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Sat, 07 Jul 2012 17:51:14 -0400

Apparently...

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 17:49:22 -0400

Expired popcorn doesn’t pop. :( Or my microwave is dying.

I was trying to make myself a crunchy Simply Filling snack of popcorn and both my 94% FF bags and my bulk popcorn kernels were expired. :( Boo.

So, now I must eat FauxTato Salad. I’m starving today. It must be from the massive amount of housecleaning I did this morning.

Tonight’s Dinner: Lean Ground Beef Burger on a Deli Flat...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:24:56 -0400

Tonight’s Dinner: Lean Ground Beef Burger on a Deli Flat with Weight Watchers’ Jalapeno Cheese, Grilled Vegetables, and FauxTato Salad (made with Cauliflower!). Since I am following Simply Filling, I only needed to count points for the cheese on my burger and the Olive Oil on the Grilled Veggies…3 P+!

Simply Filling

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:52:13 -0400

Last week, I started using the Weight Watchers Simply Filling technique. It has been very easy to follow and I feel incredible eating Power Foods. I’m going to get back on track with posting menus, meals, and recipes.

I haven’t weighed in yet to check my progress bc/ Wednesdays are my weigh in days, but I can tell in the way my clothes are fitting that this is working for me.

Hope everyone is having a great summer so far!

Cool Ranch Chicken: Frozen chicken breast tenderloins (I used...

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:45:02 -0400

Cool Ranch Chicken: Frozen chicken breast tenderloins (I used 1.5 pounds, but I think you could use more if you have space in your slow cooker), 1 packet of Taco seasoning (Reduced Sodium), 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Mix, and 14 oz. of Low Sodium Chicken Broth. Place the FROZEN chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker, put the taco and ranch seasonings on top, then pour the chicken broth over top. Cook on low for 8 hours. Then shred the chicken and let it sit on the juice for about half an hour, then serve.

8 servings at 4P+ each.

Vinegar Cole Slaw 2P+ per serving. Red wine vinegar, balsamic...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:34:08 -0400

Vinegar Cole Slaw 2P+ per serving.

Red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, celery salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and cole slaw mix. Next time, I’ll use a healthier oil like canola or olive.

Breakfast for Dinner! 1 egg and 3 egg whites with baby spinach...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:45:14 -0400

Breakfast for Dinner! 1 egg and 3 egg whites with baby spinach and a sprinkle of parmesan, 2 Al Fresco Country Style Chicken Breakfast Sausages, and a slice of Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Bread with a schmear of light butter. A scrumptious and enormous dinner for 9 points.

Tomorrow’s Lunch: spinach salad with bell peppers, tuna...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:29:27 -0400

Tomorrow’s Lunch: spinach salad with bell peppers, tuna salad, a hard boiled egg, Newman’s Own Lighten Up Honey Mustard (The.Best.Ever.), watermelon, and a cherry fruit leather.

I’m subbing in kindergarten again tomorrow. Those little rugrats require lots of protein.

Tonight’s Dinner: Tuna Melt!!<3!! Tuna salad with RF...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:45:00 -0400

Tonight’s Dinner: Tuna Melt!!<3!! Tuna salad with RF mayo, celery, red pepper, and Bragg’s Sea Kelp Delight Seasoning on a Sandwich Circle with FF American Cheese. 8P+

So, this Bragg’s Sea Kelp Delight is kind of light hippie-dippie Mrs. Dash. It is a salt free seasoning blend with kelp. I get it at Whole Foods. It works well with everything!

Sunday dinner! Whole Foods Market Brown Rice Shrimp California...

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:56:33 -0400

Sunday dinner! Whole Foods Market Brown Rice Shrimp California Roll for me and Brown Rice California Roll for hubs with steamed edamame.

9 pieces of each roll and a huge bag of edamame for about $17. I think we’re on to something with this bargain!

Breakfast Mix: 1/4 Cup Original Puffins, 2 Tbsp. Dried Cherries,...

