Be My Valentine?

Good evening Teaspoons!

How did you Tuesday go?  Only one more day before the weight-in.  We'll see tomorrow what kind of impact my trip to my parent's house did on the scale.

Valentine's day is coming up quickly!  The store are filled with teddy bears, hearts and chocolates.  What are you're plans for V-day?  Are you planning a romantic supper with your love one?  Or a fun outing with your single girl friends? What ever you will choose to do on Friday night, it will most then likely involve food.  So here's a few trick to survive V-Day.

1)  Make SURE that your boyfriend/girlfriend realise that buying you chocolate won't make you happy but rather annoyed (because you will be tempted to eat some).  So point him/her towards other things you might rather get.  Think flowers, a gift card, a good book, a card, a hug or a kiss (I rather have a hug or a kiss anyways).

2) Don't stop yourself from going to the restaurant if that's what you want to do.  As I said many times before, you can still have a life even though you are tracking what you're eating!  So plans ahead!
                     - Do a quick workout that day so you'll have extra activity points;
                     - Look at the menu online (if available) and choose wisely before going. 
                     - If you are really hungry because your restaurant reservation is later in the evening,                 
                       eat something before going! We tend to make poor choices when we are hungry because
                       everything looks good on the menu;
                     - Stay away from words like "creamy", "buttery" and "fried".

3) Have fun! Valentine's day should be about spending some quality time with someone you love.  Whether it be your boyfriend/girlfriend, a family member or a friend.  So enjoy your night and do something fun!  Go bowling, go to the movies, go shopping, go for a walk, etc.  As long as you are enjoying each other's company, that's what counts!

Point plus target: 29 pts

Breakfast:

Lightly sweetened quick oats (Apple cinnamon): 3 pts

1 banana : 0 pt

1/2 cup of skim milk: 1 pts

Snack: 

1 apple: 0 pt

Lunch:

Green salad: 0 pts

Half an egg: 1 pts

Olive oil (2 teaspoons): 2 pts

Chicken: 2 pts
Cheese: 1 pt

Greek yogurt (2%): 3 pts

Snack: 

Strawberries: 0pt

Supper:

Moose (5 oz.): 7 pts

Mashed potatoes: 5 pts

Cauliflower: 0pts

Snack: 

Fat free pudding: 2 pts

Day's total: 27 pts

Never Give Up

Good Day Teaspoons! 

Well it's another loss this week even trough I was sure I was going to gain! It proves that even if you have a few bad days, you shouldn't give up! I lost 1.2 pounds this week. 

As promised, I'm going to write today about a few tips to make out of town trips because of work a little easier. 

First of all, always, and I say ALWAYS, bring your WW calculator and your point plus book with you! It's not because your not home that you should stop tracking! So don't stop and try to make the best choices as possible! 

Second of all, before you leave, call the hotel for some infos. Ask for a room with a fridge so you can pack a few lunches before leaving and put them in your hotel fridge upon arrival. Most hotels have a few rooms with fridge and microwaves at the same rate as the regular rooms for people with small children or who need their meds in the fridge... Or for people on a diet! ;) Also, ask if there's a pool or a gym. If so, bring your workout cloths and sneakers and go for a quick workout after your meetings. It will also help you unwind and lose weight! While your on the phone with them, why not ask what they serve for breakfast and what restaurants are close to the hotel. There's a Subway restaurant a few blocks away? Great! A grocery store? Even better! You'll be able to buy fresh fruits and salads! 

Third of all, be flexible. Don't go off track completely because you ate ONE meal that you are not proud of! Just get back on track when the next meal comes around.

Finally, have fun with your coworkers! Go out and DO enjoy a nice supper with your coworkers because you never really get the chance to hang out with them out of work and frankly, because you only live once! They usually always serve chicken or another lean protein in any restaurants! Just stay clear of words like "sauce", "cheezy" and "fried" and you should be fine! Don't hesitate to ask your server for details on what's in the dish you're about to order or how they cook it. He's there to help you so don't be afraid to ask him! 

Hope these tips will help you! Give me some of your tips! Can't wait to read them!