Hi, Everyone...since I am leaving again

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Registered: 11-15-2007
Hi, Everyone...since I am leaving again
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Wed, 05-28-2008 - 11:07am

for N. C tomorrow and soon for Mexico, I am going to print this out as a reminder. I do like the idea of ordering from the appetizer part of the menu expecially when I am on the "all inclusive" Mexico trip. I know we have all heard it before and proably use some of the tips already, but it doesn't hurt for someone like me who is struggling with a big appetite, to add more of these ideas to my healthy lifestyle.


MONDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Memorial Day marks the start of the summer holiday season, so it's a good time to remind you not to take a vacation from your diet, cautions Elizabeth Schaub, a dietitian at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Plano, Texas.


Dining out is common when people are on holidays, so it's important to make healthy eating choices.


Schaub offers the following tips:



  • Order your meal from the appetizer menu, which offers healthier portion sizes.
  • Limit the amount of bread and chips you eat before a meal.
  • Examine the menu before you go out and decide ahead of time what you want. You're more likely to make healthier choices if you make a decision before you're hungry.
  • Select baked, broiled or grilled foods instead of fried or breaded.
  • Monitor your portions to keep track of how much you're eating. One ounce is about the size of four dice and three ounces of meat is about the size of a deck of cards.
  • Have your dressings, toppings and sauces served on the side. On your salad, choose vinaigrette-based salad dressing instead of creamy dressings.
  • Drink regular or low-calorie water, iced tea or black coffee rather than soft drinks, which are high in calories.
  • Instead of the high-carbohydrate continental breakfast, have nuts, fruits and yogurt.
  • Don't plan on losing weight while on vacation. Maintaining your weight is a more realistic goal.
  • If you have a treat, try to share it with other people. What you eat is often less of a problem than how much you eat.

Sorry for being such an absentee co-cl...but life is very complicated with DDs and all. I sure could use a MOMMY myself right now. My head is spinning thinking of all I have to do before I leave tomorrow on a 6:30 am flight and we have to pick up DD and the baby too! I figure gettin up at 4 am might get us there on time. So no sleep tonight because I will be stressing!! Thank goodness the airport is nearby...maybe 15 minutes tops.


TTYL...


Grace


Be like a postage stamp.

Be like a postage stamp.  Stick to it until you get there.

Bob Proctor

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Registered: 05-19-2008
Wed, 05-28-2008 - 4:35pm

Grace,


Breathe-In, Breathe-out, Breathe-In, Breath-out…


Sorry there is so much stress going on with DD but sounds like you are on your way to a lovely vacation so ENJOY IT!

It's a b

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Registered: 11-15-2007
Wed, 05-28-2008 - 7:41pm
Thank you Deb...
Grace

Be like a postage stamp.

Be like a postage stamp.  Stick to it until you get there.

Bob Proctor

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Registered: 07-16-2003
Thu, 05-29-2008 - 10:38am
Safe trip Grace...



Deb/Mn


 


Deb/MN