Have you tried this Veggie Burger?

This is a new favorite of mine... Morning Star Tomato Basil Pizza Burger. I had it with sliced tomato and some warmed spinach, Low fat mozzarella cheese and a tiny bit of Ken's Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing(microwave for 1 minute). Put the burger and veggies on a piece of Joseph's low carb flat bread....delicious!

Thanks to Heather for the balsamic vinaigrette dressing suggestion!!!

Rockstar Boot Camp T-shirts

Hi Ladies!!

I can't tell you how flattered I am that you like my Rockstar Bootcamp t-shirts!

I will be placing another order within the next few days. If you would like one please let me know what size you are. They come in small, medium & large. They are 90% cotton & 10% spandex.

Thanks!
Melissa

Amazing Pizza Find?

I am not sure if you ladies have heard of or tried this pizza but I say we give it a taste test. I believe the only place they sell it locally is at Shaw's. They may have it at Whole Foods ( Or Whole Paycheck as we like to call it :). It looks like a terrific way to enjoy pizza without the major guilt!

A.C. LaRocco Ultra Thin Crust Pizzas - If you love crunchy and delicious pizza without lots of calories from doughy crust, you must find these immediately! They come in Bruschetta Style, Old World Veggie, and Garlic Chicken Parmesan. A 1/2-pizza serving of either of the first two contains 170 calories, 7 - 8g fat, 17 - 19g carbs, 3g fiber, and 11g protein (POINTS® value 3*). The chicken one has 230 calories, 8g fat, 24g carbs, 4g fiber, and 17g protein (POINTS® value 4*) per 1/2-pizza serving. Click here to see where they're sold near you -- they'll be chillin' in the natural food freezer.

Sweet Treats

I don't know about you but I have a major sweet tooth. I have tried to give up sweets but then I figure why deprive ourselves of things that we enjoy? Isn't that why we spend so much time working out and taking care of ourselves?

I have figured out that for me, portion control is the most important factor when it comes to sweets. If something is in a one portion container, the likely hood of me opening another is very slim. So here are a few of my favorites, some are already portioned out..some are not!

• Jello Sugar free Rice Pudding : This is new and is so good, I think I love it so much because my grandmother used to make a grapenut custard that it reminds me of.


• Jello Sugar free Dark Chocolate Pudding : So much better than the traditional chocolate pudding by Jello. The only drawback is that it can be tough to find.
  
• Crustless Pumpkin Pie: This is a great recipe that I have already posted but it is amazing and very satisfying.
  
• Dove Miniatures: These are the real thing. Ice Cream covered by dark chocolate. They are decadent and they are already portioned out and wrapped so just in case you happen to have another....at least you know how many calories you have consumed!
  
• Edy's Slow Churned Ice Cream in Egg Nog & Peppermint stick: Just another reason to love the holidays...out for a limited time so get it while you can!!


• Real Whipped Cream: A little goes a long way and makes everything taste better. It has very little carbs and only 15 Calories for 2 Tablespoons...just watch your portions!!!

Quick and Easy Lunch

1 Veggie Burger (I prefer Gardenburger Portobella Or Morning Star Veggie)
1 cup of baby spinach
1/4 cup of shredded carrots
1/4 Lowfat shredded cheese (any kind)
2 slices of tomato
1 tablespoon of Litehouse Salsa Ranch Dressing (found in the refrigerated produce section)
1 Joseph's Lg. Low carb Pita

In a microwave safe dish, cook the veggie burger for a minute and a half.
Remove veggie burger and in the same bowl combine spinach, carrots, cheese & dressing. Microwave for 1 minute.
Slice tomato and add it to the pita bread. Add cooked veggie burger and spinach mix.
Enjoy!!!

Turkey Meatloaf

1 lb. ground turkey ( all white meat)
2 eggs or egg beaters
2 tablespoons of spicy brown mustard
2 Tablespoons of Ketchup
1 sm. Onion Chopped or onion powder (dash or 2)
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 cup of oatmeal
1 cup of shredded cheese mozz & cheddar

Mix all ingredient s together and bake at 350 for 45 minutes

Breakfast in a Bowl

The best breakfast I have found to have before a workout. If you don't do splenda, you can always use a lowfat yogurt. The Carb Control Yogurt will just give you less of a sugar spike. I have this faithfully every morning...it is a great balance of protein, fiber & carbs.

1 small Dannon Carb Control Yogurt
1/4 cup lowfat or fat free cottage cheese
2 Tablespoons of Ground Flax Meal (I use Bob's Red Mills)
1 Tablespoon of Plain Quaker Quick Oatmeal
Fresh Blueberries or any fresh fruit (Optional)

Directions:
Stir all ingredients together and enjoy!

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

This is so yummy...those who have made it are hooked!!

1 POINTper serving

Ingredients:
1 can pumpkin (15 oz)
1 can evaporated skim milk (12 oz)
3/4 cup egg substitute (or 3 egg whites)
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 C. Splenda (or sugar) or to taste
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.
Pour into a 9" sprayed pie pan
Bake at 400 for 15 minutes, and then at 325 for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Serves 8Whole Pie: 8 points (or ONE pt. for 1/8 pie)
TIP!Top this pie with a little fat free Cool-Whip for even more of a treat! Counts as a vegetable serving and high in fiber!