Thoughts
I did NOT invite Paula Deen to Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 20th, 2009 | Recipe, Thoughts | No Comments
So, I may have told you that I did a little (little being a relative word here) early Thanksgiving Dinner. This dinner really was Thanksgiving at it’s best, not just the food, but it was full of interesting people, great conversations, and of course wine! I felt really thankful to have such amazing friends.
It turned out fantastically, and with a few minor modifications much lighter than your average T-Day affair. (Also, I’m not a glutton for punishment, these are yummy, fancy, light, and EASY recipes people!) I have nothing against decadence, I’m telling you, this pecan pie is AMAZING!!!!
Turkey Strategy: So, this is my second year for a smoked turkey, it’s such a great idea people! Just pick up a turkey from a local smokehouse (Fritz’s is great) or even an already smoked Butterball from the store, heat it for 1.5 hours in the oven, and you’re done. Smoked turkeys are technically already cooked, so no stress about whether or not it will be done, it already is! (This is not cheating people… I feel no shame!) It’s always brown and beautiful, and that oh-so-healthy, but often overdone and dry white meat is succulent and juicy. This is Kansas City after all, smoked anything is a tradition!
Mashed Potatoes - Buttermilk is your friend here. That’s right, something with the word butter in it may sound bad for you, but it’s the best weapon in your mashed potato arsenal. Really it’s what’s leftover AFTER you make butter, so it’s got all the flavor, but not the fat! What a deal!!! Try this one
Stuffing, oh how I love stuffing, I could just eat this and nothing else. Maybe it’s because I don’t usually eat it, but stuffing and pumpkin pie are the icons of Thanksgiving to me. Those are the things that I look forward to whenever the weather gets chilly! I especially love stuffing with a twist of something unexpected, and sausage doesn’t hurt either, that’s why I made this one: click here
There is no reason you have to break out that can shaped log of cranberries this year… wiggly and ribbed, it always feels like an obligation, don’t spend your points on that! A fresh one is so much better and so easy. I made this lightened up cranberry apricot version, (click here) and stirred the extra in my oatmeal the next day!
Help yourself out people! Throw a few veggies on the table and fill 1/2 your plate with those. Simple steamed veggies are a great point saver with many coming in a zero points and remember, spices are free!!! I made an amazing simple seasonal salad here, some wildly popular (and totally cream of mushroom soup free) green beans here, and some really interesting (in a good way) roasted carrots here. I also really considered these Brussels sprouts, but they didn’t make it to the table this year, they’re great though! click here
This pumpkin pie has become my standby. I think I’ve served this WW classic for 3 years running and…I don’t wait for Thanksgiving. I’ve been known to make this one up at random times because I love it so much!!! It’s also low enough to make it into the regular rotation without a big sacrifice elsewhere or a major guilt trip. Find it here
Oh those geniuses over at Cooking Light, how do they think up this stuff??? Oatmeal in a pecan pie? It was amazing, the oatmeal was so nutty, and it was a lot more substantial than your usual pecan pie, more balance too, not so sweet. Seriously people, if you only give one of these recipes a try, this is the one!!! click here for recipe
Want an off the wall but amazing light dessert option? Try this one by ZestyCook here
Whew, are you tired of cooking yet? I made the pies and cranberry sauce the day ahead, and put the potatoes in the crock pot, that worked out well! Whatever you end up making, remember it’s not just about the food, but the friends, family, and time you spend together.
Take a minute to think about all the things you have to be thankful for this year. I certainly have a lot to be thankful for. I’m in great health, the best shape of my life. My brother made it back from Iraq safe and sound. I have a wonderful family, amazing husband, great friends; and of course I have all of you, who are so inspiring every day. I’ll miss you all over the holiday!
Have a Great Thanksgiving!
Where’s the Root?
