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breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Crunch 1/2 cup yogurt (I use Greek)1/2 cup Kashi Heart to Heart cereal1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese1 T protein powder3 strawberriesMix all together.  Yummy!
diet Challenge Update – Week Two Phase Three Back to my all time low this week – a real relief to have my “holiday” weight gain gone.  Have been wearing things of late that I have not been able to wear since I was 10 pounds less than I am now.  Says a lot to me that it really is about WHAT you […]
beverage Cocoa Strawberry Cream Cheese Shake 1 scoop protein powder1/2 T plain cocoa powder4 large frozen strawberriesTruvia1/3 cup multi-grain cold cereal (like Kashi Heart to Heart)1/2 cup low fat cottage cheeseBlend all ingredients in a blender and drink up (I add a bit of ice and water too)!  (Can stir cereal in after blending if you want a bit of crunch) […]
breakfast Cheesy Bacon Omlet 1/2 egg yolk4 egg whites1/3 cup cooked brown rice1 slice turkey bacon1/2 cup chopped mushrooms1/2 cup spinach1/4 onion 1/4 bell pepper2 T salsa2 T mozzarella cheeseCook veggies, bacon, and rice in fry pan.  Blend eggs and add to cooked veggies.  Cook as desired adding cheese at the end to just melt.  Top with salsa.  From http://www.kristiapproved.com/ Week One […]
diet Update for Week 1 Phase Three Challenging week with a family dinner on Wednesday night this week and then Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday.  I was extremely careful on Wednesday’s dinner, but less so on Thanksgiving.  I gained 5 pounds, but am only up a bit over 2 pounds as of this morning.  Disappointing, but expected.  I have such a lousy thyroid […]
breakfast Apple Cream of Rice 3 T cream of rice1/4 diced apple1/2 tsp sugar-free apple cider powderabout 1 cup waterTruviaCombine all ingredients in a microwavable bowl (go large so it does not boil over).  I usually microwave about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or so.  For the challenge you also have a protein shake made with 1 1/2 scoops […]
diet Challenge Update – Week 12 Phase 2 Just completed our first six-months on the challenge.  My stats to date are:  Down 26.6 pounds, lost 5″ from both my waist and hips.  Arms are down 2″, thighs down 3.5″, calves down 2″, under bust down 4″, and full bust down 3″ (that’s one area I could have done without any loss!  :)).  I […]
breakfast Pumpkin Waffles 2 T plain canned pumpkin1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1/4 cup whole-grain pancake mixTruvia2 T sugar free syrupBlend all ingredients and cook in a fry pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Top with syrup.http://www.kristiapproved.com/ – Week 11 Phase Two recipe.  NOTE:  this is also eaten with eggs (4 egg whites and 1/2 egg yolk.  The pancakes are so […]
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breakfast Omelet 1 egg4 egg whites1/3 cup brown rice1/4 bell pepper3 large mushrooms1/4 onion of choice (I like red)2 T salsaCook veggies and rice in a pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Add egg mixture and cook until eggs are set.  Prior to eating top with salsa.From Week 10 Phase Two challenge http://www.kristiapproved.com/
diet Update for Week 11 Phase Two First of all, I apologize for failing to update my blog last week – things have really heated up in regard to my son and his wife adopting little Izze (watch for a blog post update on that later this week) and I have felt pretty paralyzed by all the legal drama.So….I had a rather […]
diet Challenge Week Nine Phase Two Update Remaining the same for this week.  I pretty much expected that after my loss last week.  I have had a lot of people ask me about my home gym (so to speak).  It is set up in my garage and consists of:  one incline bench with leg attachment, one flat bench, dumbbells (3 lb, 5 […]
diet Berry Pie 1/2 cup cooked brown rice1/2 cup mixed berriesStevia1/2 egg yolk4 egg whitesBlend eggs with Stevia.  Pour eggs in large frying pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Stir in berries and brown rice as eggs are cooking.  Fry in pan until eggs are thoroughly cooked. From Phase Two Week Nine http://www.kristiapproved.com/.  This sounds like a weird combination, but was […]
breakfast Banana Creme Pancakes 1/3 cup oats1 T whole wheat pancake mix1/8 tsp baking powder1/4 banana1 egg2 egg whites2 T cottage cheese2 T sugar free syrupBlend all ingredients except syrup in blender or Magic Bullet.  Cook in fry pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Makes 2 pancakes.  Taken from http://www.kristiapproved.com/ Phase 2 Week 8 challenge.
beverage Pumpkin Cocoa Shake 1 1/4 scoops protein powder1/4 cup low fat plain almond milk1/3 cup plain canned pumpkin1 T cocoa powder1/3 cup oats1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spiceSteviaBlend all ingredients together with 1/2 cup water and ice to desired shake consistency.  Taken from http://www.kristiapproved.com/ – week 8 phase 2.
diet Week 8 Phase 2 Update Down 3 pounds this week!!!!!  Halle-freakin’-luja!!!!  I have hit the coveted 25 pound mark!  VERY motivating to really stick to the program – even when you seem to be hovering forever!  I wore a jacket yesterday that I could not even get on (WAAAAAy too tight thru the arms) and it was quite loose and […]
beverage Crunchy Strawberry Creme 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese6 large strawberries (I use frozen for this as it thickens the shake)1 tsp Crystal Light1 packet Stevia sweetener1 1/2 low sugar rice cakesPut all in blender and whirl until smooth.  Delish!  Taken from Week 7 Phase Two of the Live the Life Challenge.  http://www.kristiapproved.com/.  This was definitely my favorite […]
diet Week 7 Phase Two Update I am down another pound this week for a total of 22 pounds in 19 weeks.  Feeling so good – with lots of energy!  Not too bad for a 50 year-old woman with thyroid, adrenal and hormone issues.  My husband is down 27 pounds.  Such a way of life for us now I can’t imagine […]
breakfast Cheesy Bacon-Egg Muffin 1 whole wheat English muffin1 slice turkey bacon1 low fat cheese wedge (Laughing Cow)1/2 egg yolk2 egg whites1/2 appleCook eggs and bacon.  Toast muffin.  Add cheese wedge, eggs and bacon to muffin.  Eat apple.  So yummy!!!!  One of my favorite meals on this plan.  Such a good combination.  I like to experiment with different flavors […]
diet Week 6 Phase 2 Update I FINALLY broke through my plateau!!!!!  I lost a pound this last week and am at a total loss of 21 pounds.  One of the things I find most interesting is that people don’t say, “Wow, you have lost a lot of weight!”, they are saying “You look pretty in that color.” or “You are […]
diet Update Week 5 Phase Two Holding steady this week.  I lost the 2 pounds I gained, but nothing additional.  I will not be lamenting however, just happy to be hanging in there.  I am feeling great!  My husband is down like 27 pounds now and we are continuing the daily morning routine of strength training and cardio.  LOVE the fall […]
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