Kale Chips

I made the Kale Chips today. First batch I used to much salt...the second batch turned out GREAT! They really do sound and feel like you are eating potato chips.

C1 D14 R2

Breakfast: Yogurt, Red Grapes and a small Apple


Lunch: Turkey, Cottage Cheese and a few Sweet Potato Chips




Dinner; Cauliflower Pizza




Ok, they say third times a charm...so with that in mind...it's pizza for dinner. I am on second shift next week so I wanted to make a family size pizza, so there would be left-overs to take to work.


Here is the recipe I used:
1 large head of  raw cauliflower..I used a food processor to rice it.
3 eggs beaten
2 cups FF or Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends ~ Pizza & Pasta Magic


Pizza Sauce or Marinara Sauce
FF or Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese
Toppings of your choice
(I added broccoli, onions and peppers this time...and decided I would microwave these for about 2 minutes to start the cooking process before placing them on the pizza, or they don't tend to get done enough)


Pre-heat oven 4:25
Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray


I cooked the riced cauliflower in a pan on the stove. I think it worked this way better because it did not add any moisture to it.  In a large bowl add cauliflower, mozzarella cheese and beaten eggs and spice. Mix and then press evenly into the pan. Not to thick.


Bake 17-22 Minutes..check offen
Remove pan from the oven add sauce and toppings...return to the oven and bake until cheese melts.

 

C1 D13 R2

Breakfast in bed....life is good...just wish the weather was. At least I have my appetite back...still don't feel 100%, but getting there.

April 16th and it is raining/snowing outside...what else is there to do..but to go shopping. We decided to check out the "Bulk Foods" store on Highway 15.

What a awesome place. Look at all those colorful baking sugars & sprinkles, and candy as far as the eye can see. Well, we didn't come for that kind of stuff...but it is eye candy for the organizational freak in me.

 

They did have a nice selection of natural peanut butter. I picked up some almond butter....and that is the only thing listed in the ingredients.

They did have a lot of no-no's, but instead of those...we decided to grab a small bag of Sweet Potato Chips and be just a little naughty.

I also picked up some flavored sea salt, mango green tea, whole wheat pasta, rice and popcorn.

We also decided to give the Baked Parmesan Onion Rings a try today.

I really enjoyed them. I didn't even miss the ketchup. We will be making these again.

Breakfast: Scrambled Egg with mushrooms, onions, peppers, Green Tea

Lunch: Sweet Potato Chips

Dinner: Salad with Chicken, Veggies, Veggie Cheese, and onion rings, Green Tea

Product Review: Marie's Yogurt Mustard Dressing
This dressing as a nice flavor and a little tangy at the same time. I just could not handle the water downed FF dressing anymore. I now place the dressing on the side and dip each fork full in the dressing. I use a lot less and get even more flavor from each bite.




It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
J.K. Rowling

Cauliflower Popcorn

I thought I would give this a try. Everyone on the 17 DD Facebook PAGE that has tried this...LOVES IT

Here is the recipe:
Cauliflower Popcorn

Ready to go in the oven...now I just have to wait for an hour to taste it.

 TICK TICK TICK.....and here it is an hour later...one hint...make sure your oven is clean before doing this...or your smoke alarm will go off. But I have to say..I AM IN LOVE with this stuff. I ate half the head and packed the rest for my lunch tomorrow. But to tell you the truth..I seriously could have eaten the whole thing. I think kids would even like these. I think this would be a great late night snack or late afternoon...when you just have to eat something.

 

You must admit you have self-control before you can use it.  ~Carrie Latet

Cycle 3 Day 8

Breakfast: McD's Oatmeal and a S/F Vanilla Iced Coffee...my treat!

Lunch: Yogurt

Dinner: Taco Potato (cycle 2-3)
Baked Potato

Ground Turkey with taco seasoning
Shredded Cheese (FF or Reduced fat depending on cycle)
Salsa
...Cottage Cheese

I also used I cant believe it's not butter spray on the potato

Recipe Make-over

Apple Pear Salad

2 Bags of Romain Lettuce (I have also used Bok Choy)
2 Granny Smith Apples-Diced
2 Pears-Diced (better if on the green side)
1 Cup Red Grapes (optional)
1 Cup Craisins
8 oz Mozzarella Cheese (FF or Reduced fat depending on your cycle)
1 cup Cashews (cycle 3 only)
Mix above in a big bowl

Dressing
2 T of Dijon Mustard
1/3 cup Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Sugar (Truvia)
1 T Poppy Seeds
1 tsp Salt
2/3 canola oil (I used olive oil) 
Whisk together and pour salad....Toss again before serving....I like to have it sit in the refrigerator to blend all the flavors) 

 

Cycle 3 Day 2

Breakfast: Yogurt and Red Grapes
Lunch: Carrots and Dip
Dinner: A big salad with chicken and tons of veggies...sorry no pic

I did make take a recipe and change it to make it 17 Day Friendly..here is a pic...and I will post a the recipe when I have more time. On nights this week and sometimes I just feel like being lazy on this shift.

