By popular demand here is some advice from my wonderful sister in law. Sorry Roni (I can't leave a message on your blog, no idea why), I am now letting you know her blog is www.florencesuzette.blogspot.com
5 Ways To Lose 10 Pounds THIS MONTH!!!
This is taken directly from her blog to ours:
I am often asked for simple ideas on how to lose weight. The truth is, losing weight is always hard work, there is no quick fix. The concept is very simple (burn more energy than you intake), but it really does take sacrifice and a new way of thinking. But let me tell you, I have seen clients and friends change their thinking and have also witnessed their success! There is nothing better than conquering your weaknesses and gaining self control. I have come up with five "simple" ways to start losing weight:
1) STOP BAKING!!!!
Many of you know that I do not enjoy baking. The truth is, I do not ever WANT to enjoy it. You know why? BECAUSE I HAVE NO SELF CONTROL!!! If I bake, I will eat too much. Just the other day, I baked one of my favorite desserts. Sure enough, I practically ate the entire pan over the course of three days! And I guarantee many of you have the same problem. I don't care if it has WHOLE WHEAT in it! A calorie is a calorie! I will not own a wheat grinder until I have conquered this problem (blaspheme). Freshly baked bread will always be delicious, so I'm thinking I will not be getting over this problem any time soon. So, I purchase my whole wheat bread from the store and I occasionally enjoy eating it when YOU bake it! There. My secret is out. :)
2) STOP BUYING ICE CREAM, or your favorite indulgence
Could be chips, M & Ms, cheese, etc. It's a lot harder to give in to temptation if it's not even in your fridge, freezer, or cupboard. For me, ice cream is IT! I love chocolately and creamy...mmmmmmm. It's a lot more painful when I have to pay $3.00 for two scoops every once in a while.
3) STOP DRINKING SODA
If you cannot live without it or the caffeine, I would suggest only ONE each day, or go for diet. Although diet gives ME a belly ache. Neither is good for you!!! Maybe treat yourself on the weekends? I know the addiction, believe me, my husband is an addict. He would rather have soda than goodies any day. So as I'm preaching to you, I can't even get my husband to listen...
4) STOP EATING 2-3 HOURS BEFORE BED
This is the best one. You will love how hungry you feel for breakfast the next morning!
5) STICK TO 1200-1500 CALORIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Never go below 1200 calories, this is considered sub nutritious, meaning you are not reaching the recommendations your body needs for vitamins, minerals, or energy. You will be surprised at how much food you can eat! It is best to eat a variety of foods (starches, fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, and fat). FAD DIETS DO NOT WORK!!! It must be a lifestyle change, not something that you do for a short period of time until you reach your goal. Once you reach your weight loss goal, then you should increase your caloric intake to maintain.
I guarantee you will see those pounds drop if you do most of these things!!!
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
April's Yummy Coconut Cookies
2 egg whites
1 1/3 coconut
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla
(makes 12 cookies)
Beat egg white (quick as can be) until still. SLOWLY add the remaining ingred. Grease cookie sheet and drop 12 cookies. Cook at 325 for 20 minutes. THEY ARE WONDERFUL!!!
1 1/3 coconut
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla
(makes 12 cookies)
Beat egg white (quick as can be) until still. SLOWLY add the remaining ingred. Grease cookie sheet and drop 12 cookies. Cook at 325 for 20 minutes. THEY ARE WONDERFUL!!!
Tara's Famous Burrito
Well, no one has post in a while so I a going to post my little sisters AWSOME burrito recipe. Super easy as well. It is a hit with EVERYONE!!!
Here are the ingredients
Enough rice to equal 6/8 servings
10 oz can of Green Chili Enchilada Sauce
Cilantro
4 chicken breast
1 chipotle season packet
Black Beans
Fresh Salsa
Guacamole
CATLINA Dressing
Lettuce
Cheese
Tortilla (we love the raw once you bake in a pan)
Make Chicken as directed on seasoning packet. Make the rice. Once it is done add the enchilada sauce and chopped cilantro.
