Day 67 - Something is Fishy

I had a meeting at the Aquarium today. The meeting was in a conference room with a glass wall that allows you to view deep sea aquatic life. The tank is very large and filled with sharks, sting rays and lots of BIG fish. :) Guess what we had for lunch? That's right. You guessed it. FISH. Have you ever felt bad about eating a fish in front of a fish? LOL. I must say that the fish was absolutely wonderful. It was cooked to perfection.

I need to eat more fish. Do you have a favorite fish recipe? If so, please send it to us. We would love to hear from you.

Tip: Fish + Omega 3 = Very Good 4 You.

Challenge: Eat some fish today

Have a wonderfully Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 68 - A new era begins

Check out the new WW website. Today, WW introduced a new way of tracking and managing food intake. I love WW. It is simply the best way that I have found to manage my lifestyle change. Yes! I said it. Lifestyle change.

Yesterday Reverend Oscar challenged everyone to use the advent season to prepare for a new beginning. He asked us to let go of past hurts, resentments, frustrations, issues and move forward. I am going to take the next four weeks to plan for 2011. I am going to affirm my weight loss goals on a daily basis and work hard to master the new WW plan. I do not want to be in this "place" next year. I do not want to keep gaining the same 20lbs. I want to move forward with a renewed spirit and a SMALLER WAISTLINE. I can do it and so can you.

Challenge: Start making some resolutions. What will you do differently in the new year?

NOTE:  4 weeks until I wear my "JEANS" for Christmas. Will you be able to wear your "challenge outfit" on Christmas? The answer is YES - we can!!!!!

Live it, Love it, Learn it - and have a Veggie Good Day
FitandSlim4ever

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Day 65 - Cleaning out the fridge

The only way to not eat leftovers is to make sure that there are no leftovers. I gave my leftovers away. Yeah!  I had to do it. The dressing was vibrating in the fridge with a sign saying "YUMMIE." The last thing to go was a perfect looking apple pie. I tried to hide it but that darn pie kept peeking at me. LOL. I threw it out. I felt guilty about wasting food. It had to be done. No regrets.

I am looking forward to learning the new WW program. Stay tuned big changes are coming.

Have a Veggie Good Day
FitandSlim4ever

DAY 67 - Back in stride AGAIN -summary of day 64-67

Hello world, I have been off the blog for the past four days...dealing with Thanksgiving. How was the holiday? Did you manage to enjoy a great meal without going CRAZY? I give myself a B-.  I had a lot of dressing and it was worth it until I got on the scale last night. WHOA! I had a little fluid gain.   Today, I am  back in stride again. I am going to ramp up the fluids today and pump out some aerobic activity. I can do it and so can you. Let's get back on track.

On November 29, 2010 the new WW plan will be announced. I am really excited. Go to weightwatchers.com for more information.

Tip:  Stay alert by reading labels. Avoid foods that are high in sodium.

Challenge:  Staying on plan for the next 6 weeks. We can do this together.

Have a Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Getting ready for the FOOD FEST

Thanksgiving is the biggest FOOD day of the year. I am really nervous about the big day. I keep wondering whether or not my will power will hold out. I do not want to consume the standard 4,500 calories consumed by most adults on turkey day.

I am sitting here in my kitchen blogging while cooking. Everything about the holiday revolves around FOOD. The family will gather around the food table, the cooks will be exhausted from cooking food and everyone will feel guilty for consuming so much FOOD.

All I can say is that I LOVE THANKSGIVING. Stay tuned. It should be interesting.

Pray for peace in our world, our country, our state and our community.

Have a VEGGIE GOOD DAY!
Fitandslim4ever

Day 62 and 63 combined/ Operation T-Day Countdown - 4 days

It is holiday time. I am trying to get myself ready for everything that comes with this busy time of year. Parties, impromptu meals and family gatherings are occasions when our will power is tested.

My WW leader recommends that we select items that we rarely have the chance to eat. In other words, identify the "only at Thanksgiving dishes." My must have item is dressing. I love dressing with gravy. I am planning to skip dessert and eat the dressing. I know this sounds crazy. I am going to allow myself about a cup or two of dressing. I just need it, want it and have to eat it on Thanksgiving.

 I encourage you to start planning your operation T-Day strategy. ONLY THE STRONG WILL SURVIVE THIS BATTLE OF THE BULGE. CHARGE!!!!!

Note: I am substituting some of the ingredients in my dressing recipe.

Tip: Make a portion of your favorite holiday dish with reduced fat and low calorie ingredients.

Challenge: Lighten up a Thanksgiving dish. You can check the WW website for ideas.

Have a Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Day 61 - Week 10 on WW

A perfect 10 - Well not exactly. The past ten weeks have been full of lots of learning experiences. I can honestly say that this journey has changed me forever. FitandSlim4ever.

I am going to have to face each day living and loving my lifestyle changes. I will have to learn to maintain focus and NEVER EVER lapse back into negative behaviors and patterns.

I look forward to sharing my next 10 weeks with you. Stay Tuned and have a VEGGIE GOOD day.
FitandSlim4ever