This post is sponsored by Nutrisystem. All opinions are mine.
Family dinner time is important to us. It's the time of day where we talk about the happenings of the day and just connect and have a good time. My decision to get healthier was a decision which affected my entire family. I was already pretty particular when it came to feeding my kids healthy, nutritious meals but it was me who had the snacking problem and it showed.It's so easy to grab a quick lunch from the drive thru or a quick bite while waiting for the kids to finish practice but those added calories don't stay hidden for long.
Nutrisystem is changing my life. I never imagined my weight would balloon to nearly 300 lbs. and I never thought getting back on track would ever happen.
I guess I expected the weight to come off in one fell swoop but truth is I didn't gain this weight overnight and surely I can't expect to lose it overnight either. It's work. It's planning and it's my life right now and I'm going to do this.
I've set a goal to lose 50 lbs. and I'm over halfway there. I'm cooking more with fresher ingredients, living a more farm to table lifestyle and loving my journey.
One of my favorite Nutrisystem entrees is the Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast. It's packed with 17 grams of protein and only 210 calories and it's so good.
Before starting Nutrisystem I used to make these green beans with a chicken broth stock, butter, Italian dressing mix, and cook for nearly 30 minutes.
I didn't realize how much I was really drowning the flavor AND nutrition out of these delicious beans.
Now I just steam with a few cloves of garlic for about 5-7 minutes and done. A sprinkling of salt substitute for Hubby and tada, dinner is done.
I usually buy about a pound or two of fresh green beans for dinner and it never fails on the days I use 1 lb. someone wants seconds or thirds and then I have to prepare more green beans.
These green beans will definitely be on our Thanksgiving and Christmas tables and I can't wait for everyone to try them.
Here's a breakdown of my Nutrisystem journey going so far. Starting Weight 281
Date lbs.lost Weight
16-Jan -8 273
23 -2 271
30 -7 264
6-Feb -1 263
13 -1 262
20 -2 260
27 -2 258
6-Mar -1 257
13 -1 256
20 -1 255
27 -1.5 253.5
3-Apr -1 252.5
10 3 255.5
17 1 256.5
24 1 257.5
1-May -2 255.5
8 1 256.5
15 -3 253.5
22 -1.5 252
29 6 258
5-Jun 3 261
12 -2 259
19 -2 257
26 3 260
3-Jul 3.5 263.5
10 -2 261.5
17 -2 259.5
24 -3 256.5
31 -4 252.5
7-Aug -1 251.5
14 -3 248.5
21 4 252.5
28 -2 250.5
4-Sep -2 248
11 -2 250
18 1 249
25 -0.5 249.5
2-Oct 0 249.5
9 1.5 251
Total Weight Loss to Date: -35.5
I'm always on the lookout for new recipes to try with my family or ways to make old faves healthier so if you have a low cal, healthy veggie recipe please feel free to share in a comment below.
Do you have a favorite veggie side dish?
Comments
I don't eat enough of them! I did a food shop this weekend and I'm trying new veg broccoli, Brussel sprouts and asparagus!
im so excited. my favourite veg is spinach.