Tuesday, January 26, 2010 #

I found this to be interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jag0D7il5Fo&feature=player_embedded 

posted @ Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:30 PM | Feedback (12)

Jill Johnson

"I believe in giving rewards and positive reinforcement for a job well done, but can we raise ourselves a little higher than the dogs and give rewards that have longer-term benefits? How can a poor food choice be a true reward anyway?"

~Jill Johnson

The team is called Birth Control Babes.  Everyone is welcome to join as long and they are dedicated, are willing to try, and are going to stay active on the team. Below is a little about what we are all about:

 

Why the Name?

 I choose this name when I first started on this website.  I had joined because I was tired of the weight that I had gained due to my birth control (Implanon).  Since then, the team's focus has been changed, but I couldn't change the name without deleting the whole team.

**You DO NOT NEED TO BE ON BIRTH CONTROL or HAVE BIRTH CONTROL AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO YOUR WEIGHT GAIN to join.** 

Why is this group for me (especially if I didn't gain weight because of birth control)?

This group is designed to help insure that we are accountable for our eating and exercise habits.

What makes this team different than all the others?

 I was thinking that we could have completions where we could exercise together and call each other when we were having a bad day. Then at the end of the month the winner gets a prize. I am not sure how we are going to do this yet, so suggestions are welcome.

 

**If you have any questions about anything I encourage you to check out the page: http://www.weightlossbuddy.com/Teams/team.aspx?id=1864&id1=Birth Control Babes&mode=view

Or send me a message/post. 

posted @ Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:22 PM | Feedback (9)

Thought...

I went to my first Al Anon meeting today.  It was odd to have everyone be so nice and open about things.  I figure that since I have decided to work on my outside maybe I will work on the inside too.

Also, for those of you who read the recipe for the crab cakes, I made them.  They weren't as good as I thought they would be.  I think I am going to come up with a different recipie...And don't worry, if I come up with a better one I will make sure to post it for all to enjoy!!

posted @ Wednesday, January 27, 2010 1:25 AM | Feedback (4)

Cajun Crab Cakes

I think that I am going to make these tonight.  They sound really good!!

 

Cajun Crab Cakes


POINTS® Value:    3
Servings:  4
Preparation Time:  15 min
Cooking Time:  15 min
Level of Difficulty:  Easy
Works with Simply Filling
 
These slightly spicy, crisp crab cakes are flavorful winners thanks to fat-free mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, Dijon mustard and Cajun seasoning.

 

Ingredients

 
  1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray   
1 pound(s) lump crabmeat, fresh, jumbo   
2 Tbsp uncooked quick oats   
1/4 cup(s) roasted red peppers, diced (from a water-packed jar)   
  2 Tbsp fat-free mayonnaise   
  1 tsp Cajun seasoning   
  1 tsp Dijon mustard   
3/4 cup(s) uncooked quick oats   
  1 tsp Cajun seasoning   
  1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray   

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

  • In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, 2 tablespoons of oats, peppers, mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and mustard; mix gently to combine, being careful not to break up crabmeat lumps.

  • In a shallow dish, combine remaining 3/4 cup of oats and remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.

  • Shape crab mixture into 4 equal patties, about 1-inch thick each. Transfer crab cakes to oat mixture and turn to coat both sides. Transfer crab cakes to prepared baking sheet and coat surfaces with cooking spray.

  • Bake until crab cakes are firm to the touch and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Yields 1 cake per serving.

Notes

  • Our crab cakes are tasty without a sauce. Or you can jazz them up with a combination of fat-free mayonnaise and horseradish.

Chef Tips

  • We renovated Cajun Crab Cakes by:
    1. Creating a seasoned coating from fiber-rich oats instead of flour.

    2. Opting for fat-free mayonnaise instead of the full-fat variety.

    3. Baking the crab cakes instead of pan-frying them in oil.

posted @ Tuesday, January 26, 2010 5:29 PM | Feedback (3)