Sorry, I haven't posted on here for a while. There has been a lot going on and I have been staying extremely busy. Not only am I keeping busy with School, My kids are keeping me busy with their activities as well.
So what's been going on in my life since my last post. Well on April 1st, I had to have Emergency Surgery to fix my Lap Band. I wish it would of been an Aprils Fool Joke but it wasn't. I think what happened is that last time I had fluid put in my band it made it too tight, because I was so busy I didnt make it into the Dr. to have it fixed right away l like I should of. Part of that was probably because it's a 2 and 1/2 hour Drive to see him and so I kept putting it off, so I had to pay the consequences. This then caused my stomach on top of my band to expand which then caused it to slip. I wish I could blame someone else but it truly was all my fault. Everyone keeps asking me how did you know it slipped. The first indication was I was not able to even get water down, and the 2nd was everytime I did try to eat or drink anything I was in terrible pain. It was not fun. Lucky me I have a really great surgeon and he was able to fix it right away. Actually Dr. Holloway wasnt even in the Office the day I went in. I seen another Dr. but when she called him and told him what happened he came in just to do my Surgery, I wish there were more Dr's Like him, because just knowing he was there put me totally at ease. The Surgery to fix my band was similiar to the original surgery, so recovery was not to bad. Went into Surgery at about 5 pm at night and was realesed from the hostpital by 10 am the next morning. The worst part was being Stuck on a Liquid Diet for a week, but I recovered fairly quickly and was back to myself in no time. The only problem is that my band does not have any fluid in it and I am struggling with choosing the right things to eat, when there is fluid in the band it's easy because you cant eat that much and some foods you cant eat at all.Without the fluid you can eat pretty much anything. So I need to stay away from those french fries and I think I will be ok.
So with all the excitement in my life I have been looking for new crockpot recipes that are healthy and my kids will eat. On Tuesday's and Thursday's I leave my house at 12:30 and dont come back til 7 pm so to avoid eating unhealthy food I really do rely on my crockpot so the meal is ready when I get home. Browsing through some cookbooks I found a recipe for crockpot meatloaf, and thought I can do that, but how do I make something in the crockpot to go with it. So I decided to make the meatloaf and put it on one side of the crockpot and scrubed 4 idaho potatoes I left the skin on just like if you are baking a potatoe and I put them on the other side of the crockpot. I turned the Crockpot on low at about 10 am this morning and Had my son turn it on to warm at 6 pm..The meatloaf was ok. But the potatoes where awesome, They honestly tasted like oven baked potatoes and where 100% better than microwaving them by far. Since I put the meatloaf in one half I didnt want the potatoes setting in the grease from the meatloaf so I lined the bottom of the crock with carrots and used them as a platform. I can definetly see me making potatoes this way again. Its so benefical because you dont have to heat the house up with the oven. It will be great for the summer when you know you are going to BBQ then you can throw potatoes in crock in the morning and they will be ready when you take the Chicken off the Grill.
Heres the best part a Medium Baking Potato with the skin on is 161 Calories. Instead of topping it with butter. Green Giant makes Brocolli and Cheese in a just for one size they have about 40 calorie in each one. Heat one of these up and top your baked potato and you have a yummy main course or side dish. If you pair it with something like the meatloaf I made. As long as you use 97% lean ground beef or ground turkey you can have a 4 oz slice for around 200 calories. So you are looking at about a 400 calorie meal which is not that bad.
CROCKPOT BAKED POTATOES
Scrub Potatoes
Put in Crockpot
Set Crock pot to Low
Put Lid on Crock
Cook 6 to 8 hrs. on Low. If Cooking on High can probably do in abot 3 to 4 hours.
DONT PUT WATER IN CROCKPOT IT WILL MAKE POTATOES SOGGY.
My meatloaf recipe that I used was fairly simple
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs
1/4 cup oatmeal
1 package instant brown gravy mix
Pepper
Salt if needed.
Dash of Worcetishire
Mix all together, then shape into a loaf and put in crockpot. Any meatloaf recipe will work but I was trying to cut calories when I made this recipe and I think it turned out ok. It still needs a little tweaking but hey thats what recipes are for right to change them and make them better. This recipe should make 8 4oz servings.
Well I am going to get busy and get some homework done, so I can go to NE this weekend. Hopefully It wont be so long til my next post.
Happy Eating to you
After
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Enchiladas
Since I had some spare time on my hands today and have been craving mexican food I decided that I was going to try to make enchiladas healthier. I know you are thinking that may be hard but I did it. I tried finding how many calories a traditonal Enchilada has and could not find the exact calorie count but its somewhere between 400 to 600 calories. I managed to make mine 289 calories and they are pretty good. I am sure I will do a little tweaking on this recipe next time I try it, but for a first run it's pretty good.
Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
10 Mission Life Balance Flour Tortillas
1 and 1/2 bags of Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef
3 Small Cans of Tomatoe Sauce
1 Tablespoon of Tomatoe Paste
4 Tablepoons Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
1/4 Tsp Garlic Salt
Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
10 Mission Life Balance Flour Tortillas
1 and 1/2 bags of Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef
3 Small Cans of Tomatoe Sauce
1 Tablespoon of Tomatoe Paste
4 Tablepoons Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
1/4 Tsp Garlic Salt
1. Brown Ground Beef in a Skillet,Season lightly with Salt when done browning put into a bowl
2.While Ground Beef is Browning put Tomatoe Sauce, Tomatoe Paste, Chilli Powder, Cumin and Garlic Salt into a Skillet, Stir all together and Turn on Medium Heat. Heat to a Simmer and Simmer for about 10 minutes stirring occasionaly.
3. Heat flour Tortillas in Microwave for about 45 seconds.
4. Turn off Tomatoe Mixture, dip one tortilla at a time in the tomatoe mix making sure to cover both sides with tomatoe sauce. Wipe the tortilla on the side of the pan to get rid of any extra sauce. Lay them flatly on a plate.
5. When finished dipping the tortillas take one tortilla at a time and put in the middle 1/4 cup of cheese and 2 oz ground beef. Then roll them up tightly. and put them on a cookie sheet Do this to all 10 tortillas. You will only have enough ground beef for 7 of them. I always make just Cheese for my Daughter out of the other 3.
6. Once done put 1 enchilada on a plate and microwave about 45 seconds til cheese melts. You can also cover with Foil and Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. But if you do this your tortillas may get a little crunchy
This Recipe makes 10 Servings,Serving size is one full enchilada Calories 289, Except the cheese ones they will have less calories 6.2 Grams of Fat 27.5 grams of Carbs
This goes great with my healthy version of refried beans and you can have 1/2 a cup for 110 calories total count 399. Add some lettuce and tomatoes and you have a great healthy meal
Refried Beans
1 can Pinto Beans (Drain the liquid)
Chicken Bouillon to taste
Cooking Spray
Spray a pan with cooking spray turn to medium . Add pinto beans
Using a potato masher mash beans while they are cooking add a 1/4 tsp of chicken bouillon and continue mashing until the look like re-fried beans.. Can add more or less bouilon depending on your taste. Once mashed serve with your enchiladas
1/2 cup equals 110 calories.
I hope you enjoy
Another Idea you can use chicken in place of the ground beef in the Enchiladas it will cut your calories a little as well and they are just as good that way. Also You can adjust the seasonings depending on your tastes. These are just a rough estimate depending on the brand of chili powder you use it could take more or less. So you can always add about 1/2 the Chili powder taste the sauce then add more if needed.
A traditonal Enchilada and Beans are both fried in oil so I am cutting out a lot of calories by not using oil. I am also using fat free cheese and low calorie tortillas this is how I am able to make them lower in calories. The Fat Free Cheese is really good so try it you will be amazed.
You can leave me comments on my blog without being registered so tell me what you think of my recipes especially if you try them. I really want to write a cookbook so I would love your feedback. Also if you dont understand some of my instructions let me know as well. Also if you have a recipe you want to share with me I will be glad to try it out and post it on my blog, or if you have a not so healthy recipe that you want to try to make healthy let me know and I can try to transform it as well..
Hope you Enjoy
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Philly Cheesteaks/ Cheesy Ham Stuffed French Toast
So it's been a crazy week in my household. Had to take my son to the ER Wedesday for an infection that set into his face he looked like Rocky his eye was so swollen. By the time we got out of their it was late so picked up some KFC on the way home, It tasted good but later on I decided to look up the calories in what we ate..Wow is all I an say. I got the mixed bucket so we had Extra crispy, Original, and Grilled..Should of just stuck to the Grilled thats for sure. A grilled Drumstick is 80 calories, a Grilled Thigh is160 Calories, and A grilled breast is 210 Calories. If you go for extra crispy, the drumstick is 150, thigh 340 and Breast is 510 calories.That's almost double what the grilled chicken is WOW .Just image the total calorie count when you add mashed potatoes cole slaw and a biscuit, You are looking at meal over 1,000 calories. Almost all of your daily calories in one meal. Next time I will definetly stick with the Grilled chicken only and then make sure I just have veggies with it. So what do you do when you have had a long day and it seems like the drive-thru is the easiest option even though its not the healthies. Well I have a meal that you can cook in about 10 minutes, which if you think about it, is probably the same amount of time it will take you to get to and then thru the drive-thru.