Sunday, June 21st, 2009 | Thoughts | No Comments
Some people, when faced with massive stress will go shopping, buy a bunch of stuff they don’t need, or even want, some people will start gambling, and some will hit the bottle, but not me! I’ll have a party with my old friends Ben, Jerry, Betty (Crocker), Otis (Spunkmeyer), and of course Mrs. Butterworth (maybe even a doctor.. pepper that is!) Actually, it doesn’t even have to be stress in a bad way, nervous jitters count, extreme happiness, sadness, pressure… name an emotion, that will do it! In any case when the stress starts pouring in, and I catch myself wanting to eat my ice cream directly from the carton standing in front of the freezer… I ask myself, “What’s this all about?”
I have tons of great tricks for how to manage this, distract yourself, read a book, exercise, call a friend, make sure you take your stress eating out on a head of lettuce or bag of carrots to minimize the damage. But really, its not hunger, so what is it inside that makes us turn to food for comfort, for relief? Have you taken the time to think about what it is that makes you overeat? Where did that hole that you’re trying to fill come from?
While I was losing weight, I wanted to go as fast as possible. It was like a race and I wanted to be the fastest loser possible, the excitement of people commenting about how great I looked, and the cheers from the gang at Weight Watchers was just addicting! When it would take a bit longer than I wanted, I would get so frustrated! Now I’m happy for the pace that I lost. Whether I wanted it or not it gave me time to do some self examination, to really think about how I had gotten myself up to this weight… and why?
I think it’s probably different for everyone, we all have our own stories and reasons for being who we are, but for many (myself included) food is comfort, it’s a short term pleasure, and extra weight can be like insulation from the world. Figuring out some of the root issues can be so freeing, it’s a great step on the journey to a balanced healthy life!
Have you looked at your roots lately?
Keeping Up With the News
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 | Thoughts | 2 Comments
Well I’m finally catching up on some of my reading, blogs and newspaper articles have piled up around here lately, and I’ve got some great stuff to share with you! Here are a few of the highlights!
This is a great website that I just had to make sure you knew about! There are mealplans and instructions, recipes and ideas that help you eat healthy on a budget that is less than the national food stamp allowance per day!! http://www.cookforgood.com/index.html
Starbucks is revamping the menu so that it will look healthier, but… are there really any good choices in that baked good case? http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/06/starbucks-phases-out-high-fructose-corn-syrup.html?wpisrc=newsletter
I love Food Network!!! I’m so excited that there is a “healthy” cooking contestant on this season’s “The Next Food Network Star” although… so far she hasn’t done so hot on the show. Check out what’s in her pantry! What do you keep in yours? http://blog.healthyeats.com/blog/2009/05/31/katies-healthy-bites-a-peek-inside-my-pantry/
Need a snack idea? Check with the FitBottomedGirls! (A really cute blog to check out even when you’re not feeling snacky!) http://fitbottomedgirls.blogspot.com/2009/06/snack-attack.html
I’ve been looking for this movie in our area, anybody heard of a showing? When I saw Michael Pollan in May he was promoting this new film… supposed to be a shocker! (not for the faint of stomach) http://www.foodincmovie.com/
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Sunday, May 31st, 2009 | Food Finds, Thoughts | No Comments
Are you kidding me? I was just looking through old posts, and I realized that I have never posted about breakfast… really??? It’s totally my favorite meal of the day. It’s the highlight of every morning, and I love it so much that sometimes I have breakfast for dinner or lunch too! Are you on the breakfast bandwagon yet? It really gets your metabolism going , boost weight loss, and is in general a happy way to start your day! What are your favorite healthy breakfasts? Here are a few of my ideas:
Omelet made with 1 egg and one egg white, tons of veggies and low fat sharp cheddar cheese, yum!!!
Old fashioned oatmeal with combos of my favorite mix-ins: (lots of great oatmeal ideas here)
- pumpkin
- banana
- grated apple
- applesauce
- frozen berries or cherries
- cocoa powder (the baking kind)
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- syrup
- brown sugar, or raw sugar, or splenda
- honey
and toppings:
- fresh berries, apples, pineapple, peaches, nectarines, plums or any fresh fruit
- 2 Tablespoons crunchy cold cereal like Kashi Go Lean Crunch
- 1 Tablespoon of peanut, almond, cashew, or hazelnut butters
- 2 Tablespoons of dried fruit
- 1-2 Tablespoons of chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon chocolate chips or coconut
- 1 tablespoon all fruit jam
Whole wheat cream of wheat made with skim milk, cinnamon, sliced banana, maple syrup (or honey, or sugar free syrup), and almond butter (give cream of wheat a chance!!! it’s awesome!!!)
