Shannon's Kitchen Creations

I was so lucky to receive a free sample of the SmarteRita a few weeks ago to try and compare against another light margarita- Skinnygirl.  Here are the comparisons from the company:

Now I am not a big drinker, but when I do drink I like the stuff to taste sweet and delicious. I do not like stuff to taste like alcohol. So I wasn’t sure what I would think of the whole thing, but my husband and I decided to try them out last Friday night. They sent me 2 full size bottles to try of the SmarteRita and Skinny Girl, a container of lime salt and look at the pretty glass they sent me to try it in.

I LOVED it! It was sweet and totally delicious! I love the fact that it is low in points, so I don’t have to worry about ruining my day. My husband liked it too! Then we tried the Skinnygirl, I personally thought it tasted way to stong . My husband drank it, but agreed that he liked the SmarteRita much better. I definitely think you guys should

Check out their website here to see where you can get it!

and the winner of the Amy’s organic food giveaway is…

True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 33 Result 29! from Random.org

# 29 is Jessica Smyth!!!! Congrats Jessica…email me your address and I will have Amy’s send you your goodies!! Congratulations!!!! email me at shannon_demi@yahoo.com

A fun margarita Review and Asian Raw Zucchini Recipe coming up soon!!!!!

I know the title sounds gross…..but these cookies are awesome! My friend gave me the recipe, swearing that her kids had no idea there were healthy ingredients in them. They are soft, slightly nutty and oh so good! enjoy!

Sorry all my cookies were eaten before I could take a pic…
image from 189degrees.com

White Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 2 eggs
• 1 can chickpeas or cannellini beans, pureed
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup ground flax
• 1 cup wheat or oat bran
• 1 tsp baking soda

Directions:

1. Beat all wet ingredients together, add dry ingredients and stir well.
2. Bake for 12 minutes at 350 degrees.

Amount made depends on size of cookie- around 35

4 ww points + each

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Tell Congress that you want your tax dollars to go to programs that help families gain greater access to healthy, affordable food in the new farm bill.

• “Congress will soon vote on a new farm bill – the federal measure with the greatest impact on the food we eat. Currently, your tax dollars go to highly profitable agribusinesses that don’t need the help and to people who don’t live anywhere near a farm. The government does very little to help farmers grow organic fruits and vegetables.”
• “By signing this petition, you are telling Congress that you want your tax dollars to go to programs that help families gain greater access to healthy, affordable food in the new farm bill. This petition will be sent to Frank D. Lucas, Chairmain of the House Committee on Agriculture and Debbie Stabenew, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.”

This article is sponsored by TakePart

Looking for a safe, all natural way to rid your body of harmful toxins, increase your natural energy and shed those unwanted pounds?? Check out my results after my 9 day nutritional cleanse with Isagenix.

After my 9 day cleanse with Isagenix my sats are:

Upper arm: DOWN 1 inch

Chest:  DOWN 2 inch

Waist:  DOWN 3 inches

Butt: DOWN 2 inch

Upper thigh: DOWN 2 1/2 inches

Weight 164/ 155  DOWN 9 pounds!!!

BMI: 22.9

I am so impressed with how my body has changed! I love these products and feel so in control of my eating habits!

Want to have more energy, lose that extra weight and feel amazing, you have to try this program out!!!!

When you do the program you will:

• You drink 2 shakes a day with one 600 calorie meal and 6  50 calorie snacks.
• You have 2 cleanse days a week. Where you drink cleanse for life (a yummy fruit flavored drink) and you eat 6 50 calorie snacks a day.
• An average cleanser looses 9-11 lbs in 9 days and 20-25 in the 30 day.

I will be here to provide you with meal and snack ideas, for encouragement and to help you with any questions or concerns you have during the process.

Here are 2 resources for you to fill you in on the details. Please read all my posts on my blog under the category isagenix and Like my facebook page and read the success stories of other people I have been posting on Facebook.

To buy these products go to: my site. (You would do the sign up and save and become an associate) its the best option and gives you a 30% discount on all future products.
I look forward to helping you lose those unwanted pounds and feel awesome this summer!!
 

