I feel... blah

Hi! This will be a short one. I know I have been MIA and I apologize... not that anyone is really that concerned with my blog, haha. I finally finished my first year of grad school! *big sigh of relief!* Of course, the stress got the better of me before I could escape it. I have been in so much pain, I actually thought I was coming down with shingles. But, it's been a week... no outbreak, still in pain. I also have been grinding my teeth at night and my jaw is pretty angry with me (I sound like I'm 80, I know). It's been hard staying OP when all of this pain is making me miserable (but there I go again, making excuses). But I've been doing a decent job at at least tracking.

Anyway, I started C25K this week finally. It was actually my first experience running outside instead of on a treadmill or a track. I like it! It's kind of relaxing, and it lets me explore. I think the change of scenery helps me stay motivated. Now I just have to get used to running in the summer heat.

Strawberry Pie

Hi! I've been sooo busy! Like I said previously, it's crunch time for this grad girl. I have about 1500 things to do. But I wanted to post about my yummy strawberry pie. You may have heard of it. I got it here but modified it a bit to make it yummier, as well as a bit more WW friendly.

I used:1 Oreo pie crust (that's the yummier part, I love chocolate!)
1 tub of lite (or fat free) whipped topping (such as cool whip)
1 .3oz package of sugar free strawberry jello mix
2 cups of strawberries
2/3 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water (with enough ice to bring it up to 1 cup)

then followed the directions exactly as they were in the recipe:

SLICE 1 cup strawberries; refrigerate for later use. Chop remaining berries; set side. Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to make 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice.

WHISK in COOL WHIP. Stir in chopped berries. Refrigerate 20 to 30 min. or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Spoon into crust.

REFRIGERATE 6 hours or until firm. Top with sliced berries.

MMM! Very sweet, but yummy.

Just wanted to share! Now back to work for me!

Busy Busy Busy!

I'm sorry it's been so long since I've posted! I need to be more consistent, but with the semester nearing the end, I've never been busier! Summer vacation starts in a few weeks, so hopefully I will be able to post more often.

Anyway, I woke up today with a semi-sore throat and a wicked headache. I swear I have the worst timing. I can't be sick now... I have too much to do! In an effort to soothe my throat (I always like something hot) I made delicious apple cinnamon oatmeal this morning. So yummy and point-friendly (for a lot more than a packet would give you!)

Just take 1/2 cup water, 1/2 large apple chopped up, a pinch (about 1/2 tsp) of sugar, and a sprinkle of cinnamon to taste and bring those to a boil. Then add 1/3 cup of oats (I used quick oats) and cook until done! Add a tsp or two of brown sugar at the end and you get a delicious breakfast! (4 points, according to my recipe builder)

Anyway, today I (of course) have class. I am tutoring before that. Last Monday I forgot to bring lunch, which is a WW no-no, can't get too hungry! This week I hope I don't forget the premade sandwich I have in the fridge (pb & j because I really need to go shopping), because bad decisions come from being too hungry.

For now that is all! I hopefully will be posting again soon!