The Veggie Dilema...

The Princess was very fond of eating her veggies when she first started eating "food."  However, once I started giving her the good stuff, such as, meat, cheese, fruits, etc., she refused to eat her veggies.  I tried many different tactics...giving her veggies, first, cooking different varieties, and I even resorted to putting a little sea salt on the veggies.  NOPE, nothing seemed to spark her veggie taste buds.  

Refusing to raise a picky non-eating veggie eater, I prayerfully offered up my request to our Heavenly Father.  The Princess loves veggies...RAW VEGGIES!  She loves carrots, red bell peppers, radishes, cucumbers, and snow peas. 

All is good in at the Craft Family Table.  Amen!

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

1Chronicles  16:11

          

Smoothies with Weight Watchers

I love a no hassle healthy breakfast that I can drink while checking my email, preparing my beloved crock pot supper meals, or rushing out the door with my 6 blessings.  These are my "staple" smoothies that I drink on a regular basis.

Jill's Breakfast Smoothie

a hand full of frozen strawberries

banana

can of coconut water

1 t Spirulina

1t  flax seed oil

Blend together in blender.  Enjoy

Total WW points = 4points

Creamy Strawberry Banana Smoothie

8oz Unsweetened Almond Milk
1t Spirulina
banana
hand full of frozen strawberries
1 t flax seed oil
Total WW points = 3 points

Listed below are some other recipes I plan on trying....

List of drinks with points here.

I am going to make these minus the WW smoothie packs.  I plan on using unsweetened almond milk with a dash of vanilla.

What's your favorite smoothie?

My Weight Loss Season...

I lost weight years ago on Weight Watchers.  It took me a little over a year to lose my desired weight, but I didn't exercise.  I have about the same to lose, but this time I am exercising at least 3x per week.  Read more on my exercising here. I have been hesitant to start back up on WW due to my strong convictions in whole foods rather than the fat free eating philosophy.   Weight Watchers now supports the whole food benefits. I looked into doing weight watchers on-line, but I hate to pay when I am fairly familiar with the program.  So, I believe I can do it for free by doing a little research on the net.  YIPeeee!  I do recommended joining WW if you are new to WW or just need the accountability.  However, I have an accountability partner, Christine.  Scentsy is the tangible motivator in all of this...whoever drops 10% first will delight in some new scents.

Here are a few sites that I have found helpful in my weight loss plan.  

Determine daily points

WW list of generic foods with points 

WW Point Calculator

List of favorite WW websites

Laaloah ~ tons of WW recipes and a free menu trackers.

Over my weight loss journey, I will be posting tips, recipes, and my struggles and joys. 

Do you have a tip, link, or recipes that has aided you in your weight loss program?

   

I can  do all things through him who strengthens me.  Phil 4:13