Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program If you want to lose weight and you don't like the idea of using the point system or counting calories, the Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program may be right up your alley. The Jenny Craig Diet Program was developed in the 1980s by a husband and wife team. Jenny Craig has had great success through the years because … [Read more...] about Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program
Weighing In
Weighing In Got on the scale this morning and I've lost another 3 pounds, which makes a grand total of 69 pounds. I didn't think I was going to lose any more for a while - I thought I was at a plateau, even though I've had people tell me I look like I lost more. Bit of a sigh of relief there. Halloween candy won this week, although not too … [Read more...] about Weighing In
Green Beans with Mushrooms
Green Beans with Mushrooms 2-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil or spray 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 … [Read more...] about Green Beans with Mushrooms
Halloween Temptation Looms
Halloween Temptation Looms The temptation of Halloween candy looms just beyond the perimeter of thinking. I can smell the candy. It's not in the house, yet, but I can smell it still. Will I be able to withstand the temptation? After everybody is sleeping, will the candy call to me before it leaves the house with the other half in the … [Read more...] about Halloween Temptation Looms
Doctors Cancer and Shingles
Doctors Cancer and Shingles This post is not really related to weight loss. It's related to shingles, cancer and doctors. And Moms. Let me preface this with the small fact that my mom has lung cancer. She's had radiation, and has been doing well for a year. She has never experienced any problems as a result of the lung cancer. Late last … [Read more...] about Doctors Cancer and Shingles
Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic
Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic For 6 servings 6 cups trimmed Brussels sprouts, halved (about 2 lbs) 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided (I used not quite a teaspoon) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Cooking spray 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice To trim Brussels sprouts, discard the tough outer leaves and … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic
Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghetti Sauce I made spaghetti sauce yesterday. I've been craving it for at least a week. As a rule, I make a pretty good pot of sauce. A little onion, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, bay leaf. Tomatoes. All simmered for a few hours. It came out tasting very - odd. Not necessarily bad, just odd. We like our tomato sauce on the sweet side. … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Sauce