Philly Cheesteaks
3 oz Raw Filet Beefsteak (The ones I buy are sliced thin already)
1 Hot Dog Bun (Look for the Low Cal Ones Sara Lee 80 calories are good)
1-Slice Fat Free Cheese
1/3 cup onions and bell peppers
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Spray a Pan with Nonstick Cooking Spray, Add Onion and Bell Peppers cook for 5 minutes remove from Pan, Then cook thin sliced meat for about 2 minutes. Place cheese on top of meat and cook til melted, Toast bun Then add meat and onion, pepper mixture.. Serving Size 1 Sandwich 301 Calories, 28 g Carbs. 9 g Fat.
This is a great sandwich that will fill you up.
If you want Fries with this Sandwich, Dont buy the frozen ones. Take one Medium Size potato, then cut it into Fry size pieces, put on a cookie sheet sprayed with Non Stick Spray, Spray the pots with the cookig spray then sprinkly with salt cook at about 400 till crispy..These are yummy and the whole Potato is ony 120 Calories. So you can have a whole meal for 520 Calories. If you are sticking to a 1,500 calorie a day diet this is a pretty reasonable meal. If you want to cut down on the Calories you could use Chicken Breast instead of beef and only use 1/2 of a potato..Still Yummy no matter which way you do it.
I know that their are times when you jut have to have fast food. So then in those cases what do you do. Well stay away from the Salads in most places they have over 1,000 Calories. The easiest thing would be to order the Kids Meal, its the right portion. If thats not an option go for the Grilled Chicken Sandwiches without Mayo and take off the top piece of bread.. Taco Bell has a Fresco Menu where they show you the Calories, or Even Subway has A great Menu of Low Cal, Low Fat options to choose from. So you Can still have fast food just choose wisely.
Since I am talking Fast Food Here I have decided to give you another Recipe this one is a Breakfast Sandwich that is similar to Mcdonalds Griddle Sandwich. One of their Sausage McGriddles without Egg is 420 Calories so next time you are craving that try this one instead
Cheesy Ham Stuffed French Toast
1/3 Cup Egg Substitute 1 Wedge Laughing Cow Lite Swiss Cheese
2- Slices Lite Bread (45 Calories a Slice) 1 Slice Fat Free Cheese
1-oz Fat Free Ham (2 slices) 2 tsp lite whipped butter
Sugar Free Syrup for Dipping (Optional)
Put Egg in Bowl. Lay Bread Flat and Spread each Slice with 1/2 of the Laughing Cow Cheese. Ham and Cheese then put other piece of bread on top. Add 1 tsp of butter to pan. Dip Sandwich in Egg mixture coating both sides. Place the Sandwich in the skillet and cook 2 to 4 minutes til brown, Add remaining tsp of butter and flip. Cook on other side another 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown. When Done dip in syrup this sandwich is better than McDonalds.
1 serving size 256 Calories 7 g Fat
I hope these help with your fast food cravings, Until next time hope you have happy, healthy eating
Philly Cheesteaks
3 oz Raw Filet Beefsteak (The ones I buy are sliced thin already)
1 Hot Dog Bun (Look for the Low Cal Ones Sara Lee 80 calories are good)
1-Slice Fat Free Cheese
1/3 cup onions and bell peppers
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Spray a Pan with Nonstick Cooking Spray, Add Onion and Bell Peppers cook for 5 minutes remove from Pan, Then cook thin sliced meat for about 2 minutes. Place cheese on top of meat and cook til melted, Toast bun Then add meat and onion, pepper mixture.. Serving Size 1 Sandwich 301 Calories, 28 g Carbs. 9 g Fat.
This is a great sandwich that will fill you up.
If you want Fries with this Sandwich, Dont buy the frozen ones. Take one Medium Size potato, then cut it into Fry size pieces, put on a cookie sheet sprayed with Non Stick Spray, Spray the pots with the cookig spray then sprinkly with salt cook at about 400 till crispy..These are yummy and the whole Potato is ony 120 Calories. So you can have a whole meal for 520 Calories. If you are sticking to a 1,500 calorie a day diet this is a pretty reasonable meal. If you want to cut down on the Calories you could use Chicken Breast instead of beef and only use 1/2 of a potato..Still Yummy no matter which way you do it.
I know that their are times when you jut have to have fast food. So then in those cases what do you do. Well stay away from the Salads in most places they have over 1,000 Calories. The easiest thing would be to order the Kids Meal, its the right portion. If thats not an option go for the Grilled Chicken Sandwiches without Mayo and take off the top piece of bread.. Taco Bell has a Fresco Menu where they show you the Calories, or Even Subway has A great Menu of Low Cal, Low Fat options to choose from. So you Can still have fast food just choose wisely.