Cycle 2 Day 15

I decided to try the cauliflower pizza again. This time I used a pizza pan that has little holes in it. I was hoping the crust would get crispy and hold together so you could pick the slice up and eat it. I didn't have any luck...it was better then last time...and it tasted YUMMY...I feel like I am being so bad when I eat this...I am using reduced fat cheese....I just don't like fat free cheese...so I guess I am cheating a little. I took pictures of my process this time.

I am going to try this method next time....for ricing the cauliflower
Hint: (From the 17 DD Facebook Page)
Re: soggy crust - use fresh, not frozen cauliflower, grate it into a fry pan over med-low heat to pull out moisture and create the "cauliflower rice" base. Then bake this in the oven til it's crunchy. Then add the toppings and run them under the broiler just long enough to melt the cheese. 

How much cauliflower you use really depends on the size of your pizza pan and how thick you want the crust. I use 1/2 head but I bake in a 9" square glass dish (deep dish style) since that's what fits in my convection oven.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Strawberries, Green Tea

Lunch: Left over Salmon with Mixed Rice and Green Tea

Dinner: Cauliflower Pizza with Veggies and Chicken on it

Snack: Green Tea and a Yogurt

Cycle 2 Day 4

Dr Mike's Cookies
I made these today. I didn't have vegetable spray..so I used olive oil spray..and I had the rack in the oven set in the middle. They baked to fast...they got a little more brown then I would have liked and they didn't even bake 15 minutes. I am going to correct these issues on the next batch and see if I have better results. Even with the problems I had, I liked the taste and I feel like I am getting a treat. It will be great when I am on days...something to grab for breakfast when I am in a hurry.

I had a hard boiled egg and a few slices of turkey when I came home from work this morning. I also had to eat one of the cookies when I made them when I got up. This is the day I switch over shifts, so it is a little hard to fit all my food into today...but I am not going to worry about it.

I also purchased some flavored green tea...today I tried the peach green tea...AWESOME...I didn't even need to add Truvia this time.



Our all white dinner...lucky I had a colorful plate.

Dinner: Cauliflower, cottage cheese and turkey tenderloin. It tasted better then it looked! 

Snack: Yogurt

Cycle 2 Day 3

I stopped on the way home from work this morning to get my McD's oatmeal...it's  my guilty pleasure on cycle 2 day!

Mike made this awesome tasting stir fry.  Sorry I can't give measurements because he doesn't measure anything...he just adds what he wants. Just add what kind of veggies you like.

Ingredients:
Water Chestnuts
Shredded carrots
Onions
Mushrooms
Shrimp
Sprouts
Olive Oil
LaChoy Stir Fry Sauce (Jar..he only added enough to add some flavor)

NutritionN Facts Serving Size 1 tbsp (16g) Servings Per Container about 25 Amount Per Serving Calories 20 Calories from Fat 0 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 170mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 3g Protein 0g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 0% Product formulations and packaging may change. For the most current information regarding a particular product, please refer to the product package. * Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

He served it with a mixture of rices.
I packed a little of each for work tonight along with my yogurt and fruit for the day. And of course my green tea with each meal.

I have to confess I missed my lemon water today. Oh well...I don't think it will hurt me for one day.

Cycle 1 Day 14

C1D 14 I am down 10 lbs and hubby is down 15. I actually like getting on the scale. Did I just say that? Maybe by summer I can say I actually like trying on swimsuits. A girl can dream right? I can honestly say the only time I find myself hungry is if I stay up late at night...my stomach lets me know it wants something. I just watched a video on YouTube from Dr. Mike, saying this is the time to eat a little protein. So I will try that or just go to bed earlier.

Breakfast: I decided to make a omelet with my new pan I purchased at Bed Bath & Behind. It really does a good job and easy clean up. I made two omelets...one for work tonight...I am a shift worker and I start nights this week. I hope my weight loss continues..its hard to eat at a scheduled time when you days and nights are opposite. Don't you just love the little egg on the pan...puts a smile on my face when I use it...what a better way to start the day!

Breakfast: Omelet-tomato-onions-red pepper-mushroom-spinach topped off with salsa, yogurt and green tea

Snack: Red Grapes  

Lunch: I was craving a sandwich. So I used a big romaine lettuce as my bread..added some turkey and tomoates and FF 1000 Island Dressing (that was all I had)  I folded it like taco shell and ENJOYED...I did not even miss the bread. I also cut up a peach...Yum Yum! I also tried my green tea iced...and I gotta say...I like it even better...of course I still had to add the Truvia

Dinner: We tried the riced cauliflower pizza...It needs a little work...I need to use a pizza pan or a stone and to make the crust thicker. Other then that...it tasted GREAT..I could not even tell that it was a cauliflower crust. I felt guilty eating it.