Bloated

I don't know why, but I feel so bloated. And no, it's not that time of the month either. I've been feeling it ever since I went on the hike and I have been real good this week so far sticking to my points. I did NOT like what the scale said when I peeked this morning. So, even though I am bloated or feeling that way I am making sure that I am drinking lots of water. Maybe it will do the opposite and make the feeling dissapear.

Today's points are as follows:

I have had the fiber filled pop tarts. The chocolate ones. They are 6 points for two and a cup of milk 2 points.

Lunch I have had a roast beef and cheese sammich 5 points with carrot chips and cherry tomato's. I use the veggies on the side in place of potato chips. I like having something crunchy with my sammich and that seems to be the healthiest way I can think of.

Dinner tonight I am making Spaghetti Pizza for 6 points. That leaves me with 2 points left to snack if I choose to.

Spaghetti Pizza
Makes 10 servings at 6 points per serving

2 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
12 oz uncooked whole-wheat pasta, spaghetti
2 large egg white(s)
1 large egg(s)
2/3 cup(s) fat-free skim milk
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp table salt
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh, chopped (plus extra leaves for garnish)
9 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
32 oz bottled spaghetti sauce
2 oz pepperoni, finely julienned (about 1/2 cup)



Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a 9- X 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.


Break spaghetti into 2-inch pieces and cook, al dente, according to directions; drain and cool.


Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg whites and egg until frothy. Stir in milk, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil and 1/3 of mozzarella; add cooked spaghetti and stir until thoroughly combined. Spread spaghetti mixture evenly in bottom of baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes; remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.


Spread spaghetti sauce over pasta; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Scatter pepperoni evenly over cheese layer. Return to oven and bake until heated through and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, garnish with basil and then cut into 10 servings. Yields 1 slice per serving.


Hope you enjoy. Let me know!!!