Excuses....no more!

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

Calories 226 Fat 4.44g Carbohydrate 23.32g Fiber 4.9g Protein 22.73g
Jenna’s Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 (1 1/2 cups)
Points Plus: 5

Ingredients: adapted from Dainty chef

1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 ounce) Rotel diced tomatoes and jalapenos
1 package (10 ounce) frozen corn
½ cup onion, chopped
½ cup bell pepper, diced
1 can (10 ounce) Enchilada sauce
5 cups of low fat, low sodium chicken broth
2 whole chicken breasts
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

What you’ll do:

In a crockpot, combine drained beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, and jalapeno. Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture. Pour chicken broth and enchilada sauce over ingredients in cooker. Cover; cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. When you are ready to serve, remove chicken and cut or shred into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken back into the soup, mix together. Top with cheese and serve. I topped ours with slices of avocado, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

What can be done to help people change?

Everyone talks about achieving it, but most people have plenty of excuses as to why they can’t,

won’t, or don’t want to change their current status. The most common excuse people make for

not trying to have a healthy lifestyle is “a lack of time.” Have you ever said to yourself, “Oh,

I’m tired, I don’t have time to exercise?” or “I don’t feel like cooking dinner

tonight; let’s just get some fast food.”


Time and health always seem to be at odds with each other. We have time to work, time to commute, time for our business associates, but very little time to spend on ourselves, people we love, or even random people who deserve our attention.

10 min or less.......here we go
More than you think. In a brief 10 minute window you can release tension, prevent future

frustrations, get your blood flowing, etc. In fact, here are 50 things you can do. With time out

as an excuse, what are you going to begin doing differently tomorrow? I don't care what it is,

the point is, just do something!

Here are some ideas. If you have other thoughts, leave them in the comments!

1. Brush your teeth




2. Do 15 sit-ups




3. Read the health news headlines of the day




4. Straighten your posture




5. Eat an apple




6. Stand up and stretch




7. Send a friendly email to a friend




8. Resist the impulse purchase of a candy bar




9. Post an inspirational quote on twitter/facebook




10. Do 10 lunges




11. DRINK A GLASS OF WATER~ my fav~~




12. Smile~another fav!




13. Put a package of oatmeal in your pocket or purse for a healthy breakfast or snack




14. Throw a bottle of water in there as well




15. Plug your cell phone into the charger




16. Pay a bill online




17. Ask to have your salad dressing on the side




18. Start a dollar jar to be added to once per day




19. Open a window




20. Say thank you to someone who deserves it




21. Take a deep breath




22. Put on your seat belt




23. Wake up 10 minutes earlier




24. Post a comment on a blog




25. Turn off the lights when you’re the last one out




26. Put on your make-up (this usually pertains to the ladies, but hey, whatever makes you happy)




27. Share a healthy recipe




28. Give your mother a call




29. Wash your hands




30. Put on hand lotion




31. Check your blood pressure




32. Jog in place for 9 minutes




33. Throw away that pen that doesn’t work




34. Take a canvas tote bag to the grocery store




35. Ask a friend to join you for a healthy dinner




36. Put down the remote control and get up to change the TV channel




37. Hug your kids




38. Replace your next cup of coffee with a cup of tea




39. Lay out your clothes for the next day




40. Put your car keys in the same place everyday




41. Take a 10 minute break




42. Suck on a breath mint




43. Add a little pepper to your salad




44. Load the dishwasher




45. Play ANYTHING for 5 minutes




46. Take a quick walk




47. Prepare your coffee maker the night before




48. Skip your late evening grocery store run




49. While watching TV, do 5 push-ups during the commercial




50. Read this list over again and count how many things pertain to you

These things take no time at all but they all could ensure a positive day and a healthier lifestyle. How many of these do you or can you do in a day? What other things can you add to the list?

Whatever you choose to do, make your day healthier and happier. If you can, do the same for someone else too, because, after all, it’s about a healthy lifestyle!