I don't write much about Adam in my blogs or on facebook. I don't talk about how I think he's the hottest guy I've ever met. I don't tell about all the cute things he says and does for me. I don't mention the phone calls and the text messages I get during the day. (That is to say, I try not to)
I don't want to brag.
So this is probably the only time you'll hear me say it. But the reason I bring it up to day is because I always wonder how I got so lucky. Before I dated Adam I never even dated someone I thought was as cool, as good looking and as totally compatible with me. I never knew it was possible to be so happy. But really, What did I do to deserve him?
Well after a year and a half of asking myself this question, today when I left the grocery store I realized the answer:
I always put the grocery cart in the cart return.
YEAH BABY! I knew someone was watching me take the high road. Even in the RAIN!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
But please don't make me give up my strawberry shortcake!
So I've been married for 4 months and I have put on just a tiny bit of weight. This something I have worked so hard to avoid, but apparently not hard enough so I've rededicated to living a healthier life. I've cut out most desserts and tried to eat healthier and smaller portions. I've also started doing Biggest Loser Cardio Max workout DVD. I'm feeling better and stronger everyday I eat good foods and get a good work out (which is not every day, I'm shooting for 3 times a week right now)
There are a lot of desserts I can give up. I can watch my husband eat ice cream in front of me, I can turn down the chocolate chip cookies, but I don't think I could ever give up eating Strawberry Shortcake. It is probably my favorite dessert. Not just because its good, but because of what it represents. To me, strawberries represent spring and warmer weather, Easter and new beginnings. But it can also represent a lot of calories. So I dedicated some time to figuring out how to make my favorite dessert a little more figure friendly than usual. Its still a dessert. Proceed with caution.
Cupcake: (I broke down a cake mix into a smaller portion, because you KNOW what happens if you have extra cake lying around the house. . . and you're hungry. . . )
1 c Betty Crocker white cake mix (put the remainder of the cake mix in a Ziploc bag and back into the box)
1 egg white
2 T sugar free applesauce
1/3 c + 1 T water
Mix all ingredients, beat on medium speed for 1 1/2 minutes. Spoon into 8 cupcake liners. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes. I let them cool, kept two for our dessert and put the rest in the freezer for another day. Because of the applesauce, these cupcakes will go bad faster than regular. I guess I could have made an even SMALLER batch, but I just didn't want to figure how to break down 1 egg white.
Cupcake: 100 calories
Strawberry topping:
2 cups fresh strawberries cut in half or fourths
2 T sugar (I'm going to try just 1 T next time)
Place strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Use two knives working like scissors to cut the strawberries into smaller pieces. The sugar will help draw out the strawberry's natural juices and make a really good topping.
1/2 c of topping: 45 calories
Whipped Topping:
1/2 c evaporated milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 T powdered sugar (must use powdered)
Place milk in a mixing bowl and place in the freezer until ice crystals form around the edges of the milk. (Consider freezing your beaters as well) Mix with a hand mixer on high for 1 minute until frothy. Add vanilla and sugar gradually. Mix on high for 2 more minutes until stiff. Serve immediately. (This can only be used on cool or cold desserts. It will melt on anything hot or warm) Makes 2 cups.
1/4 c whipped topping: 25 calories
There are a lot of desserts I can give up. I can watch my husband eat ice cream in front of me, I can turn down the chocolate chip cookies, but I don't think I could ever give up eating Strawberry Shortcake. It is probably my favorite dessert. Not just because its good, but because of what it represents. To me, strawberries represent spring and warmer weather, Easter and new beginnings. But it can also represent a lot of calories. So I dedicated some time to figuring out how to make my favorite dessert a little more figure friendly than usual. Its still a dessert. Proceed with caution.
Cupcake: (I broke down a cake mix into a smaller portion, because you KNOW what happens if you have extra cake lying around the house. . . and you're hungry. . . )
1 c Betty Crocker white cake mix (put the remainder of the cake mix in a Ziploc bag and back into the box)
1 egg white
2 T sugar free applesauce
1/3 c + 1 T water
Mix all ingredients, beat on medium speed for 1 1/2 minutes. Spoon into 8 cupcake liners. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes. I let them cool, kept two for our dessert and put the rest in the freezer for another day. Because of the applesauce, these cupcakes will go bad faster than regular. I guess I could have made an even SMALLER batch, but I just didn't want to figure how to break down 1 egg white.
Cupcake: 100 calories
Strawberry topping:
2 cups fresh strawberries cut in half or fourths
2 T sugar (I'm going to try just 1 T next time)
Place strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Use two knives working like scissors to cut the strawberries into smaller pieces. The sugar will help draw out the strawberry's natural juices and make a really good topping.
1/2 c of topping: 45 calories
Whipped Topping:
1/2 c evaporated milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 T powdered sugar (must use powdered)
Place milk in a mixing bowl and place in the freezer until ice crystals form around the edges of the milk. (Consider freezing your beaters as well) Mix with a hand mixer on high for 1 minute until frothy. Add vanilla and sugar gradually. Mix on high for 2 more minutes until stiff. Serve immediately. (This can only be used on cool or cold desserts. It will melt on anything hot or warm) Makes 2 cups.
1/4 c whipped topping: 25 calories
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