Squat challenge: 5 weeks to stronger legs

Squat challenge: 5 weeks to stronger legs

Squats work the biggest muscle in your body, which results in a killer calorie burn. “Everyone is crazy about squats because this is the best bang for your buck exercise—the move blasts your butt, legs, and core,” says exercise physiologist Tony Maloney, fitness center manager at National Institute for Fitness and Sport, in Indianapolis. “Since…

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F…

ICE CREAM BROWNIES – WW (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

ICE CREAM BROWNIES – WW (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Prep Time15 mins Cook Time32 mins Cool/Freeze Time2 hrs 30 mins Total Time3 hrs 17 mins  Yield: 9 servings (5 Freestyle points per serving)Course: DessertKeyword: dessert, freestyle, ww, WWFreestyle Ingredients 1 box Pillsbury sugar-free brownie mix 12 oz. Diet Coke 1 pint Halo Top chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream Fat-free whipped cream Sugar-free chocolate syrup (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add the brownie mix and Diet Coke…

Teriyaki Chicken Bake

Teriyaki Chicken Bake

INGREDIENTS For the Sauce: 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup honey 3/4 cup cold water 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons corn starch For the Bake: 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 pound ground chicken 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced large 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced…

HAM AND POTATO SOUP – WEIGHT WATCHERS

HAM AND POTATO SOUP – WEIGHT WATCHERS

Yield: 4 servings (3 points per serving for purple, 5 points per serving for blue and green)Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 8 ounces diced ham 4 cups fat-free chicken broth 1/2 lb. potatoes, chopped into small, bite size pieces 1 teaspoon parsley 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup skim milk Instructions Melt butter in a large pot, then add carrots, celery and…

RITZ CHICKEN CASSEROLE – WEIGHT WATCHERS

RITZ CHICKEN CASSEROLE – WEIGHT WATCHERS

Yield: 6 Servings (3 points per serving for blue and purple, 5 points per serving for green)Course: Main CourseKeyword: freestyle, weight watchers, WWFreestyleIngredients 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded 10 1/2 oz. can Healthy Request Cream of Chicken condensed soup 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 2 tablespoons skim milk 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese, shredded 1/2 cup peas and carrots (I used frozen) 10 reduced-fat…

Weight Watchers Turkey Egg Wrap

Weight Watchers Turkey Egg Wrap

This Weight Watchers Turkey Egg Wrap is perfect for any meal and packs a high protein punch. It is also possible to make this a zero point recipe with a few modifications.Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: egg, lunch, main, main dishServings: 1 personCalories: 376 kcalIngredients 2 large eggs ½ teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon warm water ¼ cup mozzarella cheese shredded 4 slices sliced turkey breast 99% fat free 2 slices turkey bacon cooked 1/2 cup fresh spinach Salt…