Mommies with Cents

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Weigh Me Wednesday

I finally did it.  It was week 4 and I weighed in at Weight Watchers.  Surprisingly, I was only up .2, but I am still down .2 from my goal.  So, it was hard to know I didn't lose, but I know I'm in maintenance and doing exactly what I am supposed to.  So, how do you look beyond those New Year's Resolutions and find what works for you to lose weight? My number one pick is portion control.  It is … [Read more...]

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My Favorite Fettuccine Alfredo recipe

My sister-in-law always has the best recipes that I steal from her after she feeds us. When my daughter was born last October she brought us Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and it was soooo good! Here's the recipe: 8 oz cream cheese (1 box) 4 oz butter (1 cube) 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 cup whipping cream minced garlic- I use about 1 1/2 Tbsp of the jarred kind 1 box fettuccine … [Read more...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

The question I have been asking myself lately is, "How do I maintain my weight loss?"  Somewhere around 95% of people that have lose weight, gain it back.  That's insane.   For myself, this is the best solution: -Do not be sedentary- I know that when my husband is gone on trips is when I lose my most weight (or don't gain it).  It's because I am the only one running after 3 young kids.  There's … [Read more...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

I've been a bad girl.  I would assume I am up about 2 pounds.  So, it is back to the good 'ol diet now.  I have given myself until next week to do my first weigh in at Weight Watchers again.  That will be half way through the 6 week mark and I have to weigh in 2 times during these 6 weeks.  I can do it.  I just need to get my self-discipline back! Do you keep clothes that are bigger than the … [Read more...]

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Best Superbowl Recipes: Hawaiian Meatballs

To be honest, I didn't watch a single minute of the Superbowl.  I didn't even watch the commercials.  I did partake in the Superbowl food however!  My husband tried an new meatball recipe and it was so good I thought I'd share it here.  We used frozen meatballs from Costco and the sauce from the following recipe from cooks.com: MEATBALLS: 2 lb. ground chuck or hamburger 2 eggs 1/4 lb. … [Read more...]

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Wholesome Snacking and Yoplait Giveaway

Yoplait has challenged us to share our wholesome snacks.  Holly posted previously about duel flavor frozen yogurt pops.  It's funny because at the time we were asked this I went to a Weight Watchers meeting and was astounded by the story our leader was telling us.  People had never heard of Ants on a Log.  This is something I have always grown up with, so I obviously had to share this super easy … [Read more...]