Weight Loss Wednesday: Food Finds New to Me

Hey all!  I am super excited about this post for Weight Loss Wednesday!  Saturday, when I went to the grocery I found some new foods for me to try.  Some of you out there may be thinking, "Those aren't new!"  But they are new to me considering I have never eaten them before!  I am eager to share, so let's get started!!!!

 

Now, this stuff is awesome!  I didn't think I would like it.  But I absolutely love this stuff!  I can drink it out of the carton!  I have been using it in a lot of my smoothies this week.  I have made a homemade fruit and veggie smoothie each day this week.  I like the idea of getting several fruits and veggies in one shebang!!!  1 cup of the Almond Coconut milk is 60 calories and has more calcium than regular milk!  Win, win, if you ask me!

 

I have enjoyed traditional LUNA bars for over a year.  A year ago, when having routine blood work done, I was told that I had low iron.  I didn't want to take an iron supplement so I decided to start looking for foods that contained more iron than usual....low and behold.....I found LUNA!  Traditional LUNA bars run me about 5 weight watchers points though they are well worth it because they curb my sweet cravings and they are very filling.  But when I found these babies, I almost did cartwheels right there in the store!  You get the same amount of folic acid, calcium, and iron as the traditional LUNA but for less points.  These are only 3 points compared to the 5 and they taste just like a peanut butter cookie with a hint of strawberry jam!  They come in 3 flavors that I have found; peanut butter strawberry (my fave), blueberry vanilla, and chocolate raspberry.  YUMMY!

 

Okay, I know these are not new but I have always been a mayo in tuna kind of girl so when these Tuna Creations first came out, I was scared to try them.  Last week however; Kroger ran an ad that advertised the tuna packs for 99 cents.  Of course, they didn't have the plain old chunk light tuna in water and I wasn't about to pay more for tuna so I decided to be a brave girl and try the sweet and spicy tuna creations.  OMG!!!!!  My new love!  I will never go back to eating regular plain Jane tuna with mayo unless I absolutely have to!  I can open this package and just dig in.  It comes in several other flavors but had varying calorie amounts.  I decided to go with this one because it was on the lower end and came out to be 2 points for the whole pack.  I think I will also try the lemon pepper flavored one too since it has a few less calories than this one.  But this one is definitely a keeper!

 

Skinny Cow Candies are not new, but these divine filled chocolates are.  They come in two different fillings:  Caramel and Peanut Butter (which actually has the consistency of caramel with the taste of peanut butter).  I have to be honest, these things are heaven in a box!  They are sort of costly though on Weight Watchers.  4 points is a lot to pay for candy but I guess when the sweet tooth is calling, it does the trick and is worth every point!  Peanut Butter ended up being my favorite flavor, though the caramel is good too!

 

This one, I know has been around a while.  I have read so much about PB2 on the Weight Watcher's message boards but could never find this stuff to even try it.  I found it finally at Kroger in the health food aisle but was scared to pay the price for something I had never tried.  A friend and coworker of mine told me that her mother uses it all the time and graciously brought me a serving of the regular PB2.  It's ok, but it is an acquired taste.  I mean it isn't awful or anything, just when I want Peanut Butter, I want Peanut Butter!  I decided to buy the PB2 chocolate flavor and it is also just ok.  I will finish the container and will probably buy it again just because real peanut butter is so costly in points.  I must warn you though, it really is an acquired taste and I recommend sampling it first before buying if you can.  I know a lot of people who love it and use it in just about everything!

 

I told you earlier that I have been making a homemade smoothie each morning and taking it to work with me for breakfast.  I want to share what I usually put in it!

 

*Handful of baby spinach

*1 Carb Master Kroger brand yogurt (prefer fruit flavored ones rather than dessert flavored ones)

*1 banana

*1 apple or clementine

*1 cup of frozen blueberries or strawberries

*1/2 cup of almond breeze milk

*3 ice cubes

 

Blend in the blender and enjoy!

 

Really you can get creative and change this up with peaches, pineapple, kiwi, or any other fruit you like.  I even thought cucumber and cantaloupe or watermelon would be good....that is one I will definitely have to try!

 

Have an awesome rest of the week and I will see you Friday for Fitness Friday!  Till Then! 

 

Fitness Friday: Where Did Your Resolution Go?

