Protein Orange Pops

Here I go playing with my food again.

If you know me, then you know I lost 50lbs on Nutrisystem. Also if you know me, your probably tired of hearing about it. I'm just still tickled to pieces that I found a diet that worked for me. 

Its been 2 years and 6 months since I joined Nutrisystem. I am currently on the maintenance plan and have been able to hold on to my weight loss for over a year now. I eat a lot of my own foods but still have a Nutrisystem meal or snack regularly. 

I like to play around and experiment with the foods. You can find some of my other ideas here.

Yesterday was the first day of summer. What better way to cool off than to have some popsicles? Right?
I was drinking a Nutrisystem Turbo shake after my afternoon walk. This time I added an orange. It was so good. I think this is my new favorite. That's when the idea hit me.
"Why not put those cheap-o, throw away, no good popsicle molds I had stashed away, and make some creamsicles?".

BAM! 

 

Delicious! And since one serving makes several popsicles, you can just eat them all without guilt. Yea, go ahead, eat all of them you wish and it still only counts as a Power fuel + smart carb (with the orange). 

• Prepare the shake as directed.
• Add a peeled orange.
• Mix in blender until smoothly blended.
• Sip a little, yum. Add to molds. Now lick the jar.
• Add a little orange zest before freezing for an extra flavor boost.

These popsicles taste smooth and creamy. 

If you want the real deal. Try Nutrisystem's frozen orange creamsicle found at Nutrisystem.com. They are the best! 

Oh and while your there, check out the success stories page and see my success story along with many others! 

Enjoy! 

To Market To Market

It's that time of year! The farmers around here gather a truck load of crop and head out to sell there stock.

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I love going to the farmers market. It used to be a cheaper alternative to buy produce but they dont give much slack anymore. It's ok, I know my money goes to help local farmers and the veggis are fresh. 

Our daughter was home, so we got up early. I grabbed my market tote and we headed down town to the farmers Market. 

"I want some cucumbers and squash" I said on the way there.

"I want some good tomatoes" said Nick.

Then a voice from the back seat says " I want macaroons from the french bakery!" 

Me and Nick just looked at each other then realized there was a little set up that looked like a little french bakery that sold fresh pastries.

Personally, I think her intentions is the cute young boy behind the counter every season. 

 

We grabbed a few of the things we needed and headed home. 

This little piggy purchased some cucumbers and couple red and green tomatoes.

This little piggy (nick) came home with some homemade chow chow and pickles, 

and the third little piggy came home with none.

She didn't see any macaroons in the bakery this time. 

And we went "wee wee wee"  all the way home.

Once we got home,we enjoyed some fried green tomatoes with lunch. They were delicious! 

I hope to go back again next weekend and get some more fresh veggies. It was crowded and hard to really look. Also, They were actually running low on things by the time we got there.