Day 46 - Happy Halloween

Greetings Ghouls and Gobblins,

Happy Halloween. How are you going to spend your day? I am wearing a fifties style poodle skirt...my dog is going to be wearing a matching poodle skirt. LOL

I hope that you will have a great day of fun and friendship. I am giving out 100 calorie popcorn balls at my house and mini packs of M&Ms. I hope that you will find some low calorie alternative treats to give to your trick or treaters.

Have a SPOOKY VEGGIE GOOD DAY,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 45 - Week 7 on WW

Lucky 7 - Here we go with another roll of the dice - counting on big gains in the week to come.

7 weeks - 12.5  pounds lost /8.58 body fat pounds

There have been rough moments but over all it has been great.

Have a Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 44 - FROMAGE saved me

I had a really hectic day today. I ate breakfast on the run (between the kitchen and the car ) and I missed lunch. I was saved by the baby brie cheese and crackers in my WW snack pack. I was able to manage this yummie 2 point snack on the go.

Challenge: Find solutions to your crazy schedule trap doors. Plan for the times when you are not able to control the preparation of your meals. Practice ordering healthy food selections

Tip:  Stock up on portion size bowls and plates. The smaller the plate the smaller the portion.

Have a very VEGGIE GOOD DAY,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 43- Managing a cafeteria menu

Today, I had to figure out how to navigate a cafeteria menu. I was on the road all day without my WW snack pack. I started by doing a "walk about" around the cafeteria. I made a mental note that there were several food areas including a section with pre-packaged salads, a hot sandwich grill, a cold deli bar and a hot plate line with limited low calorie options. I opted for the final area - the fresh salad bar. I made a small green salad and selected a low calorie/fat free Italian dressing. I shared a cup of tuna fish with everyone at the table.

It was not the best lunch BUT it was a learning experience. I learned that successful lifestyle management requires discipline. I have to learn to make the best of "bad" food environments. There is always a solution. SO DO NOT ALLOW TRAVEL OR BUSINESS MEALS to derail your WW progress.

Tip: Always carry your own sip/water bottle.  Whenever possible pack a snack. I like snack size zip locks with walnuts and dried cherries, a cheese wedge or a Special K diet bar.

Challenge: Skip the chips. Skip the fast food. Skip the sweets and skip into a smaller pants size. LOL

Have a VEGGIE GOOD DAY,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 42 - Speed up when you see the Golden Arches

Today, I had a brief craving for fast food. I must be having junk food withdrawl. I am now coming to the end of week six so temptation is inevitable. I decided to do some research on fast food. OMG. I am now cured of my craving.

Here is what I found out about fast food meals:

1) One Chick Fil A Chicken Salad Cup = 9 WW points/350 calories/24 fat grams/1 gram of fiber
2) A Chick Fil A Sandwich = 9 WW points/430 calories/13 grams of fat/3 grams of fiber
3) Whopper with Cheese = 16 WW points/650 calories/39 grams of fat /770 mg of sodium/42 grams of Carbs
4) Big Mac = 14 WW points/590 calories/34 grams of fat/ 3 grams of fiber
5) Chicken Nuggets = 10 WW points/430 calories/25 grams of fat

Wow!!! I am no longer in the mood for fast food. I can opt for a delicious veggie burger with soy cheese for under 5 points with 12 sweet potato fries.

Challenge: Do your homework. What are you craving? Identify the problem and calculate the calories.

I finally understand the saying WE ARE WHAT WE EAT. I have had a lot of Whoppers, Big Macs and Chicken Nuggets in my lifetime...and look at me. I look like it. I actually started ordering the chicken salad cup as a low calorie alternative. The joke was on me. 430 calories worth of it.

Tip: The next time you are tempted to cheat do your homework. It helps.

Have a Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever.

Day 41 - Survival Kit

Yesterday my family celebrated my birthday. I brought my own appetizer and dinner. I had a glass of wine and a 1/4 cup of birthday cup (just a taste). I MADE IT and so can you. Plan ahead and pack your bento box. It works.

Have a Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 40 - Another Chance To Get It Right

Today is my birthday and God is giving me another chance to get things together. This year I will put myself first. I will focus on the positive, look up instead of down and give thanks everyday for my wonderful family and incredible support system. This year I will "do me" instead of the me that others want me to be... I will stay true to my convictions, walk away from situations that do not yield effective results and keep SOME of my opinions to myself. This year I will cherish my family and friends, pray for those that do not wish the best for me AND let go of impossible/hopeless causes.

THIS YEAR I WILL "DO ME" AND LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

Have a very Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever