Cheesy Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Soup

I think fall is the best time for soups. There is just something cozy about them. So last night I wanted to try something new. It is similar to my broccoli cheese soup but I changed it up a little.

What you will need

1 bag of frozen broccoli florets

rotel tomatoes

fat free cream cheese

2 can fat free chicken broth

turkey sausage

Italian seasoning

Garlic salt

 

 

Start by cooking your turkey sausage

 

Then mix everything in large pot. I used the entire cream cheese block (I wouldn't suggest using the entire block unless it is fat free)

 

Then put on medium and I let it cook for about an hour and stirred occasionally.

I like my soups thicker so the longer you let it cook the thicker it will be.




 

This will be perfect when it gets super cold out!

(once again don't laugh at my bowl, like I have mentioned I am moving so I have packed up all my dishes)

(Also this is from this morning when I packed my lunch so this is it cold so once it is heated up it won't be as thick)

 

Training Week 2

2 mile run

full body weights

 

Yesterday was weigh in day and I have lost another 3 pounds :) Getting so very close to my final weight loss goal!

 

Day 18 recommit:

Breakfast: 2 medium eggs with sugar free syrup

Snack: 25 almonds

Lunch: Cheesy turkey sausage and broccoli soup

Snack: red and green peppers, spinach, walnuts, small amount of feta, ham and hummus

Pre workout snack- 100% whole wheat toast with skim cheese

Dinner: cheesy rotel chicken casserole

 

Day 19 recommit:

Breakfast: 2 medium eggs with hot sauce and 1/2 whole wheat toast with 1 tsp of jelly

Lunch: Cheesy turkey sausage and broccoli soup @  th eother half 100% whole wheat toast with 1 tbsp of pb

Snack- protein bar

Dinner:

195 days no diet mountain dew
26 days till (new) ultimate goal

April 4th 1st 10k- 167 days

 

 



October Birchbox

It's BIRCHBOX time!!!! yippie

 

 

I am always like a kid on Christmas morning whenever I open my monthly birchbox.

This month like every month I absolutely loved and can't wait to try out the new products.

Liz Earle- Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

A two-step ritual to purify and exfoliate. A Birchbox exclusive!





 

This was my favorite item actually. I am a chapstick lover!

 

Bain de Terre, Macadamia Oil Nourishing Conditioner

This paraben-free blend of argan and monoi oils softens without weighing hair down.

 

More lip stuff. I LOVE IT!!

POP Beauty, Aqua Lacquer

Plumps and hydrates with jojoba oil.

 

If you would like to join me in getting a monthly gift just email me at LittleBlueDress4Change@gmail.com!!

It is worth the 10$ a month!!

 

 

Week 2 of training:

 



 

Day 17 recommit:

Breakfast: 2 medium eggs with spinach and sugar free syrup and a tsp of fat free cream cheese (made them soooo creamy)

Snack: 25 almonds

Lunch: cheesy rotel chicken casserole

Snack: red and green peppers with hummus

Pre workout snack- 100% whole wheat toast with skim cheese

Dinner: Cheesy turkey sausage and broccoli soup

193 days no diet mountain dew

28 days till (new) ultimate goal- (tonight is weight in night)

April 4th 1st 10k- 169 days

The Best Mail & Cheesy Rotel Chicken Casserole

I wanted to start off with some of the best mail I have gotten in a while. My nephew's first birthday invite. I can't believe how fast this year has gone and that he is already turning one. I remember this time last year I was counting down the days for his arrival. I just love him!!

 

Aren't the invites adorable :)

 

 

Now to the yummiesssss....

 

Last night I was in the mood for something that would take a while to bake. I wasn't that hungry so I decided to make some sort of chicken casserole. Now I usually buy a rotisserie chicken because it is quicker but I decided to go with raw chicken this time. So I came up with this tasty recipe.

What you will need

Chicken tenders (I got the breast because they were on sale and just cut them into small pieces)

Rotel tomatoes

Sun dried tomato quinoa

Non fat plain greek yogurt

Minced onion

Italian seasoning

4 oz fat free cream cheese

reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

paprika

 



 

Start by preheating your oven to 350'

 

I then cut up my chicken while the quinoa was cooking.

 

Line up all raw chicken on the bottom of baking dish.

 

Then mix all ingredients together for sauce. (cream cheese, seasonings, greek yogurt and rotel tomatoes)

 

Once the quinoa is cooked pour on top of the chicken.

 

Then pour your mixture on top of your quinoa.

 

Let bake for about 40 minutes.

Then take out and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

Then bake for another 10 minutes.

After that make sure you check your chicken and it is fully cooked.

I don't want anyone to be getting sick :)

 

I enjoyed mine with a side of sweet potato fries.

(Don't laugh at my plate, I am moving soon and have already packed up all my dishes)

 

Week 2 Training

2.5 miles and arm weights

 

Day 16 recommit:

Breakfast: 2 medium eggs with spinach and sugar free syrup

Snack: 25 almonds

Lunch: spaghetti squash with ground chicken and low sugar marinara and cheesy rotel chicken casserole (very small portions of both)

Snack: sweet potato fries

Pre workout snack: 100% whole wheat toast with skim cheese

Dinner: cheesy rotel chicken casserole and a few bites of spaghetti squash with ground chicken and low sugar marinara

192 days no diet mountain dew

29 days till (new) ultimate goal-

April 4th 1st 10k- 170 days

 

Fall for Greenville

Friday night the bf and I got together with two of our good friends. We decided that we wanted to head over to Fall for Greenville. I had never been and I was super excited to be going to another festival. I shortly decided I like festivals during the day better. The crowd was a little too much for me. All in all though we had a great time.

 

When we got there we decided to go get some tickets in case we found something that we would want to try.

 

 My friend let me know that it should be called Fall Down Greenville instead. I learned that this was very true and even more entertaining.

 

The boys!

They just celebrated their 1 year anniversary. cuuuuties
 



 

Greenville I have to say is a beautiful city at night!

 

They decided to try some bbq steak with cabbage. I tried the steak and it was delish.

 

 

We stopped by this booth because we were going to get a turkey leg. (oh yes I love turkey legs) But we were too late, they were already finished for the night. But such sweet ladies.

 

After a little while it was time to tell the crowd goodbye.

 

 

Now where is the next festival?

 

Day 15 recommit:

Breakfast: 3 medium eggs

Snack: 25 almonds

Lunch: spaghetti squash with ground chicken and low sugar marinara and 100% whole wheat cheese toast (skim mozz)

Snack: green apple and a small cup of hot chocolate

Dinner: chessy rotel chicken casserole

191 days no diet mountain dew

 

30 days till (new) ultimate goal-

April 4th 1st 10k- 171 days