Grain-free, gluten-free home from school kid lunch
My daughter is home from school today. At 12:30 I realized I should probably think about making that kid lunch before she barged into the kitchen starving and put together her own meal. I left her to her own devices for breakfast, which lead to her eating two chocolate cupcakes. Here’s what I threw together: […]
Weight loss targets: Where do you lose first?
We all have our weight loss targets – ya know the areas you really want to see shrink the most. Of course, it doesn’t work that way. We can’t pick and choose where we want the fat to disappear the fastest. Each body seems to deal with it differently. Some people lose in their boobs […]
Vacation eating – it wasn’t pretty!
I just spent a glorious long weekend at a woman’s retreat. I had a blast, but my vacation eating wasn’t pretty! And the thing is….I checked out and was doing vacation eating for about two weeks before I went and am still doing it now. The retreat was for moms of children who have special […]
Love: Billy Blanks, Jr. “CARDIOKE” workout DVD
I saw Billy Blanks, Jr. and his wife, Sharon, on “Shark Tank” a few years ago. They were there pitching a dance workout DVD. They declined an offer from Mark Cuban at first and he actually went out in the doors after them to try again. They didn’t understand his offer originally and accepted. Blanks […]
Interview with chef Carla Hall (of “Top Chef” and “The Chew”)
I got to interview Carla Hall a few months ago. I’ve been a fan every since she first appeared on “Top Chef.” I’m busy working during the day, so I don’t get to catch her on “The Chew” very often, but I turn in when I happen to have a few minutes. She always seems […]
No Sugar No Grain Brownies – Yummy, Really!
As I’ve mentioned, my daughter loves to bake. I challenged her to make something no sugar no grain for me. She adapted a recipe she found at Elana’s Pantry. She made them in mini muffin pans instead of a traditional pan. It made about 35 mini no sugar no grain brownies. Here’s the best part! […]
“Biggest Loser”:An overweight person’s perspective
Let’s talk “Biggest Loser.” I used to watch. Every week. From season one. I even watched Bill and Jillian on Australia’s version. I was a fan. Team Jillian. I have nearly all of her workout DVDs. I have several of Bob’s, too. And quite a few of the “Biggest Loser” ones. But I’d cry on […]
Super easy baked chicken wings recipe
I made chicken wings for the first time Sunday. We don’t watch the Super Bowl, so it had nothing to do with game day. (Though we were planning on watching the Kitten Bowl, but it turns out AT&T Uverse no longer carries the Hallmark channel. BUMMER!) My daughter simply requested chicken wings. It seemed like […]
21 + ways to cook frozen salmon fillets
Here’s the question I recently posted on Facebook: I’m trying to like fish. I have some frozen salmon fillets. What do I do with them? My network came through with lots of suggestions. Here are over 21 suggestions for cooking frozen salmon. Garlic salt and bake Marinade them in a mix of ginger, orange juice, […]
Healthier French fries: Dijon Baked Fries Recipe
Are you looking for healthier French fries? Stop right here! This Dijon baked fries recipe is AMAZING! They are crisp on the outside, but soft on the inside. A coating of Dijon mustard adds a sweet and spicy zip. You’ll be addicted in no time. The leftovers kept disappearing off the baking sheet at my […]
Lemon Feta Spinach Recipe
I love spinach. I especially love this lemon feta spinach recipe! I didn’t always like the green stuff, though. I was only offered canned spinach as a child. Almost all of the veggies in our house came from a can. Canned spinach is mushy and slimy. It is nasty, horrible stuff. I’m so glad I […]
A fish hater’s easy salmon recipe (and I liked it)
I am not a fan of fish. Or any seafood. I try hard to like it. I know how good it is for you. I just don’t care for it. But I’m tying to eat more protein. And my daughter likes fish. Lots of people like salmon, so I decided I’m going to make it […]
How to make hummus
I love hummus. Well, I love GOOD hummus. There are some nasty varieties of it in stores. I don’t like it if it’s too thick. It needs to be smooth and creamy. My favorite store brand is Sabra’s Greek olive hummus. My daughter hates olives, but will eat that stuff with a spoon. There was […]
Obesity snapshot: 315 pounds
I wasn’t ready to share my weight or a photo when I started this blog. I was feeling pretty excited to dive into the process of losing weight and getting healthier again….until I saw a photo of myself in a bathing suit. Yeah, an obesity snapshot isn’t exactly what most women want up on the […]
Oh, YUM! Lemon Blackberry Infused Water
I have a new favorite beverage: lemon blackberry infused water. Oh, it is so YUM! I remembered my daughter got me a six-pack of Perrier (“Momma’s treat water’) for Christmas the other day. It wasn’t cold and I don’t really like it over ice (not sure what that’s about). I spied some frozen blackberries in […]
Easy Lunchbox Idea: Homemade Lunchables
I threw together this lunch plate for my daughter and I to share the other day. She declared it, “The best lunch I’ve ever had!” and asked me to send it in her school lunchbox. It’s basically a homemade lunchable. Nice… I frequently send her homecooked lunches like beans and rice or homemade tomato soup, […]
Mason jars keep fruits and veggies fresh longer
Today I have a guest post from Mandy who blogs about all things entertainment at According2Mandy.com. Visit her if you need a cocktail recipe, celebrity gossip, party tips or info on your favorite TV shows. Let me know if you have something you’d like to share with Shrinking Momster readers. Guest posts are always considered! […]
Healthy Lunchbox: Packing a full meal is easy
Our healthy lunchbox is back! Last week I whined shared about my daughter begging for junk food in the grocery store. She’s 13 and I try not to control her food too much. Last week’s lunch had a chicken patty on a hamburger bun, grapes, a single serving of Pringles and a mini granola […]
Pantry meal: Kale, chickpeas and tuna pasta recipe
Our freezer and pantry are full because I keep buying groceries, putting them away and then forgetting about them. Without a plan, I’d been doing whatever was quick and easy for dinner – takeout, fast food, cereal, soup from the deli, etc. I’m done with that! It isn’t healthy for us and it’s wasting money […]
Getting kids to eat healthy foods
Do you find getting kids to eat healthy foods to be a challenge? My daughter is pretty open to all foods, but sometimes she throws me a curve ball. So the kiddo and I went grocery shopping Saturday night with the main objective of getting stuff for her lunchbox. This is the first school […]
Spinach & kale salad that’s better than chocolate cake
We had one of those “throw dinner together” kind of nights earlier this week. I’d made my daughter a whole wheat flat bread salad filled with chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, salsa, shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. The plan was a chicken quesadilla, but our tortillas were all dried out, so I improvised. […]