You might not believe you could lose weight while on a diet which includes mexican manicotti but it can happen. It is fundamental to not eat mexican manicotti or other high calorie pasta every day but in moderation.

This is what I do, I allow myself rich food one day per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet 6 days a week, say 1200 to 2000 calories each day, and then 1 day, I eat what I please – within reason of course.

I have been eating like this for the last 6 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise habits or taken any pills or diet drinks. I have only been aware of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I like one day per week.

I also believe it helps to have a little support when trying to lose weight and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have lots of tools to show you how to monitor your progress and achieve your goals.

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Mexican Manicotti

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 cup refried beans
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 manicotti shells
1 1/4 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can picante or taco sauce
8 ounces dairy sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion
1/4 cup sliced, pitted ripe olives
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Combine ground beef, refried beans, oregano and cumin; mix well. Fill UNCOOKED manicotti shells with meat mixture. Arrange in a 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish.

Combine water and picante sauce or taco sauce; pour over manicotti shells. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 325 degrees F for at least one hour until pasta is tender.

Combine sour cream, scallion and olives. Spoon down the center of the casserole; top with cheese. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Microwave instructions: After pouring water and sauce over shells, cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook on HIGH for 10 minutes, half-turning the dish once.

Using tongs, turn shells over. Cook, covered, on MEDIUM for 17 to 19 minutes or until pasta is tender, giving dish a half-turn once.

Combine sour cream, scallion and olives. Spoon down center of casserole; top with cheese. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.

Makes 4 servings.

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