“Reality can be beaten with enough imagination.” –Anonymous A lot of times, the biggest obstacle we have in weight loss is our own thinking…or stinkin’ thinkin’, to be more precise. We want the magic pill, a quick cure, any kind of shortcut we can find that will make this whole weight loss thing a little [...]
Every once in a long while, I have a really good week. Fortunately, this week was one of those weeks. Unfortunately, I have True Confessions this week, LOL. So. What to do? Do I get really nitpicky about my could-have-been-better choices this week? Or do I confess what went right for me this week. How [...]
Are you tired of the husband, boyfriend, or mailman shunning your food because you made an attempt at a new healthy dish? Does he look at your spinach infused tofu quiche and turn his nose up like he’d rather eat a boot? If that’s what you’re living I have a couple of secrets (read: the [...]
I had the opportunity to try these WW brownies recently and found them to be quite good! Perfect for when you are having a chocolate craving, but don’t want to chow down a whole plate of brownies! Not that we would EVER do that, right? They count as 2 Weight Watcher points each and are [...]
I recently came across Devin Alexander on Twitter and asked if she would be willing to share some of her recipes with all of us here at Shrinking Jeans! She agreed and I am so excited to be able to share these delicious, quick, and EASY recipes with all of you over the next few [...]
I came across this recipe on Weight Watchers Online today and hope to try it this weekend. Ham is a staple around our house for Easter, but as you know, it’s just not that good for you. So anytime I find a recipe to lighten up a favorite, I give it a whirl! If ham [...]
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin 2 cups boiling water 1 (16 ounce) package strawberries, partially frozen 2 bananas, peeled and diced 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (8 ounce) container (low-fat) frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional) Directions: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil and add [...]
