Monday, June 25, 2012

Birthday Cake

I find there is no weight loss solution to birthday cake.. you just need to go with it.
Maybe a single layer cake(less frosting :-)   Have fun and enjoy.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Celery Bowl

When a bowl of nuts or potato chips is set out.. I notoriously take one.   The problem with doing that with vegetables is that they often dry out.   Here is a quick solution.   I cut the bottom off of a bunch of celery, I wash the stocks and cut the tops off.  I stand them in a tall plastic container about half filled with water.   The celery will stay crisp all day.. and if you forget to put it away at night.. It will be OK the next day.    
I notice I eat a lot more celery this way.. and hopefully less chips.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Change up your wrap

Try changing what you put on your wrap. With my veggies burger I use a bunch of toppings...shredded cabbage is a nice way to add crunch without calories. Another filling filler is the broccoli slaw mix... I just use the mix and add this to my wrap. Cucumbers or carrots sliced the long way fit in their nicely. All of these toppings are low cal and high fiber. If you want some flavor sprinkle some low calorie salad dressing (your favorite flavor).

Late night struggles


One of my weak times for snacking is evening. Another time that gets me is when I am up in the wee hours. Drinking water first helps.... But not enough, I am still looking for a solution to this problem.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Carrots

I used to love baby carrots. In the last couple of years the baby carrot that I have bought have had an odd taste. My simple solution has been to go back to the regular carrots that you buy in a large bag. They taste better and they are cheaper.