A Faye In The Life

Been trying to get back on track and stick with it, which has meant bringing back old favorites. This pepperoni pizza bubble up is soooo good and we can enjoy guilt free pizza night and stay on track too. 🍕 This is my version of the recipe, using unsweetened almond milk instead of yogurt.

2 cups self rising flour
3/4-1 cup unsweetened almond milk *can use Greek yogurt too
Garlic and onion powder
Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
7 oz Fat free mozzarella cheese
14 slices turkey pepperoni
A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese
1 egg* optional

Combine seasonings, flour, then add almond milk and egg and mix until a dough forms. Form into tablespoon size balls and toss into a baking pan or skillet that’s been sprayed with nonstick spray. Spoon pasta sauce over the dough balls then top with cheese, pepperoni, then more cheese. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes then enjoy! 8 “slices” approximately 4 points each.

If you use the WW app: https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:64b30d0533bae061b5972602?shared=true

Okay. I’m like 100 years late for posting this (okay, almost 4 months!) but the video is live for Jaxson’s bday cruise on Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas. Check it out here! 🚢

JAXSON'S BIRTHDAY CRUISE!! | ROYAL CARIBBEAN ALLURE OF THE SEAS JANUARY 2024 | 3 DAY BAHAMAS CRUISE It’s cruise time again!! Come along with us in this vlog of our 3 day Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas setting sail from Port Canaveral...

We’re celebrating Hanukkah with family tonight and I made Sufganyiot for dessert!

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate! 🕎 and even if you don’t, this recipe is worth a try! https://youtube.com/shorts/kMWvh8k5sQ8

I hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s what we had for dinner - check it out here: https://youtu.be/6Ij_3uuYfdQ

I hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 🍁 🍽️

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2023 | COOK WITH ME | WW FRIENDLY HOLIDAY RECIPES HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope you all had a wonderful day with family and/or friends and enjoyed delicious food. Our family had a great day and a lovely dinner ...

My birthday cruise video is live! Check it out! 🚢🥳

MY BIRTHDAY CRUISE!! | CARNIVAL LIBERTY 2023 | 3 DAY BAHAMAS CRUISE | BIMINI | CRUISING WITH KIDS It’s cruise time again!! Come along with us in this vlog of our 3 day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Liberty from Port Canaveral. We visited Bimini and found lot...

Tonight’s twist on Taco Tuesday was a Shrimp Fajita Bowl! I used the Instant Pot/Ninja Foodi to make this a one-pot meal, and bonus points for making the brown rice in there too! The base for this recipe is 0 points, and then the toppings you choose would add points, so this is a great low-point meal option too. Add in a low point tortilla (I like Ole Extreme Wellness ones!) and you can use this in tacos, too. Enjoy!

*My bowl was 6 points and had: 1/2 cup cooked brown rice, a single serve avocado cup, and 1/2 cup fat-free shredded cheddar cheese. I also had lettuce, salsa, Greek yogurt, chopped onions, and the shrimp base.*

Ingredients for the base:
- 12 oz shrimp
- 1 cup onions
- 1 cup sweet peppers
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- Seasonings to taste: I used ancho Chile powder, cumin, fajita seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper

Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup - 1 cup cooked brown rice (per serving)
- Lettuce
- Chopped onions
- Fat free shredded cheddar cheese
- Non-fat Greek yogurt/non-fat sour cream
- Avocado/Guacamole single-serve cups
- Salsa
- Hot sauce

Directions:
- If you want to make rice in the Instant Pot/Ninja Food, just add one cup of dry rice and one cup of water to the pot, cover and seal, and cook at high pressure for 15 minutes. Once done, release the pressure and set aside!
- For the base, add in the onions and peppers and sauce until just tender. Then add in the shrimp and seasonings.
- Open and drain your canned corn and beans, and I like to give them a rinse as well. Once the shrimp is just turning pink, add in the beans and corn, mix everything together, then place the lid on in the sealed position and cook on high for 3 minutes. Once done, release the pressure and immediately remove the lid.
- You can also cook the rice AFTER your base is done if you’re using a meat like chicken or beef. Just add in your rice, make sure you add 1 cup of liquid (water or stock) to just cover the rice, then cover and seal and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Put everything together however you want it (bowl, taco, burrito) and enjoy!