Since I am talking Fast Food Here I have decided to give you another Recipe this one is a Breakfast Sandwich that is similar to Mcdonalds Griddle Sandwich. One of their Sausage McGriddles without Egg is 420 Calories so next time you are craving that try this one instead
Cheesy Ham Stuffed French Toast
1/3 Cup Egg Substitute 1 Wedge Laughing Cow Lite Swiss Cheese
2- Slices Lite Bread (45 Calories a Slice) 1 Slice Fat Free Cheese
1-oz Fat Free Ham (2 slices) 2 tsp lite whipped butter
Sugar Free Syrup for Dipping (Optional)
Put Egg in Bowl. Lay Bread Flat and Spread each Slice with 1/2 of the Laughing Cow Cheese. Ham and Cheese then put other piece of bread on top. Add 1 tsp of butter to pan. Dip Sandwich in Egg mixture coating both sides. Place the Sandwich in the skillet and cook 2 to 4 minutes til brown, Add remaining tsp of butter and flip. Cook on other side another 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown. When Done dip in syrup this sandwich is better than McDonalds.
1 serving size 256 Calories 7 g Fat
I hope these help with your fast food cravings, Until next time hope you have happy, healthy eating
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Noodles
Last time I wrote I said I was going to try to do this weekly and then as soon as I said it, I missed a week. School is keeping me pretty busy and I havent been as faithful about cooking the healthy recipes as I would be if I wasnt in school full time. I am still trying to make sure all the meals I cook are as healthy as possible but when you are busy its so easy to just fall back on this old stand buy recipes that you know are so easy. A roast in the crock pot with potatoes and carrots, Spaghetti, some kind of cheesy not so good for you casserole or even fast food. Its ok to do the old stand buys just try to make them as healthy as possible by using lean meats and tons of veggies. For Spaghetti I make my own sauce and use lean ground beef. Its just finding a noodle that is lower in calories that still taste good. Well guess what thanks to the hungry girl cookbooks I was able to do that. Now dont freak out about what I am going to tell you. Because I know my first reaction when I read this recipe was there is no way I am going to try that. Then as I kept reading her cookbook I realized she had a lot of recipes that called for the same ingredient some of the recipes really sounded good and so I finally decided to try it. This is the 2nd recipe I cooked with this and besides being just a little bit chewer than a normal noodle they are pretty darn good. So please dont knock the recipe until you actually try the product. My brother is coming to see me at the end of the month so I just may try to throw these in on him to see if he knows the difference. I know you are thinking just tell me already what it it. ok I will they are called House Foods Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti Shaped Noodle Substitute. I know right as soon as you see that word Tofu you are like gross but I promise you, you will be suprised. They come packaged in water and are usually in the refigerated section next to the tofu. I can still hear some of you grossing out over these. Just come to my house for dinner sometime and I will make them for you and you will be a true believer. Here is the best part about them. You can eat the whole bag which is 2 servings and still only have eaten 40 calories where else can you get your pasta fix for such low calories.. Nowhere. I made this recipe tonight for supper and it was a hit. The only thing my son didnt like was the sun dried tomatoes. I really dont think they did anything for the dish so next time I will leave them out. My step son, who is still learning about american foods really liked it. So I guess you can say I will be making it again. Here is the recipe
Its Called Oodles of Noodles and it came from Hungry Girl
Ingredients:2 bags House Foods Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti Shaped Noodle Substitute
8 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlets
1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt, divided, or more to taste
1/8 tsp. black pepper, or more to taste
20 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
(about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup sliced brown mushrooms
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
1 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
Directions:
Use a strainer to rinse and drain noodles well. Pat dry. Cut noodles up a bit, using kitchen shears if you've got 'em. Set aside.
Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Add chicken and season with Italian seasoning, 1/8 tsp. salt, and pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
Remove chicken from the skillet. Once cool enough to handle, slice chicken and set aside.
Remove skillet from heat, re-spray, and return to medium-high heat. Add asparagus and 2 tbsp. water. Cover and cook for 4 minutes.
Remove cover and add mushrooms, tomatoes, and garlic to the skillet. Stirring occasionally, cook until veggies are tender, about 4 minutes.
Add noodles to the skillet, stir, and cook just until any excess water has evaporated and noodles are hot, about 2 minutes.
Add butter, remaining 1/8 tsp. salt, and sliced chicken to the skillet. Cook and stir until ingredients are well mixed and butter has melted, about 1 minute.
Add Parm-style topping and mix well. If you like, season to taste with additional salt and pepper. YUM!
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (about 2 1/2 cups)
Calories: 274
Fat: 8g
Sodium: 546mg
Carbs: 18.5g
Fiber: 7.5g
Sugars: 3.5g
Protein: 34g
Here are the changes I made to this recipe. I used both Asparagus and Brocolli since my son doesnt like Asparagus. The asparagus was really good but to make it easier and cheaper on me next time I think I will just use brocolli. Since I needed to feed 5 people. I upped the amount of chicken I used to 3 large chicken breasts. I also used an extra tble of butter and parmesan and a little bit more salt. Was able to feed everyone and they where happy. I served this with garlic bread I made from oatmeal bread which is just 45 calories a slice. I am looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow thats for sure. The best part about this is look at the calories only 274 add the garlic bread and you are about 320 calorie this is for a full meal. That wont leave you wanting more. Plus if you want dessert you can have it.
