So the other night I was cooking and the hubby had made himself a plate of cheese and crackers and left it on the counter. While I was chopping, boiling, steaming and stir-frying all my healthy stuff I was mindlessly eating the crackers and cheese. I think I had 8 or 9 crackers and at least 3 of them I put cheese on. When I suddenly realized what I was doing I was shocked. I always "taste as I go" as I cook - so now I wonder just how many senseless calories and points I put in my body. Obviously this is easily solved - make sure there isn't anything sitting around that I shouldn't be nibbling on while I work. And of course, be a little more focused on just what my hands and mouth are trying to do behind my back!
On to more positive notes. I met a friend at McDonalds for lunch today. I was a little concerned about what I could have because they aren't exactly vegetarian friendly there. I chose the Southwestern Salad with no chicken. I also didn't have the tortilla strips that are supposed to go on top. Later when I checked the nutritional information so I could enter my points I discovered that the salad, with the strips, dressing, and grilled chicken is normally 11 points. Salad with the dressing, no strips, and no chicken? Only 5 points! That is a 6 point savings! And there is quite a bit in there - I ended up leaving a few bites in the bowl. That extra 6 points I then used for an afternoon treat of a Grande Skinny Vanilla Latte (3 points) and one of the new Petite Lemon Sweet Squares at Starbucks (3 points)!!! I'm all about "lots" - I want a lot of food. I get discouranged and sad when there is only a couple small things on my plate. So to get the salad AND the latte AND the sweet treat? WINNING!! (thanks CS for going crazy in public!).
I swear - one of these days excersize is going to start coming back into the picture. I just know it!
On to more positive notes. I met a friend at McDonalds for lunch today. I was a little concerned about what I could have because they aren't exactly vegetarian friendly there. I chose the Southwestern Salad with no chicken. I also didn't have the tortilla strips that are supposed to go on top. Later when I checked the nutritional information so I could enter my points I discovered that the salad, with the strips, dressing, and grilled chicken is normally 11 points. Salad with the dressing, no strips, and no chicken? Only 5 points! That is a 6 point savings! And there is quite a bit in there - I ended up leaving a few bites in the bowl. That extra 6 points I then used for an afternoon treat of a Grande Skinny Vanilla Latte (3 points) and one of the new Petite Lemon Sweet Squares at Starbucks (3 points)!!! I'm all about "lots" - I want a lot of food. I get discouranged and sad when there is only a couple small things on my plate. So to get the salad AND the latte AND the sweet treat? WINNING!! (thanks CS for going crazy in public!).
I swear - one of these days excersize is going to start coming back into the picture. I just know it!
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