Good Saturday morning everyone,
We are about to be entering the time of year that "dieters"dread, the holiday season.
A "diet" nightmare. Or is it?
A "diet" nightmare. Or is it?
When at parties, I see people filling their plates, pushing in line, and going back over and over again.
What do I do?
I take little bits to taste then I go back and have a small portion of what I liked.
So what do I usually end up with? Chicken brochette, lots of little veggies, some spicy, some in vinaigrette. I pass the potatoes and fried food, why regret it later!
When the dessert comes to the table I might take 1 small dessert, take bite and put it down.
I might be curious but not willing to add unnecessary calories besides I know there is another dinner or celebration around the corner.
I remember one particular day back in May when I was into my 3rd FBBP 6- Weeks to your Best Body workshops and we celebrated my sister-in-laws birthday.
Rick's Mom made an amazing lasagna (which I had a piece about 2"x2"); his brother makes the BEST Caesar salad, I had a helping, I made a chocolate cake (told I make the best) I had a small triangle; and Rick's Mom made an Orange Chiffon cake topped with whipping cream and assorted berries (I had a sliver)
What do I do?
I take little bits to taste then I go back and have a small portion of what I liked.
So what do I usually end up with? Chicken brochette, lots of little veggies, some spicy, some in vinaigrette. I pass the potatoes and fried food, why regret it later!
When the dessert comes to the table I might take 1 small dessert, take bite and put it down.
I might be curious but not willing to add unnecessary calories besides I know there is another dinner or celebration around the corner.
I remember one particular day back in May when I was into my 3rd FBBP 6- Weeks to your Best Body workshops and we celebrated my sister-in-laws birthday.
Rick's Mom made an amazing lasagna (which I had a piece about 2"x2"); his brother makes the BEST Caesar salad, I had a helping, I made a chocolate cake (told I make the best) I had a small triangle; and Rick's Mom made an Orange Chiffon cake topped with whipping cream and assorted berries (I had a sliver)
For me that was an unusual day. But we have to be able to live and not feel constantly deprived. So what is the moral of this email?
It is o.k. to indulge once in a while. That's not how people gain weight.
It is falling back into old habits and behavior.
If you have a busy holiday season then you will have to make choices, obviously you cannot party night after night, eat, drink and not expect the weight to creep on.
I do want you to understand that when you are on my program you are losing fat.
No muscle or water,
Fat is stubborn and when in comes off, WOW.
So do you really want to eat an extra dessert or helping of food, and sabotage all that hard work? That is why it is important to be conscious.
What are you eating/drinking? How much have you already had? When is the next party? Weigh your options (lol) and choose wisely.
The fat comes on easy, you have to work hard to get it off!!!
So enjoy once in while, but get back the next day, eat well, less carbs and exercise.
It is falling back into old habits and behavior.
If you have a busy holiday season then you will have to make choices, obviously you cannot party night after night, eat, drink and not expect the weight to creep on.
I do want you to understand that when you are on my program you are losing fat.
No muscle or water,
Fat is stubborn and when in comes off, WOW.
So do you really want to eat an extra dessert or helping of food, and sabotage all that hard work? That is why it is important to be conscious.
What are you eating/drinking? How much have you already had? When is the next party? Weigh your options (lol) and choose wisely.
The fat comes on easy, you have to work hard to get it off!!!
So enjoy once in while, but get back the next day, eat well, less carbs and exercise.
Going to do cardio now!
Below is a great recipe idea for supper tonight. Enjoy!
Below is a great recipe idea for supper tonight. Enjoy!
Ta Ta
Wishing you health & fitness of body, mind & spirit,
Dillicious Lemon Chicken An easy, flavorful low-fat, low carbohydrate dish from The Looney Spoons Low Fat Cookbook.
1 cup of low-fat sour cream
1 Tablespoon minced fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper or regular pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine sour cream, dill, lemon pepper, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Spray a medium casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spread 1/4 of the lemon dill sauce over the bottom of pan. Arrange chicken breasts on top of sauce in a single layer. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Spread evenly. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Yield: 4 servings
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