The new favorite thing in my house for dessert is skinny cow ice cream sandwiches you get a whole sandwich for 140 calories. Plus they come in some great flavors, Mint, Cookies and Cream, and Vanilla. When we are wanting something sweet these really do hit the spot. Add the calories of the Noodles plus the ice cream and you are only at 460 calories.. Can you say wow.
All those times when I was dieting I would of never been able to have a meal that fills me up plus dessert it just wouldnt of happened. I hope you all are enjoying reading my blog. I havent had much feedback from it so please let me know what you think. Especially if you are trying the recipes. Some of them are my own but most come from the Hungry girl cookbook, so if you like what you see she has I think 4 books out and I am sure you will find something that you like in them. I also signed up for her e-mails so I get e-mails from her with recipes as well. Well tell next time happy eating
Its Called Oodles of Noodles and it came from Hungry Girl
Ingredients:2 bags House Foods Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti Shaped Noodle Substitute
8 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlets
1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt, divided, or more to taste
1/8 tsp. black pepper, or more to taste
20 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
(about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup sliced brown mushrooms
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
1 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
Directions:
Use a strainer to rinse and drain noodles well. Pat dry. Cut noodles up a bit, using kitchen shears if you've got 'em. Set aside.
Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Add chicken and season with Italian seasoning, 1/8 tsp. salt, and pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
Remove chicken from the skillet. Once cool enough to handle, slice chicken and set aside.
Remove skillet from heat, re-spray, and return to medium-high heat. Add asparagus and 2 tbsp. water. Cover and cook for 4 minutes.
Remove cover and add mushrooms, tomatoes, and garlic to the skillet. Stirring occasionally, cook until veggies are tender, about 4 minutes.
Add noodles to the skillet, stir, and cook just until any excess water has evaporated and noodles are hot, about 2 minutes.
Add butter, remaining 1/8 tsp. salt, and sliced chicken to the skillet. Cook and stir until ingredients are well mixed and butter has melted, about 1 minute.
Add Parm-style topping and mix well. If you like, season to taste with additional salt and pepper. YUM!
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (about 2 1/2 cups)
Calories: 274
Fat: 8g
Sodium: 546mg
Carbs: 18.5g
Fiber: 7.5g
Sugars: 3.5g
Protein: 34g
Here are the changes I made to this recipe. I used both Asparagus and Brocolli since my son doesnt like Asparagus. The asparagus was really good but to make it easier and cheaper on me next time I think I will just use brocolli. Since I needed to feed 5 people. I upped the amount of chicken I used to 3 large chicken breasts. I also used an extra tble of butter and parmesan and a little bit more salt. Was able to feed everyone and they where happy. I served this with garlic bread I made from oatmeal bread which is just 45 calories a slice. I am looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow thats for sure. The best part about this is look at the calories only 274 add the garlic bread and you are about 320 calorie this is for a full meal. That wont leave you wanting more. Plus if you want dessert you can have it.
The new favorite thing in my house for dessert is skinny cow ice cream sandwiches you get a whole sandwich for 140 calories. Plus they come in some great flavors, Mint, Cookies and Cream, and Vanilla. When we are wanting something sweet these really do hit the spot. Add the calories of the Noodles plus the ice cream and you are only at 460 calories.. Can you say wow.
All those times when I was dieting I would of never been able to have a meal that fills me up plus dessert it just wouldnt of happened. I hope you all are enjoying reading my blog. I havent had much feedback from it so please let me know what you think. Especially if you are trying the recipes. Some of them are my own but most come from the Hungry girl cookbook, so if you like what you see she has I think 4 books out and I am sure you will find something that you like in them. I also signed up for her e-mails so I get e-mails from her with recipes as well. Well tell next time happy eating
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Chicken Foil Pack and Yum- Yum Brownie Muffins
My goal for this blog is to try to post something at least once a week, more if I have time. I am hoping by doing this it will help to keep me on this healthy cooking kick. Since my last post a week ago I am a mother again. This is not my own child but a step son who is 12. He came to live with me all the way from Africa so it will be quite an adjustment for all of us. The funny thing is while I am trying to slim down the rest of my family this kid is skinny as a toothpick so I need to figure out a way to put a little meat on his bones. Guess I will have to find a way to sneak some extra calories into his food. I am sure I can figure something out. While not jeopardizing this new path the rest of us have chosen to take. Trent has lost 2 more lbs so am very proud of him. I think if I could get him to excercise more we would get to our goal sooner. He did tell me he is interested in weight training and wants to take it for his PE Class next year. That is too far away so I guess I will have to get him to the gym so he can try it there. I hope I can find something he can enjoy so that he will stick with it. I also want to start excersing again but its finding the time in my hectic schedule. I am just going to have to try to fit it in. Since I am so close to my weight loss goal. I have a new goal I would like to achieve and that is running a 5k. I dont like to run, but I want to prove to myself that I can do it. So if anyone out there is interested in getting me started let me know would love to have someone who can motivate me.
