Day 53 - STRESS and food

Have you ever had one of those days when you wanted to eat something really BAD FOR YOU? The urge to splurge usually occurs when we are having some difficulty. In order to curb these urges we need to develop some coping skills.  I am going to imagine myself in Tahiti...lying on the beach in a swimsuit that would STOP A SHARK ATTACK IN A BLOOD BATH. LOL. I will picture myself sipping delicious chardonnay and munching on lobster and crab. Yummmmlicious!

Tip: Picture yourself in a fabulous evening gown, bathing suit, leather pants - WHATEVER

Challenge - Make it happen. I am going to make it to Tahiti - sooner than later. I hope to see you there.

Have a beautiful week and a Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 52 - Sodium

I love kosher pickles. Unfortunately pickles will be going on the "do not mess with" list. Did you know that one medium kosher pickle has 1,181mg of sodium? I also love cottage cheese but one cup contains 819mg of sodium. I recently learned that pasta sauce is very high in sodium. Hunt's makes a low sodium tomato sauce that can be used to make spaghetti.

Here are some tips for cutting back on sodium:
- At restaurants, ask the chef to cut back on the salt when your meal is prepared
- Have salad dressings and condiments served on the side instead
- Buy additive free organic chicken and cut back on more than 400 mg of sodium
- season food with salt free spices like Mrs Dash

Tip: Try to avoid food items with more than 400mg per serving. Look for low sodium/salt portions with 140mg or less

Challenge: Shake things up but leave the salt on the table.

Have a Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 51 - Surviving Anything and Coming Out Stronger

Yesterday, I went to the opening night of Colored Girls. The movie was an adaption of the famous play "For Colored Girls Who Have Committed Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enough." I first saw the play in college. It is a raw look at the lives of several African American women who are connected by work, family, situation and crisis.   The movie (just like the play) forces you to think long and hard about the choices that women make in order to survive, justify and ultimately honor their lives.

The movie made me think about my struggle with weight. I am the only one that can change my situation. God has already determined my destiny. NOW - it is up to me to make the most of the wonderful opportunities that our heavenly father has placed before me.

Challenge: This week I will not make excuses. I will justify and honor my life. I will make the most of every moment. I will live-love every minute of every day. I will take care of the incredible body machine that God created inside of me.  I will not sleep walk through my life.
I challenge you to do the same.

Have a beautiful Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

FITANDSLIM4EVER 50 DAY CELEBRATION

We are now 50 days into the blog. It has been a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone for supporting my weight loss efforts. My dog has also lost weight. She is now 2 pounds lighter because there are no extra scraps coming her way. LOL

Are you ready for Thanksgiving. This is our next major hurdle. Over the next 3 weeks I am going to blog about holiday diet survival. We can do it.

We need to develop a game plan for surviving holiday parties and schedules. How should we handle the days when we have been out shopping all day?  It is so tempting to go to the food court. (refer to my fast food blog for the numbers)

I hope to share recipes and remedies. So let's get set for a great holiday season.

See you tomorrow and have a Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 49 - Dig a little deeper

Today I completed week 7 on WW. 13.5 lbs smaller. I have learned a lot of things during my time on WW.

First, I am so thankful to have the time and energy to get myself healthy

Second, Why did I end up here - AGAIN. How many times have I hit goal only to bounce back up the scale? I have been asking myself this question for weeks. Answer - old habits are hard to break.  It takes a lot of strength to say no to the hamburger. LOL

Third, Food that is low in calories and fat CAN BE DELICIOUS. I do not need to add salt to EVERYTHING THAT I EAT.

Fourth, I have an amazing support system of family and friends

Fifth, It is easier to find cute closes when you are skinny

Sixth, I sleep better at night

7 WEEKS DOWN - the rest of my life ahead of me.

Have a Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 48 - Gina Day

Today my post is in honor of my friend Gina Myles. Gina passed away a year ago on November 1. She died of breast cancer. Gina was SO MUCH fun. She had a big smile and an even bigger personality.
She was always the last one in the mirror because of her makeup. Gina was a professional make up artist and founder of Let's Face It. I love my friend Gina. She was a true blue friend.

So here is to GINA - I hope she is sitting on a cloud enjoying the view.

Have a VEGGIE GOOD DAY,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 47 - Nuts about YOU

Feeling a little nutty today. You can chop up nuts and freeze them in plastic bags for later. Nuts pack a lot nutrients that you need to keep your engine running.

Cashews - perfect portion 14 - 75 mg of magnesium
Walnuts - perfect portion 14 halves - a serving of walnuts equals a daily dose of omega-3
Almonds - perfect portion 23 - help you digest food
Pistachios - perfect portion 49 - lower cholesterol and fight heart disease

Challenge: Go get some nuts.

Have a Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever