Author: traci
-
During the holiday season, I participated in a group called the Healthy Elves (now Healthy Self). I tried many new things. One of the new things I tried was green smoothies. I didn’t know what I was missing because they were delicious and healthy. This is my basic “recipe” or method to make them. You…
-
A week and a half ago, I posted a recipe for Buffalo Wing Hummus. I used the hummus to make a chicken salad full of veggies and with less fat. Buffalo Wing Chicken Salad Stars of the recipe: Steps: (2 servings) Printable Recipe
-
Now that I’m back to losing weight, I want to make mini goals. This way I’m not overwhelmed. Goal #1 – healthy BMI Goal #2 – reach the 130s/ get into single digit pants’ size Goal #3 – look svelte and awesome at my 20th class reunion on August 3rd – Hopefully in my 120s…
-
I knew we would have pork chops for dinner, but I did not know how I would fix them. As I was driving home that night, a light bulb went off in my head. “Why don’t I make them like the baked chicken nuggets we had a few weeks prior?” I like the recipe’s simplicity…
-
To read about my weight loss journey, here are the links. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. During my first weight loss journey, I played what I called a numbers’ game. I was obsessed with the number of calories I was eating but not the nutritional value. I would then…
-
Steak salad Maple mustard chicken, corn, and cauliflower garlic mash Sausage, kale, white bean soup Coffee Blueberry almond whole wheat muffins Kale chips Flatbread pizza Roasted veggie ziti Hash brown and egg casserole Buffalo wing hummus Buffalo wing chicken salad Caprese pasta salad Baked potato soup with cauliflower. Grilled cheese Sammy Skinny chocolate peanut butter…
-
So November of 2012, I was transferred from middle school to elementary school, and I joined Elf 4 Health. The bathroom right next to my room has a full-length mirror in it. Almost every time I went to the restroom. I would look at a side view of myself and shake my head. I couldn’t…
-
I’ve heard about these things but hadn’t tried them until yesterday. My boys won’t touch it with a 10-foot pole. My hubby was brave and tried it. It was not his thing. However, he did try it, so that’s a plus. I burnt mine but couldn’t stop snacking on them. They were addictive. Kale ChipsFinding…
-
I love hummus. I love dipping carrots or celery in it. I have never tried to make it until now. It is simple to make if you have a food processor or blender. This hummus has the flavor of buffalo wings without all the fat and calories. Delicious! It passed the hubby test. Buffalo Wing…
