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Food review Taco Bell Doritos Taco

I am usually not a big fan of Taco Bell but I really like salty foods. I had to try one Nacho Cheese Doritos Taco. At about 170 calories I would count it as a big snack or a small meal. If you like salty food you will enjoy this.. It has the extra punch of flavor from the Doritos Taco shell that gives it some kick. According to myfitnesspal ipad application it has 9g of protein. It is a nice treat that won't kill your diet. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars

 

 

 

Almost three months of fitbit

After three months with my fitbit I have lost about 12 pounds with the majority of it being fat loss.
I have walked over 1000 miles.   Here is proof:

It can be exhausting at times.   Definitely one thing that helps is to log all of the food I eat.  When I stop logging is when my weight loss plateaus.   Just the simple act of logging food seems to help me to eat less.  I am not sure why that works but it does.   Other things that help are to always walk while talking on the phone... seems silly but really adds on the points.  I try not to sit for too long.   I will
only watch HGTV while I am on the treadmill or elliptical.   I don't always have to be doing fast cardio but  I force myself to keep moving.

I have added in more biking lately.. I am hoping that will help keep Achilles tendon issues at bay.    I would like to lose about 7-8 more pounds.     It might take longer.. as the less you weigh the harder you have to work to lose weight.

Shoes to help with achilles tendinitis

If you are having Achilles tendinitis and still want to get your walking in there is really only one shoe to help that I have found.  This is the MBT shoe. (not sandals)   The MBT rocker bottom shoe allows you to walk without stressing your Achilles tendon.    This is important.. the Achilles tendon can injure easily so protecting it is important.

I have tried other "rocker bottom" shoes and they do not compare.  I do NOT love MBT shoes.   I feel like they are heavy and ugly but when my achilles is bothering me I use them.     The MBT sandals do not help as much.. because they are not as confining as the shoes the sandals won't give your foot the same support.. the sandals do help but the shoes are the best way to go.

If you are new to MBT shoes you might need to start slowly.. a couple hours a day and work your way up.      When your achilles is feeling better try alternating your MBTs with other shoes,  I like Mizuno Wave Rider  Running Shoes.  Karhu Fulcrum shoes are kind of interesting.. they might work for you.. I find they are comfortable and alternate these in with my others.   After wearing my MBTs all of these shoes make my feet feel light as a feather.

Zesty Low Calorie Egg Salad

With easter just passed here is a low calorie egg salad recipe

1 egg hard boiled
1 Tablespoon Miracle Whip Lite
1 teaspoon mustard.
1 teaspoon horseradish
celery chopped - optional

mash the egg with a fork mix in the miracle whip, mustard and horseradish.  Chill in the fridge.  Add the celery right before serving.. otherwise it will make the egg salad soupy.

Calories from miracle whip lite are about 20 plus the calories of the egg about 75, mustard and horseradish - 0 .. for a total of 95 calories.

One Month Anniversary of my Fitbit and I

Well I have been fitbiting a little over a month and so far I love it.   Weight loss is at about 2.5lbs and body fat % is down by almost 10%.       Fitbit is a fun way to get into shape..   It proves that you don't need any fancy exercise equipment.. you can just walk around the house...literally.      I think anyone who has stalled in their weight loss plan should try this.   They just might not ever want to stop.

Fitbit Week Two

I finished my second week of fitbit. So far I like my little tracker. It definitely keeps me moving. The software that goes with it could be better. Not impressed with the iPhone app and since there is none for the ipad, this is the one I use. So far I have walked at least ten miles a day according to my tracker...for today I have logged 12.41 miles. It is a fun little tool and could be your most used piece of exercise equipment.

Buy good walking shoes if you are going to try this. Think of the surfaces you will walk on. A really good pair of running shoes might be your best bet. Change shoes each day or even within a day to give your body some variety. Remember for inflammation ibuprofen is your friend...use it and keep moving... Sometimes the worst thing you can do for pain is to sit.