Hi fiber pancakes, like Fiber One or Krusteaz Fat Free brand with sugar free or maple syrup (or peanut butter) and fruit (freeze extra pancakes and pop them in the toaster tomorrow, or use them to make homemade McGriddles)
Eggs in a basket (cut wholes in light or whole wheat bread with a cookie cutter, lay bread in a nonstick pan, crack eggs into the whole of the bread, and flip after 2 minutes, I like over medium, but you could cook until yolk is set)
Slices of polenta (either the prepared tubes or homemade) pan fried in a nonstick skillet or baked on a cookie sheet until crispy with maple or sugar free syrup - this sounds weird, but taste like french toast sticks!!!
Omelet muffins (scrambled eggs and muffin fixings in muffin tin baked at 350 until browned on top and set - 15-20 minutes) you can fridge these and have breakfast all week
Hi fiber muffins like southaven farms or vitamuffins with fruit and yogurt
Yogurt Parfaits - yogurt (greek style is super yummy!) layered with hi fiber cereal, and fruit…eat with your eyes this one is gorgeous!
I have so many more ideas!!! What do you eat in the morning?
Shameless Plug for Fresh Local Food
Friday, May 29th, 2009 | Recipe, Thoughts | No Comments
I am shamelessly promoting eating locally today. You mean eating in town, like… at my house? No… I mean eating something grown around here! Food grown close to you doesn’t have to take a long ride on a big truck, which means it can hang out in the ground longer and get ripe and delicious. That sounds like a crazy trend for people on a coast you say, I don’t have time for that! But you do, and it can save you cash, and most importantly… give you more “food experience” for every calorie you eat.
I’ve been a fan of local food for a long time, but this week, I really became a believer when I opened my CSA (community supported agriculture) box this week and bit into my very first tiny little local strawberry. The first bite told me that I’d never really eaten a strawberry. Oh sure, I’ve had tons of strawberries from the grocery store, it’s one of my faves, strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie, but this, this strawberry was unlike any I’ve ever had before. It was tiny, with a complex flavor, and a melting texture, very unlike the large crispy industrial strawberries that I had up to this point eaten. This was a whole different ballgame a whole new fruit! I found that I was unable to contemplate making anything out of the berries, they were just too perfect on their own… so guess what? Instead of adding extra calories by putting something on my berries, I was satisfied with them alone. Bonus!!! Really, you only get a certain number of calories or points per day right? Why not make them phenomenal? When each bite is amazing, you aren’t left wanting more!
Farmers markets are revving up all over the place, and when things are in season, you can get some great deals there! Last year I found red bell peppers 6 for a dollar in season, corn 5 for a dollar, you can’t beat that! Plus you know your dollars stay around and support a local family’s livelihood, important in this economy!
Or… you could do what I did and sign up for a CSA. A CSA is an arrangement with a farmer where you agree to pay them a certain amount per week, usually $15 or $25 say, and they give you a box of whatever is in season right then in return. So that means you know you’ll get fresh fruits and vegetables, but you’re surprised every week! I love surprises, so for me it’s like Christmas. Figuring out what to do with what I get is half the fun! There are also all different kinds of CSAs, some are only produce, some have eggs, or meat, or bread or other products included so make sure you know what you’re signing up for. I only wanted fruits and veggies, so that’s what I get! (I do buy the farm eggs and meat on the side though) Plus, all you do is go and pick up a box, no wandering around the grocery store looking for things, just pick it up and go, it’s a time saver! Check out what farmer’s markets and CSAs are close to you here.
Besides the strawberries, my CSA box this week held an assortment of things honestly, I would probably not think to buy (at least not together) at the grocery store, but I’m so glad they were in there!!! I took a few and made a salad which was a yummy component of my lunches all week, here’s what I came up with, it was a huge hit and I highly recommend it!