As you know, we have reached the end of January.  It is cold outside and people are plain old depressed in this kind of weather.  The excitement of the holidays is over.  All the Christmas decorations have gone away, and long forgotten till next year.  Sadly so are many of your New Year's Resolutions.  I am proud to say, mine has stuck.  Doesn't surprise me since I have been doing this same resolution for 2 years now......it does make it a lot easier to stick with it.  For some of you, weight loss or healthy eating and lifestyle may be new.  Maybe, you slipped off the wagon and wish you could just get motivated to get back on.  Maybe, you only talked of getting on it in the first place but never got around to it.  Now is the time to re-evaluate your resolutions and goals you set for yourself.  This is a crucial time for New Year's Resolutions because it is the time most give up.  But you don't have to!  You can stick with it and fulfill your goals.  You've already put so much into it, why give up and quit now!  It is so hard to start over, so why do we ever quit?

For today's Fitness Friday post, I am sharing part 1 of some fitness tips from Bobby Flay.  Yes, you heard me.  "But wait, he's on Food Network.  What's he know about fitness?"  He knows a lot and has a lot of helpful tips for being healthy, fit, and making good choices.  He lays out many tips.  So many that I have to break them into two and maybe even three sections just to get it all in my blog.  To watch Bobby's fit clips go to
 http://www.foodnetwork.com/bobby-flay-fit/package/index.html?affiliate=blocker&omnisource=SEM&c1=Video_Computer&c2=Disqus&c2=BobbyFlayFit

But if you don't have time to go to the site, I will lay out each helpful tip, one by one.  Remember this is just the first few.....more will come next Friday so check back!

*Start Simple – You don’t have to start off running a marathon or running at all, even walking can have a big impact.  (Park further away, walk whenever you can get in a couple minutes of a good walk even if it is in a parking lot or from one room to another.)

*Eat Early – To give your body time to digest, don’t eat after a certain time of night. 

*Portion Control – Try eating 25% less than you usually do.  The first bite is always the best.  After about 4 – 5 it is just ok.  Enjoy your favorite foods including carbs but just eat less of it.  Many people, watching their weight will starve themselves all day and then end up bingeing.  The best thing to do is to watch your portions, and enjoy the foods you love.

*Schedule Exercise – choose a time that works best for you whether it is first thing in the morning or in the afternoon and stick with it. 

*Always remember to stretch before and after exercise to prevent injury.  Nothing kills motivation more than soreness or an injury!

*Want it! – Remember how good it feels to push yourself and accomplish your goals.

*Plan ahead – Have some healthy go to recipes for snacks, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.  Smoothies are fantastic go to foods!  Knowing you won’t blow it because you planned well, helps to keep you motivated and stick with your goals!  Remember to always carry a healthy snack on the go too!  You don’t want to be caught out hungry!

*Don’t let your exercise routine become routine! – A change up in exercise is good for your muscles and metabolism!

*Never exercise on an empty stomach.  Fuel up with a healthy snack or breakfast prior to provide lots of good energy during your workout.  You won’t reach your workout potential without energy.

*Keep yourself interested by engaging in new things.  Try a new sport or dance.  As long as it is something different you will stay motivated with exercise.  Don’t get bored with what you do.  The more exciting it is the more likely you will stick with it.  Also, when you try something new, you hit different muscles than what you normally hit in your regular exercise routine.

(The rest will come next Friday.....remember to check back and don't forget to check back on Weight Loss Wednesday for a new recipe!)
Maybe that will get you started or motivated to keep going.  Don't quit!  You are worth every minute you spend working on yourself.  You will be so glad you did in the end!  Good luck and have an awesome week!  My favorite quote I have seen this week is "Stay strong because you never know who you are inspiring!"  LOVE it!

Weight Loss Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chipotle's Barbacoa Beef Recipe

Welcome Wednesday!  I've been eagerly awaiting your arrival!  I just couldn't wait to share some of the things that have been on my weight loss mind lately!  First off, I am going to share a recipe I have come across from Skinnytaste.com.  That girl has got some great recipes on there and she has already calculated the weight watcher's points for them too!  I have not tried this one, but ever since I tried Chipotle Grill for the first time, I can't seem to get enough of that kind of food.  The shredded meat, brown rice, corn, black beans, yummy yummy yummy!!!  So when I stumbled across this recipe I quickly saved it and plan to make it next week!  Add a little brown rice and black beans with some fat free sour cream and I'll be glad a serving is only 4 points!!!!  Can't wait to try it!!!


Slow Cooker Chipotle's Barbacoa Beef Recipe:

(Recipe from Skinny Taste)

Servings: 9 • Serving Size: 4 oz • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 161.4 • Fat: 5.0g • Protein: 24.9 g • Carb: 2.8 g • Fiber: 0.7 g

Ingredients:

3 lbs beef eye of round or bottom round roast, all fat trimmed
5 cloves garlic
1/2 medium onion
1/2 lime, juice
2-4 chipotles in adobo sauce (to taste)
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground oregano
1/2 tsp ground cloves
salt and pepper
3 bay leaves
1 tsp oil
1 cup water

Directions:
Place garlic, onion, lime juice, cumin, oregano, chipotles, cloves in a blender.

Trim all fat off meat, cut into 4 inch chunks. Season with salt and pepper and brown on high heat in 1 tsp oil. Add liquefied spices, water, bay leaves and simmer on low two hours in a pressure cooker. (If you are making this in a regular pot, you will have to double the cooking time to at least 4 hours or more, covered on low flame and add more water from time to time to make sure it doesn't dry out.)

Once cooked and the meat is tender, remove the meat and place in a dish. Shred it with two forks, and reserve the liquid for later (discard the bay leaf). Return the shredded meat to the pot, adjust salt and cumin (you may need to add more) to taste and add some of the reserved liquid back. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes to let the flavors penetrate.


Onto other things:  I came across an article on metabolism in First For Women Magazine (the January issue for 2013).  It was an article by Dr. Oz on the 3 different metabolic types that each person falls into.  I found myself to be a little of all three (the tigress, gazelle, and fox) but had more characteristics of the tigress than the other two.  The article suggests that each metabolic type digests certain foods better than others.  For example, the tigress needs more protein and less carbs and fats.  The day should consist of 70% protein, 30% fats, and 20% carbs.  I sort of already knew this about myself because I have done Weight Watchers a long time.  Each time I would hit a plateau I'd cut out the carbs and freezer meals and start eating more protein.....works every time.  The tigress seems to be outgoing, talks a lot, stocky build, craver of salty snacks, (and there were more).  The tigress body type is made more for strength than endurance.  It also mentioned that the tigress will most of the time not catch colds and flu viruses going around.  I found that interesting.  Now, Dr. Oz has talked about this exact same thing on his show but used different titles for the metabolic types where the Tigress was Metabolic type A, the Gazelle was Metabolic type B, and the Fox was Metabolic type C.  You can take your own quiz and get a little information by going to.....

http://www.doctoroz.com/quiz/quiz-what-your-metabolism-type

Well, everyone, have a great remainder of the week!  I look forward to Fitness Friday!!!!  Until then!

Yup, Life Has Gotten in the Way Again

I know, I missed my Weight Loss Wednesday post and my Fitness Friday post and I have to apologize to my loyal fans.  You know, I have been told that when life hands you lemons to make lemonade.....but I have been handed a bunch of rotten lemons.  What do I do now?  I have had a miserable week.  I have some personal things going on in my life that really have me down.  I have questioned over and over what to do but I guess, the best thing to do is to just hand it all over to God and let Him take care of it.  Do you know how hard it is to do that????  I am a control freak and God knows that about me, yet He continues to place me in situations that I just can't control.  I realize that all diamonds become diamonds through heat, pressure, and chiseling.  I would like to think that every situation and trial I face, it is just God's way of beautifying me as a rare diamond!  Anyways I am putting both my Weight Loss Wednesday post and Fitness Friday post all in one along with something a little extra!  My daughter's LaLa Loopsy birthday party was yesterday and I am excited to share some photos!

So for Weight Loss Wednesday I am sharing one of my favorite chicken recipes.  I love making this with frozen shoestring fries that I bake in the oven (and I always count out my serving size)!  The chicken reminds me of the Alice Springs Chicken from Outback steakhouse.  Here you go!

Honey House Chicken
Makes 6 servings at 8 points plus each

You need:
*3 large chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each) sliced in half to create 6 thinner pieces of chicken.
*12 Tablespoons of Kraft Light Honey Dijon Dressing (2 Tblsp per breast)
*6 slices of cooked crisp bacon ( I use Schwan's precooked bacon slices)
*1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Place the chicken breasts in a sprayed casserole dish.  Cover with the dressing (2 tablespoons for each breast).  Bake in a 400 degree oven for 35 - 40 minutes or until chicken is well done.  Pull out of the oven.  Break each piece of bacon in half.  Place 2 half pieces of bacon on each chicken breast and sprinkle evenly with the cheese (making sure to evenly divide the cheese amongst the 6 breasts).  Place under the broiler till cheese is melted.  Enjoy with fries, veggies, baked potato or rice but remember to add in those points!

And for the Fitness Friday tip:
I saw on Pinterest (love, love, love my Pinterest) an idea for motivation in exercise.  One day I was having an even more difficult time than usual convincing myself to go walk on the treadmill.  I checked out fitness motivation on Pinterest.  I saw the coolest idea that was so simple to do!!!  I don't know why I didn't think of it before.  Now this tip is a little bit of a challenge for us girls that don't usually carry cash around and rely on debit cards, but I am determined to find a way to use this idea!  The idea was to designate a bank or jar to collect money in.  Every time you work out, you put a designated amount into the bank or jar.  The suggestion was 1$ but you could do as much as you want really.  Think about this.....if you work out 100 times, that's 100$ to spend on yourself as a reward.  Ummmm, I'm thinking a massage!!!  LOL!  If you do 5$, you get rewarded even quicker after 20 workouts!  I think that would be motivation right there!  Now to just find a way to get rid of the habit of the debit card and keep a little more cash around.  I wonder if Pinterest can help me with that one??

Now onto the coolest, cutest birthday party I've ever seen!!!  My daughter absolutely loves her LaLa Loopsy dolls!  She has about 8 of them and sleeps with a different one every night!  How in the world, she doesn't end up with a lot of bumps and bruises from the LaLa Loopsy's hard head is beyond me, but it's her thing!  She loves each one.  It has become routine for me to ask her, "Which one is sleeping with you tonight?"  She will trade them out and then talk to them till she falls asleep.  The LaLa Loopsy theme was perfect because I am a crafter!  I have yarn and buttons all on hand.  I also found a perfect cake pattern that was so simple even I could pull it off, though I had doubts at times.  I spent a lot of time searching Pinterest for anything and everything with sprinkles and LaLa Loopsy.  I found some of the cutest ideas and decided to do some of my own!  It was the perfect party for my perfect little beautiful 4 year old!!!

The super simple LaLa Loopsy Cake I made!

Confetti Cocktails complete with honey wheat pretzels dipped in white chocolate and sprinkles, oreos dipped in white chocolate and sprinkles, large marshmallows dipped in pink chocolate and sprinkles and animal crackers dipped in pink and white chocolate and sprinkles, topped off with a colorful and playful straw!

The tables were covered with fabric scraps roped and tied together, fabric yo-yo's, buttons, balls of yarn, and homemade pin cushions!

 

My birthday girl!

 

 

The cake and punch table!  I tied fabric scraps around a string of white lights and attached it to the table.  I also made pink punch out of pink lemonade, lemon-lime soda, and raspberry sherbet.

 

Cousins playing around and enjoying being dressed up as LaLa Loopsy dolls!

 

I also made homemade cupcakes to go with the cake!  The table needed more pink and of course, sprinkles!!! 

 

My Cake Recipe

Melt 1 stick of real unsalted butter.  Real butter makes the difference!  Add a box cake mix, 1 cup water, and 3 eggs.  Mix on low for 1 minute then on high an additional minute.  Pour into pans greased or sprayed (I use nonstick spray) or cupcake wrappers and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.  Allow to cool.  Serves 24. 

 

My Icing Recipe

In a mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, whip 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter (use real butter), 2 cups powdered sugar, and 3 tablespoons of half and half until fluffy.  Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla or almond extract (I used almond) and a pinch of salt.  If you are coloring your icing you can add the coloring to your liking.  (For the cake I used actual cake coloring from Wilton but for the cupcakes I just used regular red food coloring....both worked equally well but I would suggest the Wilton for more unique colors you can't get from food coloring in a box).  Mix all until well blended.  Frost your cake or cupcakes using a spatula or a pastry bag.

