It takes 21 days to form new habits. Goodness knows I need to work on creating some new habits that I’ll stick with. I’m just as good as anyone else at declaring that I’m going to do something, then doing it for a little while, and then slowly petering out. As we all know, this [...]
I found this idea in the July/August issue of Whole Living, Body + Soul. If you don’t have a subscription to this magazine, I highly recommend it!! Don’t sweat the rising temperatures. Just drop one of these ice cubes infused with fruits, veggies, and herbs into a tall glass of water and watch the heat [...]
I found this recipe in my Taste of Home Comfort Foods Diet cookbook. It’s an awesome cookbook, and this recipe is the BOMB! Seriously, who knew lasagna could be healthy, and if it’s healthy, it certainly won’t taste good, right? WRONG!! Trust me on this one. My son (5) and daughter (17 months) gobbled it [...]
Since we started the 30 Day Shred at the Sisterhood today, we think it would be a great idea to have a mini-challenge that revolves around water consumption! If you’re Shredding with us, you should be drinking so much water!! Water will help your muscles release the toxins and keep you from feeling so sore. [...]
Although this one’s a little higher in points, it’s still one I enjoy on special occasions! I typically double the recipe if I plan to feed the whole family. From Weight Watchers Servings: 2 Points: 9 5 oz uncooked linguini 1 1/2 oz cooked Canadian-style bacon, chopped 1 small onion(s), red, finely chopped 2 medium [...]
Italian style broccoli 1 bunch broccoli (1 1/4 pounds) 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup water Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 1. Cut off and separate broccoli florets. Trim the tough ends of the stalks; peel the stalks if desired and cut crosswise [...]
My good friend Megan shared this recipe with me and it is super yummy. Easy too, which I love since I am not the biggest fan of cooking! Servings: 12 WW Points/serving: 7 Ingredients 16 oz uncooked spaghetti 13 oz canned chicken 10 1/2 oz Campbell’s 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Mushroom Soup 10 1/2 oz [...]
What’s the first thing any diet or exercise program should start with? Water! If we have heard it once, we have all heard it a thousand times, “increase your water”. Unfortunately out of convenience many of us have all turned to just grabbing a plastic water bottle and then tossing them into the garbage. The [...]