Spring (Almost Summer) Spectacular Potato Salad (6 servings)
- 3 pounds new potatoes (quartered)
- 3 green onions (sliced thin)
- 1 cup shelled fresh fava beans (you can use green beans if you don’t get favas)
- 5 medium to large radishes (diced)
- 1 tablespoon mustard (I had Dijon, others would be great)
- 1/3 c vinegar (I used an herby vinegar, balsamic would be nice, so would apple cider vinegar)
- 2 t olive oil (or another healthy oil!!!)
- salt and pepper to taste
Bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove, when it’s boiling throw a dash of salt into the water. Put your quartered new potatoes into the water and boil. About 3 minutes after adding your potatoes, put the fava beans or green beans into the water and boil with the potatoes. While potatoes and beans are boiling put mustard, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper into a medium bowl and whisk until combined with a fork. When potatoes are fork tender, drain and add potatoes and beans to the bowl with the dressing in it. Add radishes and green onions, and toss until coated. The hot potatoes will soak up a lot of flavor from the dressing. Chill and serve! You could add a chicken breast or ham, and your lunch is done!!!
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| Calories | 201.3 | |
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| Total Fat | 2.1 g | |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | |
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| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | |
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| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
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| Sodium | 49.6 mg | |
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| Potassium | 1,146.3 mg | |
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| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | |
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| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | |
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| Sugars | 3.2 g | |
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| Protein | 6.2 g | |
Food For Thought
Friday, May 22nd, 2009 | Thoughts | 1 Comment
A little light reading for your holiday weekend… I’ve seen so many great articles lately, I just wanted to send a quick note to share a few!
Apparently healthy menu items cause us to choose the unhealthiest… sound familiar? here
Make small changes here
What is a healthy lifestyle anyway? here
There’s a lot of talk about taxing soda and sugary drinks just like alcohol and tobacco, what do you think? here
Have you ever thought about how unhealthy the average American school lunch is? Check out what Italian, Japanese and french kids are getting here
Tough economic times don’t mean you can’t make yummy filling foods, check out this guys blog here
Wanna ruin your appetite? Things NOT to eat here (Warning: Super Yucky)
I used to hate beer.
Monday, May 18th, 2009 | Thoughts | 1 Comment
But not anymore!
I used to prefer fruity, candy flavored concoctions whirred up in the blender (there’s still a place for those in my opinion), but I spent a summer in Bavaria, and those die hard beer loving folks showed me the error of my ways. First they lured me in with their half beer and half soda concoction called radler, but soon I discovered the joys and beer on it’s own and began swigging huge mugs of weissbier and swinging the mug to the tune of oompah music with all of my friends.
That’s when I made another discovery about beer…. it’s not calorie free. Bummer! Sneaky beer looks like just a beverage, but some of those huge German beers probably have as many calories as a whole meal!! Unfortunately liquid calories seemed to pack it on like nothing else. (I guess that’s why they call it a beer belly right? You think I would have made that connection sooner!) Not only that, but for some reason those beer makers don’t have to let you in on the secret of how many calories are actually in the beers they’re making! No nutrition label, no ingredient list on the bottle… nothing!
It’s hard to make great choices when you don’t have all the information, and what with Memorial Day, and other summer celebrations coming up these choices will come up more often for many of us.
Yay for the Internet age, nutritional information lists for beer abound (like here), and what you see as you peruse them may hold some surprises. Of course light beer is usually a better choice, but all light beers are not created equal! Make sure you pay attention to MGD 64 and Becks Premier Light, two brands advertising their low low calorie count. Some beers are surprisingly high in calories (usually the ones higher in alcohol), and some you may not have considered, are better than you’d think (Guinness anyone?). The main idea is to be informed ahead of time, so you can make choices that are worth it!
As for me… I’ll spend my summer with Sam Adams light, a good balance of flavor and calories in my opinion…
Big Bummer, or Big Break?
