NCKAA: 12 Days Until Christmas

Don't judge me. It's finals week!

Finals Frozen Pizza

1 Supreme frozen pizza

Follow directions on back of packaging.

Nutritional Information: 1/3 of pizza: 330 calories ... I'm in!

When we last visited the grocery store, I had several challenges before me. 1) We are both broke so I didn't have a big budget to use for my weekly groceries 2) I'm in the midst of finals week and that means the study munchies have set in hardcore.

Imagine my surprise when, looking at low-cost dinner choices, I found a pleasant surprise in the information on the back of Tony's Supreme Pizza! I conveniently failed to look past the calorie count ... so you know, don't ask me about the fat, protein or sodium. At least I got a kind with vegetables on it!

Oh and it was a nice little holiday splurge, thank you very much. Plus, the crust was thin and I figure limited in the carbs. It's definitely got better fat and calorie stats than delivered pizza. At $1.98 a pizza, it was a lot cheaper than delivery, too!!!

Linking and Thinking

There have been a lot of wonderful "articles" and such popping up in my email lately. So much so, that I'm a bit overwhelmed trying to keep track of the great ideas, advice and lessons!


Here are a few I think are worth sharing:

Whittle while you work

Get sleek at your seat: This is our kind of on-the-job training! Daniel Loigerot, a pilates instructor in New York City, designed these moves to help you tone all over in about 10 minutes using a resistance band and chair.

9 Power Food Pairings

According to Women's Health, healthy eating starts with these dynamic duos.

(Natalie Note: I'm having tuna and hummus salad with red peppers for lunch today!)

The Rules of Pizza

From Eat This, Not That: As crazy as Americans are for pizza, few ever dare to make it at home. That's truly a shame, because the pizza we turn to is overpriced, awash in empty calories, and ultimately not all that delicious. Anyone can do better in their home by combining a handful of fresh ingredients and following a few simple steps. And believe it or not, pizza made in the right way can make for a truly well-balanced meal.