The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans – Part 59

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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 into 3/8-inch-thick slices.

2. Heat oil in a […]

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Just a couple of weeks ago, Beth and I were discussing the need for a WW mobile app for her iPhone (gag, okay, I’m just jealous). We dreamed of being computer geeks and coming up with the app and selling it for like $2 to eleventy billion people and then we’d be gazillionaires. Well, someone […]

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Do you like sandwiches? I do. As a mom, it seems like at least one meal a day (and sometimes 2) includes a sandwich. Grilled cheese, peanut butter & jelly (no, not for me, silly!), lunchmeat, BLT (with turkey bacon), etc. Sandwiches can be anything you want them to be. But bread’s not so good […]

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Today I feel great! I’ve been counting and logging every single point since Wednesday and it feels empowering to know exactly what I’m consuming!! I’m also more aware of my fruit/vegetable intake as well as my dairy. I’ve always been pretty good with my veggies, but I fail on dairy. I love milk and cheese […]

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We love you so much and hope you are having a fabulous time in Tennessee!!

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Have you ever wondered why some people lose weight and others do not on the same diet? That question is what led me to research Dr. Peter D’Adamo’s book, Eat Right for Your Type. His own research has led him to believe that the blood type is “the key that unlocks the door to the […]

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My mom was in town yesterday and stayed at our place. Her, Justin, and I stayed up pretty late talking and having drinks. After I went to bed, one of my twin boys woke up crying several times and the other one came into my bed before 5 and had a fever and tummy ache. […]

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This post is more of a note to myself than anything else.  I wanted to write down everything I ate for Thursday.  Writing down what goes in my mouth really makes me feel more accountable for my actions.  Over time, I think I will see a pattern to my eating habits.  I am going to […]

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As  you recall, last week I gave you a quiz on heart healthy exercise. Great job to those who completed it! Exercise has so many benefits for our body. You do not need to do hard-core, strenuous workouts in order to see benefits. Start small, and gradually increase your intensity. If you can’t fit in […]

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Today is National Wear Red Day. Did you know heart disease is the number one killer of women? Raise awareness by sporting your red apparel today! If you are feeling extra spicy, take a photo and add it to our Flickr group!

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I’m always looking for a good side dish. Seems like there are tons of light main dish and dessert recipes out there, so I’m on a mission to find appetizers, snacks, and sides. Stay tuned for some more great recipes. I do try to test out recipes, but with 2 little ones and a husband […]

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If you are anything like me, you like to snack too! I’m all about salty, sweet or just about anything after lunch. Here are a few great low calorie snacks. *Pop Secret light butter microwave popcorn- half a bag is only 140 calories and 4 grams of fiber!

* Banana- it’s easy to take on the go […]

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This past week has been a whirlwind of emotions and I’m guessing the scale would only make it worse. You know what happens with me and emotions? Eating. Yes, even when I’m not hungry I will find something full of fat and sugar to eat. It’s automatic and a bad habit I have been trying to break. […]

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Starting a weight loss journey can be confusing with so many different programs to follow. Here at the sisterhood we want you to lose weight in a healthy and safe way. This past week we have outlined just a few different weight loss programs such as Weight Watchers and the South Beach Diet. Have you […]

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After the complete debacle that was my weigh-in this morning, I decided to get my butt in gear and start counting my points. I mean, I actually pay for a Weight Watchers Online subscription and it just sits there, unused, wasting away.
So today I drug out my trusty food scale, my measuring cups and spoons, […]

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