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home improvements Wood Floors! Okay, so you have to picture in your mind navy blue carpet on the stairs and upper level, since I was too lame to take pics of the “Before”.  Hideous actually.  After my husband knocked an entire gallon of white paint all over the carpet, followed the same week by a visit from my grandkids […]
recipes Lime Rice 4 cups calrose rice1/2 cup sugarlime zest from 3-4 fresh limeslime juice from 3-4 fresh limesPlace rice in rice cooker along with water required (we usually add a bit of extra water – just go a bit above the line on the cooker), then add zest and lime juice.  Stir and cook according to rice […]
beverage Pumpkin Creme 1 scoop protein powder1/4 cup plain canned pumpkin1/3 cup oats1/3 cup skim milk1/2 tsp pumpkin spiceTruviaBlend all ingredients with ice and water to desired consistency.  Very good flavor!  This is my favorite recipe from Week 4 of Phase 2 of Live the Life  http://www.kristiapproved.com/
diet Week 4 Phase Two Update They say better late than never right?!  I actually had a really hard week last week for the first time in the last 16 weeks.  I think it was more hormonal than anything and I didn’t stray too far, but I did feel the effects.  I gained 2 pounds last week – I did a […]
chicken Grape Chicken Salad 2 oz canned or cooked chicken2 T fat free Greek yogurt2 T onion (I like the red onion in this one)1/4 cup grapes1 small low carb whole grain tortillaIn bowl mix chicken, yogurt, onions and grapes.  Add chicken mixture to tortilla.  Really nice blend of flavors and textures.
diet Week Three Phase Two Results I FINALLY hit -20 pounds!!!!!  I am pretty excited about that!  It seems like hitting the 20 pound mark always takes forever.  I would like to lose another 15 pounds, but am fitting into my old clothes nicely now and am really happy with the way I am feeling overall.  We are in the process […]
main dish Shredded Pork 3 lb boneless pork roast2 lg onions4 cloves garlic16 oz can tomatoes3 jalepenos or 1 can diced jalepenos with juice3 bay leaves2 T chili powder2 tsp cumin1 tsp oreganosalt and pepperPlace all ingredients in slow cooker on medium low for 8 hours (I do mine overnight).  Shred and serve on tortillas.  NOTE:  Since I always […]
breakfast Cinnamon Roll Cake Cake:3 c. flour1/4 tsp.salt1 c. sugar4 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 c. milk2 eggs2 tsp. vanilla1/2 c. butter, melted Topping:1 c. butter, softened1 c. brown sugar2 Tbsp. flour1 Tbsp. cinnamon Mix everything together except for the butter. Slowly stir in the melted butter and pour into a greased 9×13 pan. For the topping, mix all the […]
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beverage Egg Sandwich and Island Smoothie Sandwich:1/2 egg yolk4 egg whites1 low carb whole grain pita pocket (I like the Greek Pita Flat Bread 100% whole wheat best)Cook egg like a pancake – flipping when bubbles are forming on the top.  Crisp pita in a frying pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Place egg on top of pita and fold in half […]
exercise Week Two of Phase Two Update This week was mostly a holding steady week – no real advances in either weight loss or inches.  The thing I am finding interesting is that I am back into my size 8 pants although I am 10 pounds heavier than last year when I was wearing that size.  I feel like they fit better […]
cake Marbled Cheesecake CRUST:32 round vanilla wafer cookies, crushed1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:6 oz sweet chocolate3 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 T cornstarch4 eggs, room temperature1 8 oz. container sour cream1 tsp vanillaHeat oven to 350 degrees.  Wrap outside of an 8 1/2 or 9″ springform pan with foil.  Find a roasting pan that is large […]
chicken dish Mexican Chicken Taco 3 oz chicken, cooked1 small low carb whole-grain tortilla2 T corn2 T black beans (I omit these and add 1 oz of chicken since I am allergic to beans)2 T salsa2 T fat free sour cream1/2 yellow squashCombine chicken, corn, beans,  yellow squash, salsa and sour cream together.  Put all on tortilla.  Yummy!  NOTE:  I […]
adopted Baby Izze Update 4 The kids went to court yesterday and were met with the birth mom and her attorney.  Unfortunately we are going to have a fight on our hands.  I cannot even begin to comprehend what is going through the birth mom’s mind and where her heart is right now.  I feel an enormous amount of compassion […]
exercise Update for Week 1 Phase Two Just got back early this morning from our trip to Maine – I have been kind of apprehensive about my weigh-in since it has been about 10 days since I have seen a scale.  I am happy to report I am down another pound and a half.  This brings me to a total of 17.3 […]
healthy eating Chicken Salad 3 oz. cooked chicken2 T salsa2 T fat free sour cream8 cherry tomatoesromaine lettucespinachonions of choicefresh lemon or limeDice all salad ingredients and combine with remaining ingredients in a bowl; top with fresh juice from lemon or lime.  
diet Update for Week 12 Phase One Don’t really have much to report – we are in Maine visiting our grandchildren and as such, I do not have scales or a measuring tape to check on my progress.  I will say it has been a bit of a challenge to stay completely on course with travel all day on Saturday and coming […]
chicken Chicken Enchiladas 1 low carb whole-grain tortilla2 oz cooked chicken2 T cream cheese2 T green chilies4 T green enchilada sauce2 T mozzarellaDice chicken.  In a bowl mix cream cheese and chilies together.  Spread cream cheese mixture on tortilla and add 2 T green enchilada sauce, diced chicken, and 1 T mozzarella cheese; roll tortilla up tightly.  In […]
breakfast Cottage Cheese Pancakes 1/2 cup oats1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese1 T protein powder2 egg whites1/4 banana2 T sugar-free syrupBlend all ingredients except syrup in blender.  Cook in fry pan sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat.  Top with syrup and cinnamon.  Yummy!One of my favorite recipes from week 11 of Phase One Challenge.  See http://www.kristiapproved.com/
diet Update for Week 11 Phase One This week was one of my most challenging.  I had a realtor convention in Park City for two days. I only got 3 1/2 hours of sleep the night before I left due to wrapping things up since I would be out of town for 2 days.  While I had to change the menu quite […]
diet Update for Week 10 Phase One I started the week with a two pound weight gain (I have done this before and don’t know if this is hormone related or what), but ended with a 1/2 pound loss for the week.  I lost another 1/2″ from my waist and feel good about that.  Feeling strong and grateful for the things I […]
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