TGI Friday's

TGI Friday's has a shrimp/broccoli meal that is super good and only 250 calories equals 4 points.  We went last night but did the 3 courses for $12.99.  Mistake -- third course was dessert.  YUMMY, YUMMY White Choc. Mousse Cheescake!!  I did share it with Bob and the kids had Bobs Brownie/ice cream dessert.  Still dessert was 730 calories - 1/2 was 8 points by itself.    Didn't I just say yesterday I wasn't going to do this!   We went out to eat after we traded in our Commander AND Durango.  Got a 2004 GMC Envoy with 80,000 miles and a $236 car payment.  The smallest payment we've had in our marriage.  Crazy stupid before I know.  Anyway, great car, not 100% Dave Ramsey but we just reduced our debt on cars by 50%. :)   We will be able to pay it off in April.   What a savings for us.   Also Wendy it can pull a small trailer has a tow capacity of 5750 lbs.    So that is why we went out to eat, hours at the dealer.

So for our dinner/movie out we can think of TGI Fridays as an option.

Pray for me today though.  We were just invited by Bob's parents to go to Frankenmuth today.  Is there anything healthy on their menu???   Yikes!    I'll let you know.  Off to work out!!!

Mama T

Let's Get Together!

Applebees for dinner?
Movie for fun!

Are you up for a dinner and movie?  

I was thinking Thursday is a good night. Does anyone have any blocks on their Thursdays?  
April 8th?  April 15th?

Just did a check for Applebee's and there aren't too many locations your way Wendy?  Why not? We have them all over here in Canton, Westland, Northville.  
What would another restaurant option be?   I guess anywhere with a Salad ???

Need some planning help.   What movie theatre??

Mama T

Week 11 Weigh In

Yes week 11!!  I can't believe I have been doing this for 11 weeks.  How time flies when your starving yourself. No just kidding.  I love that about WW.  I am not starving myself. I do indulge but I know I'm doing it. I am eating less but still feel full.  However those yummy chips and cake call my name!

Well to stats for my 11 week weigh in. I have dropped another pound. So down 13 lbs.  I am just so excited!
I have 13 more weeks until my birthday (june 17th) and it would be great if I could drop another 10.  I will be so close to goal weight and would be very comfortable with that weight. 

I think if I keep that in mind I should be able to stay on it.
I will say that cheating, or having that extra sweet, is easy on this plan as you have those extra points for the week. So I need to not think about those points as a way to have those items.  But it's nice!!

I hope you both have a great day!

Happy staying in points to YOU!!!

Mama T

Hi!

 A quick new post! 
Busy day today, had to take Bob to the office (turning in lease car).   Taking mom to the Dr. and then dropping off 7 bags of clothes/blankets/bedding to Salvation Army and mom wants to shop there. That is why I'm doing it today she loves to browse the Salvation Army. The A2 one is pretty good.

Well my eating has been over points each day, but not over my weekly additional points balance.  I am eating healthy until the ice cream calls me.  It is left over from Jacob's birthday - I really should of just thrown it out! Next time I will.  1 half cup is 4 points, well by 7:00 I don't usually have 4 extra points, maybe 1 but not 4 :)

I have worked out Sun, Mon & Tues.    Not sure it will fit in today, but hope so!

Well off to do my stuff.   Hope you all have a a GREAT DAY!!!!

Mama T

P.S. We all need to get together one evening.  What should we do?

Hi

Started a post but was interrupted by various things.  Will write tomorrow am.   Miss talking to you girls :)
Have a good night!

Mama T

Turkey Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Hi Girls!

I made this for dinner tonight! Bob loved it!  The boys ate all but the filling in the lasagna rolls (no surprise there). Really enjoyed it for a 6 point dinner!  It is something you have to cook - about 20 minutes to do the cooking of the sauce, etc.   Then 5 to roll the noodles and 5 - 10 clean up.   So about 30 minutes. But you have leftovers and lunch for the husband.   I did make it this afternoon and refrigerated until I baked it. So all clean up etc was done before dinner time:)  

I did add garlic to the ricotta cheese mix.   Why is there no garlic in a lasagna?   

Oh I cut my noodles in 1/2 so I had more "rolls".

Megan not sure Steve would go for this being Italian and used to the real thing :)   This has just a little cheese on top.   Most lasagnas are stuffed with cheese.

Mama T

 

Turkey and Spinach Lasagna Rolls

  by Weight Watchers Magazine

Unique cheese and spinach-stuffed lasagna bundles smothered in a turkey marinara sauce.

POINTS® Value:    6 Servings:  6 Preparation Time:  15 min Cooking Time:  40 min Level of Difficulty:  Moderate

Unique cheese and spinach-stuffed lasagna bundles smothered in a turkey marinara sauce.

Ingredients

	6 item(s) dry lasagna noodles
	1 tsp olive oil
	1/2 pound(s) uncooked ground turkey breast
	1 medium onion(s), chopped
	1 item(s) bell pepper(s), yellow, seeded and finely chopped
	16 oz marinara sauce, refrigerated, fresh
	1/3 cup(s) water
	1 cup(s) fat-free ricotta cheese
	5 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
	1/4 cup(s) basil, chopped fresh   (used dry)
	2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
	1 large egg(s), lightly beaten
	1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
	1/2 cup(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

• Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse the noodles and lay them flat on wax paper.
  
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, onion, and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until all the pan juices evaporate and the turkey browns, about 10 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened and the flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
  
• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, spinach, basil, Parmesan, egg, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Spread the ricotta mixture over the length of each noodle and roll up from one short end.
  
• Spread half of the turkey mixture in the bottom of an 8 x 12-inch baking dish. Add the rolls. Top with the remaining turkey mixture. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Bake until heated through and the top is golden, about 10 minutes longer.

back to my real life

Hey Mama's! I read through the blog and saw prayers for me in Haiti. Thanks so much. At this point in time, my head is full of my experiences and I find it difficult to get them out. I look around at familiar rooms and roads, but they are also filled with the new familiar places and faces. I'm processing, processing, processing. I think as I can, I will blog about them on my blog.

But, this blog is about food. I love cake too. I especially love frosting. Mmmmm. I make good frosting. Despite this, I was happy to leave town with so much cake left. There was a little left when I got home, so I had an average size piece yesterday. I expect it all to be gone when I return home from work today.

So, eating in Haiti. First, there is plenty of food in Haiti- you just need money to get it. So, we ate well. There were never any desserts, although I had a few chocolate eggs a friend brought. Other than that, I tried to eat intuitively...portion sizes, paying attention to my fullness. Almost everyone came down with digestive issues, including me. In the airport people were talking about knowing they had lost weight. I got on the scale this morning...I gained. Seriously! Who goes on a trip to a 3rd world country and gains weight? Anyway, it wasn't much and I'm trying to work hard these 2 days before weigh in. I did go to the Community Center this morning to work out, although I won't be able to do so tomorrow morning.

Anywho, gotta get back to working here.

Mama Dub