One whole hour...

OF RUNNING!!!! I can't believe I was able to do it!!!! Many of times I wanted to stop and then I just kept going! I found my pace and was set! As I approched my one hour mark I realized I had ran 3.76 miles and thought I can make it an even 4 miles but then 60 mins hit and well I was done LOL :) I know my milage wasn't the best but for having surgery not even a month and a half ago I won't complain. The last time I ran 4 miles was March 3 and I ran a time of 58:46, pace 14:39, distance 4.01, calories burned 548. Sooo not too bad! I'll get there though gotta build my endurance back up! I also know that as I start losing weight I'll get faster too. I've been making sure I work out atleast 5 of the 7 days of the week buring 500 a day! I'm losing inches I can really tell that and my weight is coming off slow and steady which wins the race!!!! Excited to see where I'll be in Sept when I run my Disney Race! I know some people out there don't think I can do it especially after having my surgery but I know I can! And I know my weight loss will come! It's exciting to think about where I'll be when my hard work pays off!

Recipe of the day to share with you!!!

Cheesy Zucchini Enchiladas

These cheesy meatless enchiladas are delicious, packed with fiber so they are filling and easy to make – vegetarian or not. Perfect topped with chopped cilantro, scallions or jalapeños and some low fat sour cream.

I love La Tortilla Factory Smart and Delicious Low Carb Tortillas, I used the large size for these enchiladas which are only 2 points plus each. Skinny Bits is doing giveaway, click here for a chance to win some free La Tortilla samples.

Many of you know how much I love enchiladas, I've posted several enchilada recipes in the past; chicken enchiladas, chicken and white bean enchiladas with salsa verde, and turkey and black bean enchiladas. This vegetarian recipe makes a is a wonderful addition to my enchilada collection, and I love that I can add more cheese than I normally would because the filling is so light.

Cheesy Zucchini Enchiladas
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 large enchilada • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 258.7 • Fat: 13.5 g • Protein: 22 g • Carb: 30.2 g • Fiber: 16.9 g

• cooking spray
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 medium scallions, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 medium zucchinis, grated
• kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups grated reduced fat mexican blend cheese (Sargento)
• 4 Large La Tortilla Factory Low Carb tortillas
• chopped scallions (optional)
• chopped cilantro (optional)

Enchilada sauce:

• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp chipotle chilis in adobo sauce (optional for more heat)
• 1 cups tomato sauce
• 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 cup fat free vegetable broth
• kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

For the enchilada sauce:

in a medium saucepan,

spray

oil and

sauté

garlic.

Addchipotle chile

, chili powder, cumin, broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper.

Bring

to a boil.

Reduce

the heat to low and

simmer

for 5-10 minutes.

Set aside

until ready to use.

Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a medium nonstick skillet, sauté garlic and scallions in olive oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes; add zucchini, salt and pepper to taste and cook about 4-5 minutes.

Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cheese; mix well.

Divide zucchini between in each tortilla, roll and place seam side down in baking dish.

Top with enchilada sauce (you might not use all) and remaining cheese and bake until hot and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Serve with chopped cilantro, scallions, and reduced fat sour cream if you wish. Enjoy!!

 

Let me know what you think! I thought they were pretty yummy myself! How are you all doing in your journey of your goals? I believe I need to start adding squats and some ab work. A great runner has a great strong core! I really am wanting to register to run the Walt Disney Marathon in Jan but I can't do it if Matt is not here...well I mean I can but to accomplish something like and him not be here to see me do it don't sound fun! Sooo I'm kind of waiting to see if he will be in school then still. He is already missing this one but it's only 10. I also decided last night I might need some new running shoes! My feet are sore and started to get sore at mile 3...they are well used shoes LOL so I think I need some new ones! Tonight's work out I'm taking it easy and doing a hour on the elliptical. I'm off to finish my day of cleaning!!! YAY ME!