2009 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas

Hello everyone,

Hope all is going well with you, I have had a busy week and weekend and haven't been able to post. My workout and eating were a been a bit crazy too. I didn't gained anything last week, but didn't loose any either.

I had a wonderful weekend with my boyfriend Matthew, boy, was it a BUSY weekend! We went shopping, out dancing one night, out to eat several times, went to the movies and even had a nice picnic at the park today. We had a blast! I love weekends like that!

I am however back to the grind again tomorrow. I really want to drop a few more lbs. especially before Sept. 24th when I travel to Las Vegas! :)

I am so excited I will be attending the 2009 Mr. Olympia. Matthew and I are staying for 5 great days of FUN!! I can't wait! I am so looking forward to the convention and just spending time with my baby in Vegas. Anyone else going? If so, let me know and maybe we can meet up!

Well it's late so I'm going to call it a night and go snuggle in bed and watch Big Brother (YES we are both addicted to it). Have a great night everyone! I will be back again this week posting! I have a few new recipes, I can't wait to share with you all!

Here's to a healthier you,
Shelly

Product Review: Arnold Select 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins

I came across a product the other day at the grocery store that I had never seen before. I'm not sure how long they have been around but they are new to me. I made a sandwich today and just loved it, so wanted to share it with you all.

Arnold Select 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins

Each Sandwich Thin (2 slices) are only:
100 calories
1g Fat
5g fiber
5g protein.
And for those on Weight Watchers, they are only 1 pt each.
oh and No High Fructose corn syrup either.

They are much thiner than a hamburger bun (hence the name) but a little bit rounder than one. They are soft and can fit in the toaster. And come in 3 different varieties, but I have only used the whole wheat.



Ok, so as I mentioned I decided to make a sandwich today and this is what I used:

• 1 Sandwich Thin (2 slices)
• 2 slices Deli Ham
• 1 slice 2% Swiss Cheese

I then grilled it for a couple mins. on my foreman indoor grill and added the following:

• lil bit of Mayo & Mustard
• Tomato
• Onion
• Lettuce

(note: once you add the filling, the calories, pts. values, etc. go up)

The sandwich was so GOOD!!!! Grilling it gave it just a touch of crunch and warmed up the ham and cheese. That in combination with the cold stuff I added after I grilled it, made a Great sandwich. I am already craving another one, so will probably have it for lunch again tomorrow, maybe use turkey this time.



I really like these sandwich thins. What I like about them is that you can taste what is inside of them instead of just a mouth full of bread. I use to eat at Subway alot when I was doing weight watchers but their bread is so thick that you really can't even taste the meat and other stuff on the inside. With these sandwich thins, you get just the right amount of bread.

I have already started thinking of all the other ways I could use them. Some other items (combinations) I want to try with these are:

• mini pizzas
• grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich
• in place of a hamburger or hotdog bun
• toasted with some butter and jelly

I'll post any other combinations I come up with! I think I'll be using these a lot!

Here's to a healthier you,
Shelly

Yummy Low-Fat Jello Poke Cake

This is an easy to make and oh so yummy cake. I started making this when I was following Weight Watchers because it's low in points. I still make it to this day and just love it. Even my kids love it!

I made it for dinner tonight so decided to take some pictures and share the recipe with you all.

Yummy Low-Fat Jello Poke Cake



INGREDIENTS:
1 box white cake mix
12 oz. diet 7up (I used cherry diet 7up)
4 oz. box of sugar-free Jello (I used (2) 3oz. boxes but didn't use it all)
1 container Cool Whip Free

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Open up the box of cake mix and pour into large mixing bowl. Add 12 oz. of diet 7up. Mix well. PLEASE NOTE: You do NOT add anything else to the cake mix, just the diet 7up. So you are leaving out the egg, oil, water, etc.

2. Pour mixed cake batter into a 13x9 inch baking pan sprayed with pam.

3. Bake according to cake mix package directions.

4. When cake is done baking, remove from oven to cool slightly.

5. When cake has cool slightly, take a fork and poke holes in the top.

6. Make the jello according to package directions competing ONLY the hot water part.
Do NOT add the cold water.

7. Pour the heated jello water all over the top of the cake.

7. Put cake in refrigerator to chill.

8. Once cake has chilled, top with fat-free cool whip.

9. And Enjoy!

This cake can make anywhere from 12 to 20 servings depending on what size you make each serving. I cut mine smaller so I make 20 servings.

OTHER COMBINATIONS:
There are so many different favor combinations you can make using a box cake mix and diet soda:

Chocolate Cake w/diet coke
Chocolate Cake w/diet cherry coke
Chocolate Cake w/diet root beer
White Cake w/diet orange soda
Banana Cake w/diet root beer
Lemon Cake w/diet 7-up
Lemon Cake w/diet ginger ale
Pineapple Cake w/diet Squirt
Red Velvet w/diet cherry vanilla Dr Pepper
Spice Cake w/diet orange

Note: I don't always put the jello in my cake, for example when using chocolate cake mix, I don't use jello. Just make the cake with diet soda, bake and cool, then top with cool-whip.

I hope you enjoy! :)

Here's to a healthier you,
Shelly