Yum...dinner

I have to share a recipe I really liked..and per recipe builder on WW, it was 6 points..but, you may want to check for yourself.

Tamale Skillet Supper
Makes 6 servings

1 pound ground beef chuck (I substituted 7% fat ground turkey for this)

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes

Cooking Spray

1 (16-ounce) tube prepared polenta*, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

4 ounces grated Cabot 50% Reduced Fat

Cheddar Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)

1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, combine ground beef, onion and bell pepper; cook until beef is browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it up with spoon. Drain well. Stir in beans and tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes longer.

2. Preheat oven to 375ºF.

3. Coat 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Line bottom and sides of dish with some of polenta slices, leaving enough to cover top. Spoon in beef mixture, then sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining polenta slices.

4. Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley, if desired.* Find prepared polenta in produce section of supermarket.

Nutrition AnalysisCalories 317 , Total Fat 13g , Saturated Fat 6g , Sodium 687mg , Carbohydrates 28g , Dietary Fiber 4g , Protein 25g , Calcium 166mg

I *stole* this from http://www.cabotcheese.com/pages/recipes/recipe.php?id=28

It's rockin'

I am in week 8 of this journey. I am really impressed with the progress I've made. I have become uber addicted to the gym..my machine of choice..the eliptical. I managed 45 minutes on it today. Oh..on Monday..I tackled the spinning class in town..that is harsh..but, so worth it. I hope to try it again in about two weeks. Really just conditioning for it now.lol

The pics you see puts me at a 20.2 loss so far, which I can already feel. My energy levels are up, and I am resting much better at night. Yeah..and I'm getting a more defined butt, too..lol.

Well..that's it for now..just wanted to throw a quick post on my progress.

Revelation!

I have officially ordered two magazine subscriptions..thanks to a post I made at the Weight Watcher site..lol. I am now getting Cooking Light(cause I love to cook!!!) and Self. I went thru and also signed up on the Self challenge..don't know if I'll keep it, though. I already enter all my food intake at WW..don't know if I feel like doing double duty.lol.

So..me and my fam went to dinner at the local steakhouse, Cowboys. I figured it would be easy to control what I eat. Oh my word! So, I got the bbq chicken..which also has bacon and cheese on top. Boy could I taste the grease! I guess all this fresh cooking...less greasy cooking that I've been doing has made me notice it more. I will remember this the next time we go. What I wouldn't give to have healthier restaurants in this area. gotta love rural living!

Thank goodness it is Spring Break this week!!! I will take it to its full advantage. I plan on going to Yoga at least one day..but, I will go both if I like it..or if it challenges me.lol. I can't wait to broaden my horizons.

More to come...weigh in is next Wednesday..going to get my 15 Activity Points by Tuesday..can I do it? Hmm..if I work out on Sunday, it will be possible. Maybe I will go walking..or do a Biggest Loser DVD. I shall see.

It is now Week 3 of my journey..

As some know, I joined WW two weeks ago. So far I have lost 11.2 lbs. I am so pumped about becoming a healthier me. I joined the local YMCA to assist in my 'fight'. Eating healthier is a lot easier than I thought it would be. I'll be sure to post recipes that find.