On March 5th of this year, I logged back onto Weight Watchers online. I’ve mentioned before how I was happy I didn’t need Weight Watchers this time around. I’ve also mentioned the fact that when I lost over 50 pounds about 6 years ago, it was by using the Weight Watchers online program.
So I guess I finally broke down and admitted to myself that I do need the structure that I get from doing a program like Weight Watchers. I’ve kept off a 10 lb. weight loss for about a year now, as well as losing an additional 10+ lbs. since beginning Weight Watchers online in March.
Now that I don’t have 100 lbs. to lose anymore, it feels more attainable. Just knowing exactly how much I should be eating each day, as well as knowing that I can have a few treats throughout the week (but not too many), is really a great thing for me. Unfortunately I’m simply not at a point where I’m able to eat “intuitively,” so having structure is really helping me.
Here’s one of those “treats” that I’ve just learned to make about a week ago. It’s called Yorkshire Pudding, but it’s not like any pudding I’ve ever had before.
All you need is 3/4 cups milk, 3 eggs, 3/4 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup canola oil (you’re really supposed to use beef roast drippings or something like that, but who keeps that around?).
Add the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
Beat the eggs and milk together until frothy, then add in the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Distribute oil evenly into 6 (or 8—I think I’ll try doing 8 next time) parts of a muffin tin. Place in a 450*F oven for about 8 minutes, to get the oil steaming hot.
Get the muffin tin with the oil out of the oven. BE VERY CAREFUL because the oil will be very hot. Pour in the eggs-flour-salt-milk mixture into the hot oil, then carefully place back in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
You can use those 15 minutes to clean up the mess.
They come out so hot a crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. A wonderful little treat!
Have you learned to make something new lately?
YUM! I love yorkshire pudding. I haven’t ever made it myself though.
Hi I’m Amanda! I found you through Em’s blog. :)
congratulations on maintaining that weight loss — you go girl! i have heard of yorkshire pudding before, but never actually known what it is. thank you for teaching me that. lately, i made some incredible vegetarian burgers — southwest pinto bean burgers. i had never made a veggie burger and needless to say, i am hooked. have a wonderful day!!
I’ve never heard of yorkshire pudding!! So do they taste like muffins or biscuits… or pudding?? Sweet or savory? I’m guessing savory since there’s no sweeteners involved. haha, I’m so confused!! Whatever, they most definitely look good!! :) LOVE YOU!! :)
Yay for joining WW and losing 10 pounds! That’s an awesome accomplishment and I bet you will keep going strong all summer long!!
I have a great treat that I recently remembered about and have made several times lately – Angel Lush cake. It gets rave reviews by all. You can make it sugar free if you want and it is lowfat also. You should do a post on making it – its easy and delicious.
That’s great that you’re back on WW. I think it’s a great program. I’m sending you lots of good wishes. I know you can do it! I love you! BTW, those little pudding muffins look yum.
congrats on getting back on WW. My dad has had a lot of success on it! your yorkshire pudding looks great. hope you are enjoying your summer break…always love seeing what you are up too/baking :)
Wow! Looks delish! I’ve actually never even heard about this before. Perhaps I should give it a try!
So is school all done now? Hope the end of your school year wasn’t too stressful!
I wish I could eat intuitively, but I need the structure too!
Hope you are well Jenn!
It’s great that you’re back on a plan! There is absolutely no shame in needing structure…I think it’s actually an essential part of making weight loss a real lifestyle change. That way you learn to plan for everything, even the unexpected things that may pop up. Those pudding looks great, by the way!
I’ve been meaning to comment on this for forever. I’m so horrible!
CONGRATULATIONS on the weight loss!!! That’s a HUGE deal. I’m so happy that you’ve been seeing results. It must feel so, so great to see all of your hard work pay off!
Those yorkshire puddings look incredible. I’ve heard so much about them and now, thanks to you, I have the recipe:) They look so easy, too! I’ll definitely have to make some!
Yum Yorkshire puddings! They are classic English food! We eat them with roast beef (which is why it is suggested to make them with the drippings) roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy for a classic ‘Sunday dinner.’ I’ve never heard of filling the tins with oil first though, maybe just wiping around the inside so they don’t stick, but thats it, then they come out really light and crispy!