Lunchtime

 

Does this look like the lunch of someone who is trying to lose weight? This a typical lunch that I pack when I head off to school to sub.

It actually is more than a lunch it’s some snacks too!

There of course is my favorite, broccoli in the green container, taco soup, pumpkin pie, lemon fluff, a vita top ( AKA  giant chocolate cookie ), Curves granola bar, homemade chips from no points tortillas, water, and punch. If I eat it all it is 6-7 points. ( The lemon and chips are supposed to be free but I always count them for something) the Broccoli is free!

This is usually my breakfast too. I eat something between 9:00 and 10:00 because it is just to early to eat for me before school. Plus I don’t have time to eat this all at lunch and still get to visit! :)

Now this isn’t the exact what I take every day but I always try to keep it under 8 points so I have enough for the rest of the day. I like to save some for after school so I can have a bigger snack too.

I love to SNACK after school!

This obviously takes some planning but it is worth the effort to not be tempted to eat junk at work and still feel content.

I haven’t posted a recipe for a while so here is a new favorite!!

Chicken, Rice and Veggie Casserole!

3lbs California blend vegetables chopped up

2 cups of chopped celery

1 large onion chopped

Cook the veggies together till tender (not mushy)

Then add

3-4 cups of chicken ( I use 2- 13 ounce cans with broth)

4 cups of cooked rice

3 cans 98% fat free cream of chicken soup

1 can 98% ff cream of celery soup

¾ cup light or fat free mayo ( I use fat free Miracle whip)

1 ½ tsp salt

3/4 tsp pepper

If the mixture seems a little dry you may add more chicken broth.

Put in pan and let set an hour before you bake.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour

( This makes a larger than 9x13 pan)

You may put crushed up potato chips on top.

1 cup = 3 WW points ( without the potato chips)

This is so Yummy that it is worth the extra prep time! I wish I had a picture but it never lasts long enough to get one! ( Didn’t that sound better than I forgot or was too lazy!)

Well I am off to make some crust less strawberry pie and broccoli for tomorrow!

I love Lunch!

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