Snacks on the Go*

Always on the go? Here is a simple list of healthy, quick food to grab when on the run. Just remember to be good about eating the correct portion size.

1. Avocado and whole wheat crackers
2. Almonds and grapes
3. Bran cereal and reduced-fat milk
4. Beef jerky and a piece of fresh fruit
5. Black bean dip and veggies
6. Cottage cheese (non-fat or low-fat) and fruit
7. Carrots and humus
8. Celery sticks with dill and non-fat or low-fat cream cheese
9. Chicken salad and pineapple
10. Fruit and low-fat yogurt
11. Fat-free refried beans and Flat Out bread or tortilla
12. Hard boiled egg with Dijon mustartd and celery
13. Kettle-corn (94% fat-free) and a bottle of flavored calorie-free water
14. Ricotta cheese (non or low-fat) and fresh fruit
15. Salad bar from the grocery store
16. Spinach salad with non or low-fat dressing on the side
17. Steamed vegetables and spray butter
18. Take-out egg drop soup and steamed vegetables

Hope fully this will give you some ideas to improve your snacking.

*information provided by Weight Watchers Regional Manager, Robin Bingham

Yep, Another Post by Me

I'm afraid that I may be the only one contributing to this blog, but that just gives more attention to me! So I will carry on. . .

Do you know what? I like being active! Who knew?! Being active and involved is getting very fun. Before I looked for every moment to do personal hobbies like reading, scrapbooking and such. These days I can't wait for my next run to see how far I can go, to get on the basketball court for the next game or being outside chasing the boys. I spent an hour this afternoon just shooting hoops today in the neighborhood ghetto court with two other ladies. It was so much fun! I still enjoy being crafty and reading but if there is a chance to play sports, I'm game.

I feel so much more alive these days than I have in a long time. My confidence just soars when I tell people I just ran 4.5 miles or get high fives when I make a nice jumper outside the paint. And today I was asked to be on a softball team and I hope to set up a few tennis matches in the next month. What a much funner way to live than moping around feeling sorry for my overweight, in-active self!

I look back to how I used to be in high school and miss those days where it was all about the next game. I want some of that glory back, the glory that I am an athlete and love sports. I know people question me when I say that I played three sports in high school. I sure don't look it, but you know what, I will get back there again. I promise you that! Next time you see me, you will think I am ten years younger fitting into those lovely polyester, purple basketball shorts with the thick gold stripes.

Now, there is a sight to behold. . . .