Manley Family Update

Here is an update from Mary Jackson.

Mary said, Jon just called. The doctor has told them the situation is not good. She is going back into the OR now for another procedure which may take up to 3 hours. She will be on life support most likely. Pray for decisions that need to be made.

Pray Request for this Family

This is what is close to my heart this morning.

Please pray for this Family. Jon is one of the Aviation professors at the University. He is one of my husband's professors.

The mom, Elizabeth, is in Baylor Medical in Dallas. She was preganant with baby #4 (about 6 months along), and was diagnosed with lung cancer. They did surgery yesterday morning to remove part of her lung and then last night, she went into cardiac arrest. Labor and delivery was on hand and took the baby, Megan - 2 1/2 lbs - but Elizabeth is not doing well. She is currently on a heart and lung machine. They’ve since taken Elizabeth off of the heart and lung machine and placed a device in her chest to assist the heart in pumping her blood. Megan quit breathing at some point when she was born but the doctors quickly got her breathing again. She is now breathing on her own. Jon and Elizabeth have been through a whole lot in the last two weeks so be in a spirit of prayer for them both throughout the day. Prayer works!

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” Ephesians 3:20

No Bake Granola Bars

No Bake Granola Bars
Source: LUCKYGIRL4444

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies
1 1/2 cups Quaker Oats Old-Fashioned Oats
1 1/2 cups General Mills Fiber One, Original
1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar, unpacked
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions
I line a 13x9 pan with foil to make removal and cutting easy.

Mix oats, rice krispies, and fiber 1 ceral in a large mixing bowl.

Heat brown sugar and honey in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Add peanut butter and vanilla and stir until everything is combined. It will be a thick brown sauce. Don't let it boil. Remove from heat and pour over oat/cereal mix. Work quickly and stir to combine everything.

Press into baking pan and sprinkle chocolate chips on top and press into bars slightly. Chill for about 30 minutes until solid. Cut into 18 bars. (I lifted them right out with the foil and cut them on a cutting board)

Very low points - here's the nutritional info 1 bar = 132 calories, 4.0 fat, 3.2 fiber (Servings: 18; Points: 2)

You can also add in chopped nuts, raisins, coconut, dried fruit - just adjust nutritional info and points.

Seven Layer Mexican Dip

Seven Layer Mexican Dip
Source: Amanda Robinson

Ingredients
1 cup fat-free sour cream
2 Tbsp reduced-sodium taco seasoning
9 oz fat-free bean dip, about 1 heaping cup
6 oz guacamole, about 3/4 cup
1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
4 medium scallion(s), chopped
1 small tomato(es), chopped
6 medium olive(s), black, sliced

Instructions
Combine sour cream and taco seasoning; mix well.

Spread bean dip on bottom of a 12-inch round glass serving bowl or edged
Platter. Top with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, scallions, tomatoes and
Olives. Yields about 1/4 cup dip per serving.

Serves | 12
POINTS per serving | 1

Creature or Habit?

Here is a summary of my Weight Watchers meeting on April 27, 2010.

"Our self image and our habits tend to go together, Change one and you will automatically change the other." Maxwell Maltz

In order for us to have an enjoyable yet successful and safe journey on the road to weight loss, we must change our way of thinking on our journey to living a healthier lifestyle.

If you missed the meeting this week, take the Habit Profile Quiz in Book 4 Page 6 and focus on one habit that will help you be more successful! -Once and for all long-term weight management success CAN be YOURS!

This week really try to aim for your goals. Tell yourself that you can be successful and healthy! If you never aim….you will never hit the target!

Once a behavior becomes a habit we can move forward. Changing our habits frees us from our past and pushes us to our FUTURE.

Baked Ranch Tilapia

Baked Ranch Tilapia
Source: JUST-RHONDA

Ingredients
4 4-oz. tilapia filets
1/2 c. RF ranch salad dressing
1/2 c. canned French fried onions, crushed

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.

Rinse fish and pat dry.

Dip fish in ranch dressing; shake off excess.

Spray baking sheet with Pam.

Arrange fish in single layer on baking sheet.

Sprinkle crushed onions on top of fish.

Bake 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

Servings: 4, 5 PointsPlus+

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Honey-Chipotle Baked Beans

Honey-Chipotle Baked Beans
Source: Cooking Light, JULY 2006

Ingredients
Cooking spray
1/2 cup minced shallots (about 5 ounces)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped
2 (28-ounce) cans baked beans

Instructions
Preheat oven to 300°.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots; sauté 4 minutes or until golden. Add cumin and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add tomato puree and oil, and cook for 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Add honey and the next 5 ingredients (through chiles).

Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine beans and shallot mixture in a 2-quart baking dish. Bake at 300° for 1 hour or until thick and bubbly.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)

5 PointsPlus+, 5 points

CALORIES 286 FAT 2.2g FIBER 9.9g

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