Well, well, we did it........heard lots of GREAT reports from the holiday weekend with people staying on plan. Had several say it was one of the best holidays as they didn't walk away feeling depressed due to stuffing all day long. Even though it rained, people still focused on family and not food. I felt wonderful and I am glad to hear from some of you that "food was decreased and family fun increased." I know some didn't feel this - that's ok. We're all just depending on God to help us each day make the right choices so that we live the life He designed for us to live. Right?
KUDOS this morning to Jenny for coming off the first round of drops just shy of 46 pounds and 100 inches off. Somebody praise God for victory! I know she worked very hard, stuck to the plan seriously, and created some yummy recipes for the fam. You can find them on her blog. We are so proud of you! We must always, also, thank the Holy Spirit who guides us into all truth. :) (If you missed yesterday's blog, you can read it at kathyshcgfamily.blogspot.com)
Now let's talk about coffee as we are heading into the cooler temps and coffee consumption will increase. Just a reminder that flavored coffees are so due to syrup, which is HIGH in sugar. A pumpkin-spiced latte from Starbucks is laced with sugar (due to the flavored syrup) even if you add nothing. AND......be mindful that you are not asking for a sugar free syrup without asking how they are sweetened. Most sugar free syrups are sweetened with splenda and you are trading one problem for another. Choose neither. :)
Here's what you can do - if pumpkin spice is your favorite, go to the grocery store and buy a container of pumpkin spice that you add to pies, sprinkle some in your coffee, add your truvia and half/half and you are close. I have recently (following my trip to Europe) started getting cappuccino's with extra, heavy foam and adding some cinnamon or vanilla (dry powder) to the top, along with truvia and half/half. YUM! I made one for mom Friday night and she was amazed that the "foam" was really good and she didn't need whipped cream. Yes, she was.
Other coffee recipes? Bring 'em on.
Praying for each of this day. Keep watching the small things you consume unknowingly out of boredom. It all adds up - remember the Bible says, "the little foxes spoil the vine." A bite of this, a spoon of this, a pinch of this counts for nothing......right? WRONG! Calories are calories no matter how small. I was taught to always taste what I was cooking and adjust. I was never satisfied with one taste - in fact, I could eat almost a "meal" just "tasting" to see what I was serving. Now - because I cook mostly lean proteins, veggies and fruits with no sauces, that has almost stopped. Just felt that nudge of the Holy Spirit to remind us all - watch out for the "little foxes" today.
Choose life and eat to live,
PK
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