Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
banana
soup and hardboiled egg
leftovers

Grocery shopping today. Sam has decided to join me in weight loss, so I need to stock up on fruit and fresh veggies.

Oh, I'm never bored. This is just a slower time of the year for me here on the farm. The seed catalogs have started to arrive! Now I can start planning for this years' garden.

Have a wonderful Thursday!

Exercise
1 hour 15 minutes walk/jog

Meals
Oatmeal
Egg & Cheese with English muffin
Bean Salad
Banana

I should have known you are not bored and always busy on the farm. :)
Today was very busy for me and continues to be.....
at least I was able to get a walk in.

That is great that Sam has joined you!
You will be great support to each other.

Hope you have a fabulous Friday!

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
soup and hardboiled egg
banana
veggie pie, strawberries

More rain today. I'm glad all this rain isn't snow!

Hope things slow down for you.

Have a great Friday!

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
soup and hardboiled egg
leftovers

Down 1.5 lbs. :carrot:

Watched the inauguration most of yesterday. Hope all is well with you.

Exercise
15 minutes stretching
1 hour 15 minutes walk/jog

Meals
2 egg omelette w/peppers, onions, tomatoes, and olives
Pea soup
2 Fruit bars
Veggie Burger
Berry muffin

:cp: Great work Renee!! You did it. I knew you would. :cheer:
Those exercises :exercise: and good food choices :cb:are getting
you closer to where you want to be. Keep at it.

My weigh-in showed...down 3 lbs. Yippee! :) We
both are on the path to a healthier lifestyle.

I am going to be away from home this week
for work, so I may not have a chance to read
your comments or leave an update. I will try
to if I can. I should be home by next weekend.

I hope the weather is nicer on Sunday. It would
be nice to have one good day to enjoy some better
weather.

Have a super Sunday and keep on track.
We want to see some positive results next week too! :hug:

“To ensure good health:
eat lightly,
breathe deeply,
live moderately,
cultivate cheerfulness,
and maintain an interest in life.” ~William Londen

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
soup and hardboiled egg
chinese buffet

Corinna...you did great!

Heavy fog this morning, but it should burn off later, then we have rain for the next 2 days. At least it's warm out.

Have a good week and check in when you can........

Exercise
2 hour walk in morning
30 minute walk in afternoon

Meals
Tofu scramble
Banana
Chalupa (tortilla wrap, beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado), salsa, and chips
1/4 Chickpeas and curry wrap
Berry muffin

High winds alert here and tornadoes in the south. Not good weather for flying. Here it has been rainy and misty too.

:dust: here with a dose of dust to keeping you going strong through the week.
Focus on those 2 lbs for Saturday. You can do it. We can do it. We will!!!
:carrot:


Tip of the Day from Fitness, Sep 2013.
Fat and Sugar are Hijacking Our Brain...

Junk food has more fat, sugar, and salt than ever before, and all three can affect the brain in the same way drugs and alcohol do. Food scientists know exactly how to make the french fries in a restaurant more addictive than anything you could make at home. They engineer them to light up the pleasure center in your brain while throwing off your body's "I'm full'' signals, so it's hard to feel satisfied no matter how many you have.

But don't quite eating your faves cold turkey. If you try to cut something out completely, you're likely to go overboard if you do cave, because you think, "This is my last chance to eat this, so i had better make it count and go all out." Instead, allow yourself a small serving, and get used the feeling of stopping once it's gone. Another trick: Indulge in activities you enjoy, like Spinning or playing Words with Friends. They have the same pleasure producing effect on brain chemistry as hyper palatable foods, minus the calories.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
soup and hardboiled egg
banana
salad, stew

Very windy with heavy rain later today.

Have a safe trip!

Hi ladies!

I'm still hanging in there, fighting the good fight! I always feel guilty when I see the number of hours you gals spend exercising - it's virtually impossible for me to get that much exercise!

Corinna, I always enjoy your Tips of the Day!

Andi

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
Oatmeal with blueberries
banana
california roll, hardboiled egg
yogurt
salad, ravioli, stringbeans

Had some nasty weather here yesterday. It's mostly melted away now. Laundry today....

Have an awesome day everyone!

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
soup and hardboiled egg
applesauce, peas, shepards pie

I think the sun is finally going to shine! House cleaning today.....

Have a great Wednesday!

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
10,024 steps
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
tomato and cheese sandwich
orange
salad, stew

Beautiful day yesterday. Got out for a nice walk. Still too muddy to to anything with the horses.

