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beverage, breakfast, healthy eating, pumpkins, recipes

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, exercise, healthy eating

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 […]
diet, healthy eating, weight

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 […]
beverage, breakfast, healthy eating

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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

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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