The Girl

My name is Samantha. I am a twenty-something aspiring musical theatre performer who has recently relocated to the greater Chicagoland area. My weight has held me back for years, keeping me from being truely successful in the things I care about most. Now that I'm in a new city, living a new life ... enough is enough! Time to finally finish what I've started.

The Plan


The Medifast 5 & 1 Plan - click image to visit
One simple plan, every day.

Five Medifast Meals: Choose from over 70 different choices, including shakes, soups, stew, chili, sloppy joes, oatmeal, eggs, fruit drinks, iced teas, hot beverages, crunch bars, pretzel sticks, flavored bites, cheese puffs, soft-baked cookies, puddings, brownies, soft-serve ice cream, and pancakes, among others.

One Lean & Green Meal: This includes a generous serving of a lean protein along with three servings of non-starchy vegetables. You can choose dinnertime for your Lean & Green Meal, or enjoy it at any time during the day that works with your schedule.

For details on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan, including Lean & Green Meal options, sample menus, and tips for success, check out the Quick Start Guide at the official Medifast site.

The Goals

[] 185 lbs - Start Medifast - 01.02.12
[] 175 lbs - New DVD - 01.19.12
[] 165 lbs - Manicure & Pedicure - 03.06.12
[  ] 155 lbs - OPI Nail Polish Lot
[  ] 145 lbs - Swedish Massage
[  ] 135 lbs - Broadway-in-Chicago
[  ] 125 lbs - Designer Swimsuit
[  ] 123 lbs - New Set of Headshots
[  ] 5% Club - Trip to Las Vegas

The Wonder that is Cauliflower

I have heard about the versatility of cauliflower in a low carb diet for a long time now, ever since my first round of Medifast. I have found recipes all over the web featuring it's capabilities in making healthy versions of carb-y favorites. But it wasn't until today that I truly discovered the wonder that is cauliflower. I finally made Cauliflower Pizza, and can I just say - O.M.G! It was delicious!

I couldn't believe how good this was. It does smell like cauliflower, so you have to kind of get past that - but the taste? Flavorless bread. That may sound odd to someone not on a diet that denies you carbs, but for me, it's heaven! My mom and I had a recipe for pizza that was great - but it used Medifast meals for the crust. So not only did it take up more of your daily food allowance, but it was also a pain in the ass to make. Rolling out the dough took forever and was a challenge for even two people to master. I was able to make this all by myself, with very little culinary knowledge and even less culinary equipment. I will admit I was a little hasty in my removal of the crust from the oven and it probably could have cooked another 10 or 15 minutes, but I was really anxious! I think I will be cooking more recipes like this to keep things interesting. My first round I was doing a lot of cooking with the Medifast meals, but this time I think I'm going to focus on making my Lean and Greens more interesting instead of my ever popular grilled chicken salad.

 Cauliflower Pizza
Shared by Kurzweil at Medifast Forums

Ingredients:
1 cup shredded Cauliflower
1 oz Low Fat Ricotta
1 oz Light Mozzarella
¼ cup Egg Beaters

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Mix ingredients into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
On a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, pour mixture into a circle.
Bake for 45-60 minutes or until desired crispiness.
Top with sauce, cheese, and toppings to taste.

Yield:
1 serving (1 crust per serving)
½ Lean, and ⅔ Green

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