 

I also served Birthday Cake Popcorn which I found the recipe for on, yet again, Pinterest!  I couldn't have done this party without my Pinterest!  So until we meet again....have a great week and let's cross our fingers that I will be able to hear God telling me what to do in my situation and pray I listen!

 

Fitness Friday....yeah I know I'm late!

I have finally found my mojo again!  I was beginning to worry that I had lost it and would never find it ever again!  I have regained my desire and excitement for exercise.  Guys, I know what you are thinking, "Wish I could."  You can!  It is hidden somewhere deep inside you.  I promise it is there!  Have you looked at my before weight loss picture??  That girl never wanted to even put her pinkie toe on a treadmill or even hear the word exercise.  I dreaded it every day!  Actually I just chose not to do it.  I've been there, right there, where you may be.  The television looked more fun than getting on that treadmill or lacing up those shoes.  But somewhere, I promise your mojo is hidden.  You just have to look for it.  Once you get started it becomes addicting. 

One sure fire way to find it, is to find a favorite high powered CD to listen to.  Make a goal to work out the entire CD and not stop until the last song is played.  I am ashamed to admit this but my workout CD is Madonna:  Confessions on the Dance Floor.  I don't even like Madonna but this particular CD has all upbeat high power songs that help me really get my groove on.  I make an effort to walk to the beat.  The songs are arranged in a perfect order, starting off somewhat fast which allows me to warm up.  Then after a couple of songs, there are about 4 or 5 really upbeat songs that I can speed up to, which really gets my heart pumping. 

When you set a goal to work out to the entire CD, your time flies by and before you know it, you've walked 3 miles!  When you realize you can do it, then you want to see if you can do it again.  Then you find yourself pushing your body even more saying, "maybe today, I can go just a tad faster."  Your mojo is there hiding.....just look for her!

Now, if you are anything like me, work keeps you from working out in the morning.  I usually don't hit the treadmill till around 4:00 pm which is a great opportunity for me to refuel with a good exercise worthy snack as soon as I get home from work.  I found a great article on good energizing foods that are great pre-workout.  You can find the article here:

http://www.fullcircle.com/goodfoodlife/2013/01/09/5-great-foods-to-make-the-most-of-your-workout/#s.aeafx3ldybaaa

Have an awesome week.......you and your mojo!  Happy walking! 

Weight Loss Wednesday: Peanut Butter Power Sticks

Here we are again!  It's Weight Loss Wednesday!  I thought tonight I would share some major food changes I have made.  I am really working hard at incorporating more whole grains into my diet as well as more fruits.  I also have been eating a lot more peanut butter.  I love to put 1 Tablespoon of creamy peanut butter on a mini bagel for a breakfast worth 6 points.  It is very filling and hold me over till lunch.  I also love to spread 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter onto a banana for a light snack after a good power walk.  For some reason, I have it in my head, peanut butter and exercise go together.  So when I stumbled across the following recipe on the Weight Watcher's website, I was very excited because not only does it say "power" in the name itself, it does indeed, include my favorite.....Peanut Butter!  I have not tried these yet, but am very anxious to do so!  I think they would make a great breakfast!  I am not sure who posted this recipe but it was found on the message boards and I can't take credit for it!  Enjoy!  I give you.......


 

Peanut Butter Power Sticks

Prepare these in triple batches and keep them in the freezer for up to eight weeks. They make power-packed breakfasts in a flash.

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
3 tbsp honey
2/3 cup corn flakes -- crushed
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder

Knead ingredients together. Form into 6 sticks and wrap individually in wax paper. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe yields 6 servings.

Per Serving: 184 Calories; 11g Fat (49.5% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 159mg Sodium.

Well, It's Fitness Friday!

This is the first post for Fitness Friday and I have been doing a little research on exercise and metabolism.  When I hurt my knee back in October, I slipped off the bandwagon.  Back in the summer I was running/walking 4 miles.  I prepared for The Color Run in October.  Just before the race, I decided to get down in the floor and do push ups.  As I was getting up, I heard both knees pop and I had trouble putting weight on them.  The left was worse than the right.  I slowly worked into a walk but was lacking flexibility in my left knee.  I threw on some "Flexall" and did the 5K anyway.  Afterall, this was a celebration for losing 100 pounds and I wasn't about to pass up that opportunity.  I did it and beat my own record time for 3 miles.  However; it has taken me 3 months to get back to normal and I know my knee will never be back to 100% normal.  The bad part is that I got into the habit of not walking and now my motivation is just not where I want it.

