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So, it's Monday and I'm definately struggling. A co-worker bought me lunch and I made a horrible decision (almost ate up my entire calories for the day) and there aren't any exercise classes offered at my work today. I still plan on doing some at home tonight, but I feel bad for the time being...

Oh, and I had a HORRIBLE weekend. Ate whatever, whenever I wanted. Owning up and moving on... going to try and fix my screw up from today and stay under my calorie goal... tomorrow is a new day.

Squash spaghetti? Is it already in a package, or do you cook the squash? I tried those shiratiaki (sp??!) tofu spaghetti noodles and really did not like them at all. They gagged me when I opened up the package....not a fan...

Spaghetti squash is a squash that you cook. It tastes like squash not like spaghetti. The reason they call it spaghetti squash is because after you cook it you scrape out the insides with a fork and it looks like little noodles. With some tomato sauce on it it is a great substitute for actual noodles. I really like it. You should give it a try if you like squash.

Thanks for the reply!! I may try it....I love squash, but I'm the only one in my family that does. I'm really trying to avoid cooking separate meals. As it is, i get home from work a little after 6pm, doesn't leave a lot of time for cooking, cleaning, making sure homework gets done, baths and snuggles.

Trying to keep up with everyone - it's hard!
Naesue - prayers going out for you!!
Pin - Woohoo!! Onederland!! You rock!!

We got this!

NeuroticVirgo > Boooo! Sorry. Hang tight!!

SInce Tuesday is recipie day I will post my favorite food recipie now since tomorrow is major packing day!!!!!!

Moca Java Smoothie

1C unsweetened Almond Milk 40 cal
1scoop Slimfast chocolate powder 110 cal
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 55 cal
1T Instant coffee granules 6 cal
1 Medium Banana 80 cal

Blend and enjoy!!!

Cals 291 fat 7 sat 1 poly 1 mono 2 trans 0 Chol 8 Sodium 396 Potassium 1057 carbs 50 Fiber 8 Sugars 28 Protein 15 Vit A 27 C 64 Calcium 86 Iron 36

If you are watching your carbs and sugars you can cut out the banana and save yourself 27 carbs and 14 sugars but you are also losing 422 potassium and may need to add a sweetner. This smoothie keeps me full for quite a while and is quick and easy! I vary from day to day how much banana I use sometimes I only use 1/2 and sometimes not at all.

Good Tuesday morning friends! I figured I'd start my day with you all instead of fitting you in. I've added a bunch of you as friends, but if I missed you PLEASE friend me!
So, Tuesday recipie/food...well, a friend of mine and I have been trying to find cool ways to use cauliflower - it's actually become a bit of an obsession!! :laugh: A couple of weeks ago I made cauliflower pizza....no not cauliflower ON a pizza, but the pizza crust WAS cauliflower. Here's how I did it -

1. 1 medium head of cauliflower broken into tiny, tiny pieces. This is the most difficult part of the recipe. I used a cheese grater to grate it - messy but it works. My girlfriend uses a juicer to get it all tiny - that worked best. ANYWAY - get that cauliflower into tiny pieces.

2. Heat the cauliflower in the microwave for 30 seconds and add 1 egg and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.

3. Mix together and spread over parchment paper on a baking pan. Put in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, checking to make sure it doesn't burn. IF the mixture seems a bit juicy, take a paper towel and pat some of the moisture out. Get as much as you can - that will help to make it crispy.

4. When cooked, topped with whatever toppings you want to have on it and cook again until heated through. Believe it or not, my kids couldn't tell it wasn't real pizza dough!

My friend and I made cauliflower popcorn (basically just roasted cauliflower - break up the florets into popcorn size, toss with 2tblsp of oil and seasoning. Put on parchment paper in a 400 degree oven for 60 minutes and ENJOY!) It's another one my kids devoured. We also made cauliflower mashed "potatoes" and cauliflower "potato" salad. DELICIOUS!!!

Morning!!
Sorry Ive been away, I was sick most of the weekend with strept, just got in to see the doctor yesterday (since everything was closed for Easter) and they gave me some antibiotics - it's kicking my butt though! They are soooo strong because this is the 3rd time Ive had strept in 2 months!!!!!

I felt so guilty yesterday that I didnt work out but I was just so exhausted and queezy from the meds that I went to bed early after I took the kids to their gym class and put them to bed.

Today's a new day though!!

Happy Tuesday!

So this is a really simple recipe for a snack I love. I will post a better one later but this is my go to snack that seems to wipe out all of my chocolate and sweet cravings every time. I take a Quaker chocolate crunch rice cake and spread it with two tablespoons of Weight Watchers reduced fat whipped cream cheese spread. Then I slice up a few strawberries or a banana and layer that on top. It is the best dessert snack ever. I love it and it makes me happy. Super quick and easy. Try it you'll like it. It is approximately 200 calories (the rice cake is 60, the cream cheese is 60 and then whatever fruit you pick). You could leave the fruit off and then it is only 120 calories.

I'm not a huge cook, especially since school started its been mostly grab-n-go frozen foods or subway. But I will share my favorite healthy recipe... I absolutely love this and so does the fiance! I can't wait to make this again.

It's the Hungry Girl Rhapsody in Bleu (Chicken cordon bleu)

Ingredients:
One 5-oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlet
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese, room temperature
1 oz. (about 3 slices) 97 - 98% fat-free ham slices
salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Put chicken in a large sealable plastic bag, squeeze out as much air as you can, and seal. Using a meat tenderizer or a can, carefully pound chicken through the bag until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Remove chicken from the bag, and season to taste with salt and pepper on both sides.

Lay the chicken flat and spread the cheese wedge over it. Evenly layer the ham slices on top of the cheese. Starting with one of the longer sides (or any side, if it's square), tightly roll up the chicken breast cutlet, and secure with toothpicks.

Place chicken roll in a baking dish lined with foil and/or sprayed with nonstick spray, and then cover the baking dish with foil.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Carefully remove the foil covering the dish. Continue to bake (uncovered) for an additional 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING

Serving Size: 1 chicken cordon bleu (entire recipe)
Calories: 222
Fat: 4.5g
Sodium: 692mg
Carbs: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 40g

PointsPlus® value 5*