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Sorry about the late post, my stupid laptop crapped out on me and lost the post I just wrote:(  Poo on Dell!   Ok Chicken and Brown Rice time!!! MMMMmmm…I know you’re thinking ewww bland grossness right?  Well try this recipe of mine and maybe you’ll like it more.  For some reason this recipe has jump started my metabolism again.  I have it 4-5 nights a week for dinner.  Hell whatever works right?  Ok here we go!

What you need:

1 package of free-range skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Dry or fresh rosemary

Ground black pepper

low sodium soy sauce

brown rice (I get the Success 10 minute brown rice)

 Pam High Heat cooking spray

How to make it:

I like to cut all the gross white crap off my chicken but prepare it however you prefer (don’t forget to rinse off the chicken before you season it)

then sprinkle black pepper and rosemary all over the chicken on both sides

spray a medium size frying pan with Pam High Heat cooking spray and put on burner (medium to med.-high heat)

Put in chicken and cook on medium heat til finished (I like mine a little dry, but cook til there’s no more pink in the center)

While chicken is cooking prepare the rice (I put mine in the microwave for 10 minutes lol)

Then I take 2 servings of rice and 1 breast of chicken (chopped up)

drizzle a teaspoon of low sodium soy sauce and ENJOY!

Let me know what you think!

If you’re looking for a quick, yummy lunch than here ya go!  I would go with the salmon cups simply because salmon has less mercury than tuna. Your choice though…they’re all delicious!  I bring a few multi-grain crackers and use the salmon as a spread..mmmmm!  Don’t forget some fruit and maybe a 100 calorie snack pack:)  Click the pic for more!  Oh and here are the stats!

Hungry Girl talked about this new cereal from Kelloggs in today’s email and thank goodness I have to go grocery shopping today!!!  I love cereal.  Sometimes when I’m lazy and don’t feel like cooking, I’ll just enjoy a bowl for dinner no lie.  Well these look awesome!!!  HG claims about 24 biscuits are 180 calories, 1 gram of fat and only 3 WW POINTS!!!  YUM!  Click the pic for more:)

Fall is coming guys yaaaaay!  It’s my favorite season:)  That means pumpkins will be everywhere!  Did you know pumpkin seeds are super good for you?  Well they are and you can incorporate them in tons and TONS of recipes!  They help lower cholesterol and can reduce your risk of diabetes!  Hells yes!  Oh and they are yummy.  I always put some pumpkin seeds along with fresh fruit in my cereal and it’s to die for!  You can buy them packaged at the store or make them yourself after carving your pumpkin for Halloween!  Click the pic for more!

So I decided to get Lulu a dog trainer.  It’s been a week and let me tell you!  Blair Diamond has worked wonders on my dog!!!  She has started listening!  She doesn’t try to attack bikes and skateboards anymore lol.  Plus when we’re walking she doesn’t go crazy at the sight of another dog.  A complete 180!  Blair was actually trained by the man who was personally trained by the Dog Whisperer!  It’s crazy how these simple techniques actually work!    Lulu gets better every single day.  It also brings you and your dog closer, because you start to understand each other! Click the pic above for Blair’s list of services and contact info.  Oh and f.y.i. I brought Lulu to other trainers (prior to Blair) that were cheaper and didn’t get any real results…only bills lol.  So don’t be put off by the $300 price, because after you go to a couple trainers you’ve spent that anyway.  Trust me when I tell you…he’s the last trainer you will need.  Lulu sends her recommendations as well.

The two vacationed in Barbados recently and appeared to have wonderful time!  Click the pic below for more pics and details!

Ok when I saw this in Hungry Girl’s email I literally shrieked!  I’m a pancake lover.  I rarely get to enjoy them however:(  BUT…now that Fiber One has come out with their own pancake mix, my pancake-less days are over!  Get this…3 pancakes are only 180 calories, 3.5 grams of fat and 3 WW POINTS!  That’s incredible!  Throw on some agave nectar or a very small amount of low fat maple syrup and we’re in business!  Yay!!!  Pick em up in your local grocery store:)

I don’t know about you, but I love chips and dip!  LOVES IT!  Well since I’m constantly dieting I have to be crafty when enjoying my favorite snacks.  For example, hummus is one of my all time favorite dips. Sooooo…instead of pita or flat bread, I use veggie wedges.  Zucchini, peppers, cucumber, carrots…they’re all delicious and waaaay healthier.  Plus this is a great way to incorporate more veggies into your diet.  Just put one or two servings of hummus (or other dip) into a small bowl and have at it.  Just remember not to go too crazy on the dip lol (it’s easy to do if you’re not paying attention).  Enjoy! 

I saw Slim Shots in Self’s August issue.  I haven’t tried them, but supposedly they can seriously curve hunger.  They’re vanilla flavored shots (a mixture of palm oil, oat oil, and water) that you take with breakfast and lunch.  They claim that the oil mixture remains undigested as it moves through your stomach and settles in the small intestine, which can limit your hunger up to 8 hours!  It’s $40 for 30 shots, so they’re not cheap.  You can pick them up at most drugstores or online.  And according to experts, the shots appear to be safe, but you can get the same result from food sources of healthy fats (walnuts, avocado, etc.).  Still these shots are quicker and probably cheaper in the long run.  Click the pic for more info.

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How to Stop Snacking!
If you find that you’re inexplicably drawn to the kitchen cupboards, or that fumbling around the fridge is your favorite after-hours activity, it’s probably a result of boredom, not genuine hunger.

Here are a few ways to help get your mind (and your stomach) back on track:

• Take up a hobby. Keeping your mind and your hands busy with something you enjoy will reduce your temptation to eat because of boredom.
• Read a good book. If you find a real page-turner, you won’t want to put it down just to get up and graze.
• Take a bath. Get a little aromatherapy going and sink into a steamy bath. Focus on relaxing, and don’t even think about running to the kitchen before getting into bed.
• Have sex. Hey, why not? That’s what I call a good distraction!