Add all the other ingredients on the burrito the way you like. Josh favorite part of the burrito is the Catalina dressing, which can be found by ranch etc. We also LOVE the raw tortillas you cook your self. They can be found sometimes by cheese.
Here are the ingredients
Enough rice to equal 6/8 servings
10 oz can of Green Chili Enchilada Sauce
Cilantro
4 chicken breast
1 chipotle season packet
Black Beans
Fresh Salsa
Guacamole
CATLINA Dressing
Lettuce
Cheese
Tortilla (we love the raw once you bake in a pan)
Make Chicken as directed on seasoning packet. Make the rice. Once it is done add the enchilada sauce and chopped cilantro.
Add all the other ingredients on the burrito the way you like. Josh favorite part of the burrito is the Catalina dressing, which can be found by ranch etc. We also LOVE the raw tortillas you cook your self. They can be found sometimes by cheese.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Yummy Dill bread
I am very excited that my daughters have started the Sisnobro cafe...it has been talked about them since they were in grade school when it was originally planned! so it has been a long time coming! Maybe not an actual resteraunt as that was the original plan...but maybe even better this way.
Anyway as their mom I decided to also publish a recipe that I made today!
It is Dilly Casserole Bread from the Lion House Bakery Cookbook. The recipe is as follows:
1 package (21/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast (i actually used 1 TBL)
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1 cup cottage cheese, heated to lukewarm
2 TBLs granulated sugar
2 TBLs finely chopped onion or 1 TBL dried minced onion
1 TBL butter or margarine, softened. plus additional butter for brushing hot bread
1 TBL dill weed
1 teas. salt
1/4 teas baking soda
1 egg
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Soften yeast in water in a small bowl and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sugar, onion, 1 TBL butter, dill weed, salt, baking soda, egg, and softened yeast. Add flour to form a stiff dough, beating well after each addition. Cover and let rise in a warm place, until light and doubled in size, about 50 to 60 minutes. Punch dough down. Turn into a well-greased, 1 1/2 to2 quart round casserole. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown. brush with soft buter and sprinkle with salt.
It is very delicious and I got the dill from my garden! Hope you enjoy!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The Real Deal...
So my friend has ordered jeans from ULStyle.com they are knock off's but look like the real deal. The site is ULStyle.com
Hope you enjoy!
Hope you enjoy!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Diet Advice by a PRO
My Sister-in-Law started a blog. She is totally fit and yes, has a rocking bod after 3 kids. Her diet plan just makes sense to me. She is VERY good at what she does. I pulled this off of her blog. Hope you enjoy!
I'm not currently working in my field, but I never mind giving nutritional advice when asked. For me, it has always been pointless to offer advice on the subject of nutrition because unless someone is truly motivated and ready to listen (and believe me), there is no use even discussing weight loss. This may sound kind of harsh, but I can always predict the outcome. I can tell who will reach their goal and who will not, most often during the first meeting. Unfortunately, many will not. But I have worked with several clients and friends who have been humble and serious enough to reach their nutritional goals. This makes me soooooo happy for them. After all, they are the one who worked so incredibly hard to gain control of their own health. Honestly, I can't take responsibility either way.
Here are a few nutritional tips that I tell anyone who asks me how to lose those extra pounds. I guarantee you will lose weight if you follow these simple tips. I say simple, not because they are easy, but because the ideas are basic:
Do not eat after 7:00 pm, or about three hours before bed. Of course this does not apply to pregnant or nursing mothers. It is such a wonderful feeling to be hungry for breakfast.
Cut out the soda! Drink at least 6- 80z. glasses of water each day.
Reducing calories is key. There is no scientific evidence that proves otherwise.
My favorite professor in college had her Doctorate in Nutrition and ANOTHER Doctorate in Exercise Physiology. I tell you this because she loved both exercise and nutrition. Her famous saying was, "It's 80% nutrition and 20% exercise!" This is how important nutrition is to weight loss.
Do not buy any treats or snack foods at the grocery store. If it is in your home, you will eat it.
Give yourself 1-2 free days each week. This is the day you can go out to dinner without counting servings, you can eat that ice cream you've been craving all week, and you can treat yourself! Reward yourself for doing well all week.
