Say Goodbye to the Pounds

My Mother’s Day was very nice. I hope all of the moms who read me had an enjoyable one as well.

Hubby and both sons made breakfast. Fish, grits, biscuits and eggbeaters for me. He went to the fish store when he woke up, and I told him to buy me whitings because I don’t like porgies. Well, after I figured my points out for the whitings, I found out that he treated me to two salmon steaks. I love salmon. But, its fattier than whitings. Oh well, just go with it. Not much of a difference. I took the skin off and measured 4 ounces using my trusty scale. That scale really helps. When I’m not counting points, I would’ve eaten a whole steak. Four ounces came out to half a steak and 5 points, whereas the whole steak would’ve cost me 9 points. I ate the other half with breakfast this morning. Maybe I’ll have half of the second one for lunch today.

Before breakfast was served, they gave me a nice bottle of Burberry London by Burberry Eau de Parfum Spray 1.7 oz for Women (New). It came with the trial size of lotion and shower gel in a cute cosmetics bag. I’m not a fan of Burberry (I don’t like plaid). But, the perfume smells very nice. I was just glad the cosmetics bag wasn’t plaid.

From there, we went to visit my mother. She’s 81 years old, and has changed from the mother I grew up with. But we’re dealing with it. It was a good visit, and for that I’m happy.

Dinner was a quick pickup. Kids wanted pizza, we didn’t. So I ordered a chicken gyro, and forgot to say no sauce. I’m still within my points for the week. I’ll just have to make sure I get some exercise in if I go over from now until Wednesday’s meeting.

So for today’s Top 10, I thought I’d share my favorite snacks when I’m being conscientious about losing weight. I’m going to leave out the requisite fruits and vegetables. Those are a given.  Sometimes I want junk food.

TOP 10 SNACKS

1. 100 Calorie Snacks - There are so many snacks out there. And, they are perfect portions. Usually 1 or 2 points. Sometimes I get greedy and eat two, which I have to watch.
2. Fat free/sugar free pudding - I love pudding, and this works well for a great snack or dessert. Top it with Cool Whip Free, and its yummy! And, it counts as a dairy (1/2 cup is 1/2 serving)
3. Sugar free jello - again, top with Cool Whip free. It’s so low in calories, I can eat a cup if I like and not worry.
4. 94% fat free popcorn - Watch the serving size on this one. One large bag is usually two servings, so I split it with someone. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and enjoy
5. Fat free/sugar free ice cream or sorbet - Believe me you can find FUN flavors. Squirt some sugar free chocolate syrup, Cool Whip Free, and sprinkle some nuts and you have your own sundae.
6. Vitalicious Muffins - If you haven’t tried these, DO SO QUICKLY! They are delicious. Full of fiber. And FILLING! I stock up when they are on sale and put them in the freezer. Chocolate gets Cool Whip Free. Others I use for breakfast and spread with a tablespoon of jelly.
7. Cheerios - great for when you want something crunchy
8. Diet soda muffins - A box of cake mix and a can of diet soda (match the color to the cake. Diet Sprite or 7 up for yellow, Diet Coke or Pepsi for chocolate cake). Mix it up and bake for 25 minutes. I freeze them and hide them from the kids!
9. Baked potato chips - Lays, Doritos, Pringles, Cheetos, etc. I’m not giving up my chips and with these I don’t have to.
10. English muffin - toasted & spread with either 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and/or jelly. Another late night bedtime snack. Also fills you up so you don’t wake up hungry.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

What are your favorite snacks to eat when you’re losing weight/getting healthy?

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