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We went on a cruise for my bday weekend. Left at 195 and came back at 202. It was hard to see the 200s again, but I know that most of it is water weight and will drop off again quickly now that I’m back on track. It was nice to hit pause on WW for a few days and just enjoy all the yummy food, but I am happy to be back to my normally scheduled programming!

So many people ask what you can make with Carba-Nada noodles and the answer is - anything! I made a Shrimp Alfredo with Carba-Nada noodles and it was so yummy and filling. I used the whole bag to make two huge servings and each serving was only 9 points (the whole bag of pasta alone is only 8 points)!

Ingredients:
- 1 bag of Carba-Nada pasta
- 12 oz shrimp
- 1 cup of baby spinach
- 1 Tbsp margarine
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/4-1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or fat free milk)
- 1/2 cup reduced fat mozzarella
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Seasonings - I use garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning

Directions:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until tender.
- In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onions until soft. Add the shrimp, minced garlic, and seasonings. Cook until the shrimp are pink. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Drain the pasta, saving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Return to the pot, off the heat and add in the shrimp mixture.
- In the same pan add in the almond milk and bring to a simmer. Add the margarine and the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and combined. If it is too thick, add some of the pasta water to get the consistency you need. It will thicken slightly once you remove from the heat.
- I also sprinkled a little extra cheese on top. Enjoy!

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I’m all about using the ingredients we already have on hand and making up easy dinners that are family friendly. These Cheesy Crescent Hot Dogs were so fun and yummy, and Kennedy enjoyed helping me make them!

We used the Ballpark Smoked Turkey Franks, Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls, and Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Each one ended up being 6 points. We doubled up on the hot dogs because they are only 1 point each but you could use 1, especially if you’re using a higher point hot dog!

Ingredients:
- 1 can Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls
- 8-16 hot dogs of your choice
- 1/2 cup Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions:
- Open the crescent rolls and portion separate them. Sprinkle some cheese on the wide part of the crescent roll.
- Place hot dog(s) at the wide part of the crescent roll and roll up. I wrapped the excess dough from the wide side around the hot dogs again to make it even around the hot dogs.
- Place on a nonstick baking sheet and bake according to the crescent roll directions. I ended up baking mine a little longer until they were more golden on top.
- I also sprinkled a little extra cheese on top. Once done, remove and serve and of course, enjoy!

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Time to shop for the week! Our typical shopping for the week is done at Costco, Publix, and Walmart. It wasn't a huge haul this time, but it got the job done and we had groceries for the week to stay on track on WW.

I broke my toe a few weeks prior to filming this video, so I had to use the electric cart because I couldn't quite make it around all the stores yet. I filmed this video back in June so I am much better now, hooray!

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WW SHOP WITH ME WITH A BROKEN TOE | SHOPPING AT COSTCO, PUBLIX & WALMART FOR WEIGHT WATCHERS Time to shop for the week! Our typical shopping for the week is done at Costco, Publix, and Walmart. It wasn't a huge haul this time, but it got the job done...

My breakfast go-to is usually overnight oats, but I have been craving something different. This Baked Oatmeal uses my Baked Oatmeal Muffin recipe cut into bars, and it is amazing topped with come fat-free whipped cream and fresh strawberries! You can even enjoy this for dessert topped with some ice cream! This makes 12 servings and each one is approximately 100 calories & 2 WW Points! Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/Oq72bjiJcRw

You can click here to see your WW Points for this recipe: https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:647bae0f6209472b7361b660?shared=true

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EASY BAKED OATMEAL | BREAKFAST MEAL PREP ON WW | What I Eat to Lose Weight on WW (Weight Watchers) My breakfast go-to is usually overnight oats, but I have been craving something different. This Baked Oatmeal uses my Baked Oatmeal Muffin recipe cut into ba...

Saturday = “big breakfast” Day so I made everyone Kodiak Cakes pancakes of their choosing! Kennedy wanted a diamond and a stop sign, Jaxson asked for a cat wearing a crown and a jellyfish, Brandon asked for his name, and I made myself the Space Needle.

For my pancakes I just follow the box directions and I like to add an egg and use unsweetened almond milk to keep the points low on WW. Each regular size pancake (approximately 1/8th cup of batter) is 1 Point!

June 2 is National Donut Day and we didn’t want to miss celebrating! I found this 2 Ingredient Dough Donut recipe at https://recipesbycarina.com/2-ingredient-donuts-recipe/ and it did not disappoint!

Each donut hole came out to 2 WW Points, even with using lite coconut milk instead of Greek yogurt! My husband does not like yogurt at all so finding different ways to make 2 ingredient dough on WW has been a life-saver so he can enjoy good eats with us. (Side note: the coconut milk did NOT make these have a coconut flavor!)

I decided to have sugar free caramel sauce and Hershey’s zero sugar chocolate sauce as dips for our donuts, and topped some with cinnamon sugar (using sugar substitute for a 0 Point version) and sugar free frosting with sprinkles. Depending on your toppings chosen and how much you use, you may need to adjust the WW Points for your version! If you want to check out my recipe, you can watch the recipe video here: https://youtu.be/l-q0AlDonms

You can click here to track your WW Points for this recipe:
- With yogurt: https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:647918d80182a30f50a64c2c

- With coconut milk: https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:647919ac111e900fd97be9de

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NATIONAL DONUT DAY! | MAKING DONUT HOLES W/ 2 INGREDIENT DOUGH | WHAT I EAT ON WW (WEIGHT WATCHERS) June 2 is National Donut Day and we didn’t want to miss celebrating! I found this 2 Ingredient Dough Donut recipe at https://recipesbycarina.com/2-ingredient...

While I enjoy making things from scratch, I’m not against using a box mix either! I tried out the Pillsbury Zero Sugar Brownie Mix and decided to use Oreo pudding mix and fat-free cream cheese to make these into Oreo Cheesecake Brownies! The cream cheese wasn’t my favorite but the brownies themselves did not disappoint!

Each brownie ended up being 4 WW Points each (12 brownies total), and next time I want to see if I like the cheesecake part more using a reduced-fat cream cheese for a few extra points. If you want to check it out, you can watch the recipe video here: https://youtu.be/LvH8LlN5YW4

You can click here to see your WW Points for this recipe:
https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:64655cb1eec8990608ef348a

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OREO CHEESECAKE BROWNIES | WW FRIENDLY | WHAT I EAT TO LOSE WEIGHT ON WW (WEIGHT WATCHERS) While I enjoy making things from scratch, I’m not against using a box mix either! I tried out the Pillsbury Zero Sugar Brownie Mix and decided to use Oreo pu...

This Chocolate Bread is loaded with cocoa and chocolate chips. This load makes 10 slices at 5 WW Points each as I prepared it. I did use sugar substitute and sugar-free chocolate chips, but you can use regular versions of these ingredients if you want! This makes a great dessert or a sweet treat for breakfast! Watch the recipe video here: https://youtu.be/7DtLE6IzGes

You can click here to see your WW Points for this recipe:
https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:640b992c87b2626ae885c7a1

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CHOCOLATE BREAD | SUGAR FREE & GUILT FREE | WHAT I EAT TO LOSE WEIGHT ON WW (WEIGHT WATCHERS) This Chocolate Bread is loaded with cocoa and chocolate chips. This load makes 10 slices at 5 WW Points each as I prepared it. I did use sugar substitute and...

Meal Prep is one thing that helps me stay successful on WW! In this video, I'm showing you some things I picked up at Costco and my local grocery store, Publix, and I'm prepping ingredients and two meals for dinner during the week. I find if I prep produce and make some things ahead of time it makes it so much easier to eat healthy and stay on track during the week! Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/RfqVcQxN3t8

You can open these recipes in the WW app if you want to try them yourself!

CHICKEN PESTO PASTA: https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:62fbb05c7482730e1f2d5f7a

CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE: https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:633398ea021d0107098294ed

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COSTCO/PUBLIX HAUL & MEAL PREP FOR THE WEEK ON WW | What I Eat to Lose Weight on Weight Watchers Meal Prep is one thing that helps me stay successful on WW! In this video, I'm showing you some things I picked up at Costco and my local grocery store, Publ...

I’ve been on YouTube one year today! My goal was 750 subscribers by today and I woke up this morning to this. So amazed that 750 people are taking this ride with me and I am so grateful for your support. Thank you!!! 🥰

This is my take on a lighter shrimp scampi that includes some extra veggies! It was delicious and a quick easy dinner to make that we all enjoyed. Check out the recipe video here: https://youtu.be/zYgj8e40Ll0

And if you’re a WW member you can click here for the recipe in the app: https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:6411b573bc81cd34b8fd0084

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SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA | QUICK, EASY, DELICIOUS! | What I Eat to Lose Weight on WW (Weight Watchers) This is my take on a lighter shrimp scampi that includes some extra veggies! It was delicious and a quick easy dinner to make that we all enjoyed.The recipe ...

