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Chicken and Rice Bake Tex-Mex Style

For me and my family, chicken and rice is a little played-out, so–to change things up–we make this every now and then. Here are the things you are going to need: Recipe makes 6 servings PREP  5 mins COOK  45 mins READY IN  50 mins 1 (10.75 ounce) can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free) 1 cup  Chunky Salsa or …

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Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie

Ok, here is a great smoothie if you’re trying to lose weight. At least, it is helping me on my journey to slimness. It is simple, quick and easy-to-make. Here is what you need: The recipe makes 2 servings Calories 130 PREP  5 mins READY IN  5 mins 1 banana 6 strawberries 1 kiwi 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt 3/4 cup pineapple and orange juice blend Place …

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Banana-Pineapple Smoothie

Another smoothie installment, this is another smoothie to help me in my weight-loss adventure. This, too, is quick and easy. Here is what you need: Recipe makes 4 servings Calories 100 PREP  5 mins READY IN 5 mins 1 cup pineapple juice 3 bananas, sliced 1 table spoon honey 2 cups ice In a blender, combine pineapple juice, bananas, honey and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses …

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Dada no more…

“How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flown. How did it get so late so soon?” Dr. Seuss I’ve been “Dada”–from that first awesome moment when my son first spoke. Of course, when I found out I was going to be a …

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Chuck the Chunk Day 19-20

Well Chunksters, here we are at day 20, and I am feeling pretty good. Today, I ended my day 400 under my calorie limit. Don’t get me wrong… I could so go for a grilled-pork steak and some macaroni salad, with a nice piece of chocolate cake. But, no worries. I had: some chicken, potatoes and then finished it all off …

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Let’s turn some lights off

I am always going behind my son and his brother–turning off this light, that tv, closing the fridge door, closing the front door, and the back door.  I seem to remind the two of them to turn something off untold numbers of times during the day. Then, when the electric bill comes; well, I remind them in even greater earnest: “Turn …

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Let’s talk about balls–for a good cause

In the dad-blogger group I belong to, a pretty great guy–by the  named of  Jim Higley–asked our group: “Who would like to talk about your balls–for a good cause?” He asked which of us would like to do a blog post in support of  Team Single Jingles Man UP Monday PARENT BLOGGING TEAM. (As I am a fan of my balls, I signed …

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Chuck the Chunk Day 14-18

Well, I’m sorry for the long pause in between my posts for Chuck the Chunk. I have had a lot going on and, sadly, this posting has suffered, but I did have time to workout and eat right! Well, I did my weight-in on Thursday and I am down to 249.7 lbs., that is a total loss of 10.3 lbs …

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