Tricia--You sure you were not in my kitchen??? LOL I made a gingerbread house with the kids yesterday and well the icing made it's way from my fingers to my tongue! then I prebaked cupcakes for the twins birthday next week...those beaters sure were tempting!! LOL

Great job everyone ,
That pumpkin pie actually sounds delicious.

I went for my weigh in yesterday and was down 0.8, but that wasn't the best. My centre had been running a biggest loser competion for the month of November and guess who won.....
Me thats right, 6.3 % down. Nothing compared to the real biggest loser but hey its better than nothing.
$200.00 worth of products was the prize.. I was the happiest girl yesterday.
Hopefully I don't screw up that weight loss in Florida next week.

Shar

Shar - congrats.. that is totally awesome... $200 worth of free product is a great prize... Congrats!!!!

Jenn - those beaters are soooo tempting... i am glad the squares are at my friends house and not mine...

Tricia
What were you baking...
I have been dreading the baking thing. I was always the baker at work and jus recently everyone was complaining that I don't do it anymore.
Any suggestions on baking that comes in on program??

We made neopolitan squares... they are definately not on program... I have the HM cookbook.. i should look in there.. there was some recipes i found online...

I shall be back...

i actually posed this question on another group when i meant to put it on this one.. oh well.. doesn't hurt anyone...

i compared the HM VH shake mix to another protein mix that i was thinking about and vitaminally and minerally (are those even words) they are equivalent.. the alternative has 30 less calories... so i wonder if i could use them and treat them like a VH shake..

so i was comparing melaleuca proflex to the VHP shake at HM.. Minerally and vitaminally there are pretty much equivalent.. and the melaleuca one is 30 calories less... I trust melaleuca because that is where we get our vitamins and supplements and laundry.. DD has serious eczema issues so therefore needs a chemical free alternative and they are reasonably priced...

i compared the HM VH shake mix to another protein mix that i was thinking about and vitaminally and minerally (are those even words) they are equivalent.. the alternative has 30 less calories... so i wonder if i could use them and treat them like a VH shake..

what do you ladies think? i know at HM they will push their product but its $26 more than the one i am looking at through Melaleuca.. opinions?

Ok here is a list of HM dessert recipes... Let me know which one you are interested in..

Apple pie
Apple squares
Baked alaska
baked cheesecake
banana bread
banana delight
blueberries and cream
chocolate flakey
chocolate fondue
chocolate kielbasa (sounds interesting)
chocolate parfait
chocolate pineapple bombe
Dads favorite chocolate chip cookies
frosty peach
fruit crisp
fruit parfait
Jell-O- Wobble
Nectarine Creme
No bake cheesecake
No guilt trip chocolate group
Noodelicious soup
Orange rice pudding
peachy keen crumble
pineapple crisp
quark berry spread
quark lemon jelly
Quick jello fiz
raspberry ambrosia
raspberry parfait
rocky mountain squares
sensational strawberries
spiced apples
strawberries and quark
strawberry yogurt freeze
totally legal sundae
vanilla sky
wheat germ cookies

I like this book because it tells me what one serving equals as far as protein fruuit and dairy go

the cheesecake doesn't even use up a free exchange and is a complete protein.. hmmmmm

Hi Tricia .. Wow thanks for all the work.
I would love the choc chip cookine recipe as well as the rocky mountain squares. Sounds interesting.

I don't ever use the vhp shakes or powder but I do buy protein bars at Zellers. They are equivalent in nutritional value to the ones at HM.
and alot cheaper. I figure HM cannot have the exclusive rights to all the products they sell. They are after all the money they can squeeze out of people. Don't get me wrong I like HM just not the cost of some of their products. I'll save money wherever I can

Not too much work.. i picked up the book and retyped the table of contents in the dessert section.. i used to do medical transcription so that is something i can do quickly.. LOL

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 large egg
4 tsp soft, light margarine
2 tsp artificial sweetner
1 cup rolled oats
4 tbsp fat free sour cream
1 snackers choice premium chocolate chip bar
1 tsp baking powder

Preheat oven to 400F
Beat egg, margarine, and artificial sweetner in bowl

Soak rolled oats in sour cream until tender. Add egg mixture to oats.

