Get Lost!
It’s weigh-in day! I was so excited to go. Mostly because I just wanted to get it over with! LOL!
This is my “uh, can I just go now” face…
Off I went to my Weight Watchers meeting, hopped on the scale and got a nice surprise – down 2.4 lbs.!!! That’s 6 lbs. lost in 2 weeks!
I got my 5 lb. star, too…
This week was a bit of an experiment. Over the weekend, I used all of my WPA and dipped into a few of my AP’s, too, which I don’t normally use. I was interested to see if 2 weeks of using those extra PointsPlus would still yield a loss. And it did! I’m really making sure to spend them wisely, however. I don’t take it as a chance to eat a bunch of junk, but I do happily enjoy having REAL pizza with my family on Friday nights, Chinese takeout or eating at a restaurant without worry or guilt feelings. This PointsPlus program is the epitome of “everything in moderation” for me. I couldn’t be more excited about it!
After the meeting, it was dashboard breakfast time…
Yogurt bowl on the go – 3 PP!
- 1 cup plain nonfat Chobani yogurt
- sliced strawberries
- 1/2 banana
- 1 kiwi
Eaten safely in a parked car 
Okay, Mom?
For lunch, I revisited some old favorites. Now this lunch really does remind me of my old WW days…
Any of you long time readers you deserve a prize for reading this long remember these lunches? There were an awful lot of wrap –carrots-chips plates, huh?!
I still love them 
Today’s blast from the past - 2 oz. turkey, 1 wedge Laughing Cow Light cheese, horseradish mustard, baby spinach and pickle all wrapped up in a La Tortilla Factory tortilla – 4 PP…
These are still a good bread-type bargain at 2 PP…
So is this pile of POPchips at 3 PP…
I had a hard time getting warm this afternoon. I may or may not be fighting off an illness. I’m voting for MAY NOT. I’ll just ignore that I had a slight temperature 
Coffee is the cure all!!!!
I wasn’t feeling a regular dinner. I wanted a snacky-type meal. I had just the thing – Black Bean Chili Dip…
Black Bean Chili Dip
(adapted from Cabot’s recipe)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained and partially mashed
1/2 cup drained canned whole kernel corn
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 tbsp. sour cream
1/3 cup salsa
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
5 ounces 50% Reduced Fat Cabot Cheddar Cheese, grated
2 tablespoons drained canned green chilies
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, combine ingredients and pour into a small casserole dish coated with cooking spray.
3. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is bubbly. Uncover and cook an additional 5 minutes.
Makes about 2 cups.
My “main dish” serving (about 3/4 cup) came to 8 PP…
Along with 1 oz. Baked Tostitos (3 PP) for dippage…
Cheeeeesy…
A Cutie for dessert…
These are pretty cute, too (2 PP)…
Fever and stuffy nose. So. NOT. cute.
Have a great day, everyone!
What is your favorite party dip?
Questions? Email me! aloserforlife@gmail.com
57 comments
geesh, woman. your sammiches always look so good. You should make me lunches (plural). You are local, after all.
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
You have to come over!!
Day look good and congrats on the loss! Sorry you are not feeling good…soo much stuff going around.
Hope you get better very soon!
Congratulations on losing 2.4! That black bean chili dip looks delicious. I think it would be a big hit in my house.
I hope you feel better.
Feel better! I cannot wait to make that dip! And it will be a main course for me, too.
Great job, girl! Yeah! And that bean dip looks delicious!!!! I made a taco salad yesterday (inspired by you) and crumbled up some of the tostitos on top for a little crunch.
You look gorgeous – and congrats on the weight loss! must feel great!
Lady you so pretty!
Congrats on the loss!
That dip looks AMAZING. I will be making it for my next game night party foe sho.
congratulations! i’m going to have to try this chili bean dip – it sounds perfect for a superbowl party!
I feel your pain – I’ve been on the couch for almost a week! Think I must be getting better because that bean dip actually looked good! Here’s wishing you woke up this morning feeling a.o.k.
I just started WW 2 weeks ago too and I just found your blog. Super excited about this!!
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Welcome, Danielle! Glad you’re here!
Great job with your weight loss!
I have a similar chili bean dip that I love – Mexican dips are some of my favorites. That is, along with anything cheesy.
Feel better!
congrats on the loss, hope you feel better soon!
Woot to the weight loss.
Boo to the cold!
My favorite dip? A recently discovered warm Indian-spiced cauliflower dip with yogurt. YUM-MO!
The dip looks YUMMY! Congrats on being a LOSER!
hehe I had a week that I was ready to face a gain- ate all of my weekly points and thought there was no way I’d see a loss and I was down 1.8! I’ve been averaging 1/2 of my weeklys and this past WI I was down .4 Maybe I should eat all of them?? Humm Testing out the plan maybe? 
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
I think you should try it, TJ! It’s worth experimenting!
oohh and PS you look so pretty in that pic!
Awesome job on the loss – slow and steady wins the race!
Congrats on your loss again!!! That is so awesome!!!! And, OMG that dip looks SOOOOOOO good. I think my favorite dip is definitely spinach artichoke. yuuuuuuum. I am so trying your black bean dip though! And, I love your picture! You look gorgeous, girl!
that dip looks amazing…ill have to try that out this weekend!
I’ve been eating all my Weeklys and AP’s and have been losing phenomenal..4lbs last week and it wasn’t my first week either!
EAT THEM ALL!!!!
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
That is awesome, Rebecca!!! I’ll keep eating and see how it goes!
You are such a loser!! Ha – great job! I think I need to start using my AP too.
This is my favorite dip – I got it from Robin Sue at Big Red Kitchen:
http://www.bigredkitchen.com/2008/02/buffalo-chicken-wing-dip.html
And you had me at horseradish mustard!
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Thanks for sharing that, Biz! Looks delish!
Yay, Marisa! I’m so happy for you. That’s a fantastic loss. *high five*
Yummo to that dip. I think I need that.
I’ve got stuffy nose stuff going on too.
Not fun.
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Boo
Coffee does cure all – drink up!
“I’m really making sure to spend them wisely, however. ” Marisa – this is so key, right here. *This* is what makes the difference in a lifestyle. Bravo.
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Thanks, Lori! I agree!
Way to go!
I love those La Tortilla Factory wraps!
Great job on the loss.
That dip looks great, I love mexican style cheesey dips, did you use FF sour cream?
It may be dinner for me tonight – I have about 5 things I am thinking about for dinner tonight and by the time I get home probably won’t feel like cooking LOL!
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Just used regular sour cream, Julia! 2 tbsp. of regular is only 1 PP and 3 tbsp. comes in at 2 PP. Adds a nice creaminess to the dip!
Congrats on the loss again this week! You are OWNING the points plus thing! And I love that you had chips and dip on plan for dinner – it looks so yummy
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Congrats on such an awesome loss! You beat the week 2 curse in the booty! You are living proof the the new P+ program works! Now if I can only stick to it myself. T_T
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
You can do it, Ruby! Hang in there!
Great job on the weight loss Marisa! I love the new WW program.
I buy those same wraps and they are amazing!
For dip my first choice is my homemade hummus
http://nutmegnotebook.com/?p=2404
this white bean dip http://nutmegnotebook.com/?p=2285
and this cheese spread http://nutmegnotebook.com/?p=1180
I love your blog, and your posts – your food always looks so yummy. Are you on 29pts per day? I am allowed that many but honestly feel like I’m not losing anything? I don’t go over 29 except perhaps on a weekend. I wonder if I’m over doing it on the fruit and veg?
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Denise, my Daily Target is 29 also. Don’t be afraid of eating the Points you need or of overdoing it on the fruits and veg. As long as you are eating to satisfaction, you’ll be okay. Make sure you’re getting in all of your Healthy Guidelines and eating a variety of grains, dairy, fruits and veggies. How long have you been on the program? If it’s only been a couple of weeks, your body just may be adjusting. Let me know how it’s going for you!
Yay! Congrats Marisa!
Congrats for the weight loss – glad the Points+ is working for you.
That yogurt bowl looks delicious. It reminds me how much I love kiwis! <3
Hey, I remember those wraps!!! Whenever I’m at BJs and I see those wraps I think of you, lol!
My fave dip is the spinach dip I make using the Knorr mix – YUM.
I tagged you in a Stylish Blog Award. See my blog for details.
Marisa Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Thanks so much, Lori Lynn!
Great job on another fantastic weigh in!!
I’m sending you the Stylish Blogger Award.
See post to collect.
Great job on the loss!!!
The dip sounds great! I love guacamole and all sorts of variations of it.
Hi Marisa,
I’ll be looking in your archives too 
I’ve only been on the program 2 1/2 weeks, I did lose 2lb last week but feel like I’m gaining it back? I just feel so bloated still around my middle! I gain in my stomach first so I expect to lose it from there first too I guess. I’ll keep at it and I love following your blog, so motivated
I still use a lot of my weight watcher recipes too. Most of them are so tasty.
You go girl! That is so great. It’s funny you had dip for dinner b/c I’ve been known to do that too. I’m a dip FREAK. I can’t get enough, so when I make it, I usually trade my dinner for it b/c I eat so much. My fave is Mexican Corn Dip (http://reciperhapsody.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/mexican-corn-dip/), and I also love guacamole, spinach artichoke dip, that white trash velveeta/rotel combo that is usually served from a crockpot–anything. I love it all.
I LOVE YOUR FACE!!
and dip? notsomuch.
a lifelong aversion to all thing dippy.
oooh
except for a brief affair with the WHIZ of the CHEESE!
does that count?
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Marisa, I LOVE your blog so very much!!! Please don’t stop writing and sharing. It’s so inspiring and the recipes are EASY and good which is such a rare combination. Thanks for doing what you do, Colleen
Awesome loss!!! Woooo!!
I love spinach artichoke dip, or my family’s favorite: buffalo chicken dip!
You look fantastic and so does your food.
Hey I lost 6lbs in two weeks too~!
oh woman!! I have so many things to say – first and foremost – I am soooo sorry to hear that you are still sick! I had that lingering cold for weeks before it turned into full blown bronchitis – I hope you get better super quick!
second thing – WAHOO on the loss! 6 pounds in 2 weeks. GO MARISA GO!!!
third – I LOVE that dip – I will definitely be making and sampling that dip!
Love ya lady!! Bring on spring and Brigantine Bagels!!
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