A Spookie Good Time

by DanicasDaily on October 28, 2012

Happy Sunday all!  Thanks for all the comments and pins on my Sweet Potato Hash Browns that I posted yesterday.  It really was one of those breakfasts that is so good you are sad when it’s gone.  Today’s Weight Watcher meeting is one I have been looking forward to all month long.

Why you ask?  Because, our leader goes all out to celebrate before Halloween complete with one delicious breakfast bar too. She is such a great baker even though she will never admit to it.

Remember the Apple Cinnamon Chip Mini Muffins from last year?  She actually used a spice cake muffin mix with cinnamon chips to make up these tasty spice cake bites for us.

So incredibly delicious and perfect with your morning coffee.

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Plus a batch of Weight Watchers Crackle Spice Drop Cookies.

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Adorable Mini Vanilla Wafers and Walnuts from a local farm ~ all labeled with their points+ values.

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Gigantic Holiday Grapes.

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All served up with “spiders”, coffee and homemade pumpkin pie frozen yogurt that I made (in the red container).

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I made up a 4 points+ snack plate for The Husband and I to share.

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It’s totally normal to have Frozen Pumpkin Pie Yogurt for breakfast too ~ after all, it does count as dairy Winking smile  1/4 cup = 1 points+ (recipe coming up this week after I remake it and take pictures).

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The “spookie” Weight Watcher’s Crew ~ aren’t they adorable?!

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lost 2.8 lbs this week which I am pretty excited about.  I definitely think that all that rich food at the Foodbuzz Festival sparked my metabolism to work harder.  I also made sure I worked on staying on track and working out this past week to make up for it.

We had originally planned a MINI road trip today, but, ended up having to drop Scooter off at the dealership since a funky engine light came on that told me drive slow and to proceed to the nearest dealership. Sad smile

As a consolation prize for being car-less today and tomorrow, we stopped at Starbuck’s for Tall Nonfat Lattes. 3 points+

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The Husband has been saying for awhile now that we just “need” to have a good burger.  So, on our way back into town, we decided to stop at Burger City as it had pretty decent reviews on Yelp.

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Sometimes, you need a little “fried” in your life.  I had 2 (the biggest ones!) of the onion rings we got as an appetizer.  You could definitely taste the beer in them.

(SF+ 4 WPA) – 4 points+

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We also played Trivia while we waited.  Can any of you guess his response to question #4??? The Rainbow Story lives….I know my Mom & Sis are laughing at this one.

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HIs Colossal Burger looked amazing ~ he said it tasted just like In and Out Burger.

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He upgraded his fries to Garlic Fries ~ tasty, but, super garlicky.

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My simple bacon cheeseburger didn’t quite look as pretty as his.

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I cut it in half and gave him the other half so I’d only eat half.  It was just ok to me, but, I think that I am spoiled on Monsoon Burgers. 8 points+ for half.

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I picked Sweet Potato Fries as my side but, found I was completely satisfied with only having 5 fries.  The first time ever in my life I’ve let them take my plate away with fries on it ~ success!

7 points+

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We decided to balance the day out with a lighter dinner ~ 1 cup Trader Joe’s Organic Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup.

This soup is so completely delicious ~ it’s not too sweet and you can taste the pepper and tomatoes (3 points+).

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So far I am pretty satisfied and I have a plan of a fruit bowl if I get hungry later.

I haven’t actually planned out our menu at all this week ~ My goal is to cook from our Farm Fresh To You Box and add in items from our pantry and freezer.  I am also thinking of a smoky bean soup for the days it rains and maybe some Carrot Morning Glory Muffins.

Night all!

{ 9 comments… read them below or add one }

Jane October 28, 2012 at 8:07 pm

Congrats on your loss. I wondered how you would do after being at the conference. What’s your total since you began SF? You inspire me to stay at this!

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DanicasDaily November 1, 2012 at 3:19 pm

Hi Jane,

It’s at almost 15 lbs, but, that includes a few bumps along the road where I decided to eat everything in site for a week. It’s all about the journey though and in the end, I know I will get there just like you!

Danica

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Gail H. October 29, 2012 at 2:54 am

Wonderful loss! You are so darn lucky to have such a great WW meeting to attend! I printed off a few today to try for a work meeting this week…I like to try to take a WW or a Danica recipe :) I just posted a question on your FB page, I sure hope you see it…I’m confused about “naming” activities on my AL; do I name them after or before I do them? Not sure how I can name them before since I have no clue when I can go for a walk in work…or do I just estmate? Thanks for all of your inspiration!! It helps more than you know :)

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Jenny October 29, 2012 at 4:59 am

Thanks Danica- I so enjoy watching you “spend” your daily points. You do a great job. Congrats on your loss this week!

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suzanne October 29, 2012 at 6:03 am

Nice weigh in!! I’m hoping to get to weigh in tomorrow, if the weather is bad enough I’ll just weigh in at home this week. Still loving simply filling :)
The only “food” we get at our meeting is the free samples they sometimes give us!

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Trevor LaRene October 29, 2012 at 7:38 am

I love all the pictures you post!

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christine October 29, 2012 at 9:02 am

WOW congratulations on that fantastic weight loss!!!!! After Food Buzz, job stress and all of lifes curve balls you had a spectacular week. I suspect that loss had something to do with being surrounded by onion rings and fries you were able to keep your want power!!

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Laura October 29, 2012 at 1:28 pm

How funny – we had that Trader Joe’s soup for lunch. At 3pts+ per cup, its a steal! Can’t wait to get the official pumpkin frozen yogurt recipe! I have been craving for another scoop. :) Great weight loss – you are inspiring!!

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Lucia October 29, 2012 at 4:55 pm

I had a cup of that soup tonight, it was delish and feeling

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