Passing the Time...Getting Healthy

So having a deployed husband... the time goes by very slowly. You find ways to fill the time; preferably filling the time with positive things. I've decided that I'm going to get back to the healthy fit person I was... before two blown knees and RN school. I've started researching healthy cooking, clean eating, and new workout routines... A few of the new healthy things I've found tried are below; I've got to say that since I've been eating better, I FEEL better in so many ways. I've had lots of friends and family ask how or what I've done, so I decided I'd share; enjoy!

Romaine, spinach, arugula and crab (or diced grilled chicken) with cucumber, cauliflower, portabello mushrooms, and broccoli. All sprinkled with parmesan cheese & a touch of fat free Caesar dressing.

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Cauliflower pizza crust with fresh garlic, oregano, and basil that I topped with tomato & pesto paste, portabellos, summer squash, green peppers, onion, zucchini, and extra lean ground beef. I through on some part skim mozzarella cheese just before eating. Found the recipe for the crust at http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2012/09/healthy-pizza-with-a-cauliflower-crust/

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip made with greek yogurt, canned chicken, Frank's Red Hot, and fat free ranch dressing toped with veggie shredded cheddar cheese.

Spinach stuffed mushrooms from +Skinnytaste Gina ....They're the BEST! I leave off the bacon in her recipe just because I'm not a big fan of bacon!

Homemade guacamole...I smushed an avocado, added some fresh diced onions and minced garlic with a splash of lime juice and some pepper to taste...so very delicious!

Made a turkey melt with Oroweat Whole Grain sandwich thins, cracked black pepper turkey breast, portabello mushrooms, and my home made quacamole. Through in a pinch of part-skim mozzarella cheese and italian seasoning.

So this is how I pass the time...experimenting with new and healthy foods! Not sure how Justin will like it when he gets home...but he'll just have to get used to the healthier versions of all the foods we used to eat! My next big adventure will be making a 'healthy' lasagna...looking into making vegetable noodles...