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 | Thoughts | No Comments
How do you feel about what you’ve accomplished so far? Are you excited about how far you’ve come, or do you focus on the setbacks, and what you haven’t done? Is your attitude about yourself positive, or are you putting off celebration until some far off unnamed day when you’ll just lose 3 more pounds (or 40) and a magical transformation will occur and everything will be easy and perfect. (NOT!)
Whoa, what’s with the questions? Well, this journey, the one towards health and weight loss, it turns out that it’s a lot more about what’s inside than what’s outside! Your attitude, and flipping your outlook to be more positive makes a huge difference. It’s easy to see your issues with weight as a big bummer, but really, it may be your big opportunity.
This guy took his battle with weight, and turned it on it’s head, through his own struggle he saw a greater obesity problem in the nation, he used his struggle to found the Million Calorie March, getting Americans on their feet, and trying to prevent kids from going down the path of unhealthy eating. Do you think he would have done that if he’d never had a weight issue? (Note: Check the video… he was not at his goal weight when he started the Million Calorie March!)
What about this guy? During his weight loss journey, he found out what he was really hungry for, a sense of making a difference in the world. He overcame 140 pounds and is helping to end world hunger. Here
So… are you supposed to end world hunger now? Of course not, but your positive attitude can help you and people around you succeed in little ways every day. Next time somebody says, “Wow, you look great!” Stop yourself from saying “Thanks, but I’ve only lost 5 pounds” and try “Thanks, I’ve been working really hard.” A little focus on the positive and what you CAN change will get you a long way!
Check out www.darynkagen.com, it’s full of inspiring stories that help me put my own life in perspective, and it’s run by a former CNN correspondent, who…(like many people in these trying economic days) was fired. She decided not to let that become her big bummer, and started this website that share news stories about people who overcome the obstacles in their lives.
Not Your Momma’s Crockpot
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 | Recipe, Thoughts | 2 Comments
Do you have a crockpot? Do you think crockpots belong to little old ladies and only make beef stew? That’s what people tell me, but really how did they get this bad rap??? I love my (multiple) crockpots and use them to cook everything from breakfast to dinner! There are some great reasons why crockpotting can make your life easier and leaner in the future.
- First reason you should love a crockpot… it’s super easy. No 5 step processes, no big complicated lists of things to do, you just throw everything in, and come back when dinner is ready! It always feels like a present when I walk in the door and smell my cooking dinner! Yay! This can save you many a call for takeout on a busy evening. By the way, I’ve been known to throw all of the ingredients for dinner in the pot the night before, refrigerate the whole thing, then take it out and turn it on the next morning before work. This works great and makes things even easier.
- Second reason to start slow cooking today is that there’s pretty much no need for added fat. Your food cooks with moist heat, and doesn’t need any fat to keep from sticking, or brown anything.
- The third reason is… it stretches a buck! If you haven’t figured this out yet, I’m super cheap. My motto is, spend money where you actually want to, where it counts, other than that be thrifty. You save money by having a great dinner/breakfast/dessert waiting for you instead of caving to the instant gratification of easy (and high calorie!) restaurant food. You also save money because Crockpots cook for a crowd, you can feed a ton of people with a huge crockpot full of chili or chicken or whatever you like! But… if it’s just you or just a few, then you are luckier still. Your crockpot full of food can now become some of the yummiest and most economical frozen dinners ever. Freeze your leftovers in individual containers so that they’re ready to go, in two weeks you’ll be so excited to eat bean soup (or whatever) again, and you’ll feel like a genius for planning ahead! You’ll not only save money over the store bought stuff, but you didn’t spend any more time to do it.
It’s almost summertime though! Why would I want soupy stewy stuff from a crockpot? Actually, I think it’s an even better idea to use them as the weather heats up, with a crockpot you avoid heating up your whole house with the oven or stove, not to mention use less energy.
