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Weight Watchers Baked Turkey and Pasta Casserole

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Are you in need of some comfort food, but don't want to sacrifice healthy ingredients or all your SmartPoints?  Good news....this Weight Watchers Baked Turkey and Pasta Casserole feels like comfort food but is really low in points!  Yippee!! Weight Watchers Baked Turkey and Pasta Casserole I love all the healthy ingredients in this casserole...except the onions!  They are in here for YOUR benefit since most of the population seems to love onions, LOL.  I leave them out when I make this for dinner!  I have to say...this casserole is coming in a close 2nd to my favorite..which is the Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Bake!   Ingredients Needed for Baked Turkey and Pasta Casserole Nonstick Cooking Spray 1 pound uncooked 99% lean ground turkey medium uncooked onion, chopped 8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced--these can be fresh or from a can/jar 1 Tbsp salt 12 oz roasted red peppers (packed in water), drained, chopped 1 Tbsp … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Italian Chicken Noodle Soup

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It is definitely the start of soup season and that makes me HAPPY!  Another thing that makes me grin is a REALLY EASY recipe!  :)  Top it off with a healthy...Weight Watchers friendly recipe and I am just about giddy.  This Weight Watchers Italian Chicken Noodle Soup is tasty and so simple. Weight Watchers Italian Chicken Noodle Soup I am getting a great list of Weight Watchers soup recipes that are super filling.  One of my go-to recipes is my Weight Watchers Cheesy Beef & Veggie Soup.  I think I have a new favorite though...this Italian Chicken Noodle Soup is really satisfying. Ingredients Needed for Weight Watchers Italian Chicken Noodle Soup 4 cups fat-free chicken broth 4 cans Organic Italian seasoned diced tomatoes 2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta  12 oz cubed cooked chicken breast  2-4 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning Chopped scallions if desired How to Make Weight Watchers Italian Chicken Noodle … [Read more...]

Easy No Cook Lunch Ideas for Weight Watchers

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For some reason lunch can really cause me to stumble when I am on Weight Watchers.  I have to be EXTRA careful not to get lured into eating out because I don't take my lunch with me to work.  Time is usually short in the mornings and I need quick and easy no cook lunch ideas for Weight Watchers to get me through the day.  Here are some ideas I have come up with to save me time. Easy No Cook Lunch Ideas for Weight Watchers Sandwich I will be honest and say that sandwiches don't usually excite me...but some days that is what's for lunch, LOL. Now that I have found high fiber bread that is low in points...I am more excited about eating a sandwich.  The good thing about a sandwich is that it is filling and low in SmartPoints. I can add plenty of turkey, some mustard, veggies...and it doesn't cost me a lot of points. Wrap I find that eating a wrap (which is a close cousin to the sandwich, LOL) makes me happier than eating a sandwich. Low carb/high fiber … [Read more...]

How to Feel Full on Weight Watchers

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I think my biggest issue on any kind of eating plan is needing to feel full.  I'm willing to admit that being able to eat a larger portion of food is important to me, unfortunately!  I feel deprived if I am only able to eat a tiny portion.  In order for me to be successful I have to figure out how to feel full on Weight Watchers.  It is possible to feel satisfied if you follow these tips! How to Feel Full on Weight Watchers Drink Water We have heard it a million times....drink more water.  I don't always do a great job--even though I like water!  The days that I drink a LOT of water I end up eating less.  Water does make you feel full and does take up room in your stomach!   My favorite way to use water to feel full on Weight Watchers is by drinking a glass of water BEFORE I eat my meals and snacks.  Once I finish that glass of water I just don't have room to eat as much.   Pick the Right Snacks Most days I need a snack or … [Read more...]

Low Carb Mini Bell Pepper Taco Boats

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Lowering carbs can be tricky and the key is to find delicious recipes that don't make you feel like you are missing out on anything.  I have been working on eating fewer carbs and I am kind of picky when it comes to meat and veggies....so yes...it is hard for me, LOL.  I was kind of in the mood for tacos, but didn't want to eat the tortillas or corn shells.  Instead I decided to make some low carb mini bell pepper taco boats instead.  These really hit the spot and were packed with YUM! Low Carb Mini Bell Pepper Taco Boats There are lots of ways to add variety to these low carb mini bell pepper taco boats. You can add different veggies to the top based on your taste preferences.  I used ground beef taco meat, but sometimes I use ground turkey or chicken instead. These are also great if you are following the Weight Watchers plan.  Just use ground turkey or chicken meat to lower SmartPoints and use less cheese!  The bell peppers are zero … [Read more...]

Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes

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Is anyone in the mood for cupcakes?  That is a hard mood to fight when you are watching calories.  These Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes won't make you guilty for a little sweet indulgence because they are a little bit healthier then normal cupcakes.  If you are doing Weight Watchers this will be a great treat when your sweet tooth rears its ugly head. Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes I love recipes with limited ingredients and this one is perfect with only 3 ingredients.  I actually had what I needed in the pantry and had these whipped up in no time. Ingredients Needed for Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes I box of Betty Crocker Super Moist Cherry Chip cake mix  1 cup of nonfat vanilla yogurt 1 cup of water How to Make Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the dry cake mix, yogurt and water to a mixing bowl.  Mix on medium until well blended.   Spray a regular sized muffin pan with nonstick cooking … [Read more...]

10 Ways to Fail on Weight Watchers

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I have accomplished a lot of goals in my lifetime.  Losing weight and keeping it off is an area that I have really struggled with since my first child was born (yes that was 19 years ago, LOL).  I can honestly say that I am a little bit of an expert at ways to fail on Weight Watchers.  It really isn't the best thing to be an expert at, but maybe I can share some of my mistakes so you will succeed!   10 Ways to Fail on Weight Watchers Don't Attend Meetings I know that some people will argue that doing only the online program works for them.  There are probably a few people who can find success this way, but most people will do better by attending meetings.  Something about having to weigh in with REAL LIVE people just motivates people to stay on plan more often.   Attending meetings has always been a challenge for me.  The first several times I did Weight Watchers I lived in a tiny town and there wasn't a local meeting.  I had to … [Read more...]

12 Drool Worthy Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes

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Are you craving sweets and trying to stay on the Weight Watchers program?  It can be a struggle....I know because I have done Weight Watchers off and on over the years.  My favorite way to curb my cravings for cake and sweets is by making my Chocolate Cupcakes.  They are super delicious and you really can't tell they are calorie friendly.  It is always good to have lots of options though....so I have found 12 drool worthy Weight Watchers dessert recipes that I think you will love!  12 Drool Worthy Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes Brownie Cupcakes are perfect when you are craving chocolate cake. I am a huge fan of lemon desserts and these lemon muffins don't disappoint! Skinny Black Cherry Cheesecake will become a new family favorite...so good you won't know it is low calorie! Lemon 7up Cake is so good you can take it to a potluck and it won't last. It is amazing how a can of pumpkin can make a dessert delicious.  These Pumpkin Brownies … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Cinco de Mayo Recipes

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May 5th is coming up and I think we all know what that day means....Cinco de Mayo.  This is the perfect time to indulge in Mexican inspired dishes.  If you are following the Weight Watchers plan you may think that it will be hard to stick with your program and still eat those south of the border flavors.  WRONG!  There are lots of amazing recipes out there that are Weight Watchers friendly.  I have found 12 Weight Watchers Cinco de Mayo recipes that I think you will love and you won't be deprived! 12 Amazing Weight Watchers Cinco de Mayo Recipes Southwestern Stuffed Zucchini Boats are packed with veggies and still have that Mexican flavor. If you need to feed a crowd then be sure to make this Weight Watchers Chicken Taco Casserole. These Skinny Mexican Stuffed Peppers are delicious and no one will know how healthy they are. Jalapeno Popper Dip will have everyone wanting more. Want to start your Cinco celebration off in the morning? … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Chocolate Cupcakes

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Do you crave chocolate?  How about the texture of cake?  I am a HUGE lover of cake. I don't care about the frosting (one of the few "bad" foods I don't want to eat, lol) though and just make cake sometimes.  Of course when I am on the Weight Watchers program it is important to find some alternate solutions for sweet treats.  The SmartPoints for sweets is HIGH and I could eat my entire points for the day in a sitting if I am not careful.  So I found a delicious solution for when I get a chocolate cake craving.  These Weight Watchers Chocolate Cupcakes are only 3 SmartPoints each and you won't miss the fat and calories!!   Weight Watchers Chocolate Cupcakes What is better than a recipe that only calls for 3 ingredients?  Practically nothing, right?  Except maybe a recipe that only has 2 ingredients like my 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars!  I love low ingredient recipes because they are saving me time and money.  I also love that these … [Read more...]

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