I've been eating...

Hello friends! I have a confession...I have been eating some great food and loving every bite!

Only problem is, I put on a couple of pounds. I didn't mean to do it, but Subway and Jack in the Box were calling my name...for several days.


Has this ever happened to you? You drive by and all of a sudden, you find yourself with this irresistible urge to eat a hamburger and fries or a meatball sub. It is easier to give in and to get it over with and more delicious too.

Well, this was me since last Thursday. And one Subway wasn't enough, I went back the next day. Umm..good. And I just love to eat the new Deli Trio at Jack in the Box. So good!! I didn't order fries but lucky for me, my friend did and said "help yourself!"


All this being said, I did gain almost 4 pounds. Wow! It wasn't hard to do. So Monday morning, I decided to eat fruit. I ate a quarter of a cantaloupe, an orange and half an apple. For lunch, I ate half a cabbage. I like to fry 2 pieces of bacon and then put in coarsely chopped cabbage and saute it till it is tender. I add lots of black pepper and pile it on my plate and eat and eat and eat!

For dinner. I ate a salad and a hand full of dark chocolate chips. I have been craving dark chocolate. Actually dark chocolate contains MUFA and is good for you. I'm glad.


When I get on a kick, it seems as though I need to eat the same thing for several days to get it out of my system. Tuesday, I ate almost the same thing accept I had a small piece of salmon with my dinner salad.


And today...the 4 pounds were gone! I am so happy! It could have been a diet disaster. You know, the one where you give up because you begin to think "what's the use?" Don't give up. Get back on track!

It is fairly easy to correct 4 pounds. It is a lot harder when it it gets away from you and all of a sudden it is 10 or 15 pounds.


It is OK to give in but don't give up!

It bears repeating!

Habits That Can Help You Live Longer

Did you know the average American man can expect to live for up to 74 years, while the average U.S. woman will see her 79th birthday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Genetics play some part in life expectancy, however, our longevity also depends largely on the habits we incorporate into our daily lives.

Living to 100 Most people who live to be 100 years or older often say they have relied on the following habits to live full, healthy lives. It is never to late for you to adopt them into your daily routine.

Be a Healthy Eater You know what to eat!

Stay Active At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week. I just got back from my 30 minute walk. It was great to be outside. The sky is so blue today. I dedicate some of my time to praying and more time to giving thanks to God for all He is and for all He has done for me! This will help you stay physically fit and spiritually fit too. :)

Overweight but fit people outlive those who are overweight but out of shape.

Watch what you are eating! I read an article yesterday that said to always leave 2 bites on your plate. By doing this at 3 meals a day you can save about 100 calories a day or 700 calories a week. At the end of the year you will have avoided putting on a couple of pounds.

Small things matter. When you are eating out, put half of your food in a "to go" box. Do this when you are served your meal. This will nick temptation to eat more than you really should eat.

Easy tips to help us all cut our calorie intake. Easy to do...try it!