weight watchers recipes

[nikki4255]

i am starting weight watchers this week, and other than smart ones dinners, i dont know of any recipes to make. if any of you are on it ,c ould you share some recipes that are actually good, i tried to make a tortilla layered thing tonight, and it tasted like cardboard.

[BAUBRY]

I have been doing WW since 12-08 and have lost 15 pounds I eat the same food just smaller portions... You have to look at this as a life style change not a diet.Good luck and the program works if you work the program.

[lucid]

A lifetimer here. This is my favorite WW recipe ever. They used to give it out on a card at meetings years ago. Tastes great and so easy to make because you don't have to boil the noodles. I make it for company because it does NOT taste low-fat. Even the guys in my family love it. It's great to put together ahead of time and it freezes well (freeze it after baking). You can change it up by adding ground beef, turkey Italian sausage, etc., just be sure to adjust the nutritional info.

Easy Cheese Lasagna
6 servings

1 jar (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
6 UNCOOKED lasagna noodles (the REGULAR noodles, not the no-bake kind)
1 container (15 oz) fat-free ricotta cheese
1-2 cups sliced or chopped raw veggies such as mushrooms, broccoli, and bell pepper
1 pkg (8 oz) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 375. Spray 11 x 7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1/3 of the sauce on bottom of dish; arrange 3 noodles in a single layer over sauce. Top with another 1/3 of the sauce, all of the ricotta cheese and veggies, and ½ of the mozzarella cheese, then remaining noodles in a single layer. Spread evenly with remaining sauce.

Cover dish with foil; bake until noodles are tender and mixture is piping hot, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake uncovered 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting

301 calories, 7.2 g fat, 4.6 g fiber.

Notes:

Freezes well.

Can prepare a day or so ahead of time and bake when ready. Use the regular noodles, not the no-boil kind.

Can use an 8 x 8 dish if you do not have an 11 x 7.

I usually double the recipe and make one dish as above, and add mild Italian turkey sausage to the other. For the sauce, I use Bertolli Tomato and Basil or Classico. Some of the other low-fat sauces were a little too watery.

[smriel]

I'm trying to get back on track too. I have joined WW several times but the last time my heart was not in it and I lost nothing. Just turned 40 and would like to lose 40 . . . pounds that is! LLO!! I love the idea of sharing recipes. I do have one to share for chicken spagetthi.

Ok - chop 1/2 and onion and 1/2 a bellpepper. I like to saute mine a little but you don't have too if you don't want.

You boil spaghetti separartely.

Once the veggies are sauteed, add 3oz. 2% Velvetta cheese (cubed), one can reduced fat or calories or however it's worded Cream of Mushroom soup, 1/4 - 1/2 can Rotel tomatoes and chicken. For the sake of time, I usually use canned chicken but I've used cut up chicken as well. Mix it all together to melt and mix. Once the spaghetti is ready mix it all together and pour it into a baking dish and bake on 400 for about 15 minutes or until bubbly. My husband who DOES NOT DIET actually loves this recipe. It's really good. Give it a try!!

[mevoirin]

Subscribe to the weight watcher magazine. The magazine has a lot of recipes. Also, check out weight watcher cookbooks at your local library. Also go to their website, lots of recipes there too!

[Q Guru]

I'm a member and WW employee. My favorite (and easiest) recipe is "cola chicken". Mix one cup of ketchup with one diet cola (sweetened with Splenda, not aspertame!) Pour over boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a skillet. Cover and cook until chicken is done - about 1/2 hour. I usually flip chicken breasts over half way through. It makes the most delicious sauce. Almost like a sweet bbq sauce. Also, if you are a monthly pass member, you have access to e-tools and the recipe builder. You can enter any recipe into the recipe builder and it will give you the points value for that recipe. Good Luck!

[caramel_allie]

That recipe is my family's favorite!!! We add green peppers to the mixture to give it more flavor and serve over brown rice and broccoli. (my husband eats the peppers since I just like them for flavoring)

VERY YUMMY!

[gatherer]

I am a lifetime member and receptionist. B/c I work for WW I won't post any recipes. But I can recommend some sources and give you some general tips.

~ My favorite recipes come from an OOP (out of print, not out of pocket!) book called "Weight Watchers 15 minute cookbook" I got mine on ebay. I'm not much for cooking and these are all easy, not many ingredients, recipes. The Momentum cookbook has many general recipes. The "Now and later" cookbook is interesting in that you get two meals from one entree. It has quite a few more exotic or ethnic ingredients in it. People love "Sizzle it" and "Best Eats" as well, but I don't have those to comment on them.
~ I also have a binder into which I put recipes from the magazine (which are great) and recipes from the website. BTW, the magazine is an excellent source for anyone who is concerned about nutrition and wellness, not just members.
~ You will get quite a few recipes in the joining materials as well.

In general:
~ Please, please, please, keep your eye on the *big picture* as you lose. there *will* be ups and downs. Often, a week with a large loss is followed by a week with a small gain, and visa versa. This is because there are just too many variables that effect the scale. Read this:
Why The Scale Lies
Remember, when you get on the scale, it is only one moment in thousands during that week. Your weight is always in flux.
~ Realize that it takes a week to get into the swing of things. Yes, at first it is difficult to figure and count points and write it all down. But you will get into a routine and it'll become second nature. Honest.
~ If you do the program, it works. period. Be honest with yourself, don't cheat yourself, forgive yourself. Resolve to make a lifestyle change, live healthier and happier. Move, eat good food. Realize food is fuel. Be religious about the good health guidelines.
~ Find a meeting that feels right to you.

Best wishes to you!!!

[dlynneho]

I am a ww person also. I lost over 100 lbs then fell off the wagon and gained some back. I have since gone back and have lost over 20 lbs in the last 6 weeks. I love the ww 0 point soup, and it is very filling. You can also go to the ww web site and get lots of recipies from the community blog. There are some great ones there. happy new living!

[desiwife]

Good luck with WW. I joined and lost 40lbs. which put me at an acceptable weight.