I am only up 1 lb. this week. Thank heavens! I don’t have much to report. I should stop eating my daughter’s Halloween candy that’s for sure! Weigh Me Wednesday has been a little bit of therapy for me, but I have to say that I am embarrassed for not being able to stay in my goal. It’s for a good cause though, right? 😉 Is there anything that you’ve done while pregnant to help control weight in a healthy manner? Definitely fill me in!
We are into holiday season, so I am going to highlight recipes that save on calories and fat if prepared these special ways. This week’s is pumpkin pie and is actually a Weight Watchers recipe. yum!
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
3 oz reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers, about 5 1/2 sheets
1 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp butter, melted
2 large egg white(s)
1 large egg(s)
1/2 cup(s) dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp table salt
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, or less to taste
1 cup(s) canned pumpkin
1/2 cup(s) fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup(s) lite whipped topping
Directions:
Position rack in middle of oven. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Place graham crackers and light brown sugar in a food processor; process into crumbs (or smash into crumbs in a sealed plastic food bag with a rolling pin). Spoon crumbs into a small bowl; add melted butter and combine with fingers into a coarse meal. Distribute crumbs evenly on bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Chill for 30 minutes before baking. Bake until crust starts to turn golden, about 8 to 10 minutes; remove from oven and let cool.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, whip egg whites until frothy; fold in egg, dark brown sugar, salt, pumpkin pie spice, canned pumpkin and evaporated milk. Beat pumpkin custard until smooth and pour into pie shell. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 to 55 minutes. Slice into 8 pieces, top each piece with 1/2 tablespoon of whipped topping and serve warm or at room temperature. Yields 1 slice per serving.
My progress:
Length of Time: 22 weeks
Pounds Gained: 24
Pounds to Go: 11 or less!
So, how did you do this week? Follow my weight loss (or gain) journey with the past Weigh Me Wednesday posts and keep me updated on your progress!
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