In order to lose weight, your body needs to feed off of its existing sources. This means that it is KEY to feel a sense of hunger. I'm not talking about light-headedness or feeling like you are going to faint, but just a little hunger pain that is telling your body, "hmmmm, I want to eat something." If you never feel hungry, you will never lose weight.
Never eat less than 1200 calories/day. This is called starvation mode and will only confuse your body.
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love to eat!!! I am not your typical health nut. I believe in moderation and I do treat myself and never starve myself. I do not pay large amounts for fad health food. I refuse to pay an arm and a leg for organic foods. I don't take a ton of supplements, although a good multivitamin is definitely important. People who don't know me well always seem surprised when I'm the one who brings the fatty food to the party!!! :)
Nutrition is a science. The science cannot be disputed, but there are different ways to go about losing weight. For example: you can count calories, fat grams, serving sizes, eat three meals a day with one snack, each every two hours throughout the day, etc etc etc! I have many tricks up my sleeve including the above mentioned to help people lose weight (if they want to). I am happy to help anyone if they are ready and willing to reach their goal.
I'm not currently working in my field, but I never mind giving nutritional advice when asked. For me, it has always been pointless to offer advice on the subject of nutrition because unless someone is truly motivated and ready to listen (and believe me), there is no use even discussing weight loss. This may sound kind of harsh, but I can always predict the outcome. I can tell who will reach their goal and who will not, most often during the first meeting. Unfortunately, many will not. But I have worked with several clients and friends who have been humble and serious enough to reach their nutritional goals. This makes me soooooo happy for them. After all, they are the one who worked so incredibly hard to gain control of their own health. Honestly, I can't take responsibility either way.
Here are a few nutritional tips that I tell anyone who asks me how to lose those extra pounds. I guarantee you will lose weight if you follow these simple tips. I say simple, not because they are easy, but because the ideas are basic:
Do not eat after 7:00 pm, or about three hours before bed. Of course this does not apply to pregnant or nursing mothers. It is such a wonderful feeling to be hungry for breakfast.
Cut out the soda! Drink at least 6- 80z. glasses of water each day.
Reducing calories is key. There is no scientific evidence that proves otherwise.
My favorite professor in college had her Doctorate in Nutrition and ANOTHER Doctorate in Exercise Physiology. I tell you this because she loved both exercise and nutrition. Her famous saying was, "It's 80% nutrition and 20% exercise!" This is how important nutrition is to weight loss.
Do not buy any treats or snack foods at the grocery store. If it is in your home, you will eat it.
Give yourself 1-2 free days each week. This is the day you can go out to dinner without counting servings, you can eat that ice cream you've been craving all week, and you can treat yourself! Reward yourself for doing well all week.
In order to lose weight, your body needs to feed off of its existing sources. This means that it is KEY to feel a sense of hunger. I'm not talking about light-headedness or feeling like you are going to faint, but just a little hunger pain that is telling your body, "hmmmm, I want to eat something." If you never feel hungry, you will never lose weight.
Never eat less than 1200 calories/day. This is called starvation mode and will only confuse your body.
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love to eat!!! I am not your typical health nut. I believe in moderation and I do treat myself and never starve myself. I do not pay large amounts for fad health food. I refuse to pay an arm and a leg for organic foods. I don't take a ton of supplements, although a good multivitamin is definitely important. People who don't know me well always seem surprised when I'm the one who brings the fatty food to the party!!! :)
Nutrition is a science. The science cannot be disputed, but there are different ways to go about losing weight. For example: you can count calories, fat grams, serving sizes, eat three meals a day with one snack, each every two hours throughout the day, etc etc etc! I have many tricks up my sleeve including the above mentioned to help people lose weight (if they want to). I am happy to help anyone if they are ready and willing to reach their goal.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Disclaimer
THe fallow post is an artical that I found which I thought would be helpful for Mommys. I did not write it but liked what it had to offer.
Guilt-free convenience foods for kids
In the perfect world we'd all have time to cook every meal from scratch... and our kids would love everything we prepare.
