Simple Changes

Now that I've been on a diet for 7 weeks, I've had to make some recent food changes in order to continue to lose weight and reach my goal. My first change was switching from flour tortillas to white corn tortillas. This is definitely one I'm not used to and miss the warm, soft, flour tortillas of my past. I haven't been out to eat at a Mexican restaurant since I started the diet and so the temptation only resides when I cook at home. And I'm sure the minute I walk into a Mexican restaurant, I will falter and order the flour instead of corn. And not regret it one bit.

My next change was using spray olive oil instead of the real thing. I've also switched margarine/butter for "I Can't Believe it's Not Butter" butter spray. So far both changes have been easy to maintain and I haven't noticed a difference with how the food tastes. I'm sure others would argue this point but they are both zero points so I am happy.

My most recent change was with breakfast. I eat breakfast every single day and my breakfast of choice has always been cereal. For the past few weeks I either would eat Special K or Special K Low Fat Granola. Both are 2 points for 1 cup and ¾ cup, respectively. But I noticed that I would feel hungry within an hour. A friend recommended I try Kashi Go Lean. I started eating the cereal this week and I already notice that I stay full longer and can wait until lunch without a snack. 3/4 c is one point and it goes a long way because of the high amount of fiber. The box didn't lie!

In addition to the vodka (2 points) and half a cookie (2 points) I had last night here are pictures of dinner:


Pan Roasted Sirloin Steak - 6 points


Creamy Corn - 2 points


Sauteed Mushrooms with garlic and butter spray-
zero points