Weight Loss--brought you by: pickles, pop, and chocolate!

This morning I awoke to a beautiful thing---A scale that said 189.  That's down from 195 in just two short weeks!

I have been slowly working back into counting points and I have had some favorite foods helping me along these last couple of weeks. 

 These pickles are both delicious and have an extra kick that most pickles don't have. 

This is as always, a staple in my life.  Blah blah, you shouldn't have soda.  This is my weakness.

This dressing is a bit interesting but I enjoy it.  It is very similar to the Light Italian dressing you get at McDonald's.  It reminds me of the Caesar dressing used in the dining hall on campus.

As always, the pickles and the dressing will be just a phase and I will move on to something new.  But for now, they are something to look forward to.  They are FREE in points and provide lots of flavor so you don't feel cheated.  

Speaking of being cheated, women on diets often feel they can't have CHOCOLATE.  First off, I have no intentions of giving up chocolate.  I have found a recipe that I haven't tried yet, but I have every intention of doing so very soon and you should too!!!

Weight Watchers Brownie Bites:

(Recipe from skinnytaste.com)

2 tbsp margarine
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
nonstick cooking spray
1 tsp powdered sugar

In a small saucepan melt margarine, remove from heat. Stir in sugar, vanilla and water. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Mix well. Stir in chopped nuts.

Spray the bottom of a 8x4x2 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray coating. Pour batter into pan.

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool thoroughly. Remove from pan. Cut into 8 bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Servings: 8 

• Serving Size: 1/8th
• Old Points: 2 pt • Points+: 3 pt

Calories: 103.9 • Fat: 4.3 g
• Protein: 1.3 g • Carb: 15.6 g • Fiber: 0.6 g