Slim People in Progress

7 Weight Loss Snacks

Always on the look out for snacks that support my weight loss, I ran across an article on just that topic: 7 Easy Snacks for Weight Loss.  Some good tips here:

• Suggestion #1: an apple plus some almonds
• Suggestion #2: a part-skim mozzarella cheese stick plus an orange
• Suggestion #3: no-sugar / non-fat pudding plus some chopped fruit
• Suggestion #4: 2 wedges low-fat “Laughing Cow” cheese plus Ak Mak or WASA crackers
• Suggestion #5: 1 slice whole-grain bread plus 1 TBS peanut butter
• Suggestion #6: Make a quick quesadilla with 1 whole-wheat tortilla topped with 1 oz low-fat cheddar. Melt the cheese a little and top with salsa, chopped onion and a spoonful of non- fat sour cream
• Suggestion #7: a bowl of Minestrone, Split Pea, White Bean or Lentil soup

Cruz Bustamante is a Weight Loss Evangelist

I couldn't believe my ears yesterday, as I was listening to NPR and a story about California's Lt. Governor, Cruz Bustamante and how he's become a fanatic about weight loss.

Apparently he tipped the scales at over 300 lbs and finally decided he needed to lose weight.  Bustamante is now using his position as a visible public official to evangelize about the benefits of diet and fitness and achieving an appropriate weight.  He even has a website and blog so you can follow his progress and get tips and strategies for eating and living a healthy life.  Every week or so, Bustamante weighs in at a television station, live on air so others can participate in his progress.  He's lost about 50 pounds so far.

Way to go Cruz!

Starbucks Survival Guide

Do you get Hungry Girl's daily e-newsletter?  No?  Go right now and subscribe.  Hungry Girl is a great newsletter, delivered Monday through Friday, with tons of tips about how to eat healthy and how to get and keep the weight off. I never delete an issue, but save them in a special folder as I've found that I frequently refer back to them.  Plus, Hungry Girl will often negotiate specials and freebies for her subscribers.  I've tried a lot of great new treats on her recommendations.

Today's issue is a handy guide to surviving a visit to Starbucks.  Complete with fat and calorie counts and alternatives that won't blow your diet.

Flip the Switch

I'm curious to know if any readers out there have purchased the book, Flip the Switch, and have implemented the program and what results you got.  If you have feedback or comments about the book and program, please click on the Comments link below to share your views.  Thanks!

Meatless Burgers

Just tried a new 2 point treat.  Heard about this in a Weight Watchers meeting last week:

Meatless Garlic Portabella Burgers - 2 points per patty
100 calories
4.5 gm fat
4 gm fiber

I found them in the refrigerated cases at Trader Joe's.  You can also get info online at www.veggiepatch.com.  Delicious.  Could use a little seasoning, and I ate them with tzatiki (yogurt/cucumber/garlic).  Yummy.