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Willpower don't fail me now!!!!!!!!!!
So, I am about 10 weeks pregnant. My nausea seems to be going away now.... And my appetite is picking up!!!! I am super hungry this morning!!!!!!!!!! I haven't gained any weight yet so I guess it's OK, but woah!! :laugh: :laugh: I could eat a horse this morning. At least a horse sized omlette and toast!! :wink: :laugh:
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Breakfast Tortilla Strata (Cooking Light)
Breakfast Tortilla Strata Putting this dish together and chilling it the night before gives the tortillas time to soak up the batter, which makes the strips puff when baked the next day. 1 cup bottled salsa 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips Cooking spray 1 cup…
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What to Eat after a Workout (From Cooking Light)
What to Eat after a Workout Since squeezing fitness pursuits into an already busy day isn’t easy, it makes sense to use the lunch hour for double duty. Work out, then eat. Trouble is, there’s not much time for both. So save time by preparing a quick, high-caliber meal the night before. Three key elements come into play…
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Curried Chicken Salad (Cooking Light)
Curried Chicken Salad (LISTED AS ONE OF THE GOOD POST-WORKOUT MEALS) This spicy-sweet chicken salad is loaded with fruit. Eat it with whole-grain crackers or a toasted baguette to increase your carbohydrates. If you don't have time to cook the chicken, pick up a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket. 1 1/2 cups chopped…
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Simple Logic! Trust me people!!! :)
3500 calories = 1 pound It would take that much on top of your maintenance calories to gain one pound. If you are so inclined and have the confidence in yourself to enjoy a treat today, knowing that you will get right back on track tomorrow......then enjoy. It wasn't one meal or treat that made you gain weight. It's doing…
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Morning Glory Muffins
Morning Glory Muffins Substitute apricots or raisins for chopped pitted dates, if you like. The dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal, wheat bran, and whole wheat flour contribute plenty of fiber to each muffin. Complete your breakfast with fat-free yogurt and fruit. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup whole wheat flour (about 4 3/4…
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Pumpkin Muffins (Cooking Light)
Pumpkin Muffins These spicy muffins are good for a quick breakfast on the run or to include in bag lunches. A combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar creates a crunchy topping that contrasts with the moist, tender muffins. 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon…
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Banana Blueberry Bread (Cooking Light)
Banana Blueberry Bread "This bread is supereasy to make. I like to take it to my daughter's play group and watch the other mothers and toddlers enjoy it. The freshness of the fruit gives a sensational flavor to the bread." CLReader. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits 1/2…
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Applesauce, Bran and Oatmeal Muffins (Cooking Light)
Applesauce, Bran, and Oatmeal Muffins "This is a low-fat, high-fiber muffin that I modified from a basic muffin recipe. You can customize it to your own taste by adding nuts. These muffins freeze extremely well." --CL Reader 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup wheat bran 1/2 cup packed brown sugar…
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Ginger-Carrot Muffins (Cooking Light)
Ginger-Carrot Muffins Canola oil creates a moist, tender crumb; its mild taste doesn't interfere with the sweetness of carrots and currants or the ginger's bite. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as doing so can make the muffins tough. Substitute raisins for currants, if you prefer. You can freeze completely cooled…
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Raspberry-Balsamic Glazed Chicken
I think I am making this for Easter tomorrow. Maybe make a potato salad of some sort...mmm. I forgot I had made this before. It is delicious!! Raspberry-Balsamic Glazed Chicken Other fruit preserves, such as apricot, blackberry, or peach, will also work in this recipe. Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Cooking spray 1/2…
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Creamy French Potato Salad
Creamy French Potato Salad This is one of those easy potato salads that's a perfect side dish for a barbecue. The bottled French salad dressing adds an unusual color and a slightly tangy flavor. I ususally serve this with grilled portobello mushroom sandwiches since my husband, Galen, and I are vegetarians." Sue-Marie…
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A great salad! YUM!!
One of my favorite things to make is an Asian Broccoli Slaw. I usually use Mann's Broccoli slaw and Newmans Own Lighten up Asian salad dressing. I mix about 2 cups of the slaw per 2 tbsp of the dressing and let it sit in the fridge awhile so the slaw can soak up the dressing! It is SUPER filling, nutritious and tons of…
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Raspberry Phyllo Tarts
Raspberry Phyllo Tarts These bites come together quickly, thanks to packaged mini phyllo shells. The filling doesn't need to be cooked. Ingredients 1 (2.1-ounce) package mini phyllo shells (such as Athens) 3 tablespoons reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 1 1/4 cookie sheets) 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 teaspoon…
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Death on a Plate!
