What’s the difference whether you make it a cheat or a choice?

What’s the difference whether you make it a cheat or a choice?

The difference is how the decision to treat yourself will make you feel. Making it a choice gives you the upper hand and tells you that you’re still in charge. You wanted to eat a something high-calorie or unhealthy, so you did. Saying it’s a choice gives you the food awareness you need to have a healthy relationship with food. Saying it’s a cheat, on the other hand, will give you feelings of failure. Really, just the negative tone of the word is enough to make you feel bad about yourself. But if you say that eating something you normally would decide against was a choice you willingly made, you won’t have to “get back on track” because you were never off track in the first place.

20 Quick and Healthy Snack Ideas

20 Quick and Healthy Snack Ideas

#1 Cored sliced apples with peanut butter, oats, nuts, and chocolate chips
#2 Tofu spinach dip with raw veggies
#3 Low-fat cottage cheese with fruit spread and unsalted pretzels
#4 Tortilla chips and chunky salsa
#5 Raw veggies and ranch dip
#6 Chocolate pudding (Kozy Shack is my fav) and a banana (for dipping)
#7 Unsalted peanuts and raisins
#8 Graham crackers with light cream cheese and sliced red grapes
#9 Ants on a log (celery with peanut butter and raisins)
#10 Half of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread
#11 Small salad with light dressing
#12 Half of a tuna melt on whole wheat English muffin with cheddar cheese
#13 Homemade trail mix with Puffins cereal, nuts, dried fruit, dark chocolate chips
#14 Small bowl of bran flakes with 1% milk and blackberries
#15 One cup of Greek yogurt with sliced mango and a sprinkle of Grape Nuts
#16 Smoothie – mango with mango Greek yogurt and a splash of orange juice
#17 Two hard boiled eggs with Kashi crackers (salt and pepper and some hot sauce)
#18 Cheesestick and 1 cup of red grapes
#19 (Leftovers) Small veggie quesadilla with black beans, sweet potato, scallions, cheese, and (scrambled eggs – optional)
#20 Pineapple cilantro popsicles

Why I do what I do....

Who would have known I could love another human being as much as I love her!!! My main reason for wanting to be healthy, having pre-clampsia when I was pregnant put us both at risk and still now I am having to battle with high blood pressure and now a onset heart condition. Yes I want to look skinny but most importantly be HEALTHY. Isabella is my world now and she needs a happy & healthy mommy!
Recently I have joined the Weight Watchers team, I need to get a hold on my food first before embarking on a work out regimin - having a C section and still having some pain down near my incision area doctor's orders are to try light workouts first such as walking. I plan that in the near future once I graduate from college to then hire my trainer Jon again to help me lose the rest of my weight. I can't thank all my followers and supporters during this time and the words of encouragement have been remarkable.


Ashley M.

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The Top 20 Worst Fast Foods and Restaurant Foods in the USA – Eat at Your Own Risk

Ever wonder just how bad that meal is from your favorite restaurant or fast food joint is? Well, I think you’ll be in for a real surprise. Based on primarily calories and fat grams, some of these nutritional statistics are absolutely horrifying. Whether you are dieting or just trying to maintain good health, these food choices are definite no-no’s. No wonder why America is the fattest country in the world. Even though I knew that a lot of these foods were not diet friendly, and by no means a healthy meal, I must admit that my jaw hit the floor after reading a few of these nutrition facts. Eat at your own risk.

20. Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips from McDonald’s
(5 pieces) with creamy ranch sauce
830 calories
55 g fat (4.5 g trans fat)
48 g carbohydrates

19. Jamba Juice Chocolate Moo’d Power Smoothie (30 fl oz)
900 calories
10 g fat
183 g carbohydrates (166 g sugar)

18. Pepperidge Farm Roasted Chicken Pot Pie (whole pie)
1,020 calories
64 g fat
86 g carbohydrates

17. Ruby Tuesday Bella Turkey Burger
1,145 calories
71 g fat
56 g carbohydrates

16. Chipotle Mexican Grilled Chicken Burrito
1,179 calories
7 g fat
125 g carbs
2,656 mg sodium

15. Macaroni Grill Double Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese
1,210 calories
62 g fat
3,450 mg sodium

14. Quiznos Classic Italian (large)
1,528 calories
92 g fat
4,604 mg sodium
110 g carbohydrates

13. On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef
1,450 calories
102 g fat
78 g carbohydrates
2,410 mg sodium

12. Carl’s Jr. Double Six Dollar Burger
1,520 calories
111 g fat

11. Lonestar 20 oz T-bone
1,540 calories
124 g fat

10. Bob Evans Caramel Banana Pecan Cream Stacked and Stuffed Hotcakes
1,540 calories
77 g fat (9 g trans fat)
198 g carbohydrates (109 g sugar)

9. Chili’s Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
1,600 calories
78 g fat
215 g carbohydrates

8. P.F. Chang’s Pork Lo Mein
1,820 calories
127 g fat
95 g carbohydrates

7. Chili’s Honey Chipotle Crispers with Chipotle Sauce
2,040 calories
99 g fat
240 g carbohydrates

6. On the Border Dos XX Fish Tacos with Rice and Beans
2,100 calories
130 g fat
169 g carbohydrates
4,750 mg sodium

5. Uno Chicago Grill Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza
2,310 calories
162 g fat
123 g carbohydrates
4,470 mg sodium

4. Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs with Meat Sauce
2,430 calories
128 g fat
207 g carbohydrates
5,290 mg sodium

3. On the Border Stacked Border Nachos
2,740 calories
166 g fat
191 g carbohydrates
5,280 mg sodium

2. Chili’s Awesome Blossom
2,710 calories
203 g fat
194 g carbohydrates
6,360 mg sodium

1. Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing
2,900 calories
182 g fat
240 g carbohydrates

[SOURCE: AOL.com]

Ashley M.