Praise the Lord I'm now down 33.5 lbs!  Thank you Jesus! If I can do it so can you! After fighting a hormone imbalance and low thyroid I tried everything under the sun to be thinner.  The weight would not budge even with starvation!  Ever been there?  Well I read and studied many things and came up with idea if I ate 6 small meals a day it would stimulate my body to lose weight.  I wanted to make sure I kept my caloric intake healthy but steady and I wanted to eat the foods I enjoy, Mexican, cereal etc. so I joined Weight Watchers.  I really like their program and it keeps me eating what I like yet not going over my daily calories.  I try to exercise 4 times per week, not always successfully but I'm trying!  I also try to keep my sugar intake none to very low, I use Stevia/truvia whenever possible and I try to avoid Splenda and Aspartamine.  Once in a while I have diet pudding or diet pop but I just try to eat lots of veggies and I live on these recipes.   I have set a one year goal to stay with my eating plan so if I mess up no big deal...I'm going for a LIFESTYLE!  I hope these are an encouragement to you and please write me and let me know how you are doing.  garyandjulie@garyandjulietussey.org We Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Us!	Julie’s Skinny Tortilla & Chicken Soup! Our Most FAMOUS Recipe! In large Sauce Pan mix 1 can Taco Bell fat free refried beans 1 13 oz can canned white chicken (un-drained and flaked) 1 can white corn (un-drained) 2 14 oz. cans chicken broth 1 cup favorite salsa mild, medium or hot depending on your taste!Mix all in a large sauce pan and heat but do not boil! Also make sure you cream in the refried beans well. Garnish with 1/4 cup 2% or fat free shredded sharp cheddar 6 Tostito’s 1 gram fat tortilla chips-crushed or Baked Doritos. Makes 6 cups   1 ww point per cup  (Must add cheese & chips Points)  Any low cal chip will do just use one serving.  To make non-skinny version...use regular beans and add 1-2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar when heating. Also garnish with regular chips and cheese.
Julie's Skinny Tostadas   2 small Old El Paso tostada shells 1/4 c. fat free refried beans garlic powder 2 Tbls of lite sour cream Taco Bell taco sauce (in a bottle like catsup and is next to the salsa isle, you can substitute salsa but in my opinion not a good) shredded lettuce chopped tomato chopped green pepper and onion (optional) jalapenos (optional)   Spread 1/2 of the beans on each shell , Sprinkle with garlic powder to taste Spread 1 Tbsp. Lite Sour cream, Spread 1 Tbsp taco sauce (add cheese optional but must add extra points) Place under broiler until edges get crispy. Place lettuce, tomato and any other veggies including jalapenos and ENJOY! Makes 2 Only 2 points each!	Julie's Skinny Spanish Rice  1 cup= 5pts. 1 pack Knorr Lipton Fiesta Sides Mexican Rice (in a bag) 1 small can organic tomtoes 1 diced green and/or red pepper 2 chicken breasts 1/2 diced med. onion 2 tbs fresh minced garlic 1 tsp olive oil  In frying pan place oil and garlic, stir. Place chicken breast on top and cover with green pepper and onions. Pour 1/2 cup water over, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked. (Check to make sure water does not evaporate and scorch chicken) Remove from heat and dice chicken. Place all back in pan and add Rice, tomatoes and 1/2 c water. Simmer 7 minutes. Can add water if too thick. Serve and add low fat sour cream and Julie’s Skinny Corn Pico. (just don’t forget to add points value) This is soo good and you can freeze and reheat later in 1 cup portions! Julie’s Skinny Spanish Rice 1 cup = 5 pts.
Julie’s Skinny Grape Salad 1 cup grapes 1 cup romaine lettuce thin sliced cucumbers (optional) Place lettuce on plate and cover with grapes. Spray with Wishbone Red Wine Vinegar Spray. Fantastic and oh so skinny!  I eat this with cheesy veggie soup on days I need to go lite on points/calories. 1 serving=1pt. Great for low cal lunch or as a side with soup	Julie’s Skinny Corn Pico In two cup container mix 1 seeded and diced jalapeno pepper 1/2 med. diced onion (red onion is nice) 1 med-large diced tomatoe 1/2-3/4 cup diced fresh cilantro 1 serving corn (1 ear cooked and cut off cob or 1/2 c. frozen white) 1/2 lime juice squeezed over all 1 tsp sea salt or to taste Awesome! One of my most favorite recipes! You can add 1 whole mashed avacado and add 8 pts.  1/4 container would = 2.5pts. whole container = 2 pts.
