Happy Sunday, what a gorgeous day!! It’s so nice to be able to open the windows and let in some fresh air! All while doing my food prep for the week! Continue reading It’s another food prep Sunday!
Category Archives: Eat!
Eating well is such a hard thing, especially if you’re an emotional eater like I am. Here I hope to give you some hints and tips on eating well, making the most of your food and dealing with emotional eating.
Meal Planning
Several of you have asked about meal planning and how I do it. It has helped me to be planful for the week, especially for those weeks that include special occasions and other out of the ordinary plans that will have me eating things I don’t normally. I like to say that this lifestyle is really all about balance, and meal planning helps me do just that. Continue reading Meal Planning
Weekly Food Prep
I credit much of my weight loss success to food prep: I dedicate a little time each weekend, usually Sunday afternoons, in order to save a lot of time and effort during the week…and to better ensure that I eat healthy throughout the week. Continue reading Weekly Food Prep
What’s for breakfast??
One of the first big changes I made when I joined Weight Watchers was to start eating breakfast every day. Not ever having been a breakfast eater, my repertoire was pretty small in that area. Over time I came to realize that a decent sized breakfast would help me to stay on track for the entire day; spending a few more points in the morning can set you up for a successful day, especially when your breakfast includes good sources of protein and whole grains. I learned to love egg whites cooked with peppers, onion and spinach; egg white omelets filled with strawberries & cinnamon; veggie & cheese fritattas, and oatmeal. In fact, I have become somewhat of an oatmeal connoisseur, thanks again to Hungry Girl for spring boarding me to many creative ideas. Here are some of my favorite recipes. Continue reading What’s for breakfast??
Pasta, why you gotta be so carby?
I love pasta. Who doesn’t? But if you’re trying to lose weight and looking for places to cut some calories, this can be a huge barrier. Have you seen the actual serving size of a serving of spaghetti for crying out loud? It’s about the size of your fist (the average person’s fist, not someone with hands like the Incredible Hulk)! Continue reading Pasta, why you gotta be so carby?