegar or lemon juice. This will help to reduce the calories.  

l Stay away from all things fried. Salads now come with fried meats. Ask that these be baked, grilled, or broiled.   

Keep the toppings to a minimum. Croutons, cheese, fried wontons and noodles all add up in calories. Ask that these be replaced with extra vegetables.