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:31:34 -0400

Breakfast Mix: 1/4 Cup Original Puffins, 2 Tbsp. Dried Cherries, and 15 almonds. 5 Points Plus.

I also made some for my hubby for 8 Points Plus. His had 3/4 Cups of Original Puffins, 2 Tbsp. Dried Cherries, 15 almonds, and 2 tsp. pepitas.

These will be easy to grab on the way out the door to work.

Sushi make me happy. There is a Brazilian Rodizio near us that...

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:15:10 -0400

Sushi make me happy. There is a Brazilian Rodizio near us that also serves sushi. Strange, I know. But we went with 2 other couples. The ladies had sushi and the men stuffed themselves with grilled meat.

I have a Pineapple Tuna Roll, Spicy Crab Roll, and Edamame. It was delicious.

I can do this!

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:04:37 -0400

I can do this!

Slow Cooker Pulled Buffalo Chicken 4 P+ per 1/3 Cup 1 pack Ranch...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:30:25 -0400

Slow Cooker Pulled Buffalo Chicken 4 P+ per 1/3 Cup

1 pack Ranch Dressing Mix

1 bottle Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce

1 3lb. of Frozen Chicken Breast

2 Tbsp. Butter

Combine the ranch dressing mix, buffalo wing sauce, and FROZEN chicken breast in the slow cooker. Cook on low for about 7 hours. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken. Add the butter to the slow cooker and cook for an additional hour to allow sauce to thicken.

I made this on Sunday and have used it for dinner for my hubby and I 4 nights this week. So delicious and SO SIMPLE!

Crazy Week!

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:21:42 -0400

The end of last week was nuts! My (first) niece was born on Wednesday. So, I went to Long Island on Thursday. I was planning to stay the night and come home in the morning, but as soon as I got to the hospital to meet the baybeh, I got a phone call that the middle school in the district where I did my student teaching wanted to interview me at 9am on Friday for an 8th grade language arts position. Whoa!

My niece is amazing and so adorable! I’m not sure how the interview went. I’m supposed to hear something this week. I don’t really have my heart set on the position and I know that what ever is supposed to happen will happen.

I’ve been subbing like crazy this week in 2 different districts. I got a call today to interview at a middle and high school for students with behavioral issues. It is the first interview that I landed through my cover letter and resume alone. I didn’t know anyone at the school and have no connection to it, so I am absolutely thrilled that someone thinks the “me on paper” is worth a chance. My interview is in a week. Who knows…could the third interview of this job search be the charm???

Tonight’s Dinner: Spinach Salad with 1 hard boiled egg...

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:32:24 -0400

Tonight’s Dinner: Spinach Salad with 1 hard boiled egg and egg white, parmesan cheese, and craisins with Newman’s Own Lighten Up Honey Mustard.

I’m anxiously awaiting an update from my brother. My sister-in-law has been in labor since before 9 this morning. I can’t wait for my niece to arrive! She is probably going to wait until tomorrow because today is my brother-in-law’s birthday. Who would want to share a birthday??

simplifyfitness: Grill your food, Don’t fry!

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:47:18 -0400

simplifyfitness:

Grill your food, Don’t fry!

My mom activated the phone chain this morning. My niece is on...

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:40:14 -0400

My mom activated the phone chain this morning.

My niece is on her way!!! So excited to meet this little bambina!!! <3 And so excited to be an AUNT!!!! <3

"The Best Steak Marinade"

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:15:38 -0400

"The Best Steak Marinade":

This is the recipe I used on my London Broil tonight. So delicious! I had a 3.25lb. London Broil and tripled the recipe for the marinade. Thanks, Budget Savvy Diva!

Memorial Day London Broil. <3 London broil is 4P+ per 4 oz....

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:12:30 -0400

Memorial Day London Broil. <3

London broil is 4P+ per 4 oz. Not too shabby for steak!