Tomorrow

Hey everyone!  I will have percentages updated on the blog tomorrow.  It's been a cRaZy day today full of sick kids, no sleep, and homework (for me...not my kids).  So, I'm tired and headed to bed.  I'll calculate the weights tomorrow and update the blog!  Sorry!!!!

Some Recipes just for Haylee... and the rest of you!

I heard your cry, Haylee! The frantic cry of a mother trying to watch her calories as her children beg for chicken nuggets. Never has processed food looked so appealing, am I right? Here is my Recipe Book blog. It's very boring, not like the ones you'd see on Pinterest. I have no energy for that. I just got tired of searching through cards and recipe books trying to find that recipe I tried once that was so good. I have compiled many of my favorites as I use them onto this blog. There are a few yummy low-calorie options on there, too. I'll be posting a lot more during this challenge.
Anyway, this is not to advertise my blog or anything. Like I said, it's nothing worth "pinning", just where I keep those recipes I like.
Happy Hunting!

--Di

http://disrecipebook.blogspot.com/

YEP....This was me this weekend

Lentil Soup with a Hint of Fruit

A friend of mine, who happens to be a dietician, recently shared this recipe with me. It has become a go-to winter soup for me and my family. I don't know the nutritional value, but it has be low in calories based on the ingredients. Not only does it have to be low in calories but it is inexpensive and easy to make. I usually put the leftovers in the fridge and they make yummy, quick lunches. I'm not sure what the serving size is, so I eat one cup. It is really filling.

2 c. red or brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
8 c. water (maybe more)
2 c. minced onion
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 c. minced dried apricots
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. salt (to taste)
3 to 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar (or, to taste)
black pepper and cayenne to taste

Optional garnishes: Extra slivers of dried apricot, a drizzle of yogurt, a sprig or two of cilantro or parsley

1. Place the lentils and water in a soup pot or dutch oven and bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes. Add the onion, cumin and mustard, and continue to simmer, covered, until the lentils are very soft (about 15 more minutes.) Add small amounts of additional water, if it seems too thick.

2. Add the garlic, apricots, and salt, cover, and let sit for another 15 minutes or so. Stir in the vinegar, black pepper, and cayenne to taste (and correct the salt too, if necessary.) At this point the soup will keep for several days.

Skinnytaste

I'm sure many of you are aware of the blog, Skinnytaste. But if you are not familiar with it, it is amazing! It is full of healthy, delicious recipes. I feel like it is my secret weapon during this competition, but I decided to share. I created a yummy Super Bowl menu, every dish was from Skinnytaste and I didn't feel guilty at all on Super Bowl Sunday. You should also be able to find something delicious and somewhat guilty-free for you and your special someone for Valentines Day.

So, if you have not visited Skinnytaste, do it soon and enjoy!

Revealing Me

Hi, I’m Heather, #6. I’m working on losing my baby weight; my baby is now 15 months, and making healthy eating a habit. My downfalls are acting as my kids’ garbage disposal at meals, unnecessary and unhealthy snacking and anything with sugar and chocolate. Yes, my name is Heather and I AM A CHOCOHOLIC. I enjoy working out and have a set routine, so, like Jenna, working out is not a problem. But strictly working out, not watching my diet more closely, is obviously not doing it for me. I am excited to be part of this competition. My goal is to reach 130 lbs. and anything more than that will be a major bonus!

"Mess" Burger

"Mess" Burger 

Ingredients:

100 grams     Ground Beef/Ground Turkey

1 Large          Tomato

1/2 tsp           Chili powder

1/2 tsp           Onion powder

1/2 tsp           Garlic powder

1/4 tsp           Cayenne

To taste          Salt and Pepper

Instructions:

Preheat grill or frying pan. 

Mix spices and meat together.

Form meat into patties.

Cook until done.

Cut the hamburger patty in half and then

put your tomato in the middle. You can

also add lettuce, onion, cheese, etc. Anything 

else you like on it. This way you avoid the

carbs that come with using a bun. 

I like to prepare the patties and mix it with the spices ahead of time and put them in a zip lock baggie. Then I can quickly throw them on to cook for a fast lunch or dinner. Add a small salad or just a fruit and veggie.