Corinna, hope you are having a nice trip!

Have a great day!

Exercise
30 minute elliptical
2 hour walk

Meals
Egg omelette with biscuit
Banana
Spinach, peppers, cheese on panini bread
Bean burrito, cheese enchilada
Gluten free mini berry muffin

I'm back. Had a good trip. Some delays going out due to weather, but all worked out fine. Stayed pretty good on my eating and exercising while gone too. Hope you have been having a good week Renee and Andi.

Renee-you have been doing a Good Job sticking to your healthy eating and exercise!!

Tip of the Day: Fitness Magazine, June 2010
Diet Downfall

You munch nonstop while you work at your computer, watch TV, read...When don't you snack?

Keep Your hands Full. If you often eat in front of the TV, you're turned the couch in to your snack spot without even realizing it. Sever the association by keeping your hands busy. i.e. You can paint your nails or knit a scarf.

Find a Slim Stand-In. Stock up on snacks with less calories and ones that curb your cravings without dietary damage. Planning and portion control are what separate smart snacking from mindless munching.

Fill up on Feeling Good. In a study, people who did yoga were more likely to be mindful eaters, possibly because the workout fosters a mind-body connection that helps you know when you're full. Other studies have linked vigorous exercise to lower levels of ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates your appetite. So when you get a killer craving, pop in a yoga DVD or go for a walk/run. Chances are, the sweat session will hit the spot.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
vegetable soup, saltines
yogurt
salad, sausage, egg and zucchini casserole

Corinna, glad you had a good trip and were able to make good food choices.

Snow flurries today and turning much colder. I've been noticing a family of skunks coming to my bird feeders during the night. I watched them go under my screen porch this morning. I guess I will need to catch and remove them. They sure are pretty, but I think they are a bit too close to the house. Especially when I need to walk past the bird feeders to get to my car and up to the barns......

Have an awesome Friday!

Exercise
10 flights of stairs
30 minute walk
Afternoon yard work trimming bushes/trees

Meals
Berry drink
Mock fish fillets
Clementine
Bean burritos, guacamole, tortilla chips
Small berry muffin

Renee-you have a lot of cold weather and snow headed your way. I hope it doesn't get too bad for you. It got colder today for us, down to freezing. I don't know if we will get any snow.

Today we had a guy walking through the neighborhood looking for work. He was looking to make a few dollars to help him pay for his rent, which was overdue. So I hired him to help me trim the bushes in the yard and clean up afterwards. He just lost his job, and was having a bad week. We had seen him once before several months back when he came to pick up something we had put up for sale. He had just moved to the area too and had his car impounded for parking in the wrong spot. He didn't have enough money to pay to get it back. At that time, we gave him some linen, pillows, and blankets to help him start out in his rental apartment, since he didn't have anything. He seems to be a really nice fellow, just having a hard time in life right now. Just hearing his stories about life made me realize just how lucky and fortunate I have been. Growing up, we were poor like that at times, so I can understand sort of how he feels. I need to keep my mind focused on the right things in life.

Tip of the Day: Fitness Magazine, June 2010
Think Before You Drink

Keep Count. No more than 10% of your total daily calories should come from beverages. If you're eating 1800 calories daily, that's 180 calories, or a glass of orange juice and half a can of soda. Double-check labels first. Some bottles contain two or more servings.

Time It Right. Drink most of your high-cal beverages during the day, when you're most active and likely to burn them off.

Savor the Flavor. Is a mocha coffee whip calling your name: If you're going for indulge, take the time to enjoy it. Ordering it as part of a meal mean you won't register how many calories it has.

Pace Yourself. Whether it's cocktails or soda, have a glass of water between each round. You'll consume fewer calories and stay hydrated at the same time.

Milk It. A glass of skim milk-especially good for curing before-bed munchies-ranks just behind water and tea when it comes to R.D.-approved drinks. Also on the list? 100% juices such as pomegranate and cherry, which are rich in antioxidants, but whose whole fruits are not always east to find or eat.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercises
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
apple
vegetable soup
orange
shrimp scampi, rice, carrots

Down 1 lb. I'm kind of disappointed as I worked hard and thought I would lose more....oh well at least I didn't gain.

Yes, it is colder here, but I don't think we are going to get any snow.

How kind of you to help out someone less fortunate. You and your husband are good people.

Have a great weekend!

