Ok, this treat has been around quite a while. However, I found I can have this on the modified plan and not gain!
This treat goes by the name Jello Magic Mousse. It is revamped with sugar free jello and sugar free cool whip.
Watch the serving size. 1/2 cup is all you get, so savor every single last bite!
3oz box of sugar free jello
1 1/2 cups boiling water
8oz container of Cool Whip Free
In a large bowl-
Combine the boiling water and jello and stir until dissolved. Add in the cool whip and stir until combined.
Pour 1/2 of the mixture into serving dishes (prefer clear so you can see the layers). Makes 5 servings.
Chill for 4 hours minimum in the fridge.
Round about calories are no more than 60. Yummy!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Losing Weight
I took this from a Pinterest pal! I believe this will be on a tea towel soon!
"I'm not losing weight. I'm getting rid of it. I have no intention of finding it again!"
Amen Sista!!!!!
"I'm not losing weight. I'm getting rid of it. I have no intention of finding it again!"
Amen Sista!!!!!
Skinny B*tch!
I embroidered this pin-up tea towel for a friend. We are in this whole diet thing together. There are some days I know I would have thrown in the towel if it weren't for her.
The towel says:
So, you can either be fat and jolly or a skinny bitch. It's your choice.....
Our mantra for this crazy quest we are on to improve our bodies inside and out!
So, you can either be fat and jolly or a skinny bitch. It's your choice.....
Our mantra for this crazy quest we are on to improve our bodies inside and out!
Green Bean "Fries"
I have been craving french fries. I don't usually like them all that much, but this past week I could have gone for some 5 Guys fries. Alas, I abstained!
I created something to replace those dangerous, yet delicious fries.
I don't normally care for green beans. But, I needed something different this week. So I found a bag of fresh steam french style green beans at our local Walmart market. I steamed them half of the time that the instructions allowed. I then sprayed them with the no calorie butter spray and tossed them in a parmesan seasoning mix by Kraft that I found with the cans of parmesan cheese at the market. I used a third of the bag and tossed them in a bowl before spreading them out on a cookie sheet in an even layer and baking for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
The result was a nutty flavor and a slightly crisp texture. I even served them to the husband who agreed they were good.
I am guessing this will serve as a replacement for fries long after this phase of the diet is behind me. Of course, this is a "rogue" recipe as it is not compliant with Simeon's protocol. It is however, a better match for the modified OWL plan.
I created something to replace those dangerous, yet delicious fries.
I don't normally care for green beans. But, I needed something different this week. So I found a bag of fresh steam french style green beans at our local Walmart market. I steamed them half of the time that the instructions allowed. I then sprayed them with the no calorie butter spray and tossed them in a parmesan seasoning mix by Kraft that I found with the cans of parmesan cheese at the market. I used a third of the bag and tossed them in a bowl before spreading them out on a cookie sheet in an even layer and baking for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
The result was a nutty flavor and a slightly crisp texture. I even served them to the husband who agreed they were good.
I am guessing this will serve as a replacement for fries long after this phase of the diet is behind me. Of course, this is a "rogue" recipe as it is not compliant with Simeon's protocol. It is however, a better match for the modified OWL plan.
Week 7 Re-Cap!
Today is day #51. I am happy to report that I have lost 30.5lbs! I have lost a total of 43 inches. 11.5 of those 43 inches are from my hips!
I lost 3lbs this week and 5.5 inches. Though the loss was a little slow this week and I stalled for a few days, I am still pleased. I was able to throw out (well, donate to Good-Will) an entire laundry basket of clothes last weekend. I am fitting into my smaller sizes and even some of those are loose.
I have fallen in love with loose leaf tea and drink a cup in the evening when I get home from work. I am on the search for interesting flavors of black tea at the moment.
I don't typically care for green beans, but have found a fondness for them as well as plain steamed broccoli and cauliflower. Of course these foods are not on the original protocol that Dr. Simeons developed, but on the modified plan they are allowed. And it is a good thing for me as salads are getting a tad boring!
This diet has helped with some of my health issues. No migraines in over a month! I have been able to cut out one of my medications for my polycystic ovarian syndrome as it causes hypoglycemia now.
Though extreme, this diet is working for me. I am looking forward to traveling home in October. I have changed my mini goal from 50lbs lost by October 26th to 55-60lbs. I think this is doable because of my 30.5lb success in 51 days!
I lost 3lbs this week and 5.5 inches. Though the loss was a little slow this week and I stalled for a few days, I am still pleased. I was able to throw out (well, donate to Good-Will) an entire laundry basket of clothes last weekend. I am fitting into my smaller sizes and even some of those are loose.
I have fallen in love with loose leaf tea and drink a cup in the evening when I get home from work. I am on the search for interesting flavors of black tea at the moment.
I don't typically care for green beans, but have found a fondness for them as well as plain steamed broccoli and cauliflower. Of course these foods are not on the original protocol that Dr. Simeons developed, but on the modified plan they are allowed. And it is a good thing for me as salads are getting a tad boring!
This diet has helped with some of my health issues. No migraines in over a month! I have been able to cut out one of my medications for my polycystic ovarian syndrome as it causes hypoglycemia now.
Though extreme, this diet is working for me. I am looking forward to traveling home in October. I have changed my mini goal from 50lbs lost by October 26th to 55-60lbs. I think this is doable because of my 30.5lb success in 51 days!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Week 6 Re-Cap or the End of Round 1!
43 Days are complete! I feel better already! I have more energy and don't dread getting on the scale near as much. My journey is far from over though!
Down another 5lbs this week! That is a total of 27.5lbs lost. I have lost over 38 inches from neck to ankles as well.
