Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Soft Serve

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Soft Serve!

Mix your MF chocolate chip cookie dough with just enough water to get it wet, you may have to play around with this a bit. Using your fingers, roll into small balls. The smaller the better as they are hard when frozen! Make an even number of balls so you can split them between 2 meals. 

Next prepare your MF Peanut Butter soft serve according to directions. Divide soft serve among two dishes, laying in the cookie dough balls. Each cup is 1 MF meal! Enjoy!

On Plan Sushi

 

Spicy Shrimp Sushi with Shrimp&Pepper Stir Fry

Created by Jessica Johns

Ingredients:
7oz (cooked weight) cooked shrimp, tails removed (1 leanest)
1 ¼ cup loosely chopped cauliflower (2 ½ greens)
¼ cup thinly sliced red pepper (1/2 green)
¾ oz sliced avocado (1/2 healthy fat)
1 nori sushi wrap *must be only 1 carb per wrap (1 condiment)
1 wedge Light Swiss Laughing Cow cheese (1/2 healthy fat)
½ tsp szechuan sauce *must have 1 or less carbs/serving (1/2 condiment)
¼ tsp wasabi paste *must have 1 carb per serving (1/2 condiment)
1 tsp low sodium soy sauce ( 1 condiment)

Total meal = 1 leanest protein, 3 greens, 3 condiments and 1 healthy fat
• the leanest category requires 2 healthy fats so make sure you get in that extra healthy fat sometime during your day!

Directions:
-Place thawed shrimp with tails removed into a small ziplock bag with szechuan sauce and place in fridge for an hour or more.
-Steam chopped cauliflower until very tender then partially dry on a paper towel. Mash cauliflower on a plate and mix in 1 wedge of light laughing cow cheese.
-stir fry shrimp quickly in a nonstick pan to warm up. Loosely chop 1/3-1/2 of the shrimp into smaller pieces.
-place 1 nori wrap onto either a bamboo sushi mat, or a piece of waxed paper. Spread cauliflower&cheese mixture onto middle of nori keeping mixture approx ½ inch away from all sides.
-layer ¾ of the peppers, avocado and the chopped portion of shrimp on top of each other and on top of the cauliflower&cheese mixture at the end of the nori closest to you in a line horizontally.
- carefully begin to roll nori wrap into a sushi tube, following by wrapping the sushi “tube” with the waxed paper and compressing gently to form a more condensed roll.
-using a sharp knife, slice “tube” into the smaller sushi rolls and place on plate gently (they are fragile)
-stir fry remaining shrimp and peppers quickly in that same nonstick pan and place into a small serving bowl and serve with sushi rolls
-use soy sauce and wasabi as dipping condiments for rolls
Enjoy!!

Waffle Ice Cream Poppers

Just the title of this sounds so un diet friendly! I felt like getting creative tonight! This recipe IS MF compliant, but will use up your condiments, and a portion of your lean.

First make waffles:

1 packet chocolate chip pancake
1 packet brownie mix
2 Tbsp egg beaters
1 Tsp baking powder

Combine ingredients and cook in your waffle maker to make 2 waffles.

 Cut waffles into 4 squares and spread a thin layer of lite cool whip, approximately 1/2 Tbsp onto four of the squares and top with the remaining four squares.

Voila! Mini Ice cream sandwich poppers!

2 MF meals (1 Waffle each) 
3 Condiments
Small amount of your lean

Sloppy Joe Omlete!

Last night I made the most amazing meal using one of my Meal Replacement items...the new Sloppy JOE!

I used 3/4 cup egg beaters  and 1/2 cup Low fat Cheese =1/2 lean
1 Roma Tomato = 1/3 green
1 Sloppy joe mix = 1 MF meal
I used the eggs, cheese and tomato to make a normal omelet then scooped the sloppy joe mix (pre cooked) into the inside, and folded the omelet and and added some more over the top!

Super satisfying and filling!

Turnip Fries

Craving French fries? Want a healthier version? Have you tried using Turnips instead of Potatoes!?

Purchase 1-2 turnips at the grocery store, be very careful that you are getting the right veggie. Some times stores list Rutabaga's as turnips, and these are much higher in carbs! The correct item to buy should be white fading to a purple color on the end.