Since I posted last I have tried out tons of new recipes and all of them but one were a huge hit. I guess that's pretty good considering they are low cal. There are so many more I want to try so at least I will have something to write about. The one I chose to pick for today is once again from the hungry girl cookbook and is called Mom Style Creamy Chicken -n- Veggies. This recipe is cooked in a foil pack in the oven so its easy to make and easy clean up. I actually cant wait to try this one over the campfire this summer will be great.
5 oz chicken breast
1/4 Cup 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 Teaspoon of Chopped Garlic
1/2 Cup of Mixed Veggies
1/4 Cup Fat Free Sour Cream
1 Cup Frozen Cauliflower
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
Salt and Pepper to Taste.
In a bowl mix the soup, sour cream, garlic and salt together, then add the cauliflower. mixed veggies and mushrooms in the bowl. Set Aside, Lay a large piece of Foil on a baking sheet and spray it with cooking spray. Season both sides of your chicken they lay on foil. Place veggie mix on top of chicken. Then fold your foil to create a packet bake this at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes.
This recipe is for 1 serving. 307 Calories, 4 g fat and 26 g carbs.
I made this for the whole family My son is picky and will not eat mixed veggies, he also does not like sourcream. To make his more to his taste. I took a Green Giant broccoli and cheese just for one these are about 45 calories a serving and added it in place of the sour cream I then added a about 1/2 cup of frozen broccoli and mixed it all together for him..He loved it. I also made garlic bread to go with this. The bread I now absolutely love is an oatmeal bread that is only 45 calories a slice, for the butter I used a product called butter its not. Its King Soopers Brand of I cant believe its not butter. Then I sprinkled garlic powder on Top. and baked it about 5 minutes. So the whole meal was under 400 Calories..
My Daugther and I shared one because there was so much food there. This is another recipe that I will definetely keep.
Because I have not shared a dessert recipe with you yet I am going to add one into this blog as well.
The recipe is also from Hungry Girl and is Called Yum Yum Brownie Muffins, These are the size of a muffin and full of choclately goodness.
1 Box Devils Food Cake Mix
1 15oz Can Pure Pumpkin( Make sure not to use pie mix it wont work the same)
Yes only 2 ingredients thats the best part
Heat oven to 350 mix cake mix and pumpkin together til well incorporated. The mix will be very thick dont add anything else this is how its supposed to be. Line a muffin pan with 12 muffin cups and spray them with cooking spray. Divide the mixture between the 12 cups and bake 20 minutes.
This makes 12- servings a serving size is 1 muffin- 181 calories, 3.5 g fat. 37 g carbs
This makes a great dessert or even breakfast if you are craving that muffin for breakfast. My son and daughter have been having this as a snack not only can they still eat chocolate but they can eat it and I dont have to worry about the gazillion calories a typical muffin carries. Hope you enjoy.
Since I posted last I have tried out tons of new recipes and all of them but one were a huge hit. I guess that's pretty good considering they are low cal. There are so many more I want to try so at least I will have something to write about. The one I chose to pick for today is once again from the hungry girl cookbook and is called Mom Style Creamy Chicken -n- Veggies. This recipe is cooked in a foil pack in the oven so its easy to make and easy clean up. I actually cant wait to try this one over the campfire this summer will be great.
5 oz chicken breast
1/4 Cup 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 Teaspoon of Chopped Garlic
1/2 Cup of Mixed Veggies
1/4 Cup Fat Free Sour Cream
1 Cup Frozen Cauliflower
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
Salt and Pepper to Taste.
In a bowl mix the soup, sour cream, garlic and salt together, then add the cauliflower. mixed veggies and mushrooms in the bowl. Set Aside, Lay a large piece of Foil on a baking sheet and spray it with cooking spray. Season both sides of your chicken they lay on foil. Place veggie mix on top of chicken. Then fold your foil to create a packet bake this at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes.
This recipe is for 1 serving. 307 Calories, 4 g fat and 26 g carbs.
I made this for the whole family My son is picky and will not eat mixed veggies, he also does not like sourcream. To make his more to his taste. I took a Green Giant broccoli and cheese just for one these are about 45 calories a serving and added it in place of the sour cream I then added a about 1/2 cup of frozen broccoli and mixed it all together for him..He loved it. I also made garlic bread to go with this. The bread I now absolutely love is an oatmeal bread that is only 45 calories a slice, for the butter I used a product called butter its not. Its King Soopers Brand of I cant believe its not butter. Then I sprinkled garlic powder on Top. and baked it about 5 minutes. So the whole meal was under 400 Calories..
My Daugther and I shared one because there was so much food there. This is another recipe that I will definetely keep.
