Detoxify Your Body

Have you every tried this?? I haven't and often wonder if it was some sort of marketing scam. Now don't get me wrong, as most dieters do, we look into anything and everything. Some plans say it is painful and you pretty much need to stay at home. I actually found one site that had pictures of what supposedly comes out of your body! I'll just say that it was pretty gross!

If you have tried this or know someone who has, please share your experience. If you have not, but just want to share your thoughts, please feel free.

Vending Machines

They are not my friend!! We have them at work and of course they are always full of goodies. Chips, candy, cookies, little bags of mixed nuts, oh and the snack cakes! Snack cakes are my weakness. I defiantly try not to keep any change or one dollar bills with me! What about you? What is your vending machine weakness?

If you must have a snack try to go for the Pretzels. I know, not going to cure a sweet tooth! If it is something sweet you crave, skip the fruit pies and go for the the Ho Ho's or a Hershey's Sweet Escape Triple Chocolate Bar!

Fruit Pie
Calories: 470
Fat: 22

Ho Ho's
Calories: 380
Fat: 17
Another Tip: Find a couple of friends at work and share them. That will defianlty cut the calories!

Hershey's Sweet Escape
Calories: 160
Fat: 5

Holiday Eating

Okay, so we made it through Thanksgiving, now it is time for Christmas dinner and then New Years Eve. I barely survived Thanksgiving goodies! How about you?

Here are some tips on surviving the last two holidays of the year.

• eat before you go
• don't stand around the food table
• drink water
• socialize, walk around the room
• say "no", I know, easier said than done
• bring fruit or veggie platter to the party
• watch the alcohol, especially if you are driving!
• don't let some else serve you, be in control
• remember portion sizes
• stay away, far far far away from those people who insist you eat, aka "FOOD PUSHERS"

Mushroom Puffs

(picture from e-dining.ca)

My Other Bad Habit

Besides being overweight, I smoke. Yup, I sure am full of them! There are times I think why, why do I smoke, I should quit. There are other times, like what happened just now that make me think "I smoke because I want to and I guess, I like it!"

There is a guy I work with who is an ex-smoker. He was really very successful at quitting and I am proud of him. BUT is it within his right to follow me down the hall and ask "Ann Marie, where are you going? Ann Marie?"

My answer "Outside."

Him "For what?"

Me " To smoke."

Him" Come on Ann Marie, I thought you were gonna quit! What are you going outside for and why are you still smoking."

Me "Are you going to keep following me and I smoke because I want to. I could quit tomorrow and be hit by a bus."

UGGGGGG, JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!! I ALREADY KNOW IT IS NOT GOOD FOR ME!!!

Time For Refocusing

I really hate it when I stop taking care of myself. What I mean is, how I put myself second. I really want to lose weight and I try hard, but for some reason I always seem to lose focus. I don't really want to wait until the New Year, disaster could strike between now and then. So without fail, I will get up in the morning and go back, back to Weight Watchers!

FYI

Just wanted to let everyone know as a general announcement that adayinthezone.blogspot.com is now www.adayinthezone.com if you are linked to me and would continue to do so, please change the link to www.adayinthezone.com . Thanks and Happy Holidays!!

I Got a New Gadget!!

Sometime ago I went to a friend's Pampered Chef party. I wasn't particularly interested in going, but she is my friend and wanted me there, so of course I went. I purchased a few new kitchen gadgets and one was a much needed item in my house.

Can you guess what it is for?? My husband thought it was a new way to mince up onion! Okay honey, have another. He has a great imagination!

No, I didn't think it looked like a new way to mince up onion either! It is actually and egg separator! Separates the yolk and the whites. I actually thought of my son when I saw this. He has a fear of eating egg yolk. Sometime ago he found out that the baby chickens came from the yolk and he has not eaten an egg yolk in over 6 years, btw, he is 12!

So if that is your fear too or maybe you are just trying to get healthy, this is the perfect kitchen tool. The days of egg all over the place in my house are a thing of the past! Plus, since I myslf have been trying to eat better, this will halp making breakfast a lot easier!

National Body Challenge

As we all know the new year is on it's way, so what does that mean? Time for new resolutions for your health. If you smoke, like me, you could resolve to quit smoking. If you are over weight you could resolve to lose weight, again like me!

Did you know that Discovery Health has a National Body Challenge? It is an 8 week program geared at helping you lose weight. Sound good so far? Well let me tell you some of the tools you get when you register.

1. access to customized meal plans
2. over 1,000 recipes
3. fitness plan
4. weight & activity tracker
5. active community support
6. and best of all..a FREE 8 WEEK membership to BALLY TOTAL FITNESS and of course, restrictions apply and you will need one in your area!!

The challenge has not started yet, registration starts 12/27/07, but you can sign up for the forums and get a reminder to register here. You have plenty of time to get ready and I hope you are, cause I am looking for some people to hang with me during the dog days of winter! Imagine a new body for the spring!! So check out the National Body Challenge 2008 and join. Let me know, maybe we could get some side challenges going!

The offical start date is January 5, 2008. Gives you enough time to recover from New Years Eve, get sneakers and work out clothes. Get some friends or family to join with you or have get a group together. Doesn't matter how you want to do it..

Diamonds ARE A Girl's Best Friend

Has your fiancé or wife worked really hard this year at losing weight? Are her rings too big now? Why not surprise her with a new engagement ring or wedding rings? G o ahead, check out beautiful engagement rings, you know you want to! Get her one that will fit her finger perfectly and is as beautiful as she is. We all know that diamonds are women’s best friend! Right?