Wash the turnip, then slice it in french fry shapes.
Lay on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam or drizzled with an oil of your choice. Sprinkle with Salt/garlic salt.
Cook at 350 degrees for approx 20-30 minutes depending on what texture you enjoy. Can also be cooked in a frying pan on the stove top.

Gordita shells or Soft pizza Crust

This is my adaption of the very popular Cauliflower pizza crust. I have found that I end up folding it over like a taco, so I've been using it as more of a gordita style taco shell.

1 cup shredded or grated Cauliflower

1/4 cup egg beaters

1/4 cup low fat cheese of your choice

mix well, add spices if you desire.
Bake at 350 til you reach desired stiffness....
I don't have an oven, so I cook this in my Redi Set Express, I cook it for 10 minutes then flip and do another 10 minutes.
Great to make ahead and freeze!

Current stats: 

90 lost since 2009

66.5 lost since October 2010

40 til I reach my goal weight!

0 pounds lost this week. 

90 Pound Mark!

Today is a very special day! I reached 90 pounds lost! FINALLY! My next pit stop is 100 lost! Can I make it thru the holidays? Why yes I think......errrr I KNOW I can!

Climb that Mountain!

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When a mountain seems to big to climb, start climbing anyways. Take it one small step at a time and before you know it, you'll be on the other side of the mountain! Today I am on that other side! I have officially lost 90 pounds! I didn't think I'd make it so far, but going one step at a time, and being persistent I have come to the other side of the mountain and will keep moving downward, til I reach the bottom of the mountain. You can do it too!


When I realized I was 310 pounds, I was distraught at that though of having to lose over 100 pounds, I kept thinking "even if I lose 100 pounds I'll still be fat, so what's the point? That's too much work!" When I started having trouble breathing while laying, I decided it didn't matter how much work it was, I had to do it! Here I am now, 220. Still "fat", still have a ways to go, but I can breath! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm a happy person! Thank you MF!

Stats

Current stats: 

86 lost since 2009

62.5 lost since October 2010

44 til I reach my goal weight!

3 pounds lost this week. 

Crushed a Plateau

Just crushed a major plateau that I have been on for months!
Working hard and being persistent will always get you somewhere!
I'm not 14 pounds, yes only 14 pounds away from reaching 100 pounds lost! Took me a LOT longer then I thought it would. But it's way better then weighing 100 pounds more!

5k

I finished my fourth of July 5k and did better then last year, but not as good as I would have liked! Hurt my foot pretty bad somehow. When I got home I had a bruise under the pad of my foot....it's still there! And I failed to reach my goal weight by july 4th, but that's ok. I let too many parties and picnics get in the way! But I'm refocused and back on track! Nobody is gonna stop me now!

100 Pounds by July 4th

22 pounds til I reach this goal!

Current stats: 

77 lost since 2009

53 lost since October 2010

53 til I reach my goal weight!

100 Pounds by July 4th

27 pounds til I reach this goal!

Current stats: 

73 lost since 2009

49 lost since October 2010

57 til I reach my goal weight!

0 Weight lost this week. :(

Mini Brownie Cheesecake

I just made this concoction and it was inspired by Sandy's Kitchen.

Ingredients
1 MF brownie
1 MF vanilla pudding
2 tbsp low fat cream cheese
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 packet splenda

Mix brownie mix with enough water to make a thick paste, approx 2 TBSP. Then spray a plate with Pam and make two scoops of brownie on the plate. Microwave for 1 minute. In a cup mix vanilla pudding with 3 TBSP of water, 2 TBSP of cream cheese, vanilla extract and Splenda.
Scoop mixture onto the top of each brownie. Refrigerate or freeze til ready to eat.

Makes 2 MF meals and uses 1 1/2 condiment per meal.

100 Pounds by July 4th

27 pounds til I reach this goal!

Current stats: 

73 lost since 2009

49 lost since October 2010

57 til I reach my goal weight!

Beanless Chili

I never ever thought I'd be interested in a chili without beans! But on my weight loss program, I can't have beans. I've had to come up with a way to get my "chili fix" without beans! And this is what I've come up with!
This recipe is low cal, low fat, low carb and high protein!