Reality check! We lead chaotic lives and often don't have time to cook. And of course, a lot of our kids also tend to be picky eaters.
The following items are guilt-free convenient foods because they're easy and healthy. Best part of all, they've been tested by thousands of families and kids of all ages (personally at my nutrition center) and have been widely accepted.
BREAKFAST OPTIONS
Amy’s Breakfast Burrito
• Made from organic beans, tofu, whole wheat flour, brown rice, and veggies. No high fructose corn syrup or other nonsense.
• Portion controlled at 250 calories per burrito – plus 5 grams of fiber, 9 grams protein
• Wrap in a paper towel and pop in microwave for 3 minutes – done!
Kashi Go Lean frozen waffles, plain or blueberry
• For starchy breakfast waffles, this brand provides an impressive amount of protein and fiber.
• 2 Toasted Waffles = 170 calories, 8 grams protein, and 6 grams fiber! Plus, there’s no saturated or trans fat… and very little sugar.
Have your kids top with:
1. Non-fat vanilla yogurt and berries
2. Thin spread of peanut butter
3. Scrambled eggs
4. Or, 2 tablespoons reduced sugar syrup
Morningstar Farms soy breakfast sausage
• Made with soy and egg whites, these sausage links are significantly lower in calories and fat than the traditional beef and pork varieties.
• 2 links = 80 calories and 9 grams of protein with zero saturated fat.
Breakfast Cereals: MultiGrain Cheerios, Barbara’s Original Puffins, Kashi Heart to Heart
*Joy’s rule of thumb for kid’s breakfast cereals:
PER SERVING:
• No more than 6 grams of sugar
• At least 3+ grams of fiber
• If weight is an issue, aim for 120 calories or less per ¾ cup serving.
LUNCH OPTIONS:
Lean Pockets - Chicken Parmigan
• Although there’s no whole grain in this product, it’s a tasty, low-calorie, low-fat version of chicken parm - thanks to reduced cheese and un-fried chicken.
• One item provides 280 calories, 7 grams of fat and is a good source of calcium (150 milligrams) and protein (12 grams).
Belle and Evans Chicken Nuggets and Tenders
• Made with chicken that’s antibiotic free… and contains no fillers, preservatives, artificial flavorings or hydrogenated oil.
• 4 ounce serving provides 190 calories, 6 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat and 0 trans fat.
Healthy Soups:
Healthy Choice Garden Vegetable soup
• One cup provides 120 calories, 5 grams fiber and 5 grams protein
Amy’s Lentil Soup
• 1 cup provides 150 calories, 8 grams protein and 9 grams of fiber!
DINNER OPTIONS
Lean Cuisine Brick Oven style pizza
• Your kids have a variety to choose from and get a decent sized 'individual' pizza. The crust is thin and crispy and there is also a lot of cheese (low-fat cheese which delivers 250 milligrams of calcium -- 3/4s the amount in a glass of milk).
• One pizza has 280 calories, 7 grams total fat and 2 grams of saturated fat (considerably less than a standard New York slice at 600+ calories!).
Jennie-O Turkey Burgers
• Made from straight turkey meat and seasoning (with very little salt) – and you can grill or pan fry with non-stick cooking spray… straight from the freezer.
• 1 Turkey Burger is only 160 calories and 9 grams of fat (2 grams saturated fat). Significantly less than your typical beef burger!
• Stick turkey burger on a 100% whole grain hamburger bun… top with tomato and a dab of ketchup… and serve with crunchy baby carrots on the side for a perfect meal.
Barilla Plus Pasta
• Not whole grain pasta – but offers other healthful benefits. Semolina flour is blended with barley, lentils and chickpeas (bumping up the fiber), egg whites (increasing protein) and ground flaxseeds adding more nutrients, fiber and some ‘but not much” omega 3 fats.
Salad dressings
• Paul Newman’s Lighten Up: Balsamic Vinaigrette + Low-fat Sesame Ginger
• Wishbone – Salad Spritzers – Italian flavor
• Tasty, low-calorie dressing is often the perfect strategy for getting your kids to eat more veggies! The following brands are 50 calories or less per 2 Tablespoons… and have been widely accepted by kids.
