Trials of a Long Haired Girl

  This recipe was my Mom's recipe that she submitted to the PTA years ago when I was in elementary school.  The recipe books were mimeographed and stapled together.  Hungry Man Cornbread (original recipe from memory) : 2 packages of cornbread mix (she used Martha White), prepared according to the package. 1 pound of ground beef, browned (usually with onion) American Cheese Slices Prepare your cornbread according to the package.  Brown your ground beef with onion, if desired, and seasonings of your choosing.  Prepare a 9 X 13 inch pan.  Pour half of your cornbread mixture (or if you prepare them one at a time, put one package of cornbread mix, prepared) in the bottom of the pan.  Top with your ground beef mixture, then top the ground beef mixture with Cheese Slices.  Top all of this with the other half of your prepared cornbread mix.  Cook on 400 for about 20 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Hungry Man Cornbread ( Tracey's wa...

  Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita & Quinoa Soup 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 4 bell peppers, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups water 1 1/2 Tbsp Better Than Bullion Chicken Juice of 1 lime 1 (10 oz) can Rotel 1 (15 oz) can black 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp cumin 2 tsp. paprika 2 tsp. salt Toppings (optional): Cilantro, avocado, shredded cheese - In a 6-quart slow cooker, add chicken and the rest of ingredients, cover and place on high for 3 to 4 hours or low 6 to 8 hours. - Remove chicken and shred with two forks then add back into the slow cooker. Season with additional salt and seasonings if needed. - Spoon soup into bowls and top with favorite toppings, enjoy! I used this recipe as my guide.  This is the link to the WW recipe .

SLOW COOKER CRACK POTATO SOUP Serves 8 Equipment: 6-qt Slow Cooker Ingredients: 1 (30 to 32-oz) bag frozen diced hash browns 3 (14.5-oz) cans chicken broth 1 (10.75-oz) can Campbell's 98% fat free cream of chicken soup 1 (1-oz) package Ranch Salad Dressing mix 1 package (2.8 oz.) of Simple Truth bacon pieces  1 cups Velveeta 1 (12-oz) package whipped cream cheese Instructions: Combine hash browns, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, Ranch dressing mix, and bacon in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. 15 minutes before serving, stir in cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted. Use a whisk to get cream cheese incorporated into soup. Here's the link for the original recipe: https://www.plainchicken.com/slow-cooker-crack-potato-soup/ The link to the WW recipe: https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:63444883a5435c5137cdf3c1

Serves 8 6 large Egg(s) 1 1⁄2Tbsp Fage Total 0% Nonfat Greek strained yogurt plain 3 links, Diced Eckrich Smok-Y Original Breakfast Sausage 5 biscuits Pillsbury Grands! Jr Golden Layers Buttermilk Biscuits 18 items Egg whites (a serving is 3 Tsp and we need 18 Tsp for this) • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. • Layer: biscuits, Smok-Y links, egg mixture (egg whites, eggs, Greek Yogurt) and any seasonings to your pan last. • Cook at 350 for approximately 20-25 minutes.

A big THANK YOU to Joan for allowing me the opportunity to participate in this collaboration.   I used this recipe as my guide for this Pumpkin Chili.  I saw it and had everything for it in my pantry, so I decided on this recipe. Ingredients:  1 to 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil ** 1 onion, diced (about 1 cup) 2 carrots, diced (about 1 cup) 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste Pinch of red pepper flakes 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth 2 (15-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes, with their juices (regular petite diced tomatoes will work, too 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus m...

 Goals:  1. Track. 2. Drinking 3-25 oz. cups of water or 4-20 oz. cups of water. 3. Workouts for 30 minutes each day for 5 days of the week. 4. PT/Stretching for at least 5 days of the week. 5.      Reading/Studying - 30 minutes per day. 6.      Progress Photos Daily. Breakfast: coffee, collagen peptides and So Delicious Vanilla Coconut Milk Creamer  Lunch: 2 cups of Romaine Lettuce, 1 cup of Baby Spinach, 1 Persian Cucumber, about a 1/4 of tomato, 17 Club Mini crackers  Dinner: Arby's again. I had a French Dip, I did not use the Au Jus, I had some curly fries and cheese sticks.  My husband bought a large curly fry for us to split but I did not eat all of mine.  Note to self, fried foods seem to be doing a number on me.   Tracking: 𝚇 Water: ✔ Workouts: 𝚇 - I did hit my step goal, but no formal work out. PT: 𝚇 Progress Photo: 𝚇 Reading/Studying: ✔

 Goals:  1. Track. 2. Drinking 3-25 oz. cups of water or 4-20 oz. cups of water. 3. Workouts for 30 minutes each day for 5 days of the week. 4. PT/Stretching for at least 5 days of the week. 5.      Reading/Studying - 30 minutes per day. 6.      Progress Photos Daily. Breakfast: Cinnamon Life Cereal with 1/3 cup of 2% milk Lunch: 1 Persian Cucumber, 1 serving of Trader Joe's Pimento Cheese Dip, 17 Club Mini crackers, about a cup of grapes Dinner: Ground Turkey Enchiladas, Refried Black Beans, Cauliflower Spanish Rice. Tracking: ✔ Water: ✔ Workouts: ✔ PT: ✔ Progress Photo: ✔ Reading/Studying: ✔