Ingredients 

1 pound of ground turkey
1 can of Rotel tomatoes
1 Bell Pepper
2 Jalapenos
Cummin
Chili powder
Garlic powder
2% Sharp cheese

Cook ground turkey in skillet, when cooked through, add can of tomatoes and pre cooked  bell pepper and jalapenos. Add cummin, chili powder and garlic to taste. Let simmer so all the flavors mix in and absorb into the meat. Top with Cheese!
On my weight loss plan, I have to measure everything. So I do 5 oz of extra lean turkey, 1 cup of tomatoes, half a bell pepper and 2 jalapenos. 1/2 Tbsp Cummin, Chili Powder and Garlic powder. 1 oz of cheese.

This is a Lean and Green option for those on 5&1

4 Bean Easy Peasy Chili

This Chili recipe is a spin off of a Weight Watchers recipe I received a few years ago. Some things have been taken out and some things added. We like our chili really REALLY spicy. Feel free to remove some of the HOT components. This recipe is overall healthy as in low in calories, fat and high in fiber. However it does contain a lot of canned products, so if you prefer fresh products...I'm sorry this recipe won't work for you!

Ingredients

2 cans of Pinto Beans
2 Cans of Black Beans
2 Cans of Great Northern Beans
2 Cans of Kidney Beans
1 pound of ground beef or turkey
2 cans of Rotel tomatoes
1 large can of stewed tomatoes
1 large Onion
1 Bell pepper
3 Jalapeno's
1 Habenero
1 Packet of Taco Seasoning (low sodium)


Cook turkey in a skillet, then add to pot with the beans. No need to drain the beans, the juices make it wonderful! Chop onions, bell peppers, and hot peppers, you can add them in raw or saute them first. Add everything together and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Meatzza! Aka Crustless Pizza

Crustless Pizza has been a long time favorite in my household. Even my Niece and Nephew love it!

Ingredients

Ground beef or turkey
Spaghetti/pizza sauce
2% Cheese, Sharp and Mozzarella
Black olives
Onions- sliced or diced
Bell Peppers- sliced
Mushrooms-sliced
Garlic powder

Optional

Pepperoni
Sausage


In a baking dish of any shape or size, fill with ground meat and pat down. Sprinkle garlic powder over top. Put in the oven at 350 degrees for approx 30 minutes. Check the middle to see if it's mostly cooked through. If the meat is fatty at this point I also drain the grease. Top with sauce, cheese and toppings, put back in the oven for approx 15 minutes or until the veggies are cooked as desired.

Cut into squares, slices, whatever works. Enjoy with a fork!

100 Pounds by July 4th

July 4th 5k= 100 pound goal

I recently realized that it is possible for me to reach a total of 100 pounds lost by July 4th! Every July 4th I do a 5k and I'm so excited to be doing it weighing a LOT less this year! As of today I am 28 pounds away from this goal. Wish me luck on the count down to 100 pounds total!

28 Pounds left til this goal

Getting this Blog site in order

Hi friends,
Feel free to poke around and check out the recipes! I posted two new recipes today!

Spicy Chicken Veggie Soup

Ingredients:

3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (can skip if you wanna do vegetarian)
1 can of HOT Rotel Tomatoes
1 large can of stewed tomatoes
1 small can of Ortega brand HOT green chilies
1 can of Black Olives
3 cans of Chicken or vegetable broth

1 zucchini
1 bell pepper (any color)
1 bunch of green onions
1 bunch of cilantro
2-3 Jalapenos

1 package of Taco Seasoning

Optional additions
Cauliflower
Onions
Mushrooms
Habeneros
Can of pinto or black beans
Can of corn
Can of red HOT enchilada sauce


I cook the chicken about 50% and chop in pieces.
Get the pot going on the stove with the chicken broth only. Medium heat.
As I cut up the veggies I start with the ones that need the longest cook time, like bell peppers, jalapenos and zucchini. I add them to the broth as I am cutting it.
After all veggies are cut and in the pot, I add the chicken chunks.
Then open the canned items and add them in. Then the taco seasoning.
I let it simmer til veggies are the desired consistency and chicken is cooked through.

Serve in a bowl and garnish with cheese, sour cream or avocado!

Chicken Fajita's

Ingredients

Bell Peppers (any color) 

Onion

Jalapenos

Zucchini 

Olive oil

2 Boneless skinless chicken breast

Lemon juice

Garlic salt and 2 cloves

Slice two chicken breast into nice sized chunks, squirt lemon juice and garlic salt or garlic powder on chicken, Cook on stove top. 

In a skillet heat some olive oil and add bell peppers, jalapenos, onions and zucchini. Saute til desired softness. Add cooked chicken. 

I add a side of black beans with homemade salsa for my husband and give him some whole wheat tortillas to wrap up his fajitas. For myself I serve the chicken fajitas over a bed of raw Spinach.  

This meal is a Lean and Green Option if you are on the 5 &1

Crock Pot Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

4-5 boneless skinless chicken breast or 7-8 things
1 Jar of salsa
1 box of INSTANT brown rice
1 can of pinto beans (or any kind of bean you want!)
1/2 cup grated 2% Cheddar Cheese!

Optional

2 Jalapenos
1 Onion
1 Bell Pepper

Cook Chicken and salsa in crock pot for 4-6 hours. When the meat is tender, break it up with a fork. You will have lots of juice left over from the chicken and salsa, add  about a cup of instant rice to the juice, add your can of beans juice and all. Precook your optional ingredients in a skillet with olive oil and add at this point. Place lid on crock fro 10 mins, if there is still liquid add more instant rice and wait a few minutes til you reach your desired thickness for the casserole.  Serve and sprinkle with cheese!


Note, it is CRUCIAL that you use instant rice and nothing else. This helps you avoid the need to measure the liquid and adjust accordingly. 

Easy Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

1 bag of boneless skinless chicken breast (or things)
1 jar of salsa

And you need a Crock Pot!

Put Chicken in crock, top with Salsa and let cook for 4-6 hours.

How easy and healthy is that?

There is another recipe that uses this as it's base! Will post that next!

Welcome!

Hello Friends!

I want to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about myself. 2 years ago my husband and I watched a documentary that has changed our lives forever! Since then we have been on a crusade to get healthy and learn all we can about healthy eating! But who wants to eat healthy if it doesn't taste good? Well, lucky for my husband, I'm a good cook! I've come up with some wonderful healthy meals as well as adapted some from other people to not only fit our taste but our lifestyle! Anyone on any budget, with any taste can enjoy eating healthy, being healthy and losing weight!
I have dropped over 65lbs! No surgery and no pills required!
We started with Baby steps and now I'm getting more serious. Small changes can change a lot and make a big difference, don't ever think that you can't do it! My husband HATED vegetables when we met, now he loves them and craves them!
Please feel free to ask me questions, if you have a recipe you'd like tweaked to be healthier let me know!

Baby Steps

So have you made the decision to start eating healthier? If so I'm excited for you! The journey to long term health is an important one! What you put into your body now will effect you....maybe not tomorrow, maybe not next week, but eventually it will catch up to you!

Start with these Baby Steps

1. Drink half your weight in water per day. If you weight 150lbs you should have 75oz of water per day.
2. READ labels, look for whole grain breads and avoid the words BLEACHED and High Fructose Corn Syrup or Corn Sugar.
3. If you're a snacker throw the chips out and start snacking on nuts, fruits and veggies.
4. Want a sweet dessert? Instead of ice cream, get some low fat yogurt and top with berries! It's amazing how well this will satisfy your sweet tooth!
5. Fill up at least half your plate with veggies, even for breakfast!
6. If you MUST have hot dogs and sandwich meat, please look for the Nitrate and Nitrite free kind.
7. Watching TV? Get up on commercials and do something, anything (except eat) walk in place, dance, wrestle with your child, go get a glass of water!
8. Avoid Fast food places!
9. When eating at restaurant, read the nutritional information and make your choices based on that. You'll be surprised how that changes your order! If you do order something high calorie, pack half of it up in a to go container before you even start eating. Out of sight, out of mind.
10. Don't go more then 3-4 hours without eating. If possible eat 6 small 100-200 calorie low fat, low carb meals per day.  This should keep your metabolism burning like crazy!