I have done much better on eating healthy, I cannot say I did perfect by any means but it is sooooo much better than usual. After completing 1 week of P90X, I have lost only 2 pounds BUT lost an inch on my belly, waist, butt and 3 inches of course on my chest :(. My arms and thighs are the same. I am stoked! One inch is great!

Peppermint Brownies
You will need:
1 package fudge brownie mix
4 tbsp. instant dry, powdered skim milk
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
1 tsp. peppermine extract
nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat bottom of 13″X9″ baking pan with nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine skim milk powder with skim milk and stir until dissolved.

In a large bowl, combine skim milk powder with skim milk and stir until dissolved.

In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, applesauce, egg whites, peppermint extract, and skim milk mixture. Spread evenly in prepared pan.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes and do not overbake. When brownies are cool cut into 15 even pieces.

Top each brownie with 1/4 cup vanilla ice cream, 1 tbsp fat free chocolate sauce, and 1 peppermint candy. Serve immediately.

15 servings
Serving size 1 brownie
Calories 150
Fat 6g
Saturated fat 3g
Carbs 23g
Fiber 2g
Protein 4g

Chilled berry soup
You will need:
3 cups orange juice
3 cups nonfat plain yogurt (or buttermilk)
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. agave nectar
2-3 cups of mixed berries. (blueberries, strawberries and blackberries preferably)

Whisk together the orange juice and the yogurt. Add the lemon juice and Agave Nectar. Cover and chill until serving time.

When you’re ready to serve, place about 1/2 cup of berries in each bowl. Ladle the soup on top.
6 servings
Serving size 1 cup
Calories 100
Fat 0g
Saturated fat 0g
Carbs 23g
Fiber 1g
Protein 5g

Lime Cumin Lamb Chop
You will need:
1 tsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. cumin
4 lamb loin chops, visible fat trimmed
nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray

Spray grill rack or broiler rack with nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray.
Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
Blend olive oil, lime juice, and cumin. Brush each side of each lamb chop with marinade.
Place lamb cops on grill or broiler rack. Grill or broil 3 to 4 inches from heat 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
4 servings
Serving size 1 lamb chop
Calories 120
Fat 6g
Saturated fat 2g
Carbs 1g
Fiber 0g
Protein 14g

Well, tonight was the start of my second week of P90X, and it was core synergenics, second time I have done it. I dont remember it being that hard the first time, maybe its because I am sore. Anyway, I did the best I could and that wasnt too much today. I am extremely tired!

Vegan French Onion Dip
You will need:
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 inch thichk slices
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 (12oz) container vegan sour cream (such as tofuitti) or low-fat sour cream
1/2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp. dried thyme

Prehead oven to 450 degrees.
Toss together oil, onion, vinegar, sea salt, and pepper on a nonstick baking sheet.
Bake about 18 minutes or until onions are browned.
Transfer mixture to a medium sized bowl and cool.
Coarsely chop remaining onion slices and return to bowl; stir in sour cream, soy sauce, and thyme.
Season with remaining sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Transfer to serving bowl.
12 servings
Serving size 3 tbsp.
Calories 60
Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 0g
Carbs 1g
Fiber 1g
Protein 1g

Enjoy with baked whole-grain tortilla chips, baked potato chips, whole-grain crackers, and/or fresh veggies.

Banana Berry Smoothie
You will need:
1 scoop of ice
4 fl oz of water (or nonfat milk)
4 strawberries
1 banana
1 tsp. honey

Cut strawberries and bananas.

Blend ice, water (or nonfat milk), strawberries, banana, and honey in blender and serve immediately.
1 serving
Calories 220
Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 1g
Carbs 44g
Fiber 6g
Protein 20g

Summer Smoothie
You will need:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
1/4 cup ripe papaya, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
1/4 cup mango, peeled and cubed
honey
1/2 cup ice

Place juice, fruit, and honey in a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds.

Add ice and blend until smooth.
1 serving
Calories 130
Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Carbs 31g
Fiber 2g
Protein 2g

Well, I get up after 5 hours sleep, go to work, then go to court for my work, then go to jail for my work, then go back to work. When I get off work I go to my other job cleaning this building once a week on Wednesdays. It is good money but a pain in the butt. I clean then drive to the local drug store because my son is coughing. I buy childrens mucinex like always and then drive 45 until I get home and notice that it says I need to find out if I can give it to him first because of the prozac he is on. I call the pharmacist and she says I cannot and tells me to get him some childrens claritin so here I am back to square one. UGGGG! Ok its now time to cook, then clean and get my son in the bath and bed. Then I get to work out for an hour and then take a shower and by that time is over it will be like 11pm and it will be time to colapse!!!!!
Not a good day for me!

Blueberry Muffins
You will need:
1-1/2 cups wheat flour
3/4 cup flax seed meal
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 apples, shredded
3/4 cup nonfat milk
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup blueberries
Nonstick muffin tin

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all dry ingredients together, except blueberries.

In a seperate bowl, combine eggs, milk and vanilla and beat for 30 seconds.

Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir and fold in blueberries.

Fill each muffin tin cup 3/4 cup and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes 15 servings.
Serving size 1 muffin
Calories 140
Fat 2.5g
Saturated fat 0g
Carbs 28g
Fiber 4g
Protein 4g