Day 52- Ready Made Food

Just because you don't have time to make all your meals doesn't mean you can't stay on track.  I find it easier to calculate my calories on days that I've been too busy to cook because the nutrition info is right there on the label. No breaking a recipe down into single servings.  But don't do this everyday because homemade is usually healthier than prepackaged because you know (and can control) exactly what your eating.
                       -Rachel

Day 45- Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day.  There were no chocolate covered treats or conversation hearts for this dieting girl.  But in the spirit of the day of love I did try to include the color red in all my food pics today. Enjoy and may love find you happy and healthy.
                           -Rachel

Day 37- Potluck Temptation

Today was the monthly potluck day at my work.  I usually don't work on Wednesdays so this is the first time I've been bombarded with the savory smells and sweet concoctions that have been carefully homemade by my coworkers. Some of the wonderful items included chili,cream cheese/hot pepper jelly, chocolate covered strawberries, and multiple cakes which included an eclair variety. Yum.  While the others tasted a little of everything I stuck to my packed lunch and was very proud of myself for resisting the temptations that could have easily lead into a free for all calorie meltdown.
                                              -Rachel

Day 35- No Time For Snacking

Today was super busy even too busy for snacking!  Better luck tomorrow.
                             -Rachel

Day 34- Taco Time

Next time you're in a rush and find yourself in the Taco Bell drive thru.  Try something from the Fresco Menu.  I love the Fresco Chicken Soft Tacos. They're only 150 each and are really satisfying.
                                        -Rachel

Day 30- All Day Breakfast

I was craving breakfast foods today.  First I had a flatbread breakfast sandwich, lunch was sausage, then oatmeal, and a granola bar.  I guess breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Somedays it's the only meal of the day.

Day 19- Bubble Poppin'

Crave something sweet after a meal.  Pop a piece of gum...I like the Extra Dessert Delights-Mint Chocolate Chip. It gets rid of that annoying sweet tooth for only 5 calories.

Day 11- To the Moon

While shopping today I ran across an old favorite: Moon Pies.  The classic size had way too many calories but the mini's were perfect with only 110. They are delicious and you almost  feel like you're cheating.  The great thing is... you're not.
                                     -Rachel