Melalina

My go-to on nights when I'm in a rush or not in the mood for something more elaborate is to dredge chicken breast cutlets through lower-sodium fajita seasoning (not taco!), then saute in a small amount of oil or non-stick cooking spray until done. Cutlets only take a few minutes each side. Then I top with a little sharp…

There's been a lot of research about this, trying to help parents choose a new lifestyle - be it eating right, saving more money, etc. Dave Ramsey (financial guru) talks about the difficulty of changing parents' decision-making. He calls it the "Powdered Butt Syndrome." If someone has seen your butt and powdered it, it's…

I found a recipe for Light Buffalo Chicken Wraps on Pinterest some time ago. I've made it several times now and I love it! It's 293 calories/wrap (and let me tell you, these are some FULL wraps), but you can save a few more calories by using low-carb, whole wheat tortillas or by skipping the wrap altogether and just…

1) Weight Watchers: I have one from a few years ago. The recipes are listed both with points values and calories & macros. Everything except the bread recipes are tasty. 2) The Belly Off! Diet book goes into some detail about general fitness but includes a section of recipes that my husband really loves. The Men's Health…

I worked for a retailer in Atlanta that was located near four or five country clubs that are loaded with celebrities. I've met Tony Braxton, Jeff Foxworthy, Usher, T. Pain, Kim Zolciak (of Real Housewives of Atlanta), and Bobbi Kristina Brown. Toni Braxton came in wearing gym clothes and full camera make-up, which was…

I read an article recently that said your toes fall asleep on the elliptical if your foot is too far forward on the pedal. A lot of people plant their feet right up against the front of the pedal. Maybe moving your feet back a few inches in addition to the other suggestions will help ease the numbness.

I was born and raised in Denver, CO, and currently live in Raleigh, NC. This map is the most accurate representation of the misconceptions about both my home states! :) Everyone believes that Denverites live in cold, snowy mountain caves 11 months out of the year and that everyone knows how to ski and rock climb. Denver is…

My doctor recommended using bath wash with tea tree oil in it. Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap with tea tree oil is what's available at my grocery store. I find that it has improved the smaller blemishes I get, but it doesn't seem to do much to combat the larger, inflamed pimples and cysts that crop up. Also, it's slow working,…

Cooking Light's 5 ingredient shrimp glaze is fabulous! I like to serve it with a whole grain (quinoa, bulgur, etc) on the side and a steamed veggie medly. Using MFP's recipe builder, the calories calculate to 127/serving. http://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/5-ingredient-pantry-recipes-00400000047368/

I read the NROF for Women and did the training program a couple years ago. The last time I did any free weight work was in high school, more than ten years ago. The book is EXTREMELY detailed in how to perform the exercises, and I was able to perform the moves with no instruction from external sources. I would just…

I'm doing P90x Lean, just finished week 2. A HRM is about the only way to accurately gage the calorie burn on these exercises, but if you don't have one, try: Strength Training = Shoulders & Arms, Back & Biceps, Legs & Back Yoga (not Hatha yoga) = Yoga X Aerobics (high impact) = Kenpo X, Plyometrics Calisthenics (light,…

I love Old Navy dresses. They're inexpensive and very cute. I also agree with JC Penny being a good source for dresses.

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I have subscriptions to Cooking Light and Food Network. I have had Cooking Light for almost ten years and have never thought about cancelling it - I love it! Food Network is fun and frequently has interesting articles on technique and interviews with popular celebrity chefs, but the recipes are often waaaaayyyyy unhealthy.…

Try this article at http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/cooking/a/flavorblending.htm; maybe this will help. :) Good luck!

I think Salsa Verde is a green salsa made primarily from green chiles or tomatillos. :smile: I agree, however, that regular tomato-based salsa is what comes to mind for me, too. For tomato-free slow cooker chicken, we like Oriental chicken. Mix 1/2 cup light soy sauce, 1/2 cup honey, and 2 Tbsp sesame seeds (optional) and…

Would recommend these from "Fix it and Forget It - Lightly." Overnight Apple Oatmeal: 2 cups skim milk 2 Tbsp honey or 1/4 cup brown sugar (I use Splenda Brown Sugar substitute and it tastes fine) 1 Tbsp margarine 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup dry rolled oats (preferably old fashioned or quick-cooking, but not…

I am super finicky like a kid, and I love this recipe (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/fried-pork-chops-with-buttered-beans-recipe/index.html) from Sandra Lee. I would recommend sauteing the onion and ham for the beans in a little oil (vegetable or olive oil are fine) rather than using so much butter. This…

Have you tried Sandra Lee's Money Saving Meals ideas? They're available on FoodNetwork.com, her cookbook by the same name, and on TV on FoodNetwork. Some of the recipes are more healthful than others, but all of them are designed to be cheap and to stretch to two or three more meals.

In a word, yes. You'll need to do a little research on the exact amounts to sub for, though. Different types of flour and brans create gluten at different rates (bleached vs. unbleached, cake flour vs. all-purpose, etc). You probably can't do a cup-for-cup substitution, but surely there's a website out there that can…

I have the opposite problem. I have subscription to Food Network magazine, Weight Watchers magazine and Cooking Light magazine - I'm overwhelmed with dinner ideas! (I like to cook, I guess, or like to think I like to cook.) For an easy, no thought meal, brown 1/2 pound of ground turkey, then add one can of rinsed, drained…

You might want to try some of Sandra Lee's Money Saving Meals ideas. They're available on FoodNetwork.com, her cookbook by the same name, or by watching the show on FoodNetwork. All of her recipes are designed to taste good when cooked fresh and then reused in some other dish. While she's cooking for four (so the original…

AlpineAccess.com offers a variety of work-from-home positions. Sales, billing, customer care, etc. They are a legit company; Clark Howard and Dave Ramsey (financial guys) have both endorsed them at one time or another. Alpine has just released a new advertisement looking for help. They pay $9 an hour on the average,…

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