You asked for a longer Sam's Club video so here you go! Although we normally go to Costco, Sam's Club has some great options for WW, too! Since everybody has different daily point allowances, I wanted to show a wide range of points. Most snacks you can portion out to be more or less points, too! WW is great because its flexible, sustainable, and enjoyable and I can always find a way to fit foods I enjoy into my Points budget. I hope you find some goodies you want to check out next time you're at Sam's Club! Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/VLvYviSvwlM

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WW SAMS CLUB SHOP WITH ME | WW FRIENDLY ITEMS | What I Eat to Lose Weight on WW (Weight Watchers) You asked for a longer Sam's Club video so here you go! Although we normally go to Costco, Sam's Club has some great options for WW, too! We picked up a coup...

Mardi Gras season is here! Everyone knows about Mardi Gras beads and the extravagant parades, but my favorite thing about Mardi Gras is King Cake. This has been one of my favorite treats since I was a kid and I wanted to make a lower point version to enjoy this year. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/vLUM6ZwVId4

I adapted this recipe from https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-king-cake-for-mardi-gras-107049. I used sugar substitutes and almond milk to help lower the points some, and each slice clocked in around 8 WW Points. If you are a WW member you can click here for the recipe in the app: https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:63e8e95286dc2c5afd3a1766

MARDI GRAS KING CAKE | WW (Weight Watchers) Friendly Low Sugar Recipe I love King Cake and always looked forward to It for Mardi Gras every year as a kid. Now I made a lower point version that is more Weight Watchers friendly s...

I love watching WW Week of Eating videos to get ideas for some meals for myself on my journey, so I hope that you enjoy watching this one! I love that WW is flexible enough to adapt to my lifestyle, so I can balance my Points budget with goodies like Crumbl Cookies! Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/MLBrFHr8biM

WHAT I EAT IN A WEEK ON WW #3 | WEEK OF EATING VLOG | What I Eat to Lose Weight on Weight Watchers I love watching "What I Eat" types of videos to get ideas for different meals to enjoy on WW and I hope you enjoy this one! I do tend to eat the same or simi...

Today our son Jaxson turns 10! I can’t believe it. Where has time gone?! 🫣

I’ve lost almost 75 lbs in 2.5 years, over half of that while following WW over the last 1.5 years. In today’s video, I’m sharing 6 tips that have helped me on my weight loss journey that might also help you. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/wEJdqIfw1XM

6 TIPS FOR YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY | WHAT HELPED ME LOSE 70+ LBS | WW WEIGHT WATCHERS SUCCESS I’ve lost almost 75 lbs in 2.5 years, over half of that while following WW over the last 1.5 years. In today’s video, I’m sharing 6 tips that have helped me ...

Time for our Anniversary dinner date!! 🥰

Brandon works nights so I got my anniversary gift last night when he got home. The 4 year anniversary gift is fruit or flowers so he was spot on! 👌🏻

Love cookie dough? These No Bake Cookie Dough Bars are easy to make, packed with protein, and only 2 WW Points!

INGREDIENTS:
~ 3/4 cup oat flour
~ 1/2 cup almond butter
~ 1/2 cup water
~ 4 scoops (about 1 cup) vanilla protein powder
~ 1 oz Lily’s dark chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips and then put the dough into a parchment paper lined baking dish and smooth out. Top with some more chocolate chips and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Cut into 18 equal size bars and enjoy! Keep these in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Each bar is 2 WW Points with the ingredients I used.

It’s TACO TUESDAY! 🌮 These Pineapple Pork Tacos are a remake of a Hellofresh dish we tried last year. I love pairing them with my homemade guacamole & pico de gallo! This meal was 9 points for me with the ingredients I used. You can check out the video here: https://youtu.be/tjjuOJHYCR8

PINEAPPLE PORK TACOS WITH HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE | What I Eat to Lose Weight w/ Weight Watchers These Pineapple Pork Tacos are a remake of a Hellofresh dish we tried last year. I love pairing them with my homemade guacamole & pico de gallo! This meal wa...