Email me for more information at sdemispalady@sbcglobal.net

For all of you that are following Lisa’s progess on the 30 day Isagenix Program, here is her last post, before her final results! Lisa is a Mom of 4 small children, that has struggled to lose weight. She felt like she needed a kick start and decided to try the isagenix 30 day program. She loves the program and feels very in control of her eating habits. Here are her results so far:

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4′s results:

“Here are my Day 26 results:

I went down a size of pants probably 2 weeks ago….but at that time I had to squeeze into them. Now they fit awesome!  Since I’ve started this. I’ve gone in 2 more belt holes. Finally can wear my spring jacket and button it closed. Lol. Definitely more energy and it is not coffee fueled!  The sleep thing wasn’t ever a problem, since I have 4 small children. Hehehee!

Inches lost this week
Arms -1/2
Bust -1 1/2
Ribcage -1/2
Waist -1 3/4
Abdomen -1
Buttocks -1 1/4
Thighs -1 3/4

Total inches lost this week: -10 3/4
Total pounds lost this week: -4.5
Total pounds lost in 26 days: 21.3

Will send final results next week after I complete Day 30!

Have a great weekend,
Lisa”

You might be asking yourself…what is she doing again??? How can I do it too???

Lisa is doing the 30 day Isagenix Program, to curb cravings, release toxins, gain natural energy and lose weight. This program is for the person with more than 10 lbs to lose and also helps change habits!  That one is only 1o.oo a day! If you think about how much you spend on eating out, daily coffees and drive thrus this program is very reasonable. If you only have 10 lbs to lose you can do the 9 day program. Which ends up being about 15.00 a day.

Think you want to give it a try??

Not only do you get all the cool stuff with the kit, you get me:) You can refer to my blog and if you decide to do the program, I will personally help coach you! I love this program so much that I decided I wanted to help other people do it too! (I believe that much in it)

Have more questions or want to find out more…check out the products on my coaching page and then email me and I can answer any questions you have and get you started! sdemispalady@sbcglobal.net!

Ever go to one of the wholesale clubs to buy snacks for lunch boxes and see a new fun looking snack. You are so excited to try them, they look delicious and healthy and your sure your kids will love them. You offer them one when you get home and they try and HATE them. What do you do, you have a HUGE box of these snacks left. Or maybe you bought that expensive box of gourmet granola bars with special nuts from a secret mountain in the middle of a far away jungle and when you get home, they are dry, flavorless and you realize you already threw out receipt.  Ever been in these situations?? Well here is a solution for you….No more wasting food and money on snacks your family might not like…..enter The Goodies Company.

Had I knows about this new awesome company called  The Goodies Company and their Taster’s Boxes, we could have tried some snacks, before buying a ton of them. If you become a subscriber to their monthly club you will get a taster’s box of 5-8 snacks for $7/month. You will be  asked to review products you receive, and you can accumulate points to redeem for a free Taster’s Box and other rewards.

There are only a few spots available, so by heading to The Goodies Company Website  and entering the code BLOGVIP, you get to jump the waiting list!
Hurry and get your invitation today to cut the wait list line. Goodies Co. is offering a limited number of codes, so hurry over!

Ever think you will never get back to the weight you once were. You know the weight where you actually like the way you look in pictures, the weight where you felt like everything you put on looked good. Well its been a long time since I’ve been there;

Me in 2004….145 lbs

Today I went to weight watchers to celebrate a big day. I hit my goal….150 lbs ))

Can I tell you it is the best feeling in the world!! 30 lbs down since I had my last daughter and only 5 lbs away from where I was 9 1/2 years ago at my skinniest! I never miss a meeting, faithfully go to zumba and keep my eye on the prize. But, I have to say having a support network has helped me so much. I can share my successes and my struggles. I am a real person and I am not always perfect and I did it. If I can anyone can!!

Here’s to Weight watchers and my leader Jeanie!! THANK YOU!!!

Do you like cookies? So do I, I especially like cookies that I don’t feel guilty about eating. These cookies are full of healthy fats, fiber and protein. They are sweet, soft and very filling. These are the perfect thing to keep in your car for easy snacking, to take on a hike or to throw in your lunch box.  The original recipe was created by Elena Oliverio, at the Isagenix support page. I did substitute dark chocolate for the dried cranberries she suggested. Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

 Makes 40 cookies

• 2/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 large eggs 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups oats
• 3/4 cup ground flaxseed meal
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 scoops chocolate whey protein powder ( I used Isagenix Dutch Chocolate)
• 2 Tablespoons dark chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix together eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, peanut butter and vanilla.
3. Add protein powder, oats, flax meal, salt and baking soda.
4. Drop tablespoon full of dough onto cookie sheets. Bake for 8-10 min.

2 points + each