I wanted to do a touchdown dance this week. I weighed in and lost 3 pounds over all and 2 inches off of my tummy. It may not sound like much to most people but I earned every bit of it on the bike and treadmill. I made a commitment to myself that I am going to communicate better..fret less and stop eating my inadequacies. I am not perfect I realize that and that is ok...I finally accept that part.
There is no magic pill or powder or potion. There is hard work educating yourself and not feeling guilty about making time for yourself. I am on a journey of health and wellness that includes all of me physical emotional and spiritual. I am more comfortable in my skin everyday and have never felt better in my life. I will keep you up dated.
The formula I am using is taking your current weight x 7 = daily calorie allowance... then divide that by 4 = how much for each meal (breakfast, lunch and supper) then the last 1/4 left divide by 2 and that is how many calories you can have at each snack time. You have to recalculate every 5 pound weight loss so you keep losing and make certain you get healthy calories not empty. I do not have the calculations for maintenance yet but we will cross that bridge as we get closer.
If you like mayo but not the calories make your own at only 12 calories per serving;
1/2 cup FF Yogurt (120g)
1/2 cup 1% Cottage Cheese (120g)
2 tsp Dijon Mustard (reduce if you are not a mustard fan)
1 tsp Olive Oil (opt. - improves texture and flavor)
1/4 tsp Ground Mustard Seed (opt. - adds some 'kick')
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Salt (opt. - but brings out the flavors well)
Directions
combine all ingredients in a measuring cup or other narrow round container. Blend with a Stick Blender until everything is smooth.
makes 16 servings (1Tbsp)
Variations:
for Tartar Sauce:
add chopped dill pickles, horse radish
for Ranch:
add dill weed, parsley, green onions
for Southwestern style dip
add 3 TBSP hot salsa, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp mild chili powder, 1/2 tsp paprika
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