I've posted about this before but it's interesting to see all the "newer" additions. What were the norms you used to eat? That now, when looking at the nutritional "value", you consider Death On a Plate?? Mine was the Chicken Nachos with Black Beans at La Salsa. This ONE meal included: 1600 cals 83 g of fat (35 saturated)…
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The Most Sugar-Packed Foods in America
The Most Sugar-Packed Foods in America By Dave Zinczenko and Matt Goulding, Men's Health Men's Health Think your sweet tooth is harmless? Well, it just might bite you back. The average American is wolfing down 460 calories from added sugars every day. That's more than 100 pounds of raw sugar per person per year (enough to…
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Soothing Hunger's Savage Beast!
Soothing Hunger's Savage Beast Moments of weakness call for smart snacking and thinking. Six strategies to put hunger in its place. By Christie Aschwanden from O, The Oprah Magazine, May 2007 Feeling ravenous can undermine a sensible diet in at least two ways. First, it can make you eat when you don't need any…
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Small changes make a big difference
I love food. I always have and I always will. A large part of it I owe to my mother being a fabulous cook! She would make such a variety of foods that I grew up with an open mind when it came to ethnic cuisine. I can still enjoy these amazing foods. I have just learned to think differently about it all. I love Mexican…
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I am so proud..
that the healthy changes I have made in my life are influencing my son. I just gave him a bowl with some sliced apple and strawberries and he gave me the biggest thank you! He loves his fruit, berries and even quite a few veggies! I just keep thinking of that show I saw on TLC I think it was, titled "Honey, we're killing…
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Lost fans
This episode is a trip!!:noway: :noway:
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Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon, Onions and Cheese (Cooking
Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon, Onions, and Cheese Though filling enough as a main dish, you can also serve smaller portions of this creamy, cheesy casserole as a tasty side to scrambled eggs. We enjoyed the way the Classic Melts cheese blend melted over the casserole; substitute cheddar cheese if you can't find this…
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Breakfast Sausage Casserole (Cooking Light)
Breakfast Sausage Casserole This satisfying recipe is perfect to make for weekend guests. Assemble and refrigerate the casserole the night before, and just pop it in the oven the next morning. Look for turkey sausage near other breakfast-style sausage in the frozen foods section. Cooking spray 1 (16-ounce) package frozen…
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Egg, Mushroom and Roasted Red-Pepper Burritos(Cooking Light)
Egg, Mushroom, and Roasted Red-Pepper Burritos 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large egg whites 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon butter or stick margarine 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers 1/4 cup (1 ounce) diced sharp cheddar cheese 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 1/2 cup bottled salsa Combine first 3…
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Crustless Broccoli and Cheese Quiche(Cooking Light)
Crustless Broccoli and Cheese Quiche Serve this for Sunday brunch, and enjoy high-quality protein from the eggs and egg whites, calcium from the cheese and milk, and vitamin C and folate from the broccoli. 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup vertically sliced onion 1 garlic clove, minced 5 cups broccoli florets Cooking spray 1…
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Ham and Swiss Bread Pudding (Cooking Light)
Ham and Swiss Bread Pudding Toasting give the delicate bread a firmer texture, so the milk and eggs don't make it mushy. You can also use toasted French bread cubes, but the slight sweetness of the Hawaiian bread brings out the salty ham and nutty cheese flavors. Use the remaining rolls to make mini ham and cheese…
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French Toast Souffle (Cooking Light)
French Toast Soufflé A firm white bread produces the best texture in this make-ahead breakfast casserole. 10 cup (1-inch) cubed sturdy white bread (such as Pepperidge Farm Hearty White, about 16 (1-ounce) slices) Cooking spray 1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat-cream cheese, softened 8 large eggs 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk…
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Cool, Creamy Chocolate Dessert (Cooking Light)
Cool, Creamy Chocolate Dessert You can make this up to one day ahead, but spread the remaining whipped topping mixture over the chocolate pudding layer right before serving. Crust: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces) 1/4 cup powdered sugar 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup finely…
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Broccoli Bread (Cooking Light)
Broccoli Bread Packaged corn muffin mix gives this bread a touch of sweetness. If you make this corn bread-type dish in a glass baking dish instead of a metal pan, decrease the oven temperature by 25 degrees. 1 cup egg substitute 3/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4…
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Mexican Lasagna
Mexican Lasagna Corn tortillas create a tender layer that’s so delicious filled with chicken, cheese and salsa. From Prevention Healthy Cooking. Prep Time:40 min Start to Finish:1 hr 10 min makes:8 servings 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 large onion, halved and cut into thin wedges 1 large clove…
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Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins (Cooking Light)
Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins Use extrasharp cheese for the most intense flavor. These muffins are great for breakfast or with soup; split and toast leftovers. Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces) 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon…
