Melting Marion: The NEWEST Holiday Traditions :)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

The NEWEST Holiday Traditions :)

Do you ever feel like the old, usual holiday traditions are not aiding you on your way to a new healthy lifestyle? I mean some of these oldies are WONDERFUL and can not be spared, but they would still give us all the joy we look forward too all year, with some GREAT new additions! This week in the meetings we are going to delve into a few new traditions that will actually lend to your quest toward a healthier you, not to mention a healthier family.
Now, don't forget your homework from last weeks meetings. #1 WHAT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE HAPPEN January 2 ???? Set your realistic goals :) #2 TRACK!!!! I mean it! If you want to lose weight, you are going to have to really be hyper-vigilant. If you have a night out and slip and slide around the buffet table, STILL TRACK IT WHEN YOU GET HOME, even if it is just a sketch of the fiasco. You can't learn from the experience if you don't own up to it ;) #3 THIS IS NOT THE TIME OF YEAR TO MISS YOUR MEETINGS! The next 8 weeks are going to make all of the difference. Besides, I LOVE to see you :)
Below are two delicious recipes, one for those of you pumpkin pie lovers and another for a yummy breakfast :)

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Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie
Follow the directions on the Libby pumpkin can… except- use egg whites, skim evaporated milk and substitute ½ of the sugar for Splenda. Then- take 1 C gingersnap cookie crumbs, pour into a sprayed (with Pam) pie tin. Press around to form a crust. Pour in pie filling and bake to pkg directions. 3 POINTS for 1/8th.

Egg and Bacon Breakfast Burritos

POINTS® Value: 7
Servings: 2

Ingredients


	2 serving(s) butter-flavor cooking spray
	3 large egg white(s)
	2 large egg(s)
	2 slice(s) Canadian-style bacon, finely chopped
	1/4 tsp dried oregano
	1/8 tsp table salt
	1/8 tsp black pepper
	3 Tbsp salsa, drained of excess liquid before measuring
	2 large burrito-size wheat flour tortilla(s)
	4 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
	1/8 medium avocado, ripe, cut into 2 wedges

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a small baking sheet with cooking spray. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites and eggs. Add bacon, oregano, salt, pepper and salsa; stir well.
Pour egg mixture into prepared skillet; increase heat to medium. Let eggs partially set and then scramble using a spatula. When eggs are set but still slightly glossy, remove from heat.
Spoon half of egg mixture into center of each tortilla. Roll tortilla to conceal filling, making sure to fold in ends. Place burritos, seam-side down, on prepared baking sheet. Bake until burritos are very hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and serve each burrito with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 slice avocado.