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My Mango, Avocado & Black Bean Salad w/Lime Dressing
Mango, Avocado & Black Bean Salad w/Lime Dressing Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 ripe but firm avocados, halved, peeled and cubed 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided 2 ripe but firm mangoes, peeled and cubed 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for…
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Elf Name
Let's play a fun little game! I've been having fun with this all afternoon! Share what your Elf name is. I'm Elvis Plum-Pants.
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74 pounds and counting
okay, you asked for it. here i am 74 pounds lighter. i struggle to 'feel' the difference but i can finally 'see' the difference. when you have been as heavy as i have for as long as i have been, it just takes time. truth is? i do feel it as well but still hurt. but this too will change with a little more time. am so happy…
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I'm so glad the world didn't end last month
as I still have so many unanswered questions, like I never found out who let the dogs out, the way to get to Sesame Street, why Dora doesn't just use Google maps, why we don't ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery", why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed, why "abbreviated" is such a long word, why…
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Smar Carb #1 Bread
has anyone heard of this bread and tried it? if so, is it any good? Smart Carb™ #1 bread has been redesigned to be 98% Starch Free with 3 Net Carbs (4 Total Carbs) and 16g Protein Per Slice. This is the best tasting bread you will ever have! Learn More: http://www.julianbakery.com/smart-carb Are you Gluten Free? Click Here…
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i have a question
has anyone tried this bread and if so, is it any good? Smart Carb™ #1 bread has been redesigned to be 98% Starch Free with 3 Net Carbs (4 Total Carbs) and 16g Protein Per Slice. This is the best tasting bread you will ever have! Learn More: http://www.julianbakery.com/smart-carb Are you Gluten Free? Click Here For Our…
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Our Weight Is Not our Worth
If I asked you to describe your body, what would you say? Would you tell me how tall you are? Attempt to describe your build? Reveal your weight? Describe your figure as an hourglass, ruler, pear or apple? Would you even think to tell me how it helps you get through the day? How it allows you to work and take care of your…
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Almond Berry Pancakes
Almond Berry Pancakes 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder dash of salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cup 1% milk 2 tbs butter, melted 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup fresh blueberries Combine flours, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.…
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White Bean & Chicken Sloppy Joes - Serves 8
Here is my recipe, enjoy! I made the full recipe, portioned it out in a few different containers and froze some. It really did turn out good. White Bean and Chicken Sloppy Joes Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon Pure Wesson Canola Oil 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 1 pound boiled and shredded chicken breast meat…
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Lemon Juice
So, a tablespoon of "real lemon" in a glass of water every morning. What can it hurt? Institute of Health Sciences, 819 N. L.L.C. Charles Street, Baltimore , MD This is the latest in medicine, effective for cancer! Read carefully & you be the judge. Lemon (Citrus) is a miraculous product to kill cancer cells. It is 10,000…
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People are interesting . . .
I honestly do not understand how people can 'turn on you' when you are succeeding at something that you are working very hard for. I started this new lifestyle of better health two months ago and have lost 24 pounds (quite possibly more as I have not weighed now for two weeks due to a broken scale), but a few of the people…
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Lemonade and strawberry cheesecake popsicles
I saw this on a blog I follow and thought I would share. Lemonade and strawberry cheesecake popsicles Ingredients: Yields 6 popsicles 1 8oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese 1/2 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed (I used 3/4 cups) 3 tablespoons honey 1 cup fresh organic strawberries (I used frozen) Freezing molds of your…
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Twenty ways to burn calories
Read this earlier today and just thought I would share. I personally, found it insightful. Twenty Ways to Burn Calories 1.Take a 15 minute walk on your lunch break. You will burn about 80 calories, maybe more, depending how fast you walk. 2.Drink ice cold water before eating a meal. Ice cold water burns calories and will…
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Low Carb Pumpkin and Sausage Soup
1 pound pork sausage (Phoebe used hot sausage) 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 2 3/4 ounces 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped, about 5 medium 1 clove garlic, minced 15 ounce can pumpkin 4 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup water Salt and pepper, to taste In a large pot, brown the sausage along with the onion,…
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Is pretty food more enticing?
