LOSE THE EXTRA BAGGAGE THIS YEAR

Here is a really good protein bar I have been making for years. They're lower in sugar and fat and have 4 grams of fiber per serving. I use a 9x13 glass pan so they come out pretty thick and give you 12 good size bars. Each has 140 calories, 23gr carbs,15 gr protein, .5gr fat, and 4gr of fiber.

3 1/2 C quick oats
1 1/2 C powerded nonfat milk
1 C sugar free pancake syrup
2 eggs , I use egg beaters
1/4 C orange juice ( reduced sugar )
1 t vanilla extract
1/4 cup natural applesauce in place of oil
4 scoops protein powder, I use chocolate, It's your preferance.

As you probably know, most New Year Resolutions involve money or weight loss. People often decide it’s time to get out of debt or lose a few pounds this time of year. Ironically, these two topics have a lot more in common than you would even imagine.

Let’s look at money first. In today’s economy, many of us are experiencing similar things. We look at the checkbook and realize finances are getting tighter and tighter by the minute. We are not taking in as much money as we are used to but our bills are just as high, or higher, leaving us feeling quite uncomfortable. The...