Julie’s Skinny Chicken & Portabella Fajitas 1 shell filled with meat 1/4-1/2 cup mixture each and all chopped veggies equals   serving= 3 points 1 Old El Paso Fajita Kit (shells, seasoning and salsa included) 2 Chicken breasts (cooked or uncooked) 1 large portabella mushroom sliced onion about 1 cup sliced green and /or red peppers about 1 cup 1 cup water chopped lettuce chopped tomato chopped cucumber (optional) Salsa Boil chicken breast, remove and cut in slices (I just boil in frying pan) In pan add 1/2 c water and chicken, mushroom, onions and peppers. Simmer until all soft. Add small amounts of water as needed. Add flavoring packet and stir cook according to directions! Microwave shell 7 seconds and make taco and top with veggies and salsa. (Sometimes I add low fat sour cream 2 tbsp = 1 point ..must add) Top with Julie’s Skinny Corn Pico	Julie’s Skinny Cheesy Veggie Soup 1 bag California mix frozen veggies 1  (14 or 15 ox)can organic diced tomatoes 2 14 oz can chicken broth 2 slices 2% American Cheese Boil until tender.  Serve in 1 cup increments and stir in cheese until melted. 1 cup soup with no cheese= 0 pts. 1 cup with 2 slices 2% Am. Cheese= 2pts. I love this stuff! Oh so Good! 1 serving=2pts.
Julie’s Skinny Chili Dogs & Chips 2 healthy choice hot dogs 2 krogers lite buns 1 can Castleberry’s Hot Dog Chili Sauce (10 cal per tbsp = 0 points) canned jalapenos (optional) 15 Baked Ruffles Sour Cream & Cheddar potato chips Fix hot dogs and 1 Tbsp chili sauce per hot dog, mustard and jalapenos to taste. I also add a small amount of catsup. Eat with chips, maybe add some carrots or cucumber slices, get a A & W diet pop! 1 hot dog= 2pts. Chips are 15=2pts.	Julie’s Skinny Onion Rings 1 jalapeno seeded with stems removed- made into strips 1 large Onion sliced 1/2 cup water 1 bag of Ranch Herb Shake -n-Bake Preheat oven 375 degrees Place onion strips and jalapeno strips in water. Pour 1/2 bag of shake n bake in large zip lock. Place onions/jalapenos in bag and shake. Pour out and spread on baking sheet covered with foil, dull side up. Spray with butter flavored Pam. Place onions/ jalapenos on foil. When all on spray top of veggies with Pam. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown I eat these for lunch with ff ranch dressing as a dip. (Just make sure you count points for dressing dip you choose.) Approx 3/4 cup = 3 points AWESOME! I adapted this from Amy’s Recipes
This is Not my recipe but I live on it.  Very Healthy, filling and fiber packed! Pumpkin Fluff 1- 8 oz container fat free cool whip 1 large can pumpkin (not pie mix...raw pumpkin) 1 pack sugar free butterscotch pudding (Can use vanilla) Blend together well.   I eat 1 cup and top it with 2 tbs fat free cool whip. I really enjoy this stuff or should I say "Fluff"?! 1 c. =1 pt.	Need Dessert? If you are not quitting sugar here are a few tips to help with dessert cravings Carry Tootsie Pops in your purse and have them for dessert in a restaurant when out. Believe it or not you feel satisfied like you ate a big piece of chocolate cake! 1 Tootsie roll pop- 1 point! Milky Way Lite bars are 4 points per bar.  Julie’s Skinny DESSERT 1 Serving=2 Pts. I eat this almost every day! It sound crazy but tastes like rice crispy treats. 1 cup original Corn Flakes 2 large tbs. fat free cool whip Mix together in cereal bowl and eat! Makes you thirsty so drink ice water with and get your daily water in!  Julie’s Skinny Fills You up Cereal All is one = 4 pts. I eat this alot when I’m PMS-ing and very hungry! 1 cup cooked Malto-Meal (or Cream of Wheat) 1 tbsp Light Promise (Can use I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray and deduct 1 point) 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar Stevia to taste 1/4 cup 1% milk (Sometimes I just forgo the milk and deduct a point or add 2 tbs fat free half/half) Mix cereal, sugar, splenda and butter, pour milk over end enjoy! If you take out the Promise you will not stay full as long!  Eat a big piece of sugar free gum as soon as you finish your meal. You get the same feeling of satisfaction like you ate dessert...