• The Wishbone Spritzers (spray bottles) have the added appeal of fun.
FUN SNACKS/Desserts
Polly-O String Cheese (part skim)
• You can never go wrong with low-fat cheese – and the added work of pulling the stick cheese apart will keep your kids busy for a while.
• Whether it’s all white or a white/yellow combo, one stick typically provides 150 milligrams of calcium (that’s 1/2 the amount in an 8-ounce glass of milk).
Glenny’s Soy Crisps
• One small bag provides 140 calories. And thanks to the soy… 10 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber.
• They come in a variety of flavors, however, in my experience kids tend to like Apple Cinnamon best. Two other varieties - Lightly Salted and Cheddar Cheese seem to be second in line.
Skinny Cow Flying saucers
• A fabulous treat for kids (and adults) at only 140 calories and 1.5 grams of fat. Comes in a variety of flavors from chocolate to peanut butter to strawberry… and thanks to fortification, your kids get 3 grams of fiber.
Motts natural applesauce (peach or berry flavor)
• No added sugar or high fructose corn syrup… which means half the calories and sugar. Only 50 calorie per half cup serving for this version… compared to 100 calories per half cup for the traditional sweetened.
• Always look for “natural” “no added sugar” or unsweetened”.
For more information on healthy eating, visit TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer’s Web site at http://www.joybauernutrition.com/
Reality check! We lead chaotic lives and often don't have time to cook. And of course, a lot of our kids also tend to be picky eaters.
The following items are guilt-free convenient foods because they're easy and healthy. Best part of all, they've been tested by thousands of families and kids of all ages (personally at my nutrition center) and have been widely accepted.
BREAKFAST OPTIONS
Amy’s Breakfast Burrito
• Made from organic beans, tofu, whole wheat flour, brown rice, and veggies. No high fructose corn syrup or other nonsense.
• Portion controlled at 250 calories per burrito – plus 5 grams of fiber, 9 grams protein
• Wrap in a paper towel and pop in microwave for 3 minutes – done!
Kashi Go Lean frozen waffles, plain or blueberry
• For starchy breakfast waffles, this brand provides an impressive amount of protein and fiber.
• 2 Toasted Waffles = 170 calories, 8 grams protein, and 6 grams fiber! Plus, there’s no saturated or trans fat… and very little sugar.
Have your kids top with:
1. Non-fat vanilla yogurt and berries
2. Thin spread of peanut butter
3. Scrambled eggs
4. Or, 2 tablespoons reduced sugar syrup
Morningstar Farms soy breakfast sausage
• Made with soy and egg whites, these sausage links are significantly lower in calories and fat than the traditional beef and pork varieties.
• 2 links = 80 calories and 9 grams of protein with zero saturated fat.
Breakfast Cereals: MultiGrain Cheerios, Barbara’s Original Puffins, Kashi Heart to Heart
*Joy’s rule of thumb for kid’s breakfast cereals:
PER SERVING:
• No more than 6 grams of sugar
• At least 3+ grams of fiber
• If weight is an issue, aim for 120 calories or less per ¾ cup serving.
LUNCH OPTIONS:
Lean Pockets - Chicken Parmigan
• Although there’s no whole grain in this product, it’s a tasty, low-calorie, low-fat version of chicken parm - thanks to reduced cheese and un-fried chicken.
• One item provides 280 calories, 7 grams of fat and is a good source of calcium (150 milligrams) and protein (12 grams).
Belle and Evans Chicken Nuggets and Tenders
• Made with chicken that’s antibiotic free… and contains no fillers, preservatives, artificial flavorings or hydrogenated oil.
• 4 ounce serving provides 190 calories, 6 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat and 0 trans fat.
Healthy Soups:
Healthy Choice Garden Vegetable soup
• One cup provides 120 calories, 5 grams fiber and 5 grams protein
Amy’s Lentil Soup
• 1 cup provides 150 calories, 8 grams protein and 9 grams of fiber!
