Super Bowl is Coming!

Here's a recipe to enjoy as you snack...

Layered Mexican Bean Dip

Ingredients
16 oz fat-free canned refried beans
3 medium avocado, Hass, finely mashed
1/4 tsp table salt
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup(s) fat-free sour cream
2 tbsp Old El Paso Fajita Seasoning Mix, or other brand
1/2 cup(s) Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Shredded Mexican-Style Cheese
1 small tomato(es), chopped
2 medium scallion(s), sliced
10 medium olive(s), black, sliced or chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped

Instructions
Spread beans evenly over bottom of a 9- X 13-inch glass baking dish or a medium-size glass bowl.

In a small bowl, combine avocado, salt and lemon juice. Spread avocado mixture over beans; top with sour cream.

Sprinkle fajita seasoning over sour cream layer. Next, layer remaining ingredients on top in order listed.

Serve immediately with jicama slices and other fresh vegetables for dipping, or chill until ready to use. Yields about 1/4 cup of dip per serving.

I'm trying it this weekend!

Waffle with Cinnamon-Ricotta Cream

Another recipe using ricotta. You get that one container and it lasts forever.

Makes 1 servingPOINTS® value | 2 per serving

Ingredients
3 Tbsp non-fat ricotta cheese
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp sugar
1 store-bought low-fat waffle, warmed or toasted
1 large strawberry, chopped

Instructions
In a mini food processor or small bowl, whip ricotta cheese with cinnamon and sugar. Top waffle with ricotta cream and strawberries.

Still moving

Leanne and I didn't do as well as we had hoped, but we're still moving forward. Our total is 2.03%. I have to admit, I'm a little disappointed. I worked out every day, sometimes twice a day and still only lost 1.2lbs.

I have to focus on the long term though and not get sucked into the short term vortex of the "I wanted it yesterday". So as long as there is a challenge, I'll be pushed to continue...I can't let Josh & Katie win :-)

Good News from Up North - Lean and Mean!

Jack and I had a great week. I lost 5 and he lost 8. Our total percentage is 3.96. I actually don't know what that means. We are now headin to New York and are hoping we can at least maintain while we are traveling.

Weigh in Week 2

We've only been doing this for two weeks? Gah, it seems like forever. Our percentage is 2.04% this week. I lost nada, zero, zilch. Justin lost 3. And in my defense I wasn't trying last week. I had a lot of Starburst and only made it to the gym twice.

HERE'S TO WEEK THREE! And good luck to all!

Alright, alright

Since Katie is sooo pushy and wanting everyone to post their results :p Leanne and I are at 1.91%

Week 1 Results for the Gregorys

We are down 1.18%. I think I was holding back the big guy but at least we lost! Yeah! This week we are stepping it up. Watch out Couples!

Here's the news from up north

Jack and I are at 1.1% We hope to do better next week.

Beat That!

By now everyone should have received the spreadsheet. We all need to post our percentage of weight loss as a couple. Just so you know...

Josh and Katie
-2.79%

Beat that!

This Surprised me!

Check this out...

Eat This Not That

End of Week 1 Weigh In

Hello all you couples. Well, we made it through week one of our challenge. I hope everyone is adjusting to the new lifestyle well. Josh is working on the spreadsheet this morning. Sorry we didn't get it out sooner...it was a busy weekend. I hope everyone has good news when they look at the scale this morning....I know this is a competition but I'm a softy at heart and really want everyone to do well.

Sooo....everyone needs to weigh themselves today and write it down. Josh will get the spreadsheet out and you can enter your own numbers into it and we can see who the winners of WEEK 1 are...woohoo

Tick Tock

Only 2 more days until weigh in....

Honey-Sesame Apple Slices

Honey-Sesame Apple Slices

Makes 1 servingPOINTS® value | 1 per serving
Ingredients
1/2 small apple, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions
Place apple slices on a microwaveable plate; drizzle with honey and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Microwave until warmed, about 30 to 60 seconds.

For the Boys

So I have heard some rumblings from the males about the Body Mass Index and how it couldn't be correct. So I found one that lets you put in male or female and your age.

Body Mass Index

Pear Power Snack

My brother is a personal trainer and sends me healthy snack recipes in his monthly newsletter. I am passing on the yumminess to you!

This simple recipe makes a fast, healthy snack. The fresh pear, non-fat ricotta cheese and natural honey blend with great flavor and texture. It is also tasty with cracked black pepper instead of honey. Servings: 1

Here's what you need...

1 fresh pear, sliced
1/4 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon natural honey
Arrange the pear slices on a plate and spoon the ricotta cheese over the pears. Garnish with honey.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 197 calories, 0g fat, 34g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, and 6g protein.

Enjoy!

Done and Done

Okay so Josh and I weighed ourselves and have jotted it down. We have set our goals and I am going to plan out our weekly food menu. I think this will help us to only eat what the menu says. We tend to graze. We'll see how this works for week one. Walked with Leanne this morning so I am on my way...

Josh is sick so he will be living on soup for today...he will be more into it when he isn't so snotty :0)

More Tips

Also wanted to share the BMI calculator from Weight Watchers.

Some people may want to know where they gauge on America's "obesity scale."

http://www.weightwatchers.com/health/asm/calc_bmi.aspx

The Gregorys are in!

We have no couples photo yet. But there will be one.

Weigh in day happened both for Justin and I this morning at around 6 AMish. We logged it on the calendar. In the kitchen. Hopefully that will be a reminder to not grab for those extra snacks when we are feeling bored.

And a tip I wanted to share with you all, food journaling. It sounds lame. But I lost 12 pounds last year and it really helped to keep the food journal. I had my target caloric intake and when I worked out I added 200 calories to that. I bought a cute little notebook from Target and wrote everything that passed my mouth and made it into my tummy into that book. I didn't really log how much fat was in the food just the calories. Even if I was having a bad day I wrote it down. Ate 7 Oreos? Writing it down. Although that Oreo episode was a moment of weakness and I assure you Justin will make sure it does not happen again.

Bye for now. I will post a pic later!

Weigh In Week 1

Okay everyone....today is the day to weigh yourself and log what the scale says. You don't have to post it unless you want to...you may do before and after photos...whatever you want or feel comfortable with. Some people have chosen to measure themselves to help see progress that may not be reflected on the scale. Whatever keeps you motivated. We will try to send out a spreadsheet that will help everyone keep up on their progress and weigh in results. Hopefully we can get it emailed before the end of week 1. After some more discussion, how does a 4 month tournament sound....it is about as long as one of those seasons of biggest loser. Gives us enough time to see some great results but not too long for us to lose focus....what do ya think??? Good luck and GAME ON!

Introductions...

Josh and Katie Habre will be among the couples vying for the title of Couples Biggest Losers! Josh is wanting to loose some "middle section" bulk and Katie would like to firm up and be healthy. Please be aware that we may talk some trash but it is all in good fun and competition....WE WANNA WIN!

Countdown to the Weigh In

Okay everyone....Monday is Day 1 of the Couples Weight Loss Challenge....eat hearty tomorrow cuz it is about time to let the games begin!