Back in the day, I was a hard-core Weight Watchers follower. I counted my points diligently and learned all about portion control and calories and making choices. I lost 25 lbs after the birth of my first child and I credit Weight Watchers (and my dedication and discipline) for helping me reach that goal. During [...]
*UPDATED! Check the comments for winners!* A few weeks ago, Weight Watchers got in touch with the Sisterhood, wanting us to give their new and improved snack cakes a try. Um, okay. Twist my arm. Snack cakes? Yeah, I’m got a bit of a sweet tooth. Guilty. Weight Watchers has recently reworked their creme filled [...]
Usually, I do really well at controlling my sweet tooth. I can go weeks without touching sweets. And then there are certain times (of the month) when I crave sweets. Specifically, ice cream. So this last certain time when I was craving ice cream I happened to be in Target. (Not Super Target, just regular [...]
Do you like to cook? Or maybe not? I love to cook and I am blessed to write for Mom Central’s food blog. Sometimes I post healthy, good for you recipes that I have tried and reviewed and sometimes I write reviews on recipes that are terrible for you, but oh so yummy! I spend [...]
Welcome to The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans very first recipe carnival! Kick off your tennis shoes, grab a cold bottle of water, and feel free to snack on the fresh fruit and veggies over there on the bar. Since we have so many wonderful Sisters, we thought it would be fabulous to invite y’all [...]
I found this recipe in my Taste of Home Comfort Foods – Diet cookbook. I haven’t made it yet, but it sounds like it would be super-fun to make with kids! 1 package (7.5 ounces) refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits (10 biscuits) 1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces) 2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar Flatten each biscuit into [...]
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 [...]
This 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 Watchers [...]
Here is a low fat, heart healthy, not just another chicken dinner recipe . Serve with your favorite veggies or better yet cut up and over a salad! Honey Crusted Chicken makes 2 servings 8 saltine crackers, each about 2 inches square 1 teaspoon paprika 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each 4 ounces 4 teaspoons [...]
I love easy meals to prepare. Better yet, I love any and all meals where buffalo chicken is involved. Here is a recipe that has both. In just about 35 minutes these yummy wraps will have your taste buds singing! Buffalo Chicken Wrap 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot 3 tablespoons white [...]
Happy 30th Birthday Melissa!!!! In honor of Melissa’s 30th birthday today, we have to find the perfect “healthy” birthday cake. What girl doesn’t love chocolate, right? Exactly. Here is a low-fat, vegan chocolate (birthday) cake! The secret ingredient? Applesauce. This recipe uses applesauce instead of eggs or oil, making it nearly fat-free and guilt-free! Though [...]
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