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Life is a struggle, fight it!
Life is a dream, realize it!
Life is a game, play it!
Life is a puzzle, solve it!
Life is Love, enjoy it!”
Thursday, March 18, 2010
5 Minutes Key Lime Pie
5 Minute Key Lime Pie (Thank you Debbie and Dean)
Points Value: 2
Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: Dessert
Ingredients
1/4 cup water
1 package (4-serving size) sugar-free lime flavored Jell-o
12 ounces non-fat key lime pie yogurt (Weis light probiotic formula)
1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip Free, thawed
1 Keebler Ready Crust graham cracker reduced fat pie crust
Instructions
In microwave-safe measuring cup heat water on high for 45-90 seconds or until boiling. Whisk in gelatin until dissolved. In large bowl whisk together gelatin mixture and yogurt. Fold in whipped topping. carefully spread in crust. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set. Store in refrigerator.
1/8 pie = 4 pts
1/16 pie = 2 pts
1/32 pie = 1 pt
Points Value: 2
Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: Dessert
Ingredients
1/4 cup water
1 package (4-serving size) sugar-free lime flavored Jell-o
12 ounces non-fat key lime pie yogurt (Weis light probiotic formula)
1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip Free, thawed
1 Keebler Ready Crust graham cracker reduced fat pie crust
Instructions
In microwave-safe measuring cup heat water on high for 45-90 seconds or until boiling. Whisk in gelatin until dissolved. In large bowl whisk together gelatin mixture and yogurt. Fold in whipped topping. carefully spread in crust. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set. Store in refrigerator.
1/8 pie = 4 pts
1/16 pie = 2 pts
1/32 pie = 1 pt
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Fresh Tomato Sauce (Thank you Bernadette, Eldersburg)
4 cups roughly chopped Campari tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil cut into ribbons
3 medium garlic cloves minced
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. table table salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
In a glass, stainless steelor other non-reactive mixing bowl, mix together ingredients and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. 0 points per 1/2 cup serving. Makes 8 servings.
I used this 2 nights in a row once with spaghetti squash and once with turkey sausage, peppers and onions. I microwaved for about 1 minute and it was good to go. I hope you and other members like it as well as I did.
4 cups roughly chopped Campari tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil cut into ribbons
3 medium garlic cloves minced
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. table table salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
In a glass, stainless steelor other non-reactive mixing bowl, mix together ingredients and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. 0 points per 1/2 cup serving. Makes 8 servings.
I used this 2 nights in a row once with spaghetti squash and once with turkey sausage, peppers and onions. I microwaved for about 1 minute and it was good to go. I hope you and other members like it as well as I did.
Friday, March 5, 2010
25 WAYS TO SHAKE UP YOUR ROUTINE
Today is as good a day as any for finding your enthusiasm within. Why put your inner excitement on hold any longer? Use our tips to help get started.
Today could be the best day of your life. Really. You don't have to win the lottery or get a promotion, all you need to do is give your attitude a spring-clean — even if spring is still a couple of months away.
From Weight Watchers.com
"Attitude is everything," says Tina Tessina, a Long Beach, CA psychotherapist and author of The Ten Smartest Decisions a Woman Can Make After Forty (Renaissance, 2001). "That's why it's so important to fill your life with goals and activities that you enjoy, as they will help lift your spirit."
Here are some ways to tap into your enthusiastic alter-ego.
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Freshen up your routine"The biggest problem with sticking to a routine is that you risk getting caught in a rut — this causes boredom to take over your entire life," says Tessina. Instead, blow off some of your daily habits and bring a sense of freshness to each day. Try these suggestions:
Wear bright red today
Eat breakfast in your backyard (weather permitting)
Try cooking a new cuisine, such as Vietnamese, Spanish or Cajun
Call your partner just to say "I love you."
Splurge on flowers for the office or dining room
Pose for a portrait by a professional photographer
Go window shopping with a friend
House swap with friends for a change of scene
Wear a bold new lipstick color
Dance in the moonlight on a balcony or in your garden
Push two armchairs together and give your partner a foot massage while he or she reciprocates
Think young and playful"I always suggest going back to childhood, and remembering what you liked then," suggests Tessina. "Sports? Hiking? Bicycling or roller skating? Swinging on the swings? Dancing around to music? There are adult versions of all these activities. When you're doing them, notice the sights, sounds and the way your body feels, so you enjoy the moment." Try these ideas:
Choose three simple activities you liked as a child (such as watching the clouds, riding a roller coaster or making mud pies). Indulge in them all in one weekend
Buy rain boots and jump in puddles after it rains
Leave funny notes for your partner in his/her underwear drawer or briefcase
Organize a weekly Pictionary or Trivial Pursuit tournament at work
Invite friends over for takeout and a night of charades
Relive old memories by looking through photo albums
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Take on new challengesDon't let fear of change, the security of habit or sheer laziness hold you back from living your life to the fullest. Here are some new opportunities:
Take up a hobby with a feel-good factor, such as sailing or drama classes
Volunteer to do charity work
Learn a skill you find appealing but a little daunting, such as upholstering or making jewelry
Make peace with your parents
Start your own walking club
Write that novel or screenplay
Go to a travel agent and organize the trek across the Himalayas or trip to Paris you've always wanted to take
Look for a job you don't dread going to every morning
"Attitude is everything," says Tina Tessina, a Long Beach, CA psychotherapist and author of The Ten Smartest Decisions a Woman Can Make After Forty (Renaissance, 2001). "That's why it's so important to fill your life with goals and activities that you enjoy, as they will help lift your spirit."
