Happy Days... I think

Went shopping the other day..  clothes shopping.  This is something I don't do often but it is the end of season sale.  I spent most of my time trying things on and taking them back.   This is a good thing as I kept getting a smaller size.   If I didn't know better I would have thought that I am really thin... but I think the sizes are just getting bigger and bigger.   Although I have done OK on my weight loss plan.. not terrific but OK.   I wish stores would not change the sizes just to make us feel better.    It was fun in any event, lots of sales.

So easy to get off track

During the summer season with picnics and barbecues it is so easy to get off track.   One thing that is helping me is to try to make sure I behave with my breakfast.  Either a flax muffin or another low calorie food.  I try to do the flax muffin 5 times a week.   Other little things I try to do are to keep moving... lots of up and down movement picking up lego's.  They multiply in my house.  

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.

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.

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.

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.