Losing again

Good news - this week I weighed in 3.6 pounds lighter than the previous week, and although that's only a net loss of .8 pounds in the last two weeks, it feels good to be on the downward swing again. This makes a total loss of only 7.8 pounds in four weeks, but if I can manage that every month, I'll be doing great.

Peter has been supportive of my efforts, which definitely helps. He's been trying his hand (very successfully, I might add) at pumpkin pies for the past couple of weeks, but was kind enough to make lowfat pumpkin pie filling in a separate pan for me - without the fat-laden crust, made with lowfat milk instead of evaporated milk, and served with a couple of tablespoons of light whipped cream, the "pumpkin custard" is a yummy treat at only 3 points per serving.

Another recent discovery is that Tostitos salsa con queso is only 1 point per serving (2 Tbsp) - served on a baked potato topped with chopped tomatoes and green onions or drizzled on southwestern egg beaters, this cheesy sauce is extremely tasty and makes me feel like I'm "cheating" without the negative consequences.

If any of you have Weight Watchers-friendly recipes, please share them. As the weather turns cooler I get more interested in cooking, and I'm especially interested in finding some decadent-tasting but low-point substitutes for traditional holiday foods.

Thanks again to all of you who are being so supportive. Please continue praying for my success on this program.