We are having ceviche tonight. I look forward to it! HCG recipe to come soon. Don't worry this can be made with cooked scallops if you are fearful of raw fish. I happen to love raw fish, so no fear from me!!!
As I have mentioned I have mini goals set along the way. My next is set for October 28th (about 73 days away I think). I hope to have lost another 23lbs by then to get my total of 50lbs lost. I would love it to see an even larger amount lost by then though . I have purchased my ticket, found my costume (waiting for a bit to order to get an even smaller size!), and have lots of plans with family and friends!!!!
I say it is the end of round 1 because a typical round on the Simeon's protocol is 43 days. I am not stopping here however. I am going to follow the OWL plan and continue on my plan without any breaks. Rogue, I know. But it is working for me. I don't feel any immunity, so I am pressing forward!
On to round two and another 43 days! Have a great week!
Down another 5lbs this week! That is a total of 27.5lbs lost. I have lost over 38 inches from neck to ankles as well.
We are having ceviche tonight. I look forward to it! HCG recipe to come soon. Don't worry this can be made with cooked scallops if you are fearful of raw fish. I happen to love raw fish, so no fear from me!!!
As I have mentioned I have mini goals set along the way. My next is set for October 28th (about 73 days away I think). I hope to have lost another 23lbs by then to get my total of 50lbs lost. I would love it to see an even larger amount lost by then though . I have purchased my ticket, found my costume (waiting for a bit to order to get an even smaller size!), and have lots of plans with family and friends!!!!
I say it is the end of round 1 because a typical round on the Simeon's protocol is 43 days. I am not stopping here however. I am going to follow the OWL plan and continue on my plan without any breaks. Rogue, I know. But it is working for me. I don't feel any immunity, so I am pressing forward!
On to round two and another 43 days! Have a great week!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Pizza-Chick
I miss pizza. When pregnant with Lou I craved it constantly! So on this diet, I sometimes miss it!
I cannot take all the credit for this one. Hungry Girl has a recipe that is similar called pizza-fied chicken (Cooking Channel or Food Network). Her version is 280 calories and like 6 grams of fat. I think I can do a little better and modify it to meet the OWL plan at least.
This really won't be Simeon's protocol compliant. So a little rogue in terms of the HCG world. There again, this is trial and error. What may work for one person, may make another gain. I still think the first time around on whatever HCG plan you follow, you should stick to it strictly. The second and subsequent rounds I think experimenting helps to keep you on track and stave off boredom!
Ingredients:
-3.5oz or 100gm chicken breast (either pounded out thin or a cutlet)-140 calories
*larger surface area not only takes less time to cook but fools the eye as the piece looks much larger
-1/8-1/4 cup of no salt added tomato sauce-10 to 20 calories
-1-2 tbsp of no salt added tomato paste-15 to 30 calories
-1oz of chopped and sauteed onion-11.5 calories
-turkey pepperoni-4 calories per slice (5 slices cut into 4th's)
*pepperoni is optional
-you may add another veggie choice, like bell pepper, mushroom, broccoli,
-1 slice fat free swiss cheese-25 calories
-1-2 tsp Italian seasoning or Ms. Dash Tomato Basil seasoning
Instructions:
Sautee chicken, mix italian seasoning with tomato sauce and paste. Put over chicken breast, add cooked veggies of choice and pepperoni in the skillet. Cover the chicken with the slice of cheese cut into strips.
Either place lid on the skillet or into a warm over to melt cheese.
the chicken is the protein replacement for a carb heavy crust. Kind of like pizza or kind of like chicken parmesean.
Sounds pretty yummy! I am making this tonight!
The total calories excluding the optional veggie is 235. I know the fat is around 3-4 grams. Still for dinner, it is balanced and should kill that craving for pizza...I hope!
I cannot take all the credit for this one. Hungry Girl has a recipe that is similar called pizza-fied chicken (Cooking Channel or Food Network). Her version is 280 calories and like 6 grams of fat. I think I can do a little better and modify it to meet the OWL plan at least.
This really won't be Simeon's protocol compliant. So a little rogue in terms of the HCG world. There again, this is trial and error. What may work for one person, may make another gain. I still think the first time around on whatever HCG plan you follow, you should stick to it strictly. The second and subsequent rounds I think experimenting helps to keep you on track and stave off boredom!
Ingredients:
-3.5oz or 100gm chicken breast (either pounded out thin or a cutlet)-140 calories
*larger surface area not only takes less time to cook but fools the eye as the piece looks much larger
-1/8-1/4 cup of no salt added tomato sauce-10 to 20 calories
-1-2 tbsp of no salt added tomato paste-15 to 30 calories
-1oz of chopped and sauteed onion-11.5 calories
-turkey pepperoni-4 calories per slice (5 slices cut into 4th's)
*pepperoni is optional
-you may add another veggie choice, like bell pepper, mushroom, broccoli,
-1 slice fat free swiss cheese-25 calories
-1-2 tsp Italian seasoning or Ms. Dash Tomato Basil seasoning
Instructions:
Sautee chicken, mix italian seasoning with tomato sauce and paste. Put over chicken breast, add cooked veggies of choice and pepperoni in the skillet. Cover the chicken with the slice of cheese cut into strips.
Either place lid on the skillet or into a warm over to melt cheese.
the chicken is the protein replacement for a carb heavy crust. Kind of like pizza or kind of like chicken parmesean.
Sounds pretty yummy! I am making this tonight!
The total calories excluding the optional veggie is 235. I know the fat is around 3-4 grams. Still for dinner, it is balanced and should kill that craving for pizza...I hope!