My Take on Losing Weight in Your Forties

{Losing Weight in your Forties}

Snickers Cake in a Mug

When doing Weight Watchers in the past, they shared with us the fabulous, low calorie dessert, called Cake in a Mug.   I have tried many different variations and they all have been good.  Just recently Hungry Girl shared this variation; Snicker's Cake in a Mug.  It looked so scrumptious that I just had to try it!

Snickers Cake in a MugEntire recipe: 194 calories, 5g fat, 408mg sodium, 33.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 19.5g sugars, 4.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5*MAKES 1 SERVING

Ingredients: 3 tbsp. moist-style devil’s food cake mix 1 tbsp. fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original) 1 tbsp. fat-free sour cream 1/8 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. fat-free, low-fat, or light caramel dip (like the kinds by Marzetti) 1 tsp. chopped peanuts 1 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
In a microwave-safe mug sprayed with nonstick spray, combine cake mix, egg substitute, sour cream, and baking powder. Add 2 tbsp. water, and mix until uniform.

Microwave for 1 minute and 45 seconds, or until set.  (Do not over cook, it will make the cake very dry; my microwave required less time)

Immediately run a knife along the edges to help separate the cake from the mug. Firmly place a plate over the mug, and flip so that the plate is on the bottom. Gently shake mug to release cake onto the plate. 

Let cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Drizzle cake with caramel, and sprinkle with peanuts and chocolate chips!

A perfect low calorie treat for the chocolate lovers!!  Enjoy!

A big thank you to Hungry Girl for sharing all of her yummy low calorie treats!
Recipe adapted from Hungry Girl Newsletter

May Chain Linky Climb

 For the first time I a co-hosting  God's Growing Garden Chain Linky!  Angie is a wonderful host and I am excited to be a part of this month's link!  Please stop by her blog and the many others.  There are some great blogs out there!

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Last month's CLIMB was so much fun & I'd like to thank everyone who participated! -
You are all so talented & amazing!!




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Happy Mother's Day 2013

Now that my children are grown, I have learned a few things about being a Mother.

-I've learned my job as a mother is never done.  Even when they are grown.

-I've learned I have enough love in my heart to love all of my children equally.

-I've learned that no child is ever perfect and don't expect them to be.

-I've learned that your children will break your heart a time or two, but they will also melt it too.

-I've learned that if you stand by their side, they will return the favor.

-I've learned that no matter how angry you are at your children for making wrong choices, you will still find it in your heart to help them pick up the pieces.

-I've learned that I wouldn't trade being a mom for anything in the world!

I love you Killer B's!

I wish all the Mothers a Happy Mother's Day!

A Mother's Love

© Leotha Brown II

A mother's love is a wonderful love packaged from heaven with special care.
A mother's love is like no other love in which you can compare.
A mother's love is purified by Angels and flows directly form her soul.
A mother's love is justified by God and by his hands he created the mold.
This mold that was shaped and fashioned by God has endured the test of time.
This mold that was taped and recorded by women rang out like a heavenly chime.
A mother's love is unconditional, and from her heart this can be told.
A mother's love is nutritional; it is the fruit that feeds our soul.
A mother's love 'IS' true love, and from her heart she can not lie.
A mother's love is eternal, the kind that wont ever die.
A mother's love is the tie that binds, and her bond can never be broken.
A mother's love is branded in our hearts, even when her words aren't spoken...

Healthier Lifestyle with Nonny #8

                          {Not This Time....}

Orange Vanilla Smoothie

During the warm months, I love to make smoothies for a refreshing treat.   

This recipe is fast and easy and pretty low in calories.

Ingredients:

• Three Frozen Cuties
• 1/2 Banana
• 1/2 cup of Almond Milk
• 1 tsp of vanilla
• Optional: Liquid Stevia or other sweetener

I just love my Ninja blender with its portable blending cups.  It is very convenient to blend and go!

The blend of orange, vanilla, and banana is wonderful!

Enjoy!

Nutritional Value:
Calories= 173

Summery Chiffon Skirt

Another skirt for my closet from Groopdealz! I just love the chiffon material and it comes in three different colors! Remember, they sale out fast!

Chiffon Skirt