Exercise
15 minutes stretching
1 hour walk/jog
30 minute walk

Meals
Tofu Scramble
2 Berry bars
Strawberry fruit strip
Mexican casserole
Eggplant Parmesan

My weigh-in for today shows.......:goodscale what?!?!?! :frypan:
yikes I didn't read it right, I need to stand on it again,

:yikes::yikes::yikes: yup it says I went up 1.5 lbs. :yikes::yikes::yikes:

Okay, I definitely ate too many tortilla chips last night. Maybe too much food all week.
Looks like I have some major work to do this week.

Renee-you did great! I am happy for you that you lost a lb this week. That is terrific.
Keep at it. I need to stay focused like you.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Tip of the Day: Fitness Magazine, June 2010
Hit the Bottle

A water bottle, that is. The old eight-cups-a-day rule no longer has merit, researchers say, because we get plenty of H2O from other sources, including fruits, vegetables, coffee, and tea. But sipping at least a few glasses of water daily can deliver some serious benefits, including weight loss. "Thirst can masquerade as hunger, so a lot of times we eat when really our bodies just need water.

To tell the difference, drink a glass of water and wait 15 minutes.
* If your stomach is still grumbling, have a snack.
* If your stomach stopped grumbling, you were probably dehydrated.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
apple
vegetable soup, saltines
chinese buffet

You WILL do better next week! Stay focused on your food choices.

Back to winter here. Colder with snow showers.

I feel better since I cut out all the sugary snacks and am only eating fruit for snacks. I need to go shopping tomorrow and stock up on some oranges and grapes.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Exercise
1 hour walk in morning.
1 hour dog training and walking.

Meals
Subway vegetable sub with egg.
Two Bean and cheese enchiladas with guacamole and tomatoes
Clementine
Banana

Thanks Renee for your support. I will do better.

Tip of the Day from Muscle & Fitness hers

Visualize the person you want to become.
Thinking positively about exercise increases
your chances of sticking with it.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
vegetable soup, saltines
apple
chicken, sweet potato, corn

Corinna, is that all you ate yesterday? Just a sub? You have more will power than me!

Looks like we're going to get a little snow tomorrow....I need to go and get bread and milk :D

Enjoy your day!

Exercise
15 minutes stretching
30 minute walk

Meals
Berry Drink
Asparagus, mushroom and Swiss cheese sandwich
Mock chicken nuggets with orange sauce

Renee-thanks for pointing out that I missed some of my meals. I logged part of my meals for the day, but forgot to go back and enter the rest. I had a bit more to eat than a sub. I have entered the rest there now.

My exercise is a bit small today for walking. I need to give my foot a break for a while, so it can heal properly from a cut that I have on my heal. I keep walking on it and haven't been giving it the chance to heal. So I need to give it a break for a few days. Will need to find something else in the mean time.

We only got a dusting of snow here this morning on the grass. The roads were clear though. The temperatures remain in the mid-30s though. I still have to wear a few layers top/bottom when I go outside.

Would you like to plan another get together sometime? Perhaps at the end of February or early March? Perhaps on a Saturday. Just a thought. :)

Tip of the Day from Muscle & Fitness hers
20 Minutes

The minimum duration of exercise you need to perform 2-3 times per week before heart-health benefits occur. Aerobics, as well as resistance training, help reduce blood pressure, body fat, blood-sugar levels and associated heart-disease risk. Both resistance and endurance training have been shown to increase muscle-building hormones within the blood in women. Weight training also improves resting metabolic rate and body fat utilization, making weight loss easier. In patients with established heart disease or chronic heart failure, resistance exercise has been associated with improved outcomes.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
philadelphia roll, saltines
banana
salad, spanish rice, stringbeans

Getting a little snow today.....

Hope your heel feels better so you can get walking again.

A get together would be great! Feb. 25th would work for me. Would you like to come for lunch?

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Exercise
30 minute walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
Mash potato, squash, and peas
Banana
Veggie burger, mock fish nuggets
Fruit bar

I think 25 Feb will work. Yes, we can get together around noon for a light lunch. That would be great! Something exciting to look forward to now for February. :carrot:

We only saw a few very small flurries today, but nothing much. Nice bit of sunshine this afternoon. I bet we will get another snowfall before the season is over.

Well, this is the last night for my outdoor Christmas lights to be on. I will need take them all down tomorrow evening. I am sure the neighbors will appreciate that. Well according to my husband anyway. :D

Tip of the Day from Muscle & Fitness hers
11 minutes

The amount of time spent hugging someone
that raised levels of the hormone oxytocin,
which has a calming influence on the body.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken noodle soup, hardboiled egg
orange
Pork barbecue, potato, mixed vegetables

We got about 1 1/2 inches of snow. It's going to be warmer today so I think it will mostly melt away.