Does pretty food entice you? Let me tell you about my experience this morning. I decided to make an open face omelet for breakfast. On medium low heat, I melted ¾ tbs butter, chopped up a ½ green onion and threw it in the pan to sauté. While that was going on, I beat 2 large eggs and 1tbs water in a bowl and added salt and…
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Silver Lake
The other day I took some time and went up Brighton Canyon to walk around the lake and just take in the scenery. This beautiful lake is only about 35-40 min away from where I live. I absolutely love it there. Just thought I would share some pics. There is a boardwalk that goes about 3/4 of the way around the lake and then…
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Peach, Tomato, and Ricotta Sandwich - Yield 1 serving
Neighbor brought over this recipe to me last night. I am so going to try this soon. Looks 'nummy' Peach, Tomato, and Ricotta Sandwich Ingredients 2 tablespoons ricotta 2 slices whole-grain bread, toasted (i use oroweat-sandwich thins- honey wheat) 3 slices tomato 3 slices peach 2 slices red onion Sea salt Extra-virgin…
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Low Cal/Low Carb/Low Fat Strawberry Shortcake
a dear friend sent me this recipe. she made it for a party she had over the weekend and said it was a success. i thought i would share it here with you all. i plan on making it this weekend when we entertain friends. Sponge Cake: 8 eggs, separated 8 oz. cream cheese 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 cup…
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"Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes
I was watching the 'Food Network' this morning and watched them make these garlic mashed potatoes from cauliflower. They looked so heavenly that I decided I am going to prepare them with dinner tonight. My husband has type ll diabetes and he misses potatoes more than anything. I am hoping that these taste as good as they…
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Our weight is NOT our worth
If I asked you to describe your body, what would you say? Would you tell me how tall you are? Attempt to describe your build? Reveal your weight? Describe your figure as an hourglass, ruler, pear or apple? Would you even think to tell me how it helps you get through the day? How it allows you to work and take care of your…
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Zucchini, spinach, mushroom egg white quiche
Zucchini, spinach, mushroom egg white quiche - Serves Ingredients 8 egg whites 1 3/4 C skim milk 1 small zucchini, sliced 2 C bay spinach 1 can (4 oz) mushrooms 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp chives 1 C mozzarella, part-skim Directions Heat oven to 350. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add zucchini and saute for…
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Baby Meatloaves - Serves 8
Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil 1/2medium onions , finely chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme , chopped 1 lb lean ground beef (10% fat) 2eggs , beaten 1 cup tomato sauce, low sodium , divided (no added sugar) 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup bread crumbs (whole grain) 1/8 tsp salt (optional) 1/8 tsp black pepper…
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Low Cal/Low Carb Shrimp Scampi- Serves 4
My sister sent me this recipe and it is wonderfully delicious so I thought I would share it with you. It is so easy to make and I promise you will love it. It is a lightened up version of the classic made with garlic, olive oil, and fresh shrimp. Ingredients 2 tbsp Margarine, 80% fat, unsalted 1 tbsp olive oil 4medium…
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Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu Serves 4
This recipe comes from: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_low_calorie_recipes I made this last week for dinner and my husband loved it so I am doing it again tonight. They have tons of great recipes. It is healthy, low calorie and full of flavor. I served it with steamed asparagus and wild rice.…
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Easy Honey Glazed Chicken w/Pic
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 3/4 lb) 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup honey 2 tbs lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Step One Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray cooking pan with cooking spray. Place chicken in pan. Step Two In small bowl, mix above ingredients and pour over chicken. Step Three Cover with foil and bake for 20…
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Raspberry Chocolate Scones - Serves 12
Ingredients 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup trans fat-free buttery spread 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4…
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Multi Vitamins
How does one know if the multi-vitamin they are on are doing any good? Just wondering.
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Salad Kebabs
You can make these kebabs using straws instead of skewers if you like. They are quick to put together and everyone loves eating them. Here are some ideas to try, but feel free to make up your own combinations. Ingredients very thin straws Prosciutto and Melon 1/4 galia or cantaloupe melon, rind removed and cut into small…
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Cranberry Spritzer - Serves 10
This recipe comes from a dietitian at the May Clinic Ingredients 1 quart reduced-calorie cranberry juice 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 quart carbonated water 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup raspberry sherbet 10 lemon or lime wedges Directions Refrigerate the cranberry juice, lemon juice and carbonated water until cold. In a large…
