Thanks for stopping by for The Saturday Skinny where, as you know, I've been tracking my weight-loss experience using Weight Watchers Online. I'm pressed for time this morning, so I'm going to get right to the numbers, then I'm going to share a yummy dessert recipe with you that I found on the WW site.
At my weigh-in this morning, I lost 3 pounds, bringing my total loss to 13.8 in 8 weeks! After having a disappointing result last week, this has obviously made up for it! I really pushed hard this week and was even stricter than normal. Another plus was that I walked 2 miles every day. I stayed slightly under my 29 point daily allowance and I ate A LOT of fruit. Wednesday was tough because I was at my sister's apartment cooking meals for her and it all looked so good, but I didn't even take a bite of anything. My sister, who is as tall as I am (5'9") is very thin and is actually trying to gain weight. She's always been thin and has been anorexic in the past, so I try to make her meals that are helpful in gaining weight so that she won't have to have the B12 shots from the doctor again.
Now I want to share a dessert that I made this week that is absolutely fantastic! Its called Blueberry Squares and it is the easiest thing you'll ever make in your life - I promise!
1 can Light Blueberry Pie Filling (or any flavor you like)
1 box Angel Food Cake Mix
Preheat oven to 350. Put cake mix in large bowl and add pie filling. Mix gently until well incorporated. Spray 9 x 13 cake pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden and toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before cutting. Makes 24 squares of cake at 2 PointsPlus value each.
I used light cherry pie filling and it was so good! I split the cake and shared it with my friend Brenda, who is also on WW with me. The angel food cake is so light and moist and the cherries made it really tasty. You could even add a dollop of Cool Whip for 1 more point and still have a great treat! I will definitely be making these again. Even if you aren't on WW, this is a great dessert to make for the summer. If you try it be sure to let me know what you think of it.
Thanks again for stopping by to check my progress - your encouragement means so much! Have a wonderful Saturday!
You are so right -- this is the easiest thing in the world. Wow. I definitely need to try these and not feel too guilty about eating them.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your continued WW success.
Those bars look so good! I love angel food cake. Have to try these, nice not to have guilt!
ReplyDeleteLisa, you are doing wonderfully on the program! You can rightfully be proud of yourself. These sound so good especially with angel food cake - one of my faves!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your WW success! My husband has done the program, although not online, and has lost weight each time.
ReplyDeleteThis cake looks yummy, and is a great sweet for only 2 points!
I just love light desserts. This one sounds like a real keeper. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog and I'd like to invite you to stop by and link your blueberry squares up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweets-for-saturday-10.html
ReplyDeleteLisa, congrats on your WW success - you really did great last week! I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThis does sound easy. Congrats with the weight loss.
ReplyDeleteGah..! So easy indeed! I am just not sure whether I can get those two ingredients in Holand xD Now I'm craving blueberry squares...
ReplyDeleteThose are very pretty! Congrats on your WW success and good job being able to cook for your sister without eating any yourself. That's a great skill to develop!
ReplyDeleteGood for you!!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing fantastic! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteYOu're doing so great!!! Those sound great and I love blueberries!!
ReplyDeleteCongratualtions on your weight loss! Those squares look too easy not to try!
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