I am in love...

I have been looking for a new protein shake to replace my beloved Caramel Latte Inspire that is out of stock.. Today I made this shake and it's wonderful!!

It's Like a Mocha Freeze (like Starbuck's Mocha Frappuccino)


4 oz. unsweetened Almond Milk (I used plain, but chocolate would be divine!)
4 oz. water
1 sleeve instant coffee crystals decaff
1 oz. Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup
1 scoop "Gosh That's Good" Chocolate SF powder (or sub 1 Tablespoon Hershey's Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup?)
4-5 large ice cubes

I put it all in my Magic bullet and whirred it up. If you have some, a dollop of SF whipped cream might be nice too.
I had today off work, but we were out and about running errands. Off to Columbus for work tomorrow, back in BG for Thursday and off again on Friday.
See ya soon!

Busy weekend, busy life

I can't believe how busy I am these days. My house has been a mess.. hubby has been eating out of boxes (frozen pizzas, boxed mac & cheese..etc. all the good stuff) I haven't been cooking at all, even for myself, which is a bad thing.. BUT.. it was All for a good reason, I have been busy, but is that a real reason or a cop out? (OK, cop out.. I agree!) Last night, I had enough of the mess.. and I cleaned like a mad woman, the counter, the cupboards, heck, I even cleaned the oven (thank goodness for self cleaning ovens!! LOL). Today when I got out of bed, I treated myself to a cup of Joe and started cooking.. it's amazing what a clean kitchen will do to motivate you! Today's concoctions are:

1. SF Peach Cheesecake Yogurt

• Trader Joe's plain Greek Yogurt
• SF cheesecake pudding powder
• sliced canned peaches

2. Cottage cheese salad

• Small curd cottage cheese (large container) mixed with..
• Orange SF jello powder (small box) then add...
• SF Cool Whip (half a container) and finish with...
• Mandarin oranges (small can, I used about a half of can)

3. Crustless SF Strawberry Pie for the hubby (ok, I might sneak some too.. I did clean the ENTIRE kitchen ya know)

• 1 small tub of SF strawberry pie glaze mixed with..
• 1# container of strawberries (washed, cleaned & hulled.) and then topped with
• 3 T graham cracker crumbs mixed with 2 T melted margarine.

I am pooped now, and have to go to the grocery store so I can cook some more.

Life is great, when you lose all the weight!!

Love you guys!