I have been encouraged lately...

by people who are either wanting to know more about Weight Watchers or are doing it because they have seen the results that I have had. I knew that I had a hard time accepting compliments but it is becomming something that I am confronted with every time I leave the house. I am getting better with just saying "thank you" instead of making excuses why I don't deserve the compliment. But that's not really the point of this post...

I did want to share with you a list of 10 food items that I couldn't do my day without.

1.Fiber One Cereal(1/2 cup 0 points)-This is the one that looks like the plain bran cereal. I am all about how much fiber I am taking in per day and this helps my body kick start in the morning. I eat this every morning.

2. splenda or artificial sweetener(0 points). I add artificial sweetener to my coffee every morning. Very helpful that I am not counting points for it!

3. skim milk(1 cup=2 points) Not only do I pour 1/8 cup in my cereal and 1/4 cup in my coffee but I also get some of my dairy servings this way. I am still nursing Kendell so I need to make sure that I get enough dairy.

4. Dannor Fit & Light Yogurt Blueberry(6 oz. = 1 pt) I typically add this to my breakfast to also get another dairy serving but to fill me up enough to carry me through lunch.

5. Premium Romain Salad Mix (3 cups= 1pt). I eat salad for either my lunch meal or my dinner meal. I prefer this one because it has some added veggies.

6. Honey Ham Lunch Meat (points depending on brand typically 1/2 package for 2-3 points). I add this to my salad. I need to be paying attention to how much protein I am eating so this adds some to my day.

7. Blue Cheese Crumbles (1 Tbsp= 1.5 pts). I add this to my salad also. Big flavor from not too much points.

8. Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals. (4-8 points depending on which one you choose) I usually eat one of these as my other meal. My favorites lately are the ones with the blue labels. They are made with whole grains(again...the fiber thing)and flavors that are different. My absolute favorite is butternut squash ravio(7pts.) Sounds gross right??? So tasty! Lots of ravioli and veggies in a light alfredo sauce!!!!

9.Hummus(1/4 cup= 2pts.)I make my own out of the newest Weight Watchers Complete cookbook. I typically eat it with some cut up celery or carrots. SO YUMMY!!!!

10. Weight Watchers Ice Cream Cups(1 cup= 2pts.) I know Beth was grossed out but I haven't had that reaction. I like the Chocolate Brownie cup and the Cookie Dough Cup.

So those are my picks for now. One other thing...if you haven't tried the new Fiber One Caramel Bar(2pts.)it is really good! Almost like a healthy option for a granola bar or candy bar!