Here are some ways to tap into your enthusiastic alter-ego.
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Freshen up your routine"The biggest problem with sticking to a routine is that you risk getting caught in a rut — this causes boredom to take over your entire life," says Tessina. Instead, blow off some of your daily habits and bring a sense of freshness to each day. Try these suggestions:
Wear bright red today
Eat breakfast in your backyard (weather permitting)
Try cooking a new cuisine, such as Vietnamese, Spanish or Cajun
Call your partner just to say "I love you."
Splurge on flowers for the office or dining room
Pose for a portrait by a professional photographer
Go window shopping with a friend
House swap with friends for a change of scene
Wear a bold new lipstick color
Dance in the moonlight on a balcony or in your garden
Push two armchairs together and give your partner a foot massage while he or she reciprocates
Think young and playful"I always suggest going back to childhood, and remembering what you liked then," suggests Tessina. "Sports? Hiking? Bicycling or roller skating? Swinging on the swings? Dancing around to music? There are adult versions of all these activities. When you're doing them, notice the sights, sounds and the way your body feels, so you enjoy the moment." Try these ideas:
Choose three simple activities you liked as a child (such as watching the clouds, riding a roller coaster or making mud pies). Indulge in them all in one weekend
Buy rain boots and jump in puddles after it rains
Leave funny notes for your partner in his/her underwear drawer or briefcase
Organize a weekly Pictionary or Trivial Pursuit tournament at work
Invite friends over for takeout and a night of charades
Relive old memories by looking through photo albums
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Take on new challengesDon't let fear of change, the security of habit or sheer laziness hold you back from living your life to the fullest. Here are some new opportunities:
Take up a hobby with a feel-good factor, such as sailing or drama classes
Volunteer to do charity work
Learn a skill you find appealing but a little daunting, such as upholstering or making jewelry
Make peace with your parents
Start your own walking club
Write that novel or screenplay
Go to a travel agent and organize the trek across the Himalayas or trip to Paris you've always wanted to take
Look for a job you don't dread going to every morning
Chocolate Eclair
And for those that this week said you didn't have this recipe here goes again. Enjoy it.
Chocolate Éclair Dessert (Thank you again Tommy Jo)
24 Low Fat Graham Cracker Sheets 2 (1 oz.) Boxes Sugar-Free Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 3 Cups Skim Milk 1 (8 oz.) Container Fat Free Cool Whip 1 (1.4 oz.) Box Sugar-Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix 1 1/2 cups Skim Milk Place 8 graham crackers in bottom of 9 in. x 13 in. baking dish. Mix vanilla pudding and 3 cups skim milk, let sit 2 minutes. Gently fold in Cool Whip. Pour half of vanilla pudding on graham crackers. Top with another 8 graham crackers. Pour remaining vanilla pudding over graham crackers. Top with last 8 graham crackers. Mix the chocolate pudding mix with 1 1/2 cups skim milk, let sit 2 minutes. Spread over graham crackers. Let it sit in the fridge for awhile to soften the crackers. Serves: 18 – Points per serving 2
Chocolate Éclair Dessert (Thank you again Tommy Jo)
24 Low Fat Graham Cracker Sheets 2 (1 oz.) Boxes Sugar-Free Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 3 Cups Skim Milk 1 (8 oz.) Container Fat Free Cool Whip 1 (1.4 oz.) Box Sugar-Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix 1 1/2 cups Skim Milk Place 8 graham crackers in bottom of 9 in. x 13 in. baking dish. Mix vanilla pudding and 3 cups skim milk, let sit 2 minutes. Gently fold in Cool Whip. Pour half of vanilla pudding on graham crackers. Top with another 8 graham crackers. Pour remaining vanilla pudding over graham crackers. Top with last 8 graham crackers. Mix the chocolate pudding mix with 1 1/2 cups skim milk, let sit 2 minutes. Spread over graham crackers. Let it sit in the fridge for awhile to soften the crackers. Serves: 18 – Points per serving 2
Garden Vegetable Bake
Garden Vegetable Bake (Thank you Mara)
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup grated fat-free parmesan cheese
½ cup reduced fat Bisquick
1 cup fat-free milk
½ cup egg beaters (or 2 eggs)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1) Heat oven to 400. Lightly grease square 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle veggies and cheese in dish.
2) Stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over veggies and cheese.
3) Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
6 servings. 2 points a serving according WW recipe builder.
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1 cup chopped zucchini
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup grated fat-free parmesan cheese
½ cup reduced fat Bisquick
1 cup fat-free milk
½ cup egg beaters (or 2 eggs)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1) Heat oven to 400. Lightly grease square 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle veggies and cheese in dish.
2) Stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over veggies and cheese.
3) Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
6 servings. 2 points a serving according WW recipe builder.
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