This morning my sweet husband and I got up and then he took me to check in with Weight Watchers. I was down 1 pound this week making me 197.0. While that may not seem like a lot, I've recently kicked up my steps again and I have been really trying to make a point to track, at least during the week. I feel good about my choices this week, including the cupcake that I had yesterday afternoon for my boss' birthday. Really, this journey is all about learning how to navigate life. There are going to be birthdays, graduations and other celebrations, these are not going to stop because you are on a weight loss journey. I am learning to look at things differently and figure out how to navigate and make the choices that are best for me. I have made the decision to cut back on the sugar. No, I haven't given up on my creamer and such, but those extra sugars...I'm trying to steer clear. I also want to move in the direction of using honey and maple syrup as my sweeteners, but I know it's going to be a process. After not really having much sugar for the last week or so, I have realized that not even the Trader Joe's mini peanut butter cups were too sweet for me. One step at a time, right? Hope everyone has a fantastic Saturday!
S’mores Protein Bites Recipe You can find the original recipe here from Six Sisters' Stuff. The one below is the way I prepared it. Ingredients 1½ cups Simple Truth Old Fashioned Oats ¼ cup crushed graham cracker crumbs ½ cup Simple Truth almond butter ½ cup raw honey ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (I used Orgain Vanilla Protein Powder) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup mini marshmallows ¼ cup mini chocolate chips Instructions Combine all ingredients in a bowl or stand mixer until well combined. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on a baking sheet covered with foil or parchment paper. Place in the freezer for about 1 hour, then store in a resealable bag or airtight container in the fridge for up to a week (or in the freezer for up to a month). This original recipe says 15 servings. I am not sure if I used a smaller scoop but I came out with 25 or so. There were a couple that were smaller.
Cutting back on the sugar is hard. I haven't given up my creamer either LOL.
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