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Try blending old fashioned oats. I've also seen oat flour at the store if thats easier for you. Its the same thing though. I use that in place of breadcrumbs for all my recipes. I've found it to be a much better substitution.

I made really good black bean burgers and it's really quick to make too. 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed (I made my own in the crockpot though) 1 egg 3 cloves garlic 1 tbsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. cumin 1 tsp. chili sauce or hot sauce (I didn't add this and it was fine) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I used blended up Old…

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I slice up a sweet potato, dip it in an egg white and sprinkle seasonings (I use chili powder, paprika and garlic) and bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes. If they aren't crispy enough, turn off the oven and leave the door cracked open for 5-10 minutes. They are so good! I'm actually making this tonight with salmon too.

I just made this a couple nights ago and it was a huge hit. Definitely comes highly recommended. Mine cooked really fast though. It says to cook for 4 hours, but mine was done in about 2.5 to 3 hours, so just keep an eye on it.

I just made my grocery list and for $40, I'll be able to prepare 1 breakfast that can last atleast 4-5 days (depending on how many people eat it), 2 lunches and 4 dinners. I figure I'll have enough of the 4 dinners to have leftovers for lunch on the other 2 days without a planned lunch. For breakfast, I made burrito…

That's crazy! I'm getting married in April too. the 13th and I have about 35-40 pounds to lose. Good luck, you guys!

Although there's no way to measure the exact amount your reducing, try thoroughly rinsing all canned goods. You'll be washing away a good portion of the sodium and preservatives. I found this especially helpful when I make chili, which consists entirely of canned goods. Good luck!

I haven't tried it, but I assume this would work. Enter all ingredients individually into your diary and then save it under your meals. It should save all of it together.

I re-type all my recipes in Word, then I print them on multi colored paper and store them in sheet protectors in a 3 ring binder. My book is pretty big now, but its so much easier to have the same format throughout instead of having every page look different. Plus, I usually alter my recipes and its so much easier for me…

I just made this last night and it was so good! Skin and take the seeds out of 2 butternut squash and place in crock pot. Top with 1/4 cup light butter (I used Smart Balance light), 1/3 cup brown sugar (I used splenda), and pumpkin pie spice. Cover and cook 6-7 hours on low. Mash with a potato masher and top with walnuts.

Bake it at 450 degrees for 10 minutes with 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar (splenda brown sugar works too) and a few dashes of paprika. So good!

I make a veggie dip out of it. I've had it on celery and carrots, but I'm sure it would go good with just about any veggie, or with chips for a low cal spinach dip snack. Ingredients: ½ cup fresh spinach ½ cup plain non fat yogurt ¾ cup plain no fat cream cheese 2 tbsp. parmesan cheese 1 tsp. garlic powder Directions:…

Almond Crusted Tilpaia (serves 2) Ingredients: 1/4 cup almonds 2 tbsp. breadcrumbs (or bake 1 slice of bread at 300 degrees for 5 minutes on each side) 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning 1 tbsp. dijon mustard 2 (6oz.) tilapia fillets chopped fresh parsley Directions: Place first three ingredients in a blender or…

It hasn't made a difference in my diet or my ability to lose weight. If anything, I try to find alternatives to the high calorie drinks. My favorite is a Pina Colada and I found a recipe in the recipe message boards that is amazing. Here is it if you're interested. Serves: 3 Ingredients: 1½ cup light vanilla yogurt 3 tbsp.…

Sorry everyone. It's actually 1 cup of fresh spinach, not 1/2 cup. When you start cooking it, it shrivels up and then it measures at 1/2 cup by the end. The nutritional information doesn't change.

per serving, it's about 2oz. Also, I put it in a pita today and it was really good. I'll probably add some grilled chicken slices to it next time for a more filling meal.

I'm so excited for fall and all the pumpkin recipes. Here's a couple that I have. Pumpkin Butter Ingredients: 3½ cups pumpkin puree, or 1 (29oz.) can 2 tsp. vanilla extract ¾ cup apple juice 1 cup packed brown sugar 3 cinnamon sticks 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice Directions: Combine pureed pumpkin, vanilla, apple juice,…

I came across this recipe yesterday made it last night. It's so yummy and already helped me up my veggie intake. I'm trying it inside of pita bread for lunch today. It can be served cold as a veggie dip and I'm curious to try it warmed up with a little bit of mozzerella cheese as dip for bread or crackers. Homemade Spinach…

I've been trying to keep a watchful eye on these categories as well and this recipe has become one of my favorites. It's cheap, healthy and takes about 15 minutes to make. Almond Crusted Tilapia (serves 2) Ingredients: 1/4 cup almonds 2 tbsp. breadcrumbs (you could also bake a slice of bread in the oven for 5 minutes, each…

I noticed that you aren't keeping track of your sodium intake. This has always been my trouble area. There is so much in everything and it really takes a toll on your weight. My goal is 1700mg per day and a recommended max is around 2500mg. I've noticed that if I have too many days of high sodium intake, it doesn't matter…

I struggle with keeping my sodium intake low as well. Some things I've picked up along the way though are: if buying canned beans or vegetables, rinse them thoroughly. buy beans dry in a packaged bag. it takes an hour to have them ready, but a big benefit is that there's only 20mg in a serving and its all natural. when…