A Day In The Life Of A Cat

Eating Right

Everyone knows the drill with eating right ~ what we should eat .vs what we know we should avoid. But it's hard sometimes....okay, a lot of the time. We wish we could have that carmel brownie frappuccino with whipped cream everyday and not see the extra inches as a result. I know I feel bad having one on Sunday nights on the way to Greg's softball game. And that's only one night out of the whole week! Those frappuccino's have some ungodly amount of fat and calories. Anyway, sometimes we need a kick in the butt to get us back on track. I read this article, and it's the same old stuff we've read before about how to choose your meals wisely, but sometimes just reading an article like this is enough to get me back on track.
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Lunch Lesson
By Liz Yeh for WeightWatchers.com

You've finally resolved to lose those extra pounds, and your weight loss efforts have been going okay - when you're at home. But what do you do when you forget to pack lunch or get stuck in a high-calorie catered meeting? It's harder to stay on track when you're at the mercy of other people's food!

How do you keep from falling off the wagon? Here are some guidelines to help you reach your goal:

Watch your portions. Healthful eating is largely about portion control. Have the chicken chow mein, but only eat 1 cup of the massive portion they give you. Fill out the rest of your plate with a side order of steamed veggies.

Look at preparation. In the lunch line, skip the pot roast or any other fried, greasy food that will make you feel weighed-down in the afternoon. Instead, head for grilled or steamed dishes. Choose lean sources of protein, such as chicken or fish. If breading or creamy sauces are unavoidable, then scrape them off and add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Alternatively, spice it up - many flavorful options such as mustard, soy sauce and vinegar are very healthy.

Go for lean. When it comes to sandwiches from the deli, again, stick with the leaner meats (chicken, turkey, even roast beef) and steer clear of high-fat mayo or dressings. Instead of Thousand Island dressing on your pastrami sandwich, use mustard. Choose flavorful, high-fiber bread over white.

Soup it up. In general, soup provides some good choices. It's warming and filling, perfect for cold weather or overly air-conditioned offices. Minestrone, lentil, tomato and other vegetable soups are good choices, and cream of anything doesn't have to be off-limits - just reduce your portion size and team it up with a fresh salad.
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One last thing. I know it's easy to tell the guy at Wendy's/McDonald's/Burger King....or where ever it is you go to "super-size" your greasy fast food order for just a measley .30something cents. Don't do it. You don't need all those extra fries and soda. Remember, portion control! And kids' meals are always an easy strategy for controlling your portion sizes. Now go plan a healthy lunch! ;->