Because I have not shared a dessert recipe with you yet I am going to add one into this blog as well.
The recipe is also from Hungry Girl and is Called Yum Yum Brownie Muffins, These are the size of a muffin and full of choclately goodness.
1 Box Devils Food Cake Mix
1 15oz Can Pure Pumpkin( Make sure not to use pie mix it wont work the same)
Yes only 2 ingredients thats the best part
Heat oven to 350 mix cake mix and pumpkin together til well incorporated. The mix will be very thick dont add anything else this is how its supposed to be. Line a muffin pan with 12 muffin cups and spray them with cooking spray. Divide the mixture between the 12 cups and bake 20 minutes.
This makes 12- servings a serving size is 1 muffin- 181 calories, 3.5 g fat. 37 g carbs
This makes a great dessert or even breakfast if you are craving that muffin for breakfast. My son and daughter have been having this as a snack not only can they still eat chocolate but they can eat it and I dont have to worry about the gazillion calories a typical muffin carries. Hope you enjoy.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Outside in bacon Cheeseburgers
I am going to start this post of on a positve Note, It was just about two weeks ago that I stumbled across the "Hungry Girl CookBook at the library, from the minute I started looking at it I knew I finally found a way to make the meals I cook for my family Healthier and lower in calories. I have not cooked recipes from this book everyday but I do try to make everything I cook as healthy as possible. Anyways I stepped on the scale and I have lost 4 lbs. My goal was not for me to lose weight, but for my family to get healthier. So I was pretty excited about this weight loss. This means am only 6 lbs away from my goal weight who would of thought that 115 lbs ago it seemed so far away. The best part about this though is that my Son has lost 5lbs without feeling deprived. The Hungry girl cookbook even has dessert recipes so when you get that craving you can still have it..It's a wonderful cookbook and I am so Happy I discovered it. So my recipe today came from the cookbook but I added my own twist by adding bacon and low calorie Hamburger Buns hope you enjoy it as much as we did
Outside in Bacon Cheesburgers
1 lb Lean ground Beef 1 Package of 80 Calorie Hamburger Buns
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
4 Wedges of Laughing Cow Lite Swiss Cheese
4 Slices Oscar Mayer Pre-Cooke Bacon (70 Calories for all 4 slices)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Chop the bacon up into tiny pieces, Put in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients minus the cheese. Mix well using your hands, Once combined divide mix into four equal portions, Make each portion into a ball then put an indendition into the ball using your thumb. Put 1 cheese wedge into the indention then squeeze meat seal. the form into hamburger patties. Put patties in a pan sprayed with cooking spray cooking about 4 minutes per side. Dont press down on patty as cheese will come out .Put Hamburger Patty on 80 calorie but top with lettuce, tom and onion if desired. Total Calories is for one Hamburger is 277. When I made this I also made homemade French Fries I cut 3 Potatoes into fries put them on a cookie sheet sprayed them with cooking spray sprinkled with salt and baked them about 20 minute I allowed Each Person about 1/2 of a potatoes and this was plenty By Adding this you add 55 Calories to your meal. Also if you like ketchup 1 tbsp adds 20 extra calories so take that into consideration as well. Even with the fries your meal is still less than 350 Calories, Plus it fills you up.
Laughing Cow also make light blue cheese wedges so if you like black and blue burgers you can substitue the blue cheese for the swiss not matter which way you do it..They are still Yummy and Super Filing. If you want the original Recipe without my Changes check out the Hungry Girl Website. Hope you Enjoy these as much as we did. If you have any questions or like what you see feel free to leave me a comment. One more interesting fact A normal 1/4 lb bacon cheesebuger has 555 calories and a small Fry has 290 Calories. You are saving over 500 Calories. Wow
Outside in Bacon Cheesburgers
1 lb Lean ground Beef 1 Package of 80 Calorie Hamburger Buns
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
4 Wedges of Laughing Cow Lite Swiss Cheese
4 Slices Oscar Mayer Pre-Cooke Bacon (70 Calories for all 4 slices)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Chop the bacon up into tiny pieces, Put in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients minus the cheese. Mix well using your hands, Once combined divide mix into four equal portions, Make each portion into a ball then put an indendition into the ball using your thumb. Put 1 cheese wedge into the indention then squeeze meat seal. the form into hamburger patties. Put patties in a pan sprayed with cooking spray cooking about 4 minutes per side. Dont press down on patty as cheese will come out .Put Hamburger Patty on 80 calorie but top with lettuce, tom and onion if desired. Total Calories is for one Hamburger is 277. When I made this I also made homemade French Fries I cut 3 Potatoes into fries put them on a cookie sheet sprayed them with cooking spray sprinkled with salt and baked them about 20 minute I allowed Each Person about 1/2 of a potatoes and this was plenty By Adding this you add 55 Calories to your meal. Also if you like ketchup 1 tbsp adds 20 extra calories so take that into consideration as well. Even with the fries your meal is still less than 350 Calories, Plus it fills you up.
