Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?

I've started my workout regimen, but I'm in need of some quick and easy (not to mention inexpensive), healthy recipes to try. I'm going the low cal route. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?
Go to www.weightwatchers.com They have an entire section on their website devoted to healthy recipes. You can find probably anything you could want on there.Looking to shed some pounds and need some healthy recipes!?
Black Bean Soup with Rice





12 cups water


4 vegetable bouillon cubes


1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped into about 1/2'; pieces


1 large onion, chopped


1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil


3 cups cooked brown rice (instant or regular are both fine)


1 15 oz. can tomato puree


2 15 oz. cans plain black beans, drained and rinsed


1 15 oz. can vegetarian refried beans


1 tsp. garlic powder


1 tsp. chili powder


1 tsp. cumin


1 tsp. dried cilantro


OPTIONAL 1/4 -1/2 tsp. ground red cayenne pepper





1) Cook rice according to directions on package


2) Put water in a large kettle and heat to boiling on medium high. Add the bouillon and stir to dissolve. Turn heat down to medium low.


3) In another pan, saute carrots and onions in the olive oil on medium high heat they are soft


4) Meanwhile, add the can of tomato puree, garlic powder, cilantro, cumin, chili powder and red pepper (if using) to the vegetable broth and stir well.


5) Add the can of refried beans and stir well to dissolve. Using a potato masher or wooden spoon can help.


6) Add the carrots, onions, rice and beans to the kettle and stir. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-20 minutes.


7) As things tend to settle to the bottom, always give this soup a stir before serving, especially if it's been refrigerated.





Time: 30-45 minutes


Serves: 8-10? I usually freeze half for later, which works well





This soup is low fat and cholesterol-free. It also has lots of fiber and plenty of lean vegetable protein. If you're watching your carbs at all, it's not even too bad that way.





Good luck! Would be happy to share others, if you like.
For now (and let's face it, forever), successful weight loss still comes down to a simple formula. You have to burn more calories than you take in. Calories are a measure of the amount of energy provided by the food you eat 鈥?the more calories you eat, the more energy you are giving your body. If you give your body more energy than it can use 鈥?well, honey, that's stored as fat.





Let's break it down. A pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories. If you want to lose one pound in a week, you have to create a calorie deficit of 3,500 calories a week, or 500 calories a day. To lose two pounds in a week, you have to create a calorie deficit of 7,000 calories a week, or 1,000 calories a day, and so on. Get the idea?





There are two ways to create a calorie deficit 鈥?eat less and exercise. If you want to meet your weight-loss goals, start by comparing your calorie intake against your exercise expenditure. It's not a magic pill, but it's very simple. Find a way to cut and burn more calories and the weight will come off!





So EAT LESS, and look at the calorie charts.