Apple-Spice Acorn Squash LT06

Apple-Spice Acorn Squash LT 06, 5 points

Ingredients

1 medium acorn squash
1 medium tart apple, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons butter

Directions

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1/2 in. of water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-13 minutes or until almost tender; drain.

Combine the apple, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into squash cavities. Dot with butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until squash and apples are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 2 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 filled squash half equals 207 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fruit, 1 fat.

Work it, baby!

Feb 18, 2011

I'm back in business!! YAY!

Tuesday I felt well enough that I tried a workout video. I think I did the SELF bikini ready one. I did it towards the beginning of the month and was sore for days. I didn't think I'd attempt it again, but I found myself missing it. It was a lot easier this time around.

Wed I decided to try a 10 minute toning solutions video. I did the abs, buns, and stretch (twice) because my quads were sore from the video the day before. Oh my heck my stomach hurt!!! It still does a little. I could not do all the ab work because it was so hard and painful! It's a good thing it was only a 10 minute workout :p

Yesterday I didn't do a formal exercise, but I did put the house back in order - which is just as important to me. It's amazing what being sick for a week can do to a house :p

Today I did the SELF slim fast workout. Oh man that was a good cardio workout. I was sweating before we were done warming up!! I used actual weights with it, You're supposed to use weights with the bikini one too, but the first time I used water bottles and this week I used nothing. I'll use the weights from now on though(my arms can certainly use the toning help).

I really like the routine that's been created this week with all the illness. I think I may give up walking in the mornings. I like being able to stay home, keep Aaron asleep, and workout with netflix. It's nice having that 'me' time.

I weigh myself every day, but it only counts on my weigh in days. The other times are just a general gauge. Well, my 5 lb weight loss was definitely temporary :( I don't suppose my daily dose of 5 cookies is helping my cause :p lol

A bunch of sickos

Weigh-in: 155.4. Weight watchers is not happy with my almost 5 pound loss this week, and I don't blame it. I've been so sick off and on all week. Today I felt pretty good, but every time I think I'm getting better the next day I'm down again. Yesterday was REALLY bad - seriously non functioning. I'm so grateful to my mom who came and rescued us.

In the past when I've been sick, I still exercise and just keep on going with life. I decided this time to not do that. So, I exercised Monday and that was it. I think I'm heading into another non-exercise week, unfortunately. I made cookies tonight because I've been hungry for them, and despite the fact that they make me feel nauseous, I had to keep trying to see if a different batch would have the same effect. It did. lol So, I'm not sure I'll be able to keep that 5 pound loss, but that's ok if it means I'm not sick anymore.

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This illness started Tuesday, well, really Monday night. I layed down with Jared and woke up with a sore throat and stuffy nose. Then Tues morning I had a fever, chills, and body aches. I spent most of the day sleeping off and on. Then that night when I laid down with Jared again, I woke up feeling like my fever broke and the aches were gone. I was feeling grateful that the bug seemed to pass so quickly. Wed I was feeling a bit better, but not 100%, then Thurs I was feeling yuck again. By the evening I was down to a stuffy nose and cough. Friday was really good. Then yesterday I was BAD BAD BAD. By Friday evening Aaron was running a fever and not doing so well.

I was worried about the boys - especially Aaron- staying hydrated. Aaron wouldn't drink his water, so I tried adding some lime juice, but he still refused. The other days I was sick I was at least functioning, but Saturday I could barely move. I was so grateful that Jared was home so he could help us as much as his little 6 yr old self could. I finally texted Mom about 11:30 to come by after work and bring some pop-ices and chicken noodle soup. She arrived sometime between 3:30 and 4 pm. She didn't get the message until then. I was feeling bad for the boys because all Jared had eaten was cereal and grapes in the morning and Aaron and I had shared some grapes at some point too. Once Mom got here and got some more liquids and a tylenol in me I started functioning a little better. I had 102 fever. She took the boys to the store and got the popsicles, soup, dinner for them and some other snacks. By the time Matthew got home about 6:30 I was feeling a lot better - at least the level that I had been the rest of the week. I'm so grateful for Mom's help. She really did rescue us. While here she also did my dishes, picked up the floor and washed Jared's sheets. Such a blessing to me. She is one of the best examples of service I know.

This morning I didn't have a fever at all - which is a first since Tues. I've felt really pretty good, but my stomach has been a little queasy. I'm hoping this is the tail end of the bug, but we'll see. Aaron's fever hasn't been so bad today, but he would not drink or eat anything until almost 4 pm. I'm just waiting for Jared to start showing signs. He went to sleep really quickly tonight, but I'm hoping that's just because he stayed up so late last night. I really don't want him to get sick. I've cancelled piano for the week already in hopes of kicking this thing to the curb and not passing it on.