Breakfast Burrito

This, is what keeps me on track. I lost 3.8 lbs this week, and I attribute it to checking all my boxes. I only checked every single box ONE full day, and it was really hard -- 8 fruits and veggies? After I was done with that, my 3 servings each of oil, lean proteins and milk, I didn't have any points (or room) left for anything else. If I have something like unto this for breakfast:
I can usually count on it being a better eating-day overall. 3 points and totally satisfying, it really hits my spot.

the power fruit

I just love avacados. They are quite fattening, but I never feel bad about eating them because it's the "good fats". I especially love it when they are 4 for a dollar and I can stock up. I mash them up and they freeze really well in ice cube trays or just "cookie dough balls" to feed to Truman. It's some good brain food for the babe. (although just after I prepped these, I was way tempted to open a bag of tortilla chips and go to town ) There is also a recipe I've eyeing -- it's warm chocolate pudding made with a whole cup of pureed avacado. Healthy, rich and creamy??? yes. Would I rather have a cup of guac and top it off with a little sugar free pudding??? yes. (needless to say, I haven't tried it.)

Chicken Ropa Veija

This, I made from a blog Shelly refered me to, and I've actually tried quite a few recipes so far -- or at least stolen some ideas and adapted them to my own recipes. This one was only 4 points per serving and really full of flavor. If you want the recipe -- it's found on her blog.