Laughing Cow also make light blue cheese wedges so if you like black and blue burgers you can substitue the blue cheese for the swiss not matter which way you do it..They are still Yummy and Super Filing. If you want the original Recipe without my Changes check out the Hungry Girl Website. Hope you Enjoy these as much as we did. If you have any questions or like what you see feel free to leave me a comment. One more interesting fact A normal 1/4 lb bacon cheesebuger has 555 calories and a small Fry has 290 Calories. You are saving over 500 Calories. Wow
Friday, January 21, 2011
Yummy Breakfast Sandwiches
You here it all the time whether it be on TV, the radio, or just people passing by "How could someone let themselves get that Fat". For the majority of us we try everything in our power to prevent it from happening, but it just dont seem to matter it seems like for everystep we take forward we are takin 2 steps back. In my case when i was 4 years old I had something happen to me that no 4 year old should have to go through. Because of this tradegy I started turning to food for comfort. This is a pattern that would follow me to my adult life. When things were good I could lose a little bit of weight and start to feel better about myself, then once things turned bad or werent going as well as I expected I would turn to food to make me feel better. By doing this I would gain back whatever I lost plus some. After many years of this it got harder to lose the weight and easier to gain.
I think if I would of had the right tools or the right support system I may have been able to succeed, that is why I am hoping that by supplying my family and all of my followers with the right tools they will be able to succeed. Today I am going to give you a recipe for the breakfast sandwiches I have been making for my family. I like to make a whole weeks worth at once, wrap them in saran wrap then put them in the freezer. That way they can pop one in the microwave and eat them on their way of the door. These sandwiches have protein and arent full of sugar so they keep them full longer than cereal and also help them to feel better throughout the morning.
Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches
1-Thomas Bagel Thins -110 Calories Per Bagel
2 turkey sausage links cooked then cut in half (90 calories)
1/4 cup egg subsitute (30 calories)
1/8 cup fat free shredded cheddar cheese (23 calories)
Cook the sausage links then cut them in half lengthwise. Set Aside. Spray a pan with cooking spray and add egg substitue cook eggs until almost set then add the cheese, while the eggs are cooking, toast the bagel in your toaster. Once eggs are done put sausage links, then eggs on bagel. Put top on bagel and Enjoy
Serving is one whole Sandwich. Calories for one sandwich is 253 Calories.
I know egg substitute can be expensive so you can use 1 real egg but the your calories will go up to 293 calories for one sandwich.
I also make these with bacon as well. I buy the oscar mayer fully cooked bacon. You can have 4 slices for 70 calories. So if you make the sandwiches using the bacon then your total calories would be 233. Thats pretty good for a breakfast sandwich if you ask me.
A Sausage McMuffin at McDonalds has 370 calories and a breakfast bagel at Mcdonalds has 600 calories, so by making a batch of these up and putting them in your freezer its not only good on your waist but it's also good on your wallet as well cuz you won be as tempted to hit the drive thru for a quick meal. Enjoy
I think if I would of had the right tools or the right support system I may have been able to succeed, that is why I am hoping that by supplying my family and all of my followers with the right tools they will be able to succeed. Today I am going to give you a recipe for the breakfast sandwiches I have been making for my family. I like to make a whole weeks worth at once, wrap them in saran wrap then put them in the freezer. That way they can pop one in the microwave and eat them on their way of the door. These sandwiches have protein and arent full of sugar so they keep them full longer than cereal and also help them to feel better throughout the morning.
Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches
1-Thomas Bagel Thins -110 Calories Per Bagel
2 turkey sausage links cooked then cut in half (90 calories)
1/4 cup egg subsitute (30 calories)
1/8 cup fat free shredded cheddar cheese (23 calories)
Cook the sausage links then cut them in half lengthwise. Set Aside. Spray a pan with cooking spray and add egg substitue cook eggs until almost set then add the cheese, while the eggs are cooking, toast the bagel in your toaster. Once eggs are done put sausage links, then eggs on bagel. Put top on bagel and Enjoy
Serving is one whole Sandwich. Calories for one sandwich is 253 Calories.
I know egg substitute can be expensive so you can use 1 real egg but the your calories will go up to 293 calories for one sandwich.
I also make these with bacon as well. I buy the oscar mayer fully cooked bacon. You can have 4 slices for 70 calories. So if you make the sandwiches using the bacon then your total calories would be 233. Thats pretty good for a breakfast sandwich if you ask me.
A Sausage McMuffin at McDonalds has 370 calories and a breakfast bagel at Mcdonalds has 600 calories, so by making a batch of these up and putting them in your freezer its not only good on your waist but it's also good on your wallet as well cuz you won be as tempted to hit the drive thru for a quick meal. Enjoy
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