DINNER OPTIONS
Lean Cuisine Brick Oven style pizza
• Your kids have a variety to choose from and get a decent sized 'individual' pizza. The crust is thin and crispy and there is also a lot of cheese (low-fat cheese which delivers 250 milligrams of calcium -- 3/4s the amount in a glass of milk).
• One pizza has 280 calories, 7 grams total fat and 2 grams of saturated fat (considerably less than a standard New York slice at 600+ calories!).
Jennie-O Turkey Burgers
• Made from straight turkey meat and seasoning (with very little salt) – and you can grill or pan fry with non-stick cooking spray… straight from the freezer.
• 1 Turkey Burger is only 160 calories and 9 grams of fat (2 grams saturated fat). Significantly less than your typical beef burger!
• Stick turkey burger on a 100% whole grain hamburger bun… top with tomato and a dab of ketchup… and serve with crunchy baby carrots on the side for a perfect meal.
Barilla Plus Pasta
• Not whole grain pasta – but offers other healthful benefits. Semolina flour is blended with barley, lentils and chickpeas (bumping up the fiber), egg whites (increasing protein) and ground flaxseeds adding more nutrients, fiber and some ‘but not much” omega 3 fats.
Salad dressings
• Paul Newman’s Lighten Up: Balsamic Vinaigrette + Low-fat Sesame Ginger
• Wishbone – Salad Spritzers – Italian flavor
• Tasty, low-calorie dressing is often the perfect strategy for getting your kids to eat more veggies! The following brands are 50 calories or less per 2 Tablespoons… and have been widely accepted by kids.
• The Wishbone Spritzers (spray bottles) have the added appeal of fun.
FUN SNACKS/Desserts
Polly-O String Cheese (part skim)
• You can never go wrong with low-fat cheese – and the added work of pulling the stick cheese apart will keep your kids busy for a while.
• Whether it’s all white or a white/yellow combo, one stick typically provides 150 milligrams of calcium (that’s 1/2 the amount in an 8-ounce glass of milk).
Glenny’s Soy Crisps
• One small bag provides 140 calories. And thanks to the soy… 10 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber.
• They come in a variety of flavors, however, in my experience kids tend to like Apple Cinnamon best. Two other varieties - Lightly Salted and Cheddar Cheese seem to be second in line.
Skinny Cow Flying saucers
• A fabulous treat for kids (and adults) at only 140 calories and 1.5 grams of fat. Comes in a variety of flavors from chocolate to peanut butter to strawberry… and thanks to fortification, your kids get 3 grams of fiber.
Motts natural applesauce (peach or berry flavor)
• No added sugar or high fructose corn syrup… which means half the calories and sugar. Only 50 calorie per half cup serving for this version… compared to 100 calories per half cup for the traditional sweetened.
• Always look for “natural” “no added sugar” or unsweetened”.
For more information on healthy eating, visit TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer’s Web site at http://www.joybauernutrition.com/
Friday, October 9, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Pizza Pasta
8 oz. Rigatoni Pasta
3 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
2 cups of Marinara Sauce
2 eggs
1/3 cup of Milk
Your favorite pizza toppings
Boil the pasta. Mix the milk and eggs. Once it is mixed, add 1 1/2 cup of cheese and mix. Then mix in the noodles. Place in a 9 x 9 in. pan. Cook at 350 for 20 minutes. Once it is finished cooking take it out and pour on the marinara. Next add the cheese and your toppings. Put back in the over at 350 until everything is melted. Super Yummy and super easy. Very kid friendly!!!
3 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
2 cups of Marinara Sauce
2 eggs
1/3 cup of Milk
Your favorite pizza toppings
Boil the pasta. Mix the milk and eggs. Once it is mixed, add 1 1/2 cup of cheese and mix. Then mix in the noodles. Place in a 9 x 9 in. pan. Cook at 350 for 20 minutes. Once it is finished cooking take it out and pour on the marinara. Next add the cheese and your toppings. Put back in the over at 350 until everything is melted. Super Yummy and super easy. Very kid friendly!!!
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