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chicken Cheesy Rice Chicken Bowl 3 oz cooked chicken1/2 green pepper2 T onion (I use red onion)1/3 cup cooked brown rice1 T fat free sour cream1 tsp ranch powder (I love Fiesta or Spicy version)2 T mozzarella cheese2 T fresh parsleyDice chicken and veggies.  Saute together in frying pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Combine mixture with rice, sour cream and […]
bars Mud Hen Bars Yield: 24 bars Cook Time: 30 minutes ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature1 cup granulated sugar3 large eggs, divided (1 egg, 2 yolks, and 2 egg whites)1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I added this)1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup mini marshmallows1 cup chopped nuts (I left these out)1 […]
jam Apricot Raspberry Jam This is my all-time favorite jam ever!Follow cooked apricot jam recipe on pectin box, BUT…  Add 1 small box raspberry jello with the sugar.  Add 1 pkg frozen raspberries with pectin and heat.  Add 1/4 tsp butter and 3-4 drops red food coloring.  Delish!!!!
healthy eating Greek Yogurt and Strawberries Here’s a great snack from the Live the Life Program www.kristiapproved.com.2/3 cup Greek-style yogurt2/3 cup Kashi Heart to Heart1/4 cup sliced strawberriescinnamon Truvia sweetner
diet Week 9 Update Challenge Results Ended Week 9 with no weight loss, but 1/2″ loss from my hips.  This is typical of the way my body responds, often hitting a plateau with nothing notable at all.  I am not worried about it and in fact, am very pleased with how good I feel overall.  Clothes are fitting so much better […]
diet Week 8 Update to 12 Week Challenge My body seems to be responding well to this program.  In 8 weeks I have lost 16 pounds and several inches!  I have a ton more energy and just feel so much better overall.  I am struggling a bit with my knees (one has a torn ACL and the other – who knows?!) and am […]
chicken Mexican Rice Bowl 3 oz chicken, cooked1/4 cup brown rice, cooked1/4 cup black beans2 T corn1 T fat free sour cream2 T salsaCombine all ingredients together in frying pan sprayed with Pam.  Remove from pan when warmed and serve in a bowl.  This is from Week One of Live the Life  (http://www.kristiapproved.com/).  Super easy and very tasty!
fish Rice & Fish 5 oz white fish (I like talapia)1/3 cup brown rice2 T salsa (see my recipe for salsa)1 T fat free sour cream1/4 avocadoCook fish (I use a George Foreman grill).  Top fish with remaining ingredients.  Tastes like fish tacos!  Very good!I have decided to post my favorite meal of the week from my 12-week challenge. […]
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diet Update for Week 7 Week 7 brings my weight loss to 13 pounds (2.5 for this past week)!  I am feeling so empowered and strong right now.  It is amazing that when I tackle my biggest challenge (diet and exercise), how it spills over into every other aspect of my life.  I think it is because it gives me […]
appetizer Fabulous Fruit Dip 8 oz cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sour cream1/3 cup powdered sugar1/2-1 tsp almond extractBeat all ingredients with electric mixer – if you let it beat for several minutes it will get nice and fluffy.  Great served with a variety of fruit for dipping.  My favorite is strawberries!
diet Update for Week 6 Week 6!  Half way through the first phase (there are 4 total).  I am feeling great!  I am down nearly 11 pounds, have lost 3″ from my waist and hips and 3.5″ from my under bust measurement.  Legs and arms are down a couple of inches also.  I am definitely feeling more fit and toned […]
adopted Baby Izze Update 3 SAD day!  Izze’s birth mom is contesting relinquishing her parental rights.  We are still dealing with major GI issues due to her birth mom’s drug usage – including cocaine usage through 6-8 weeks prior to Izze’s delivery.    It seems surreal to me that she would really do this – I feel like it is […]
diet Update for Week 5 Had a great week for both exercise and nutrition.  I have only lost another 1/2 pound this week, but am feeling great physically and seeing improvement on my exercise – I am able to do all reps and with an increased weight/resistance.  LOVING that I do not really even have to think about what to […]
dessert Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream 3 cups sliced fresh rhubarb or frozen unsweetened sliced rhubarb (do not thaw frozen rhubarb) 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 3 cups miniature marshmallows 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups whipping cream Red food coloring (optional) In a 4-quart pot combine rhubarb, sugar, water, and strawberries. Bring to boiling; […]
4th of July Happy 4th of July!!!!` Go to http://www.longislandpress.com/2011/07/04/fourth-of-july-facts-10-facts-about-the-fourth-of-july/ for some interesting facts about Independence Day!  Hope you are all having a wonderful day with family and friends.  I am working on Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream for our family get together.  See separate post for recipe.  
diet Update for Week 4 This week has been a bit challenging!  I gained 2 pounds on Tuesday morning (following my Monday post) – VERY discouraging as I have been perfect in my eating and my exercise.  I ran out of my thyroid medication and went about 5 days before I could get in to get a refill…..  NOT smart! […]
baby Baby Izze Pic Preview Here is the first picture taken yesterday by Niki Martins Photography  http://www.nikimartins.com/.  Can’t wait to see the rest!!!!  She was wide awake the entire time – little stink!  Photographers like the newborns to be sleeping so they can position them however they like.  At least she was being a happy girl!  We sure do love […]
main dish Spaghetti Casserole 1 can spaghetti sauce1/2 lb bacon, cooked1 pkg fresh sliced mushrooms1 lb hamburger, cooked with onionoregano6 oz spaghetti, cookedSimmer all ingredients (except spaghetti) for 10 minutes.  Add noodles and 1 1/2 cups of grated cheddar cheese.  Place in 9X13″ pan and top with additional grated cheese.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.  Best spaghetti EVER!!!! […]
diet Update for Week 3 So I just completed week 3 of the Live the Life challenge.  I am down 8 pounds, have lost 2″ off my waist, just over 3″ from my hips, 2″ from under my bust, and additional inches from legs and arms.  The biggest challenge again this week has been getting adequate rest (with family here […]
baby Baby Izze Update 2 Baby Izze was released to come home today!!!!  She has spent 12 days in the hospital detoxing from the birth mother’s drugs.  It is SOOOOOO nice to have her at home!  She is beautiful and she is surrounded by people who love her!  She is back to her birth weight of 6 1/2 pounds, is […]
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