It will be great to see you, Mark and of course, Jack again!

Have a great day!

Exercise:
15 minutes floor stretching exercises

Meals:
Breakfast- berry drink
Lunch-Tofu and mixed vegetables
Snack-clementine
Dinner- Veggie burger
3 fruit bars

For our visit, it will just be Jack and I for now. We look forward to seeing you again!

You got more snow?!? I bet it looked pretty. We put out a new bird feeder after our last big snow, but since the snow melted, the birds are pretty scarce. Perhaps with another big snowfall they will come back.

How has your new exercise videos been working out for you? Have you noticed any difference in your flexibility or your body tone? I didn't have time to exercise tonight. We went out car shopping this evening. Hope to get a second car this weekend. Yes, we haven't got one yet. We put off looking for a while, but my car needs some work, so it would be good to have a second car in the mean time instead of getting a rental.

Tip of the Day from Muscle & Fitness hers, March 2005
82-Percentage by which you reduce your risk of a heart attack when you maintain a healthy diet, exercise, and don't smoke.
70-The average age for a woman to have her first heart attack.
42-Percentage of women who die the first year after having a heart attack compared to a 24% mortality rate for men.

exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken noodle soup, roll
orange
mixed fruit, cod, lima beans, rice pilaf

Yes, I think my bones are feeling better with the exercise. I don't think I've been doing it long enough to get more toned.

It will be wonderful to see you and Jack again!

I'm happy to see it getting lighter earlier and darker later....Spring is on the way!

Exercise
30 minutes walking while shopping for cars

Meals
Berry Drink
Tofu Scramble
Clementine
Mock crab bites

Have a fabulous Friday! Hope you get some nicer weather.

Tip of the Day from Self magazine, Feb 2014
B Happy (B12)

It's frigid, and summer is tragically far away.
Before the winter blues get you, hear this:
Consuming foods high in vitamin B12 could keep you cheerful.

New research in BMC psychiatry shows
low levels of B12 are associated with
depressive symptoms like loss of appetite and sleep, and low mood.

One way to hit your daily dose,
eat 8 ounces of yogurt and a slice of Swiss cheese,
and believe you'll feel warm sand between your toes again.


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Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken sandwich
yogurt
salad, chili

Sun is shining today but rather chilly.

Have an awesome Friday! Hope the scale smiles at you tomorrow!

Exercise
15 minutes stretching
75 minute walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
Berry Drink
Bean burrito
Mock crab bites
Fruit strip


Chilly here today too. I think I heard that you are getting more snow there this weekend.
I had to bundle up real good today to keep warm. :brr:Time to buy some new thermal underwear.
Mine are already wore out. I need some thicker layers.


I hope you have some success in the morning!!:cheer2: I hope we both see some positive results.


:carrot: Hope you have a successful Saturday filled with sunshine.


Tip of the Day from Self magazine, Feb 2014
Honor Thy Grocery List

A study published in Nutrition & Diabetes finds
shopping with a grocery list is an effective way to
reduce obesity-related medical costs.
Now, what you really care about:
The listers lost 8 more pounds over a year,
maybe because they could resist impulse buys
like two-for-one Oreos.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken soup, hard boiled egg
yogurt
steak, veggies

Down 1.6 lbs. I seem to be on track now. I don't get so hungry between meals.

Sam and Chris are having a Superbowl party tomorrow, and I'm in charge of the food. I think I'll order a party platter from Subway and make pasta salad and have chips and dip.

Cold here this morning at 14 degrees....brrrr

Have a great weekend!

Exercise
1 1/2 hr. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken soup, saltines
salad, grilled chicken, kale, potato

Off to church, then getting ready for the Superbowl - "Go Falcons!"

Have a blessed Sunday!

Exercise
2.5 hours walk

Meals
2 eggs and veggie strips
Banana
Cheese/crackers, salad, tea,
small scoop ice cream and small piece of cake

Yeah!! Congratulations Renee! You are doing great!! God job!

My weigh-in showed...I went down 2 lbs. Yippee!
I am getting back on track again. :)

Little bit sick yesterday. A little bit better today.

Enjoy the Superbowl!! Good choice with subway. Have fun.

1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
minestrone soup, saltines
1/2 sub, chips, brownie

You did great! Keep up the good work!

