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Low-Point Deviled Eggs

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jul 20th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This effortless low-point deviled egg recipe allows you to completely enjoy family get-togethers without having to give up your favorite foods!Deviled EggsIngredients:6 Large hard-boiled eggs, peeled1/3 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese1/4 cup fat-fr…



Grilled Chicken Kabobs

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jul 16th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After posting quite a few delicious low-point dessert recipes, I thought I would post a wonderful recipe that can be enjoyed as a meal for lunch or supper. It’s incredibly tasty, healthy, and has very few points for no-guilt enjoyment! :)Chicken Kabobs…



Foster Parenting – One of My Most Fulfilling Roles

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jul 12th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There are several things I’ve done in life that have filled my heart and made “my cup runneth over”. Marrying my best friend, giving birth to three wonderful children, meeting friends that have actually remained near and dear to my heart, and a few oth…



Low-Point Lunch Ideas

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jul 7th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

In a previous post I listed some breakfast ideas (with points) that I enjoy. I thought it would be helpful to also have some lunch ideas to help you get started on your healthy “low-point” journey:- 6 slices of Healthy Ones Lunchmeat = 1 pt.- 1 slice P…



Gardening – My Stress Relief, My Therapy

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jul 5th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I love my garden! All of my beautiful flowers, tomatoes and squash. I told my husband the other day that I love gardening and he said, “But you hate weeding.” This is true… so maybe that doesn’t qualify me as gardener, but I do love my garden. It’s&n…



Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jul 1st, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Although I enjoy an awesome banana split from time to time, my metabolism doesn’t allow me many of those pleasures any longer. Good thing I’ve always been great at improvising. 🙂 Even though this isn’t quite the same, it’s pretty darn tasty neverthele…



Low-Point Breakfast Ideas

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jun 29th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Sometimes it’s helpful, especially if you’re just beginning to count food points, to see examples of what others eat when it comes to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I have listed some breakfast ideas (with points) of healthy foods that I like to eat for…



Reflections on Another Hospital Visit

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jun 27th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Not too long ago I went on another hospital visit. I’m always so nervous on the way, wondering how ill the patient is, if they’ll even want company, if I will be intruding on family members, etc.After learning this elderly patient had no family there w…



Where Can I Find a List of Foods and Their Points

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jun 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After I learned how to calculate how many points I should be eating on a daily basis the questions began… What do I do next? How do I know how many points are in the food I eat? After feeling a bit overwhelmed, a friend came to my rescue. She sent me…



Christian Yoga – A Spiritual Experience

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jun 24th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

About eight weeks ago, I decided that since I do not like the setting of a big Health Club, I would try, for the first time, a six-week Christian Yoga series through my church. I knew there would be a limit on how many people could attend and I knew it…