GNC Total Lean Lean Shake, Swiss Chocolate, Chocolate

Ry's Rating: 4 STARS ****

I've been drinking this for breakfast for the past 2 weeks and have lost 3 pounds. On the box they want you to use it twice a day but I'm not one of those people that can have a shake for breakfast and a shake for lunch. It keeps me full and it's very helpful that it has all the protein and minerals you need in one day. I think it makes a great breakfast and I think I will continue to try all the flavors. If your wanting something to keep you satisfied until lunch, try this I think you ll like it.

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***Proven effective for weight loss
***Supports lean muscle mass and a healthy metabolism
***Proven to reduce cholesterol

GNC Lean Shake is complete with well-balanced ratios of high quality protein, vitamins, minerals and fat. Proven effective for weight loss, Lean Shake can also help reduce cholesterol and support lean muscle mass and a healthy metabolism. When used in conjunction with the provided meal and exercise plan, this delicious oat-based shake can help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals. It features a patented fiber-rich blend that increases your feeling of fullness and satiety so you eat less and wait longer between meals. This combination of functionally-specific fibers includes oat beta-glucan. Oat beta-glucan is a naturally occurring and powerful soluble fiber found in oat bran; it is known as a low-glycemic fiber that supports normal, healthy blood glucose levels. Oat bran and fiber have slower and more sustained effect on blood sugar and energy levels than when consuming high-glycemic carbohydrates food such as pastries, breads or pasta.

I'm doing it!

I said good BYE to these fried zucchini flowers I made a couple of weeks ago! (THEY WERE DAMN GOOD THOUGH) NO MORE FRIED FOOD until I hit the 15 pound mark!

I'm sure we don't have many readers anymore :( but I wanted to let you know I've been back on weight watchers for 3 weeks now! I'm only down 3 pounds, WHICH IS OK because I have cheated here and there.


We have a busy summer ahead of us and I really want to loose 15 pounds by August! It's so hard traveling and watching what I eat. This weekend I have a baby shower and airport food is hard! Also when I arrive I will be greeted with Taco Bueno. SO WISH ME LUCK! I hope everyone can join in with me so I can have a little motivation! We should all do it together and have weekly weigh ins again.

Here is a picture of me on Saturday before the Cattle Barrons Ball, I know my face has become quite pudgy :) I'm working on it...hopefully in a couple of months I can try this dress on again and take a picture and see a difference. (The dress did do a good job at hiding my tum tum)



Ry

Garlic Fish Taco's

Jim had his first fishing tournment of the season and brought home a couple of pounds of cobia, which is a thick white fish that resembles swordfish (OR SO THATS WHAT IT REMINDS ME OF). I've been making diffrent recipes all week with it and wanted to share this HEALTHY taco recipe. It turned out DELISH :)

Since cobia is a thicker fish I cubed it up before I cooked it. I marinated the fish in garlic and taco seasoning for a couple of hours. I got my pan nice and hot and seared all sides...YOUR MEAT IS DONE! :) It literally took 4 minutes.

For the garlic sauce:

6 cloves of garlic

1 tlb white vinegar

4 tlb lime juice

1 tlb olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

Throw all the ingredients in a blender/food processor and pulse until smooth.

I just garnished the taco meat with chives. I used miniature tortilla's which are only 1 point and drizzled the garlic sauce over the top. It was SIMPLe and DELISH! you should try it.

TADAA!

Cantaloupe-Banana Slush

RY'S JOURNEY

I know I have posted mostly main meals, so I thought I would switch it up and post something you could have for a snack or breakfast!

RATING: 8

I have a smoothie machine from college and I dusted it off last week. Smoothies are easy, quick, and delish. I will try the Polynesian Pineapple Shake next and report back!

2 points per serving Ingredients: 3/8 cup coarsely chopped cantaloupe 3/8 cup sliced ripe banana (about 2 medium) 3/8 cup pineapple-orange-banana juice 5/8 teaspoon sugar 5/8 teaspoon lime juice Instructions: Arrange cantaloupe and banana in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze until firm. Place frozen fruit in a food processor; process until chunky. With processor on, slowly add remaining ingredients; process until smooth. Serve immediately. Makes 1 cup (1 serving) 2 POINTS per serving Nutrition Facts Per serving: 138 Cal, trace Fat, 2g Protein, 2g Fiber

WW Journey

Parmesan-Turkey Meatloaf

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon
1 Onion

Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean, 1 1/4 pound
Wheat bread (4 slices), - made into fine crumbs (I used half crackers and that's why my points are more)
Skim Milk, 1/2 cup
1 Egg
Ketchup, Heinz, 3 tbsp
Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1/2 cup
3 garlic cloves

Basil, .5 tsp
some dashes of worcestershire sauce

1 can of tomatoes

dash of dijon mustard
Pepper, black, .25 tsp

Preheat the oven to 350F, spray an 8x5" loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, combine everything and blend well. Throw into the pan. Bake until browned and cooked through, 50-60 min. Let stand 10 min before slicing.

Number of Servings: 8

4 points per serving

WE RATED THIS A 10! It was a delish. You do need more salt and pepper...I always had extra seasons like garlic and onion. It was VERY GOOD!

Jackie Warner ~ Power Circuit Training ~

Helllllooooo, Friends! Long time no talk! Maybe you've been wondering where I've been thinking I've fallen off the wagon or perhaps traded in blogging for Ice Cream eating... NO! 2010 has gotten off to a great start for me physically. I started the year off with a food cleanse & detox and it got my head in the right place. I feel better than I have in a long time, and I think I look better than I have in a long time. Instead of focusing on counting points I've been more involved in understanding what I'm eating and making healthy decisions.

FourFatChicks blog definitely changed my work out life and got me into a routine. I no longer feel guilty for skipping the gym, but I try and change things up enough that I never want to skip! I still do a lot of workouts in my living room, because as of today there are no classes offered at my gym. {However, I saw a sign that they expanding & starting classes soon! Maybe Bob Harper will come and teach SPIN!}

I love my exercise channel and being able to try workout videos before I buy them. My next video purchase will DEFINITELY be ~

Personal Training with Jackie Warner: Power Circuit Training

I do the total body circuit and it seems easy enough to get through, but afterwards... I walk with a limp for 2 days! This is a BIG deal for me, because I work out often enough that I might get a little sore, but not majorly sore for 2 freaking days! The best part is that while going through the circuits you don't feel like you're going to die, but you do have to work for it.

I've seen the video at Target & Wal*Mart and it's on Amazon.com right now for $7.99. Such a good deal to add to your collection! Now, who is excited about Jillian's new yoga video? {Hint, Hint ~ ME!}

QUAIL

So over the weekend my husband went on a quail hunt and brought back tons of meat. Quail is only 2 points for 2oz! I grilled the quail last night and it was SIMPLE and fast and turned out delish! Here's the easy steps below.

I marinated half the meat in Italian dressing and half in BBQ

I took lean bacon (haha) and used a pick to help it stay on the bird

Grilled it over medium heat for 13 minutes and BAM delish and easy!