Well, my team lost , but it was a good game. I think the Falcons went home after halftime! I ate too much too...need to get back on track today. I have a cold so I probably won't feel like eating anyway.

Have a good Monday!

Exercise
15 minutes stretching
1 hour walk/jog

Meals
Black bean and broccoli burrito
Almonds
Fruit strip
Tomato and mozzarella flatbread
Tomato soup
Unsweetened tea
Larabar - apple

You have been doing good with your eating and exercising. I don't think you ate too badly yesterday. I hope you recover from your cold soon. It is never nice to be sick. Glad you enjoyed your Superbowl Sunday even if your team lost. ;)

I feel better today. Hopefully, tomorrow I will be back to normal. Hope you have a terrific Tuesday.

Tip of the Day from Savoy-Giant magazine, Jan 2017
Advice for making it easier to eat well.

Don't skip meals.
Some people think skipping meals will mean lower calorie intake throughout the day.
But skipping only makes you more likely to snack and overeat at the next meal.
Eat only your favorites.
When helping yourself to starchy foods, don't load up on a little of everything which may end up being a lot.
Instead, select only the few that are you absolute favorites.
Make just a few changes.
Some people get so hung up on changing everything about their diet in the New Year
that they end up failing quickly and getting discouraged.
This year pick just one thing to work on (for example, three servings of veggies a day).
And once you've mastered it, pick a second goal.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
chicken soup, saltines
yogurt
taco casserole, zucchini

Still feeling kind of miserable....

Have an awesome Tuesday!

Exercise
15 minutes stretching
90 minutes walk/jog

Meals
2 potato pancakes, 3 veggie strips
almonds
Lara bar - cherry
Caesar salad, black bean soup, potato chips, tea

Sorry to hear you are still feeling bad. I hope you get well soon!
Today was very warm, but I hear snow is on the way again this week.
Hope your Wednesday finds you feeling much, much better.

Tip of the Day from Savoy-Giant magazine, Jan 2017
Mindful Eating 101

Portion Control
Use a smaller plate.
Fill half with fruits and veggies.
A quarter with carbohydrates (the gains should be mostly whole grains).
The rest should be lean protein.

Limit Sugar
Avoid beverages like soda, juice, and sweetened coffee drinks or teas.
With processed foods, choose those lower in added sugar.
Limit sweet treats to special occasions.

Pay Attention
Eat slowly and pay attention to what you eat.
Hydrate and eat meals at a table,
not in the car or in front of your phone, computer, or television.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr.exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken soup, saltines, hardboiled egg
fruitcup, sausage, peppers, stringbeans

Feeling a bit better today. Looks like we're in for some snow. They're saying 8-12 inches of heavy wet snow. We'll need to get ready in case we lose power. We can run the whole farm with our big generator, so no problem there. And I have bread and milk :D

Have a great day!

Exercise
45 minute walk

Meals
Berry drink
Tofu and vegetables
Clementine
Mock fish nuggets

Glad you are feeling better. You are definitely prepared for the bad weather. You've got the essentials. That's good. I hope it doesn't get too bad there for you. We might get a little bit of snow, but only a dusting. Most of the heavy stuff is heading in your direction. Be careful and stay warm. Today it was 77 degrees here...just like summertime. I will have to be prepared for the cold flash tomorrow.

Tip of the Day from Savoy-Giant magazine, Jan 2017
Easy Portion Control.
These common household items are a genius way to keep track of how much you are eating.
Tip 1 of 5 Resealable Snack Bags.
Measure out serving sizes of pretzels, almonds, or chips and keep them in resealable plastic baggies for easy on-the-go snacking.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1 /2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken soup, saltines
tropical fruit, ham and broccoli casserole

Blizzard conditions here.....even Sam stayed home from work. Roads are a mess with lots of accidents. It was like a Spring day here yesterday!

Guess the groundhog was right!

Exercise
30 minute walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
Fried rice and veggie spring rolls
Bean and broccoli burrito

Our weather turned colder but we had mostly rain. No snow.
You must have got a dumping of snow there today. Stay warm and safe.

This is the second day in a row they had donuts at work.
My willpower has helped me to resist them. Yeah!! :carrot:

Tip of the Day from Savoy-Giant magazine, Jan 2017
Easy Portion Control. Tip 2 of 5 Foil Muffin Pans.
Scoop 1/2 cup of cooked rice, couscous, or quinoa into foil muffin cups.
Cover tightly with foil and freeze
Pop out portions every time you need a quick side.