So, with all that being said, I decided to do this post to help myself get motivated again.  I figure if I research it and read about some tips, that I might get motivated to get back into the groove.  I will admit that it is not easy to convince myself to get up off the couch and walk.  Hopefully, this blog will help motivate both me and you to do so.  I keep repeating a quote over and over in my head....."You have to sweat like a pig to look like a fox."  Seems it is the only thing that gives me a little drive.  LOL!

In my research I stumbled across a pinned article from Prevention.  I want to share with you the article that has intrigued me.  This article points out that it isn't about how much you exercise but the timing of your exercise.  Exercising in the first 30 minutes after waking and before breakfast revs your metabolism.  To set this idea in stone for me, I then heard it mentioned on The Today Show the other morning, that you should exercise at least 8 minutes before doing anything else in the mornings.  So, twice I heard the same information from two different resources.  I am planning on trying this.  I woke up early yesterday and got in a mile before getting ready for work.  I did have a lot of energy all day and it felt good to be able to just come home and lounge without having to worry about convincing myself to get on that treadmill.  I encourage you to read the article from Prevention.  You can read it here.  I wish you luck in finding your motivation!  Good luck!  Oh and BTW, I lost 4 pounds this week!

Here's that article:
http://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/weight-loss-tips/weight-loss-tips-reset-your-body-clock-belly-melt-diet

Hello Again and Happy New Year!

Wow!  Before you dismiss this post, due to a lack in my posting lately, know that I have a new and faster computer!  My old computer got to where I couldn't use the blogger tools so it became difficult to post anything.....but here I am! 

I want to start by telling about all the things I accomplished in 2012!  First, my husband and I finally took our daughter on her first vacation to Myrtle Beach.  She absolutely loved the beach.  In September, I finally reached my goal of losing 100 pounds!  I, of course, did it through the online
Weight Watcher's program.  In October, to celebrate my weight loss, I decided to walk/run my first ever 5K called the Color Run!  It was so much fun!  It has been a wonderful year!

That's me 2nd from right after completing my first 5K.  Very proud moment in 2012!

 

Me and my daughter at the beach!

 

A before weight loss picture of me and.............

 

.....after losing 100 pounds!

 

For 2013, I have a few goals.  1.)  Sadly over Christmas, I gained about 20 pounds back so I WILL begin losing it immediately!

2.)  I want to lose an additional 30 pounds or more.

3.)  I plan to blog more often and keep you up to date on things.  I have a plan....thinking Weight Loss Wednesdays and Fitness Fridays where I will post something for weight loss each Wednesday and something about fitness each Friday.  I am hoping this helps to keep me accountable and can help you out at the same time.  Postings between Wednesdays and Fridays will be crafts and family.

(My daughter's 4th birthday is coming up soon and I have already begun making things for the LaLa Loopsy themed shindig!.....Please check back to see what I am up to!)

 

But for now......Here is an early Weight Loss Wednesday post!

 

Some things I have done to deter cravings (this could really come in handy right now since most resolutions are fresh and you have a higher risk of falling off the wagon.....remember it takes 40 days to develop a habit or break one....eating right and making good choices is a habit you have to develop)!  I recently saw an inspirational quote on Weight Watcher's facebook page....it said, "Success with weight loss requires backbone, not wishbone!"

 

When a craving hits:

 

*chew a piece of gum and walk away

*drink water

*drink a cup of coffee

*go for a walk

*ask yourself if it is worth it

*go try on a pair of pants you know are too tight

*brush your teeth

*take a nap

*eat fruit or veggies and wait 30 minutes

*journal how you are feeling

*read your bible for inspiration

*If you are still craving it, eat 1/2 the portion size with fruit or veggies and sip water between bites

 

 

Hope these tips help you out.  You may need to only do one or a combination of some to get through it.  The wonderful thing about Weight Watcher's is that you can still enjoy the foods you love and crave in moderation.  Nothing is off limits.  That is why it is the perfect plan for me.  Good luck in meeting your goals for 2013!