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I like to add raisins, dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and half a cup of shredded carrots. It tastes like carrot cake.

Soup is one of my go to cheap recipes. Most soup recipes can make the more expensive parts of the meal (like meat) go really far. One of my favorites in chicken posole. I will usually serve it with a tortilla on the side for dipping and make cinnamon apples in the microwave for desert. Chicken Posole 1 large chicken…

Even though it is summer where I am I still do soup. I make a big pot every Sunday and dish it out in individual portions. Half goes into the fridge for the current week and the other half goes into the freezer for later weeks. I pull out some of the different soups I have made in prior weeks then to get a nice variety…

I'm with you there. I got out of my gym habit while traveling for work and taking licensing exams. Now that I am in a different job and don't have to travel it is time for all of the extra weight to come off and get back in shape.

If you need to do several at a time, poke the potatoes with a fork a few times and then wrap in foil. Stick the wrapped potatoes in a crock pot on low and let cook all day.

That will help some, but I find that it is easier to just vary what time you add them to the soup. If it is a softer vegetable I may not add It until some of the harder vegetables have had a chance to cook a bit.

Sauted chicken breasts with fresh sesame green beans and roasted red potatoes. Baked cinnamon apples for desert.

I was skeptical about drinking infused water because I did not think it would really help me curb my cravings for soda and other pre packaged drinks, but I have been pleasantly surprise with how easy it has been to stay away from all of the sugary stuff. I keep a pitcher made up in my fridge at home and it has become a…

I do meatballs with a pound of ground turkey, half a cup of seasoned bread crumbs and two egg whites. Some times I will add spinach or other seasoning, but usually keep the core ingredients the same. Rather than bake them right away I freeze the meatballs individually and then I have a quick and easy meal I can grab right…

I just let myself take an evening of doing what I want (not skipping my workout), but if I want to be lazy and just read a book all evening, that is my reward. I am planning a spa day for when I hit my major goal, but until then I will be happy with my mini treats.

I would grill it after seasoning it with some salt and pepper and make a dipping sauce for the size out of bourbon and molasses.

I use my crock pot a lot. I will cook a package of chicken breasts with a jar of salsa and then shred it up. From there I make a lot of burrito bowls with lots of fresh veggies, rice, some cilantro and lime.

I like to sauté chopped up carrots with some olive oil, black pepper and cinnamon. The cinnamon really goes well with the sweetness of the carrots.

During Spring, Fall and Winter I take soup to work for lunch. I have a list of regular soups that I make and occasionally add a new one in. Summer is harder since I usually do not want soup when it is warm, but I will switch to lettuce wraps. I usually pack my wrap ingredients separately and assemble everything right…

I am 29. I spent most of my 20's traveling for work. Despite trying to keep up and work out and eat healthy I find myself 30 pounds heavier than when I turned 20. So before my 30th birthday I am working on getting down to my goal weight. I have four months to go so I might just be able to make it.

I will cook it in the crockpot with a jar of salsa and portion it out and freeze it. That way I can pull a portion out and throw together enchiladas or taco sales really fast.

I like to shred or julienne the carrots and make slaw out of them with some dried cranberries. It works really well as a side for all kinds of things.

If your grocery store has a bulk food section check there. You can buy a small amount to try before committing to an entire bag.

I give myself small non-food rewards. Part of this was to retrain myself to not reward myself with special food treats. So I will let myself buy or do something periodically like a massage or buy a new shirt to keep myself motivated. I do not want to replace my wardrobe until I am at my goal, but being able to go buy a…

I like to rub a firm white fish with a little taco type seasoning and grill it. Them I serve it with tortillas and a vinegar based coleslaw. For a side I like to have an orange. It is filling and light.

I like to make spinach salads with toasted almonds and orange/grapefruit wedges. All I use to dress it is a little balsamic vinegar.

I eat a lot of soup. You can go with canned soup, but I like to make my own so I can control the sodium better. One of my favorites is to make beef and barley soup. It is extremely filling and you can add whatever vegetables that you like.

I use raspberry vinaigrette sometimes or I mix up low sodium soy sauce with some mirin and toasted sesame oil. Either way I usually slice the chicken into strips after it is cooked and serve it on a spinach salad with some orange slices.

Chicken Posole. It is like a spicy-ish chicken soup. Plus it is super easy to make in the crockpot. Check out the recipe on the http://www.coffeeforus3.com/crockpot-chicken-posole-freezer-meal/

I do a lot of taco bowls with brown rice, it has a lot of flavor and I eat less of it than white rice. I cook chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, corn, and black beans in my crock pot and shred the chicken when it is done. A big spoonful on top of some rice with any extra veggies you want and you have a great meal.

Fruit kabobs are always a nice one. They make eating fruit as an appetizer easy and look really nice. Sometimes I will also make a yogurt dipping sauce to go with them.

I like to add some sirracha when I make these.

Put it in your crockpot with a 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, some cinnamon and some nutmeg. Shred it when it is done and serve it on a bun, it a lettuce wrap, or in a rice bowl. Add veggies and some sauce for an easy meal.

In the crockpot with a jar of salsa verde, shred and serve in salads, burritos, and on top of rice with veggies.

Lean pork is my preferred protein. You can go with classic pork chops or cube it and make kabobs. I like to use pork, onion, red pepper, and pineapple in mine. I brush the outside with a little honey and soy sauce mixed together and grill them. I only use about a tablespoon of honey for all of the kabobs so it does not…