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Let me be the bearer of good news: it is entirely possible to make great buffalo chicken at home. These ...Sometimes you just want a delicious, hearty sandwich. The good news is that you can still enjoy this meal-time must-have when you’re trying to lose weight. You just have to make smart sandwich choices. In the article How to Build a Better Sandwich, we break down the basics of putting together a palate-pleasing sammie that still fits with your diet. Check it out if you want to build your next sandwich from scratch.
Hint: Just click on the recipe name, image or link in the caption to get the full recipe.
Get all the flavor and texture of a classic Philly Cheesesteak without any of the guilt-filled aftermath, thanks to this lighter version of a sandwich staple. Featuring thinly sliced pieces of steak covered in melted cheese with mushrooms, peppers and onions in between a soft roll, this is definitely one of our favorite sandwich recipes of all time. Count one serving as two PowerFuels, one SmartCarb and one Vegetable in your NuMi App. Click here to get the full recipe >
Of all of the sandwich recipes on The Leaf, this is definitely one of our customers’ favorites. Featuring shredded chicken smothered in spicy, seasoned buffalo sauce with crunchy lettuce in between two soft buns, it’s really no wonder this staple sandwich is so popular. This recipe makes two servings, and each counts as one SmartCarb, one Powerfuel and one Extra, making this a great foundation for a Flex
Meal. Can’t get enough buffalo sauce? You’re going to want to check out this article: Love Buffalo Sauce? 5 Recipes You Won’t Want to Miss >
This sandwich recipe is bursting with delicious, savory flavor. Tender pulled pork and a mouthwatering combination of seasonings and sauces are slow cooked to perfection, then topped with a vinegar cabbage slaw that adds a crunchy kick of flavor on a soft bun. Click here to get the full recipe > Love pork? Trim the fat with these Four Fabulous Pork Recipes >
We keep a classic sandwich lean by replacing regular sausage with chicken sausage in this savory sandwich recipe that’s also packed with sautéed peppers and onions in between a warm, toasted bun. Clocking in at a little more than 300 calories, and counting as two PowerFuels, one SmartCarb and one Vegetable, this popular pick makes a great Flex meal option. Click here for the full recipe >
If we weren’t so floored by the flavor of this delicious sandwich, we’d be stuck on just how creative it is. Using your Nutrisystem Buttermilk Waffles as a stand in for bread, this top-rated sammie combines turkey, apple, red onion and Swiss cheese with an unbelievable avocado sauce for a delicious dish your taste buds and your waistline will thank you for. Click here to get the full recipe >
Have your BBQ and lose weight, too, with this popular pick that’s one of our favorite sandwich recipes. Featuring tender, shredded chicken breast smothered in a smokey BBQ sauce and topped with a flavorful classic coleslaw mix in between a soft bun, this is one healthy recipe the whole family will love. Counting as two SmartCarbs, two PowerFuels, three Extras and half a Vegetable, this sandwich can be enjoyed as a flex meal. Just be sure to check your Flex meal guidelines to determine how best to tweak the recipe to fulfill your flex meal requirements. Click here to get the full recipe >
This Artisanal Grilled Cheese puts a flavorful spin on a staple sammie. Pair it with a warm cup of soup or a veggie-packed garden salad for a balanced meal that will become a regular on your menu. Click here for the full recipe >
Get your mornings off on the right foot with this tasty bagel breakfast sandwich featuring your Nutrisystem Honey Wheat Bagel topped with creamy (or crunchy, if you prefer!) peanut butter, sliced banana and raisins, then sprinkled with cinnamon. The healthy fats from the peanut butter and the fiber from the bagel and raisins will help keep you full, while the complex carbs from the bananas will help boost your energy. So you’ll stay satisfied and strong till lunchtime rolls around. Click here to get the full recipe > Or, if you’re looking for some other tasty ways to enjoy the Nutrisystem bagel, click here for five more delicious recipes using your Nutrisystem Honey Wheat Bagel >
