Life has certainly got in my way of blogging.  I have missed it but now I am back.  Since I have limited internet sometimes I have been saving up my usage so that my kids can use the computer. 

I have continued to loose weight.  I am down another 5lbs.  With school back in session here I am a busy mom of 2 kids at home and 1 kid in college.  So I am going constantly.  I started making healthy snacks that can go in the car with me in case I miss a meal.  I am feeling like a whole new person.  I have about 20 more pounds to get to my first goal weight.  I am working very hard on it.

I recently started working part time 2 days a week.  Its a little extra money for our home which helps.  I am enjoying being busy.  Not like I am not busy at home but this just adds a new element to my life. 

Went to a healthy cooking expo on Saturday.  Great ideas and substitutions for heavy ingredients.  Here is a recipe from the cookbook they gave out:

Chocolate Crinkles

4 oz of bittersweet chocolate chopped
1/2 c canola oil
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 egg plus 2 egg whites
1 c AP flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c powdered sugar

In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the choclate on high for 20 seconds, stir and continue to microwave at 10 second intervals until melted.

In a large bowl mix chocolate, oil, sugar and vanilla.  Stir in egg and whites.  In another bowl combine flours, salt and baking powder.  Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture and stir until combined.  Cover and refriderate for at least 3 hrs. or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly coat baking sheets with nonstick spray.

Roll dough into 3/4 inch balls. Roll in powedered sugar and place about 2 inches apart on baking sheet.  Bake for 10-12 mins .  Immediately remove and cool on wire rack. 

Makes 48 cookies 1 cookie per serving

Calories 61
Fat 4g
Saturated fat 0
Cholesterol 4mg
Sodium 14mg
Carbohydrates 8g
fiber 0
Protein 0