{"id":2280,"date":"2009-10-21T13:50:45","date_gmt":"2009-10-21T18:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/?p=2280"},"modified":"2012-01-07T11:50:32","modified_gmt":"2012-01-07T17:50:32","slug":"napa-put-a-speed-bump-in-my-weight-loss-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/napa-put-a-speed-bump-in-my-weight-loss-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Napa put a speed bump in my weight loss journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After my amazing weight loss victory from last week, I continued to lose another pound&#8230; until I boarded the plane for California last Thursday for an amazing long weekend in the wine country.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, I could have waited until after the trip to start back at Weight Watchers, but then I\u2019d probably be in more trouble! Instead, I enjoyed the vacation, enjoyed tasting some delicious wines and enjoyed (yes, you read that right, I did enjoy) making better choices at all those restaurants. Sure, I indulged a bit, but I also sought out healthier options to counter-balance some of the more indulgent choices. Plus, I didn\u2019t want to be too light an eater while sampling at all those wineries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/s539.photobucket.com\/albums\/ff360\/Momstoolbox\/?action=view&amp;current=DSCF5538.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/DSCF5538.jpg\" alt=\"Photobucket\" width=\"357\" height=\"267\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>(That&#8217;s my salad in the front, by the way. And I only dipped into that bread basket a few times.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So, did my smart choices help?<\/p>\n<p>Today I am happy to report that I weigh the same as I did when we left for the trip. And I did not feel deprived for one moment\u2026 I didn\u2019t nibble on as many squares of Dove dark chocolate as I would have in the past, but I still enjoyed a few. And I never felt uncomfortably stuffed.<\/p>\n<p>Before we left, and since we\u2019ve been back, I\u2019ve discovered a few more recipes to share.<\/p>\n<p>Let me know what you think:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Almond Butter and Jam-Stuffed French Toast, apx 5 WW points per full sandwich<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8 slices whole grain bread<\/p>\n<p>8 teaspoons almond butter<\/p>\n<p>8 teaspoons raspberry jam<\/p>\n<p>\u00be cup egg-whites<\/p>\n<p>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd teaspoon cinnamon<\/p>\n<p>2 teaspoons canola oil<\/p>\n<p>Powdered sugar<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Spread 4 slices of bread with 2 teaspoons of almond butter and then 2 teaspoons of the jam each. \u00a0Couple with the other 4 slices of bread to make 4 sandwiches.<\/li>\n<li>Preheat the griddle or frying pan to medium-high. Add 1 teaspoon of the canola oil.<\/li>\n<li>Beat egg whites, vanilla and cinnamon in shallow bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Dip and saturate each side of each sandwich in the egg white mixture. (About 30 seconds each side) and place onto griddle or frying pan. Cook until browned, about 2 minutes on each side. Add additional canola oil as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Slice sandwiches and lightly dust with powdered sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>My husband and children also added maple syrup, but I enjoyed my French toast with just the powdered sugar and found it delicious and filing!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Scrambled egg whites, wedge of Laughing Cow garlic and herb, a handful of spinach and 4 cherry tomatoes, Apx 1 WW point<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saute the veggies, add some egg whites and when almost done, break the cheese wedge in to pieces and mix into the egg mixture.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Turkey, Swiss and cranberry wrap, Apx 4.5 WW points<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 Flat Out Light flatbread<\/p>\n<p>1 Tablespoon fat free mayo<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd teaspoon Dijon mustard<\/p>\n<p>2 slices deli turkey<\/p>\n<p>1 slice, reduced-fat Swiss cheese<\/p>\n<p>Salad greens<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd cucumber, sliced<\/p>\n<p>4 cherry tomatoes, sliced<\/p>\n<p>1 Tablespoon dried cranberries<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine fat-free mayo and mustard and spread on flatbread.<\/li>\n<li>Add remaining ingredients, roll and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>&#8211;Adapted from a recipe in Weight Watchers 150 Comfort Foods.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.simplysugarandglutenfree.com\/shredded-chicken-tortilla-soup-a-cool-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe<\/a> from Simply Sugar and Gluten Free<\/p>\n<p>Super easy, super yummy and super healthy! I skipped the avocado because I\u2019m just not a huge avocado fan. And the next time I might add a can of corn and a can of black beans. But I really enjoyed the flavor. I never would have thought to add cinnamon. Check the recipe out\u2026 you\u2019ll thank me!<\/p>\n<p>I think that\u2019s it for the recipes this week. But I\u2019ll be back next week with more&#8230; \u00a0and hopefully a weight loss to report, as well.<\/p>\n<p>This post is linked to FishMama&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifeasmom.com\/2009\/10\/ultimate-recipe-swap-anything-goes.html\" target=\"_self\">Ultimate Recipe Swap<\/a> where you can find more yummy recipes. (I make no promises about WW points there, though. :) )<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After my amazing weight loss victory from last week, I continued to lose another pound&#8230; until I boarded the plane for California last Thursday for an amazing long weekend in the wine country. 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