 Today is a new month and I'm trying to refocus to get my health back on track.   Goals:  1. Track. 2. Drinking 3-25 oz. cups of water or 4-20 oz. cups of water. 3. Workouts for 30 minutes each day for 5 days of the week. 4. PT/Stretching for at least 5 days of the week. 5.      Reading/Studying - 30 minutes per day. 6.      Progress Photos Daily. Breakfast: coffee, collagen peptides and So Delicious Vanilla Coconut Milk Creamer  Lunch: 1 Persian Cucumber, 4 pieces of Hormel Naturals Ham, 1 piece of Provolone, 17 Club Mini crackers  Snack: Two Good Vanilla Yogurt with a drained unsweetened fruit cup mixed in. Dinner: Arby's roast beef sandwich, curly fries and 3 cheese sticks and ranch. Tracking: ✔ Water: ✔ Workouts: ✔ PT: ✔ Progress Photo: ✔ Reading/Studying: ✔

  I managed to check off those 3 goals yesterday.  I even managed to get in 250 steps per hour, 7 out of 10 hours yesterday and took a 15 minute walk around lunch time.   Daily Goals:  ✔- Drink 75 oz.  ✔- Workout 30 minutes  ✔-Track/Blue Dot

 Today, I'm hitting the reset button.  I can't really explain what happened, but my get up and go got up and went without me.  My birthday is quickly approaching and I'm determined to get some good habits back under my belt before then.  It's definitely a process to get these good habits going, but I'm back to my habits checklist.  My primary focus right now is my water, tracking and getting in a 30 minute workout.  Daily Goals:  ✔- Drink 75 oz.  ✔- Workout 30 minutes  ✔-Track/Blue Dot  

  So here's what I did Thursday (Week 3, Day 4): Workout :  Breakfast : Lunch : Dinner :  Taco Bell Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme and a Bean Burrito.  Tracked it and moved on.  No picture.  Picture : Daily Goals:  ✔- Drink 75 oz.  ✔- Workout 30 minutes  ✔- Picture  ✔- Read  ✔-Track/Blue Dot  ✔-Stretching

 So here's what I did Wednesday (Week 3, Day 3): Workout :  I picked this one from the 3 Mile Category, thinking it would only be about 40 minutes long like the one above it, but I got more than my 30 minutes in! Breakfast : I was craving something with eggs and I was in a hurry after that long workout so this is what I came up with.  Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower, with 2 egg whites and one 1 and 1/8 cup of Trader Joe's Lite Cheese Blend and my coffee and pineapple. Lunch : I had a delicious filled pita yesterday but it sort of fell apart, so I "deconstructed" it for today's lunch! I had to do 2 screen shots because it wouldn't all fit on one screen shot. Dinner :  We have church tonight so I needed something quick.  We just had some Tomato Basil Soup and grilled cheeses. I cut my grilled cheese up into small pieces and put it in my soup.    Picture : Finally remembered today! Daily Goals:  ✔- Drink 75 oz.  ✔- Workout 30 minutes  ✔-...

 I have really been lax at getting things updated.  So here's what I did Monday (Week 3, Day 1): Workout:  I did this 10 minute Walk 3 times during the day to equal my 30 minutes.  I was reminded that some days you just have to find time! Breakfast: I was feeling something with Peanut Butter, so I had Peanut Butter Toast, a banana and my coffee.  Lunch: I was focused on getting something quickly so I went with some Garlic Hummus, a cucumber and some Joseph's Mini Pitas. Dinner:  I was exhausted so I just threw together a basic breakfast casserole and then I wound up having 2 servings, but I was still within my points.   Here's what I did on Tuesday (Week 3, Day 2): Workout:  Again, my morning was a little off, so I did 2 Walk At Home 15 minute walks with Kamilah.  Then I did a half hour-ish of dancing (Nia) with Jan.  Definitely a good exercise day! Breakfast:  I was not super hungry, so I had my coffee, then a chocolate protein sha...

Transforming Tracey, Week 2, Day 1 and 2: Workout for January 31st and February 1st. Pictures from February 1st and January 31st. Daily Goals:  ✔- Drink 75 oz.  ✔- Workout 30 minutes  ✔- Picture  ✔- Read  ✔-Track/Blue Dot  ✔-PT

  Day 3 is off to a good start!  I did this workout: Breakfast: 1 Medium Banana  and 1 Fairlife Salted Caramel Protein Shake. Lunch: Baked Potato, topped with a serving of Trader Joe's Lite 3 Cheese Blend, a serving of Daisy Sour Cream and 1 cup of roasted broccoli and cauliflower. Dinner: Dill Pickle Salad. Snack: Chobani Greek Yogurt Black Cherry on the bottom.

 Day 2 is off to a good start.  I did the 2 mile workout this morning.  I have the Walk At Home app and this is the workout I did: Breakfast: 1 Medium Banana  and 1 Orgain Plant Based Chocolate Protein Shake. Lunch: Veggie Soup (Cabbage, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Frozen Multicolored Carrots, Frozen Green Beans, 1/4 head of Cabbage, 1 onion) and Chobani Greek Yogurt Black Cherry on the bottom. Dinner:  Mexican Quinoa Sweet Potatoes    This is my first time trying this recipe.  We enjoyed this recipe and I definitely think that it will be one to add to the rotation!  

If you watch my YouTube channel, you might have heard that my bad cholesterol is high.  My triglycerides are good, and overall cholesterol is good, but my bad cholesterol is high.  I do not want to be put on cholesterol medication.  My Mom had a very bad reaction so that's not a risk I want to take.  I did some research, which suggested that exercise and losing weight would help.  So, I am determined to get to work on me, one day at a time. Day 1 is off to a good start.  I did the 2 mile, Miracle Mile with the Miracle Mile Band this morning and my back exercises, given to me at PT towards the end of 2020.   Hoping for a good day of eating!  Breakfast: 1 Medium Banana  and 1 Orgain Plant Based Chocolate Protein Shake. Lunch: Baked Potato, topped with a serving of Herdez Queso Blanco, a serving of Daisy Sour Cream and 1 cup of roasted broccoli and cauliflower. Dinner: Veggie Soup (Cabbage, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Frozen Multicolored Carrot...