Finely chop snackers choice bar. Add chopped bar and baking powder to oats/egg mixture. Stir well until smooth. Place heaped tablespoons of batter on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 mins or until golden brown

Serves Four
One serving equals 1/3 protein, 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/4 free exchange.

Rocky Mountain Squares

3tsp soft margarine
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp dry ginger
3 prunes
3 dried dates
3 tbsp raisins
1 snackers choice chocolate chip bar
1/2 c special k
1/2 c cheerios
1/2 c corn flakes
1/2 c quick oats
2 tbsp wheat germ

Heat margarine, cinnamon, vanilla extract and ginger in a large sauce pan. Let cool.

Finely cube prunes, dates, raisins, and snackers choice bar. Mix with special k, cheerios, corn flakes, quick oats, wheat germ, and spiced margarine until soft and evenly tossed with margarine. Put in a baking pan, let cool, and cut into six servings.

Serves Six.
One serving equals 1/6 protein, 1/4 fruit, 1 starch, 1/2 fat, 1/4 free exchange.

Hey Tricia
TOTALLY go with the alternative to VHP. I went to my centre with an alternate whey protein and it was kind of funny....first she tried to question the amount of protein, then I pointed out it was identical to theirs. Then she questioned the ingredients, but I pointed out it was organic. Etc, etc etc. I think there is some validity that the source of ingredients should be respected, but if you check that out, then I definetly think you can do the alternative. BTW....I didn't think 'vitaminally and minerally' were real words, but woudl NEVER question a philosophy student

Hello Ladies...I posted over in the JUST FRIENDS as well.

So happy to be back, how I have missed you all....almost 2 weeks without you guys...however did I make it....LOL....

I am going to go back and read posts.....haven't had a chance to do that here yet...but I want to say congrats to losers...and keep going strong to anyone that might have struggled.

I have aready changed my ticker/stats/etc to reflect my loss for today.....I know I have my being sick to credit it to...but 2lbs 3/4....I'll take...a loss is a loss....even if it is is because I couldnt eat....LOL...just hope it doesn't bite me in the butt when I go to WI Wednesday!!

I won't post the same as I did over in the FB thread because I know alot of us go to both sites...and if not that gives you a reason to go there....LOL...or even join us there if you haven't already!!

I did go to the gym today for the first time in forever...just wanted to get a little walk in on the treadmill, I only did 20 minutes, and I did a few of the leg machines, didn't want to over-do it!!

Hope all is well with you guys.

Kim

could someone send me the link to Just Friends on FB, I can't seem to find it by searching.... way to many to filter through

Thanks
S

Just sent it!!!

Hey guys I got a few recipes today when I was at the center they were attached to the info letters!!

I have not tried any of these but wanted to share!!

Here are a couple....

SUGARLESS CHRISTMAS CUT OUT COOKIES

3/4 cup margarine softened
1 package sugar free strawberry jello
Egg substitute, equivalent to 1 egg
1 and 3/4 cup of all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1tsp vanilla extract

In a mixing bowl, cream margarine and jello. Beat in the egg substitute and vanilla. Mix the flour and baking powder and add to the egg mixture. Chill 1 hour. pre-heat oven to 400F. Roll out the dough on a lighty floured surface to 1/4" thickness. Cut out with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 6-7 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 6 dozen.
2 cookies = 1 free choice.


HOT SPINACH DIP

1 pkg (300g) frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained
1 c calorie wise Miracle Whip
1/2 c light grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp chopped roasted red peppers

Pre-heat oven to 350F. Mix spinach, dressing,cheese and garlic until well blended. Spoon onto 9 inch pie plate or quiche dish. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with peppers. Serve with 10 Reduced fat OR Multigrain wheat thins.

Makes 14-2tbsp servings
1 serving= 1 fat, 1/2 dairy, 1 starch for crackers.