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Greek Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing
[ 6 ] 02/03/2009

Greek Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing

Pin itThis salad is SO good, but it tastes like it’s so bad. In other words, it doesn’t feel like I’m dieting when I eat this salad. The dressing is so creamy and unlike most “light” dressings, and it keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days. From Weight [...]

Holding it together!
[ 0 ] 02/03/2009

Holding it together!

Pin itYesterday was a very stressful day. All I wanted to do was eat. Luckily my visitor, Amanda (also a Sister!) helped me stay on track! She’s such a good influence. When we all sat down for dinner, she made a plate for me with reasonable portions. It was perfect. I wonder if I can [...]

South Beach Diet – The Basics
[ 5 ] 02/03/2009

South Beach Diet – The Basics

Pin itYesterday, Lisa outlined the Weight Watchers plan, and today I’m going to outline the South Beach Diet for you. Now to be honest, I’ve never used the South Beach plan to lose weight. I’m a half-assed Weight Watchers girl. But Weight Watchers is what I know, what I’m comfortable with, it’s ingrained into my [...]

Eat This, Not That Winner!
[ 2 ] 02/02/2009

Eat This, Not That Winner!

Pin itThe winner of our Bloggy Carnival giveaway, the Eat This, Not That! book is: Jen, who said: “I’m Jen, a real-life friend of Melissa’s. I’m 34, mom of 3 boys. I lost 50# in 11 months and kept it off for over a year. But between October and uh, LAST WEEK, I put 13 [...]

FOOOOOOD.
[ 0 ] 02/02/2009

FOOOOOOD.

Pin itAll I want to do today is eat. I’m not, but I’m so tempted and the day is still so young. I have several friends in stressful situations right now, and I’m kinda stressed about how much I have to do for ruby & roja and I have house guests, and I have posts [...]

Crispy Chicken Fingers
[ 2 ] 02/02/2009

Crispy Chicken Fingers

Pin it POINTS® Value: 7 Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 1/4 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, (either cut into strips or use chicken tenders) 1/2 cup(s) buttermilk 4 cup(s) corn flakes 1/4 tsp table salt 1/2 cup(s) Dijon mustard 1 tbsp Kraft Light Mayonnaise 3 tbsp honey Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine [...]

Weight Watchers Made Simple
[ 20 ] 02/02/2009

Weight Watchers Made Simple

Pin itAre you like me and wonder how the heck different diet plans work?  What is “South Beach”?   Counting Calories- what is that?  How do I “Eat Right For MY Type”?  And what about my favorite- what exactly is Weight Watchers and how does it work? Look for posts this week discussing various diet plans- the in’s and [...]

Iced Coffee
[ 0 ] 02/01/2009

Iced Coffee

Pin it2 teaspoons instant coffee 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar 2 ice cubes 1/4 cup cold water 1/3 cup chilled milk Place instant coffee, sugar, ice cubes and water in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake vigorously for 30 seconds, or until frothy. Stir in milk. 57 calories, 1 g fat, 9 carbs, 3 [...]

A twist on french toast
[ 0 ] 02/01/2009

A twist on french toast

Pin it3 cups nonfat milk 2 cups pasteurized liquid egg whites, such as Egg Beaters 3 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1-pound loaf sliced whole-wheat bread 1 cup chopped dried apples (3 ounces) 1/2 cup raisins 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar [...]