Day 55

Day 52- Kit Kat Attack

Okay girls this post is for you. I know that at "certain times" I crave chocolate.  I'm not talking about "oh, it sure would be nice to have a piece of chocolate" but "OH SWEET JESUS! I NEED CHOCOLATE NOW!" This is what happened to me today on my way out of work...so instead of fighting it I gave in a picked up a kit kat bar.  The whole bar was only 210 calories but that is a small price to pay for heaven. It Happens.
                         -Rachel

Day 47- 1/2 Portion Enchiladas

Today I had homemade chicken enchiladas and wasn't sure about the calorie count so I trusted my stomach to know when to stop.  If this happens to you just stop eating when you start to feel full.  20 minutes later you'll be completely satisfied.
                      -Rachel

Day 40- Saturday Food Crawl

Today's food crawl started at a tiny place called "River and Rail Bakery" for vegan sloppy joe's and black bean soup.  Then onward to an midday dessert at "Tahona" finally finishing up the day at "New York Bagel Co" for a cinnamon raisin bagel.  This was so much fun getting to try lovely foods from different restaurants.
                                   -Rachel

Day 39- Cracker Crazy

Love these bacon and cheddar crackers. They're convenient on the go because you can find  them at just about any gas-n-sip.  And they're only 200 calories.
                            -Rachel

Day 26- I Heart Panera!

Eating today at Panera was great because I ordered what I normally have and it was within my calorie count since I hadn't eaten breakfast and it was already lunchtime.  Next time I'm going to try one of the secret menu options that I read about last week.  I'll be sure to share.
                                          -Rachel

Day 25- Soup and Snow

 Cambell's Soup at Hand (chicken noodle)  is always something I gravitate toward on a cold, snowy day like today.  It's only 70 calories plus it warms me up in no time.

                           -Rachel

Day 21- 3 Course Meal Under 450 Calories

Bob Evans is now offering 3 course meals for $9.99 for under 450 calories.  You just pick an appetizer,entree, and dessert from the special low cal options and go to town eating while knowing that the calorie count will be great.  I chose the vegetable beef soup, flounder w/ broccoli, and vanilla ice cream.  The soup was really nice but the flounder was practically inedible...the outer crust that should have been crispy was somehow soggy and the fish was "fishy" for lack of a better adjective.  The ice cream was fantastic and creamy but I was freezing by the time I left.  It was only 28 degrees outside.  Brrr.

Day 12- Trusting Your Gut

Some days you won't be able to calculate your calories especially if you're eating at someone's home.  Make your best guess and stop eating  just as you start to feel full.  You're body will know when to stop since it's getting familiar with the reduced calories taken in at meal times.
                                   -Rachel

Day 2- Cupcakes of the Earth Beware!

 My sweet tooth is screaming...I managed to calm it down with a granola bar and a pastry crisp for snacks. Although,  I think if I see someone with a cupcake I may eat their arm off trying to get to it.  Ugh kinda gross.  But the heart wants what the heart wants.
                             -Rachel