This delicious Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwich is a dieter’s dream: It’s delicious and it takes mere seconds to prepare. Not an avocado fan? Feel free to leave it off. Although we think it definitely adds a little something extra to this popular sandwich recipe. Click here for the full recipe >
This delicious Turkey and Goat Cheese Wrap is loaded with vibrant veggies for an extra touch of flavor… and crunch. Click here for the full recipe >
Tuna is the chicken of the sea, and for good reason. Its white, lean and oh-so-versatile! This healthy take on the Nutrisystem Tuna Salad is ready in under five minutes. Perfect on-the-go or for a lunch spent in, you will check one serving of heart healthy fish off your list for the week. Like most fish, tuna is rich in heart-healthy and waist-friendly omega-3 fats. Each bite is a source of protein. This recipe adds some extra nutrition and counts as a Nutrisystem Lunch, one PowerFuel, one Vegetable and one Extra. Click here for the full recipe >
This skinny take on a staple sandwich is just as healthy as it is hearty. Just consider this fair warning: You may want to consider doubling the recipe. A sandwich this tasty is likely to draw a hungry crowd. Click here for the full recipe >
Add some olives, onions and sun-dried tomatoes to your standard tuna pita for a delicious and healthy Mediterranean twist. Click here for the full recipe >
Need a quick and tasty lunch for a busy workday? Searching for the simplest dinner that still delivers on taste and nutrition? Introducing the Chicken Pita Pocket! It’s easy to prepare, full of nutrition and totally tasty! With characteristics like that, is it really any wonder this is one of our customers’ favorite sandwich recipes? Click here for the full recipe >
We know we say it about all of our sandwich recipes… But this delicious dish really does bring something a little something special to the table. This Light Fruit & Cheese Sandwich is an absolutely delightful combination of sweet, fresh mixed fruit, honey, light cottage cheese and cheddar stuffed into an airy yet filling whole wheat pita pocket. Chopped green onion adds an extra flair that leaves our taste buds wanting more of this fantastic recipe. This ideal Flex Meal starter is all completely dietitian-approved, and satisfies sandwich cravings in a totally unique and amazing way. Click here for the full recipe >
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Hi friends! Thank you SO, so much for your incredible comments and DMs this week. They made my heart so warm and I hope you know how thankful we are for your support, love, and sharing in our joy. I’ve shared some pretty huge life moments here on the blog, and it means the world to me that you’re here. You feel like a part of our family and I’m filled with gratitude to you all.
This post is just a collection of random thoughts I put together during the past 7 months. It was SO HARD to not write about the deployment since it was a huge part of our life, but thank you for understanding why I chose to keep it off the blog while it was happening. Here’s a little peek into my brain while all of this was going down:
– I told him that I was feeling lonely and just missing having him around. A couple of weeks later, a box arrived with a shirt in it that he slept in for a few days. When I brought it up to my face and deeply inhaled his scent, my eyes welled with tears. I “saved” the shirt until I had a really rough day and needed it, and man, I needed it. It felt like the biggest hug.
– Our yard guy is harmless, but so.freaking.nosy. “When’s your husband coming home? Where is he?” “He’s at work.” “Yeah, but he’s like not in town, right?” “No.” “Wait, but when does he come back? Where is he?” YOU’RE KILLIN’ ME, SMALLS.
– One of the hardest and weirdest parts about deployment is that you eventually become ok with being alone. It’s great and terribly sad at the same time. The thought of him being here literally feels like a dream come true. Like wait, there’s a person out there who wants to hang out with me every day? And we have a lot of fun together? And he loves our babies, and bathes them, and puts them to sleep at night? Sign me up.
– Dragging the trash can and recycling bin to the curb and back every week is the worst thing ever. We usually don’t have assigned tasks around the house or anything like that (we just do what needs to be done) but the trash? His job.
– When Tom comes home, I’m going to look like a weathered bag. I’m going to emerge like I’m coming out of the Civil War.
