Book Review: The Fast Metabolism Diet

As warmer weather approaches, you may be thinking about getting your body ready for shorts, and eventually your bathing suit. I know I am! Although I have last the last of my baby weight and am back to pre-baby weight, I would love to lose about 10 more pounds and tighten up certain problem areas!

So you want to know who is helping me lately on my weight loss journey? Haylie Pomroy and her new book The Fast Metabolism Diet! It a diet book like you have never read or seen before! It really will revolutionize the way you think about "dieting" and food! I know it did for me!

Author Haylie Pomroy was recently featured on the Dr. Oz show, where he called her the "Metabolism Whisperer." She's a celebrity nutritionist who has helped thousands of clients lose weight- all through the fat-burning power of food. Haylie reminds us that food isn't the enemy, but just the opposite.

Haylie Pomroy has helped thousands of clients lose up to 20 pounds in just four weeks -all through the fat-burning power of food. Haylie says "This is not a book for first-time dieters. This is a book for last-time dieters." 

SO HOW DOES THE "DIET" WORK??

On The Fast Metabolism Diet you’re going to eat a lot, and still lose weight. What you’re not going to do is count a single calorie or fat gram. Instead, you’re going to rotate what you’re eating throughout each week according to a simple and proven plan carefully designed to induce precise physiological changes that will set your metabolism on fire.

Your body's response to specific foods in Phase 1: Unwind stress with lots of carbs and fruit!

PHASE ONE (Monday-Tuesday): Lots of carbs and fruits
PHASE TWO (Wednesday-Thursday): Lots of proteins and veggies
PHASE THREE (Friday-Saturday-Sunday): All of the above, plus healthy fats and oils

Repeat for four weeks!

Each Phase focuses on different whole, healthy foods to calm your adrenal glands, reduce stress on your liver, and feed your thyroid so it can produce the hormones T3 and T4, the superstars of a fast metabolism. You’ll reduce stress, too—and as a result, put the damper on the belly-fat hormone, cortisol. By keeping your metabolism guessing, you’ll get it working faster.

This book teaches people that you need to give your body a rehab to rev-up your sluggish, broken-down metabolism and turn your body into a fat-burning furnace. It is so much different than other diet books because it busts the diet myth that less food is better! Instead of starving yourself or counting calories, you eat the foods you love. The Fast Metabolism Diet gives your metabolism the fuel it needs to serve its purpose: Burning off excess body fat.

How great is that??!!! You can eat all you want...you just have to eat the right foods!

Although I don't have 20 pounds to lose, this book still REALLY helped me and the way I feed my family! Haylie gave GREAT tips for firing up my metabolism even when I am not on a diet! I ended the 28 days losing a couple pounds but, most importantly, I have more energy, a greater sense of well-being, and a healthier, stronger body!

The greatest part of the The Fast Metabolism book is that it can become a LIFESTYLE! Haylie shows us the way we SHOULD be eating all the time, not just for the 28-day course of the diet! With The Fast Metabolism Diet, you'll learn healthy eating habits that will improve your physical and mental well being, no matter how much weight you need to lose. There's plenty of flexibility for working around food allergies or sensitivities, and any other restrictions imposed by medical conditions. I love the great eating tips she gave for keeping your metabolism firing at top speed all the time like eating breakfast within half an hour of waking up,   not fasting for more than 12 hours and other great tips that I can apply the rest of my life!

It was also one of the best diet books I have ever read and the easiest to follow because it comes complete with 4 weeks of meal plans and over 50 recipes – including vegetarian, organic, and gluten-free options! That makes it SO easy to follow because I am the type of person that needs to be told what to make and do...it even includes a meal plan/recipes for the busy person/person who doesn't like to cook much! That is so great and so helpful!

You really have no excuse not to lose those stubborn 20 pounds with this book...and you never have to starve yourself doing it again!! Just Boost your metabolism with the fat-burning power of food!

Buy It: You can purchase The Fast Metabolism Diet for only $14.77 from Amazon.com

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LifeTrak C200

As a busy and active mother of two young children, I have always wondered about how many calories I am burning and steps I am taking throughout the day just being a mom...especially on the days I skip my workout! Is it enough to help me keep losing weight or do I need to get off my butt MORE??!!

Well, now I never have to guess about how many steps, calories, or distance I go in a day because I now wear the great LifeTrak C200 watch that I received from Smart Health and it has really helped me realize that some days I could be A LOT more active...even though I feel like I have been by the end of the day!

The LifeTrak C200 helps track fitness goals, heart rate, calories burned, and steps taken without using a chest strap. I LOVE the super cute Pistachio ComfortFIT Band and I love even more that it is reversible if I want to turn it into an all white watch! And if I want a completely different band, the ComfortFIT reversible bands are interchangeable with other colored bands offered by Smart Health!

The band is so great because it fits every wrist and it stays put once it is put on! I love this because my wrists are pretty small and most watches I buy are usually HUGE on me and continually spin around all day long. It takes me longer to read a watch that way and it drives me crazy! This wrist band fits perfectly and keeps the watch in place!

If you can believe it, the band is least AWESOME thing about this watch!

Check out all these Great Features:

• Lifetrak C200 combines a sleek and comfortable design with superb tracking capabilities. Easily monitor:
• Calorie Burn- Proprietary heart rate integration.
• Distance - Patented pace based calibration.
• Steps - Advanced filtering eliminates non step counting.
• ECG Accurate Heart Rate at the press of a button with an ECG Wave Display.
• Utilize the Independent Workout Mode for tracking, timing and reporting of an individual regiment.
• Graphically view your 7-Day History of calorie, distance and step data.
• Manage your daily data with Hourly Graphic Visual Display.
• Removable, Reversible, Colorful, Comfort Fit Bands.
• Your Home Screen Displays Time, Day, Date and Goal.
• Continue to challenge yourself with customized goals for calorie, distance and steps.
• Fully Waterproof up to 30 meters.
• No Recharge Required. Long lasting coin cell battery.

So as you can see there ARE SO MANY AMAZING Features on the LifeTrak C200!

My favorite feature is that it has so many features!

I wear and use this watch every day now to track how many steps, calories burned, and distance walked and I like to look at it at the end of the day and see how I did and then compare it to previous days! You can even check how you are doing every hour of the day and then you know what hours to up your activity level to reach your daily goals!

It is also great for using as a stopwatch and to time workouts. It tells you how many calories you burn, steps and distance during your specific workout time.

Plus, you can track your heart rate and it even keeps track of previous heart rate so you can easily compare! It is fast and easy to take it and only takes the push of one button!

Best of all, the watch is personalized to YOU! When you first start wearing it, you customize the settings to YOU by entering gender, weight, goals, height, etc. That way all the measurements are very accurate!

So as you can see, this watch as it ALL! It is also super easy to use, really comfortable to wear (I barely know I have it on!), and sleek and stylish! Plus, now I know what days and times of the day I need to get off my butt and get active to lose those last stubborn pounds!

If you are active or want to be MORE active during the day and week, you have got to get the LifeTrak C200. It is great motivation - I always want to beat how active I was the day before and I always want to meet my goals!

Buy It: You can purchase the LifeTrak C200 for only $59.99 from the Smart Health website.

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Skinnygirl Cocktails

I don't know about you, but when I am dieting, it is really hard for me to skip the alcohol like most diets require. I understand why they require it, but there are just days and nights that I need a glass of wine or a mixed drink after a long day or to celebrate a special occasion!

So if you are like me and want to stick to your diet without kicking alcohol completely then try out a bottle of Skinnygirl Cocktails!

Skinnygirl Cocktails LLC was co-founded by Bethenny Frankel, renowned natural food chef, star of “Bethenny Ever After” and best-selling author, and David Kanbar, a successful entrepreneur with a long history in the spirits business.

They know you want it all: the delicious taste of your favorite cocktails but without any of the high calorie guilt. You’re NOT willing to compromise and Skinnygirl doesn’t think you should have to. That’s why they’ve taken your favorite cocktails and made them low calorie with natural flavors, so you can have all of the fun and none of the guilt.

It all started with the Skinnygirl Margarita but they have also added Skinnygirl™ Vodka with Natural Flavors, Skinnygirl® Ready to Serve Cocktails, and Skinnygirl™, the Wine Collection along the way. With all of them you’ll be getting a great tasting, naturally-sweetened, low-calorie option with each and every sip.

I got to try out the Tangerine Vodka, Island Coconut Vodka, White Cranberry Cosmo, and the White Peach Margarita. I love that they have some of my favorite cocktails in one bottle for easy pouring AND they are low calorie at the same time! It doesn't get much better than that! :)

The Tangerine Vodka and Island Coconut Vodka (both about 75 calories per 1.5 oz) were perfect for mixing with my favorite soda and the White Cranberry Cosmo and the White Peach Margarita (both about 35 calories per 1.5 oz) were ready to drink right from the bottle = DELICIOUS! 

So don't worry next time you are dieting (or if you are right now!). There is an alternative to cutting out alcohol completely = Skinnygirl Cocktails! You can drink them without guilt!

Buy It: You can purchase all Skinnygirl Cocktails at a local spirits retailer near you!

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Fitbit Zip & Giveaway

Need a little extra motivation to get you going some days? Are you planning a weight loss New Year's Resolution this year? I have the perfect motivator! Meet Zip, Fitbit’s new wireless activity tracker designed to encourage you to get up and go…and keep going!

Zip tracks your steps, distance and calories burned—then automatically syncs the data to your Fitbit account, allowing you to turn your everyday life into a fun path to fitness. Whether online, or through the Fitbit app, you can access your Fitbit account to set goals, and stay motivated to keep on your path to fitness with graphs, badges and friendly competitions. Even better, it’s small and discreet, and easily clips to a bra or belt, allowing you to wear it whenever you want, with whatever you want!

Don’t worry, no tech expertise required for this nifty device—setup is a breeze! You’ll be on the go, and tracking your activity in no time. And since your stats wirelessly upload via computer or select mobile devices (like the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5), you will know in real time when you are close to a goal and when you’ve reached one.

This tiny and stylish device (now in five fun colors!) lets you track your activity anytime, from anywhere—ideal for busy people (aren't we all???!!!)!

I love how the Zip keeps me motivated (or gets me motivated!) to lose those last few baby weight pounds. I love seeing how many calories I am losing and how much closer I am to my weight loss goal! Plus, it works in sync with my food journal app on my Android phone! I love that!

Buy It: You can purchase the FitBit Zip for only $59.95 (plus free shipping!) from the Fitbit website.

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Stay On Your Diet With Yoplait Greek 100 Yogurt & Giveaway

I am sure you have heard of the new yogurt craze: Greek Yogurt!! But have you heard of a 100 calorie Greek Yogurt! Well, if you are trying to lose weight but love yogurt, like I DO, then make sure to check out, try out and enjoy the Yoplait Greek 100!

Yoplait Greek 100 recently hit shelves and at 100 calories, Yoplait Greek 100 delivers 100 percent of the rich, creamy and delicious taste that you’ve come to expect from Greek yogurt in six delicious flavors.  A nutritious snack with zero percent fat, Yoplait Greek 100 is the only Greek yogurt endorsed by Weight Watchers® with a PointsPlus® value of 2 per serving and is packed with two times the protein of regular yogurt.

New Yoplait Greek 100 is available in six delicious flavors including Strawberry, Black Cherry, Mixed Berry, Vanilla, Peach and Key Lime. With zero percent fat and two times the protein of regular yogurt per 5.3 oz. cup, new Yoplait Greek 100 provides a fulfilling snack and is a good source of calcium and vitamin D.

I am fairly new to Greek Yogurt but I absolutely LOVE eating these after a workout because of the high protein! It is filling, so creamy, and so delicious! And I would never guess that it is only 100 calories - I taste no difference!

If you are on a diet but just can't give up your favorite yogurt snack, switch over to Yoplait Greek 100 and you won't have to go without yogurt again!!!

Buy It: You can purchase Yoplait Greek 100 nationwide for a suggested retail price of $1.29 per single serve cup.

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Bob Harper's Kettlebell Sculpted Body & Giveaway

If you are on a weight loss journey like I am then you are going to love this next great workout DVD available from CollageVideo.com - Bob Harper's Kettlebell Sculpted Body. And make sure to enter to win it at the bottom of the post because you don't want to miss out on this great workout from Bob Harper!

I am a HUGE fan of Kettlebells and I feel I get the best overall cardio and strengthening workout when I use them! So when I saw that Bob Harper had a Kettlebell workout, I really wanted to try it!

This DVD is a well-taught aero/tone interval program that emphasizes slower, more controlled body-sculpting moves. The kettlebell makes every toning more effective because you have to control the bell’s momentum (it also makes the cardio segments more intense).

Like your perfect personal trainer, Bob focuses on safety and effectiveness. He begins by explaining the move and demonstrating the correct form. Then, he puts down the bell and focuses on the exerciser (combining passionate and friendly motivation with helpful tips on technique). It was a little long for me since I don't usually have 50 minutes to focus on one workout, but when I do, it is definitely a good one to do!

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I love that he has an actual person doing all the moves right along with us and she doesn't get breaks or anything just like us! She is sweating, tired, and needs motivation from Bob just like I do along the way! It really helps me keep going knowing she is too!

This workout includes a wide variety of kettlebell classics — from “halos” and “weaves” to “suitcase swings” and “windmills” (plus some non-kettlebell exercises) and it was a really hard and challenging workout that definitely left me sore the next day. It requires a 5 to 20 lb. kettlebell.

Buy It: You can purchase Bob Harper's Kettlebell Sculpted Body on the CollageVideo website.

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Get Your Butt Kicked by Jillian Michaels & Giveaway

As you guys know, I had a baby five months ago and am sadly not one of those amazing women who just lose the baby weight instantly after having the baby. I have to work and WORK HARD to lose the weight and get in my pre-baby shape and weight!

I like to run on my treadmill every day but I needed to change things up and give my body a new challenge. However, I needed a workout I could do at home with two children and one that was effective in 30 minutes or less!

That is when Jillian Michaels, the infamous butt kicker from The Biggest Loser, came to mind! I have always heard great things about her workouts but I had yet to try them because I usually prefer sports or running to workout videos. 

So I decided to check out Collage Video's great selection of Jillian Michael workout DVDs and I settled on trying 30 Day Shred! Collage Video has such AMAZING prices on all of their DVDs and they have a great selection of all of your favorite workouts and trainers! I could look through their selection all day!

I initially settled on 30 Day Shred because it claims you can lose 20 lbs in 30 days (who wouldn't want that??!!) and it had three different levels for different levels of fitness. I thought it sounded like a great workout to start out with!

I absolutely love that these fast-paced exercises are structured to keep you burning fat as you sculpt muscle. The programs build in intensity; you can start with the intermediate level and work up to the advanced program (it’s tough! — moves like plyo-lunges and traveling pushups).

These workouts were difficult but not impossible even for beginners! They are structured for people of all strength, weight, and activity level because they give "easier" versions of most of her moves for beginners!

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Each workout has three “cycles.” and the workouts do require 3 to 5 lb. dumbbells. Each cycle starts with three minutes of multi-muscle and isolated strength training. Then it’s two minutes of non-dancy kickbox and athletic-style cardio. That’s followed by one minute of classic abwork (then — no rest — you’ll immediately start a new cycle). Like on the TV show, Jillian is both demanding and supportive. I was always sweating like crazy and a little shaky from working so hard after I was done but I felt great getting through and stronger already!

I definitely like that these workouts don't take forever, but are super effective. I think you are supposed to do it everyday to lose the 20 lbs in 30 days that they claim but I have just been doing them about 2 times a week interchanging them with other workouts and abs throughout the week. They don't focus that much on abs (which I really like to do!) so I feel I always need to add a couple of ab specific workouts throughout the week.

But other than that, I definitely recommend 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels for all fitness levels. It includes a great cardio and strength routine and eliminates long trips to the gym and on the treadmill! Whether you are a beginner or workout master, you will find 30 Day Shred intense, challenging, but not impossible!!

Buy It: You can purchase 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels on the Collage Video website. 

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Get Slim with Lysse Leggings!

Just having a baby three months ago, I am on the mission to lose the weight...

Until I do, I have my awesome Lyssé leggings helping me out!

Lyssé has become women’s not-so-secret trick to get that effortlessly sleek, sophisticated look. Fortified with the company’s revolutionary four-way stretch, hidden control panel, and tagless comfort, the bottoms eliminate “the roll” and lend a streamlined appearance with unexpected comfort and control. A stand-alone in the shapewear market, Lyssé® combines this control with highly styled designs in cotton/spandex, ponte and stretch velvet.

This fall, Lyssé® is expanding the line to include more sizes and colors. The fall 2012 line-up includes:

· Velvet wide-leg pant, stretch velvet tight ankle pant, ponte wide leg pant, ponte zipper in the back with detailed stitch and seamed pant, ponte swirl pant, equestrian and motorcycle/biker pant with the pleather on the knees. The wide leg pant will also be available in denim this season and many styles will now be available in brown.

· Two new plus-size styles for Lyssé® include denim knit tight ankle and wide leg in cotton/spandex in black, in addition to the top four best-selling styles – the basic tight pant, the boot-cut pant, high-waisted and capri pant.

· Original basic straight-leg pant is offered in black, heather grey, graphite grey, brown espresso, navy, white and olive green. Two styles in ponte will be available in brown espresso with all other styles available in black.

· Two ponte pencil skirts, one with pleather panel, that slim down through the thighs and flatteringly hit just above the knees.

· A new FIT design collection including three pant styles – flare, tight ankle and capri and a coordinating tank - seamlessly transitions from “work” to “workout.” Created using both unique fabric and styling, the FIT line features the brand’s four-way stretch and control panel as well as grommet detailing.

I generously received the Basic Capri in Black. Lyssé Leggings are designed with a revolutionary and hidden control top! These capri leggings are perfect for pairing with all kinds of shirts this summer! They are lightweight, comfortable, and slimming!

I love that I can still pair my favorite dresses and shirts with leggings but they are capri style for the summer! I can still stay cool while looking slim and cute! :)

If you love leggings but don't like the bulge they make sometimes, then you have got to get yourself a pair of Lyssé leggings! They have a great selection of styles and colors - you are sure to find the perfect pair!

Buy It: You can purchase the Black Basic Capri leggings for $54.00 on the Lyssé Leggings website. 

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Grill Out with Weight Watchers This Summer!

It's my favorite time of the year: grilling season! However, it is also the time in the year where I am trying to lose the baby weight!! It is not coming off so easily...and maybe it is because of all the tasty food (especially CHEESE!) I have been having lately on the grill! What can I say? I LIKE TO EAT!!! :)

Luckily, I have found a way to eat great food on the grill, have cheese on my burger and still lose weight!! Weight Watchers is helping me out this grilling season with sensible Weight Watchers Cheese options!

Weight Watchers Cheese products are DEFINITELY chocked full of flavor in every bite! I LOVE that all of the products are low in calories, fat and sodium so I can enjoy them without guilt!

I received four awesome products from Weight Watchers to try with my grilling this summer: Weight Watchers Jalapeno Pepper Gourmet Cheese Wedges, Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread, Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Whipped Onion and Chive Cream Cheese Spread, and Weight Watchers Reduced Fat American Singles. They all tasted great and are great for adding flavor to all types of food you are grilling this summer!

The Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread is a decadent, fruity variety of the Original Weight Watchers Whipped Cream Cheese and it is the only one of its kind on the market - you won't find reduced fat whipped strawberry cream cheese from anyone but Weight Watchers Cheese!

With a fluffy, whipped consistency, each two-tablespoon serving has 60 calories, a PointsPlus value of 2, and is sure to freshen up the blandest of breakfasts! My husband saw this Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread and quickly whisked it away to eat with his homemade Strawberry Banana Muffins and Bagels for breakfast at work. He ate it so fast I didn't even get time for a picture! :)

He loved the creamy, fluffy consistency and the taste was a perfect addition to his breakfast foods! It is also a great addition to Grilled Fruit Skewers on the Grill! Make sure to try this tasty recipe this summer!

Grilled Fruit Skewers with Strawberry Cream Cheese Dip 

Serves: 4 

Serving size: 2 skewers 

Weight Watchers® PointsPlus® value: 4 per serving 

Ingredients: 

8 tablespoons Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread      

8 tablespoons Cool Whip Fat Free Whipped Topping     

4 medium strawberries – cut off the top and slice in half      

1 medium banana – peel and cut into 8 pieces      

2 medium nectarines – remove pits and cut into quarters      

2 slices fresh pineapple – cut into quarters      

1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar      

Equipment: 

8 10-inch bamboo skewers – soaked in water for 15 minutes 

Directions: 

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the cream cheese and the whipped topping until well combined. Set aside in the refrigerator.  
2. Set grill temperature to medium-high. 
3. Assemble skewers so each one has one piece of each fruit. 
4. Shake powdered sugar evenly over the fruit.  
5. Set the fruit on the grill, making sure not to place them on the hottest part or they will burn before they get nice and brown. 
6. Remove and serve each skewer with 2 tablespoons of dip. 

Nutritionals: 

Calories: 160 

Fat: 6 g 

Carbohydrates: 28 g  

Fiber: 4 g 

Protein: 1 g 

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The Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Whipped Onion and Chive Cream Cheese Spread is a savory whipped treat to enjoy at all times of the day, on bagels, sandwiches and more. Again it is also unique in its category - no one but Weight Watchers Cheese offers a reduced fat whipped onion and chive cream cheese! In a two-tablespoon serving, the spread has only 60 calories and a PointsPlus value of 2.

I quickly found a love for this cream cheese spread! I immediately thought of putting it on my favorite crackers and it tasted great! It added a little flavor to my crackers without adding an overload of calories!

If you want to grill with it, make sure to try this recipe on the grill! I LOVE Veggie Pizzas and this recipe for the grill is perfect for summer!

Grilled Veggie Pizza 

Serves: 6 

Serving size: 1 slice 

Weight Watchers® PointsPlus® value: 9 per serving 

Ingredients: 

1 medium zucchini – sliced the length of the vegetable 

1 medium summer squash – sliced the length of the vegetable 

1 3/4 red bell peppers – cleaned, deseeded and cut into triangles   

1/3 pound asparagus – trimmed  

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano      

1 teaspoon dried basil      

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper  

1 1/2 tablespoon. sunflower oil   

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar         

1 12-inch 100% whole wheat thin pizza crust – rolled out     

12 tablespoons Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Whipped Onion and Chive Cream Cheese Spread  

Equipment: 

Pizza stone 

Directions: 

1. Put all the cut vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with oregano, basil and pepper. Mix gently with a rubber spatula to coat. 
2. Pour oil and balsamic vinegar over the vegetables. Mix again until coated. 
3. With the grill at a medium-high temperature, grill off the vegetables until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks on them. Remove from heat and cut both types of squashes on a bias into bite-size pieces.  
4. Spread the cream cheese on the crust and layer the grilled vegetables on top of the cream cheese. 
5. With a pizza stone on the grill, place the pizza on the stone and cook for about 4-5 minutes to heat up the pizza crust and cheese. 
6. Cut into 6 slices and enjoy. 

Nutritionals: 

Calories: 350 

Fat: 17 g 

Carbohydrates: 43 g  

Fiber: 10 g 

Protein: 11 g 

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However, our favorites items and recipe have got to be "Bring a little Heat" Burgers with the Weight Watchers Jalapeno Pepper Gourmet Cheese Wedges and Pepper Jack Cheese. We like spicy cheese and these were perfect for spicing up our burgers this summer!

The Weight Watchers Jalapeno Pepper Gourmet Cheese Wedges is a spreadable cheese that is perfect for spreading onto crackers, fruits, vegetables, bread and more as a quick, filling snack. Each rich and creamy wedge packs 2 grams of protein and 1 gram of fiber into just 30 calories, and has a PointsPlus® value of 1.

The Weight Watchers Pepper Jack Reduced Fat American Singles are individually-wrapped singles that make it easy to enjoy the ooey-gooey goodness of melted cheese without all the fat and sodium of regular cheese singles. These singles are an excellent source of calcium with 25 percent of the recommended daily dose in every single along with 1 gram of fiber per single. Each slice has 45 calories and a PointsPlus value of 1.

We really enjoyed cooking up our burgers and adding these cheeses! The burgers were delicious and I could enjoy them even more knowing I wasn't ruining my diet!! Make sure you try the recipe below for adding a little spice to your burgers this summer!

"Bring a Little Heat" Turkey Burgers 

Serves: 4 

Serving size: 1 burger 

Weight Watchers® PointsPlus® value: 7 per serving 

Ingredients: 

3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise      

1 tablespoon medium home-style salsa        

1 pound 99 percent fat-free ground turkey breast 

4 Weight Watchers Jalapeno Pepper Flavored Cheese Wedges  

1/2 teaspoon black pepper      

2 slices Weight Watchers Pepper Jack Singles Cheese – cut in half from corner to corner into triangles      

4 light hamburger buns      

4 pieces green leaf lettuce     

Directions: 

1. In a small mixing bowl mix together mayo and salsa. Set aside. 
2. Divide ground turkey into 4 equal sized rounds. Make 2 equal-sized patties out of each round so you have 8 patties total.  
3. Flatten each cheese wedge into a small circle. Place the cheese circles on top of 4 of the patties, and top with remaining patties, and pinch the ground turkey around the edges to seal burgers closed.  
4. Place patties on parchment paper and flatten a little bit more with your hand or with deli paper.  
5. Season each burger with fresh ground pepper. 
6. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side to an internal temperature of 165ºF.  
7. Just before you remove the burgers place a triangle of cheese on each burger. 
8. Place a burger on each bun and top with lettuce and salsa mayo. Serve immediately. 

Nutritionals: 

Calories: 270 

Fat: 5 g 

Carbohydrates: 23 g  

Fiber: 5 g 

Protein: 36 g 

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* Disclosure - I received these free products as part of a promotional program with Weight Watchers Cheese and MomSelect. No other compensation was given.*