There are so many great recipes for the crockpot out there, here’s one that I posted last fall that was a hit http://www.shrinkingdaisy.com/2008/11/14/provencal-style-slow-cooker-beef-stew/ and this one was a great too http://www.shrinkingdaisy.com/2008/11/14/seize-the-season-pomegranates-csas-and-soup/ , the WeightWatchers website has a lot of great crockpot ideas, and I have this wonderful cookbook with tons of great ideas http://www.amazon.com/FIX-FORGET-LIGHTLY-Healthy-Low-Fat/dp/1561484318 but here are two ideas, that everyone loves, and are super simple to get you started. The first is breakfast, followed by a dinner idea.
Crockpot Oatmeal (8 one cup servings)
- 2 c steel cut oats (these are small peices of oatmeal instead of smashed old fashioned oats, they hold up better to the crockpot, and can be found cheapest in the bulk bin section of the grocery store, sometimes located in the natural food section)
- 7 cups water
- 1 tsp salt (don’t forget this, it’s important!!!)
- 1 tsp of cinnamon (or more to taste)
Put all ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low 8 hours or overnight. When you wake up, turn it off, top with bananas, milk, raisins, strawberries, nuts, syrup, peanut butter, pb2, sugar free hot cocoa, sugar free syrup, or whatever you like. I like to make a chunky monkey with cocoa, bananas, and pb2, but that’s just me!!! Talk about an easy way to get in your filling breakfast…
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| Calories | 140.0 | |
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| Total Fat | 2.5 g | |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
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| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
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| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
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| Sodium | 0.0 mg | |
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| Potassium | 0.0 mg | |
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| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | |
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| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | |
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| Sugars | 0.0 g | |
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| Protein | 6.0 g | |
Crockpot Salsa Chicken (8 servings)
This one has a million variations but this is the basic.
- 8 frozen chicken breasts
- 1 jar of salsa (16 oz.)
That’s it. Put the chicken breasts into the crockpot frozen, and turn it on low for 8 hours. When you return it will be like shredded chicken in a flavorful sauce and will be great for soft tacos, enchiladas, over rice, beans, burritos, etc. You can mix this up by adding spices like chili powder and cumin, adding a can or two of black beans at the beginning to bulk up the meal, the possibilities are endless! Everyone loves this and it’s great for a crowd or a party, think of how easily you could put a healthy mexican buffet together with this chicken! This is easily doubled, or halved depending on how much you need!
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| Calories | 143.4 | |
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| Total Fat | 1.6 g | |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | |
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| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |
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| Cholesterol | 68.4 mg | |
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| Sodium | 287.5 mg | |
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| Potassium | 404.3 mg | |
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| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 g | |
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| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | |
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| Sugars | 0.0 g | |
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| Protein | 27.9 g | |
Taking a Moment Off
Friday, April 24th, 2009 | Thoughts | 1 Comment
Did you know that stress can make you gain weight?
“Um… duh, I know,” is probably what you’re thinking right now. Stress from work, home, school, our fabulous economy, it all piles up, and I know my first response is “I know what will make me feel better… a brownie! Yay, brownies!” But you know the story right? Inevitably the brownie bliss is short lived and unsatisfying, and only leads to a spiral of guilt, which leads to more brownies, and so on until a scary weigh-in experience occurs! Wow, this sounds like a total downer, how to avoid this scenario?
Well, some stress we can control we can choose to eliminate, and some of it we can’t, so what can we do about that? Lucky me, I was a lucky attendee at an amazing women’s conference this week, and one session discussed just this subject. So here are a few strategies I picked up, try a few out and de-stress yourself!
- Take a Break - Sometimes 5 minutes is all you need to clear your head and give yourself a new attitude! Set a timer, give yourself a break to look forward to, and actually go! Go outside if you can, take deep breaths and notice the scenery.
- Step out for lunch (and dinner, and breakfast) - I’m not talking about eating out here, I’m talking about stopping what you’re doing, moving to a table, outside on a bench, or to some other lunch type spot, and giving yourself a few minutes with no distractions to have a meal. Eating with someone else can be great too, the social interaction is healthy and refreshing!
- Find a Childhood Picture - I love this idea! Do you have a picture of yourself as a child? One where you’re really happy and smiley? Do you remember how you felt in that picture, what it was like? Find that picture, hang it up, and take a minute every so often to take a look. You’d be surprised how it can change your perspective.
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