– It’s December now, which means he’s been gone almost 6 months. And I actually have a kinda-date for when he’s supposed to be home. It feels like I finally know that there’s a finish line to all of this, which was unimaginable in the early months. I’m starting to feel really excited.
– When I think about how much the girls have changed and grown since he left, it makes me cry a little. They’re so much bigger, funnier, wiser, and look like big kids instead of babies. I’m literally the exact same that I was when he left… but more tired looking, so there ya go.
– The Pilot hasn’t had a hug from someone who loves him in over 6 months, which breaks my heart. I feel so lucky that I’ve been able to have the girls hugs and sweetness around me because it’s really helped to get me through this. During the deployment, I haven’t felt sad or sorry for myself. I feel sad for him, and I think he knows that we’re going to make up for lost hug time when he gets here.
– When he’s gone, we eat breakfast for dinner a lot. Also a lot more restaurant meals and microwave mac n’ cheese. I’m strangely looking forward to cooking more consistently when he comes back. (At the same time, it’s SO EASY to just make pancakes, turkey bacon, and fruit for dinner… and the girls actually eat it.)
– I think I’ve written about this in the past, but when he’s gone, one of the hardest things for me is seeing other couples out and about, bickering. I was in Target and overhead another couple arguing about school pickup. I thought to myself, “Don’t you know how lucky you are to live in the same place? To see each other every day? To sleep in the same bed every night?” I would literally do anything to see Tom again in that moment and it just made me feel sad to know others take it for granted.
– We went to Winterhaven to look at the Christmas lights and as usual, we stopped by the Wishing Tree. You can write a wish on a piece of paper and add it to the paper links that surround the tree. You can read Livi’s wish if you want to cry.
-The Pilot shaved his creeper mustache as my Christmas present. #blessed
– We’re starting to get ready for his homecoming and it’s so WEIRD and EXCITING to think that it’s actually almost here. My only concern has been how to cram deployment homecoming signs into my suitcase, but I think we’ll just get the supplies in Valdosta and make them in our hotel room. My other concern is how to make room for his clothes in our closet because I kind of took over the whole thing.
– I was feeling pretty confident about this whole solo parenting thing, even after everything that’s been going on and how crazy busy we’ve been over the holiday season. I couldn’t help but briefly think to myself, “You took care of the kids, and house, and ran a business, and did your thing. I’m proud of you.” Then, P got the flu. It was one of the worst weeks we’ve had in a long time, and I felt so awful for her. It was really challenging taking care of poor P and trying to entertain Liv and protect her from getting sick. I didn’t sleep for 6 nights straight because I just sat up in bed, totally overcome with worry. I felt like I hit a major wall. We only had 2 weeks left of the deployment and I had no clue how I was going to get it together to celebrate Liv’s birthday, throw her a party, and get us all ready to travel across the country. I’m SO THANKFUL we were here in Tucson because madre was able to help during the week of sickness. She took Liv for a couple of nights so she could get out of the house, and took her to Chuck E Cheese after her birthday dinner (P was ready to go home) so she could have some extra fun. She’s a real-life angel. I’ve learned with parenting that you can never feel confident or the least bit smug about anything. Every time I feel like I have my life together, something horrible happens. So I just keep my head down and keep trucking along, embracing the good times and hoping the tough times are over quickly.
– I’ve never looked forward to the show This Is Us so much. During the summer, I was like, “Just make it until This Is Us is back” and then on winter break, I was like, “When This Is Us is back again, you’ll only have a week left!” It helps a lot that this season has been really, really good. I’ve set the strangest little milestones this entire time, which always gave me something to look forward to. For example, I knew the exact day that Crazy Rich Asians would be available to rent on Amazon. It’s the little things. I’ll share some deployment tips in an upcoming posts, but having small milestones along the way makes a huge difference.
– We’re getting ready to pick him up this week… and I feel like the honeymoon and happiness feeling has already started. 
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