Spicy Blue Cheese Turkey Burgers

1 pound ground skinless turkey breast

2 scallions, chopped

3 tablespoons plain dried bread crumbs

2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

1/4 cup reduced-fat blue cheese dressing

Combine turkey, scallions, bread crumbs, pepper sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl.  Form mixture into 4 (1/2-inch thick) patties.

Spray ridged grill pan with nonstick spray and set over medium heat.  Place patties on pan and cook until instant-read thermometer inserted into side of each one registers 165º, about 5 minutes per side.  Serve burgers drizzled with dressing.

Per serving (1 burger and 1 tablespoon dressing): 4 PointsPlus Values

Computer Virus's STInK!!!

I've been out of commission for a few days due to a NASTY virus on my computer :(  We seems to be all back together :)

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Evening
1/2 cup(s) cooked pinto beans	3
3  Tbsp light sour cream	2
4  oz cooked pork loin, lean and fat	7
2  Tbsp Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese	1
5  Flour Tortillas, homemade	14
Subtotal	27
Anytime
1  serving(s) Little Debbie Cloud Cake	4
1  serving(s) Snickers Peanut Butter Squared Fun Size	4
1 1/4 serving(s) Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears Sweets Brand	7
1/2 cup(s) popped caramel-coated popcorn	2
Subtotal	17
Food PointsPlus values total used	44

Sorry....no tracker.... no tracking......

I had a CRAZY FUN day yesterday with plenty of anxiety and action.  That coupled with cake, dried mango's, chocolates and nuts on every surface, I ate WAY too much food and, well, that's it.  I am going to need to come up with a better strategy for Fridays.  My sister in law had a baby just before Thanksgiving.  The baby was 10 weeks early.  Baby-boo just came home from the hospital two weeks ago.  Baby-boo still has a feeding tube and due to several complications, her care is extremely time consuming and complicated.  The BEST part is that Baby-boo LOVES to be snuggled!!!  I got to hold a newborn for the majority of the day!  BEST DAY EVER!!!  Now this would be just fine, but Baby-boo has a big sister who is just shy of 10 months older than she is!  Yes, they have TWO little babies, plus 3 other children under age 8.  All of the kids are WONDERFUL and sweet, but it's a LOT of work.  Well, my SIL's mom is going to be going home soon (she's been here more than a month).  I am going to be going over there one day a week to help with laundry, cleaning and the babies.  Yesterday was my first day on the job so Grandma could have a break.  I am going to have to breakout the veggies and gum to keep my mouth busy.  I also need to remember that it is JUST fine!  I mean, seriously, I have SIX kids, I can handle their 5 for one day...right???  I have heard my mom and MIL say how hard it is to take care of their grandchildren, I think I understand.  Auntie M (as the girls dubbed me yesterday) can do this for their family and NOT gain 5 lbs every week.  Frankly, I had a GREAT time, I just used all the food to calm my nerves and keep me relaxed.  I'll bring a HUGE diet Pepsi next time with a huge baggy of grape tomatoes and sugar snap peas.  I don't think that Zanax is a good thing for a babysitter to take.... right? ;D

ps- I posted Baby-boo's picture right below this entry :)

Amazing Baby-Boo!

I WASN'T going to go over .... :<

I forgot about my oils :(  so I added them and now I am over :(::::.........

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Morning
1  medium orange(s)	0
1  medium banana(s)	0
1/2 cup(s) salsa	0
3  item(s) egg white(s)	1
1  item(s) egg	2
1  oz cheddar or colby cheese	3
Subtotal	6
Midday
6  item(s) saltine crackers	2
12  chip(s) tortilla chips	4
1  item(s) cooked chicken breast	3
3  cup(s) lettuce	0
84  gm Veggie Crisps	10
Subtotal	19
Evening
1/2 oz Plain M&M's	2
2  oz deli-style roast beef	2
1/2 slice(s) bread	1
1  cup(s) cooked spaghetti squash	0
Subtotal	5
Anytime
1  large apple(s)	0
1  tsp olive oil	1
1  serving(s) Fish Oil, Natrure Made Costco	1
Subtotal	2
Food PointsPlus values total used	32
Food PointsPlus values remaining	0
Activity
20 min yoga	1
45 min shoveling snow	4
30 min housework, low effort	2
PT Exercises	1
Activity PointsPlus values earned	8
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PPV on... plan off!

I was SO hungry that when I walked in from after work and there was garlic toast sitting there, I gave up on the brown rice and chicken and had two pieces of that yummy stuff.  I am still a bit hungry, but I think I will just have some tea and go to bed.  I could easily eat another 2 pieces of the garlic bread, but I really want to be on target for the day.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Morning
1  medium orange(s)	0
1  Tbsp reduced-fat peanut butter	2
1/2 cup(s) uncooked oatmeal	4
1  tsp Splenda brown sugar blend	0
1  medium banana(s)	0
Subtotal	6
Midday
5  cup(s) Healthy Pop® 94% Fat Free Butter Flavor Microwave Popcorn, popped	3
1  tsp olive oil	1
2  cup(s) fat-free skim milk	4
12  chip(s) tortilla chips	4
1/2 cup(s) salsa	0
1  large apple(s)	0
1  serving(s) Cheese, String, Frigo Light	1
Subtotal	13
Evening
2 1/4 slice(s) Texas toast garlic	9
Subtotal	9
Anytime
1  serving(s) Fish Oil, Natrure Made Costco	1
Subtotal	1
Food PointsPlus values total used	29
Food PointsPlus values remaining	0
Activity
30 min stationary bike, moderate	3
10 min yoga	1
45 min Walking	4
45 min housework, moderate effort VACUUMING!!!	4
Activity PointsPlus values earned	12
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I did not stick to the plan... and I ate WEIRD stuff!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Morning
1  Tbsp reduced-fat peanut butter	2
1/2 cup(s) uncooked oatmeal	4
1  tsp Splenda brown sugar blend	0
1  medium banana(s)	0
Subtotal	6
Midday
53  gm hot dog bun(s)	4
1 1/2 oz swiss cheese	4
1/2 slice(s) cooked lean ham	1
1  serving(s) WinCo Brats	4
Subtotal	13
Evening
bun left over - Quick-added food	4
5  cup(s) Healthy Pop® 94% Fat Free Butter Flavor Microwave Popcorn, popped	3
divinity - Quick-added food	2
snicker thing - Quick-added food	3
2  piece(s) peppermint hard candy	1
2  Tbsp store-bought frosting	4
1  bag(s) Peanut M&M's	3
Subtotal	20
Anytime
1 1/2 cup(s) fat-free skim milk	3
1  cup(s) unsweetened frozen strawberries	0
1  medium banana(s)	0
Subtotal	3
Food PointsPlus values total used	42
Food PointsPlus values remaining	0
Activity
48 min Running (5 mph [12 min/mile] or faster)	10
10 min yoga	1
Activity PointsPlus values earned	11
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