The past couple weeks have been amazing. Falling in love all over again with Chris, losing 7 lbs, feeling hot, and just did my 2009 taxes and I'm getting back over $1000! Heck yeah! This may not seem like much, but the past two years when I've had this amount, something bad's happened. I've needed a car since I moved here, and I will FINALLY be able to get one. I've lived here about 2 1/2 years, with NO car. No car in LA? Yep. Crazy right?? Well, here's my story...
Back in 2006, I was stuck at a liberal arts all woman's college, not sure where I wanted to go with my life. I was starting with a degree in Theatre, but I wasn't sure if that was where my true passions lied. I've always been known as thinking older than I really am, so I wanted to make a smart decision. I had always loved doing makeup, so I decided, after talking to a (now) ex-boyfriend, that I would apply to Makeup Designory in Burbank, CA. I applied, and got in! Such excitement, everything happened all at once. I moved to my aunt's house to have a place to work while I saved for school. When the time finally came, I didn't have as much as I wanted to in the bank account, and after having my heart broken, decided it was time to get on the fast track. I made the decision to look for a place walking distance to school. Everything happened so fast! One month I was madly in love and was going to attend makeup school and then return shortly after, to do God knows what...4 weeks after the break-up, I was on a plane to Los Angeles. I left everything I had behind; my car, my old flame, my old job at Macy's...Everything I knew to be my life, I dropped to attend school in an unknown world.
I had only been in California once, way south of LA in San Clemente to visit my sister for a couple days. This place was a huge wakeup call. I rented a room from a man for $750 (a ROOM, not half the apt...). I scoured the area for a job, only to have no luck for almost 4 weeks. I was SO alone. The only person I knew was my 55+ year old "roommate" or landlord, and he wasn't the funnest guy you'd meet. I'd cry myself to sleep. I'd walk around the downtown Burbank area aimlessly, wondering where life should take me. I walked by my school, which I wouldn't start for a couple weeks. So alone...
After getting turned down a job at a coffee shop, I went right next door to a little place called NYPD Pizza, walked right up to the manager, and now good friend, Kirstin, and handed her my resume. I knew this was now or never, that I had to start feeling positive about life for things to happen. Not a week later, I had a job as a server. From here on, I met everyone I'm connected to through the restaurant, including my wonderful boyfriend, Chris. That was my initial experience with the power of positive thought. So with no car, and not a real "home," 2 jobs (Halloween store, R.I.P. Taylor...) I attended school and passed with a 4.0. Good things happening! It was when school ended, I decided to be young and restless and start drinking a lot and things took a different direction. Where was I to go now?
The past two years have been spent being "comfortable." Not really going anywhere or doing anything to make a positive change for myself, but now's the time. So with the weight loss comes more structure.
To be continued...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Valentine's Day minus chocolate, wine AND boyfriend...
Not much to say today...Worked about 8 1/2 hours, saw Chris for a total of 20 minutes today. Walked home (which was good so I could get my exercise in). Need to cook my lean/green, but all my meat is frozen, and now from walking I'm too tired to walk the couples miles to the store and back to get anything....delivery's too expensive, and I don't even know what I could get from anywhere anyway. Kind of depressed the past few days and I'm really not sure why...I think I'll watch Sex and the City to cheer me up. Happy Valentine's Day.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Is it ok to be selfish??
I'm a very passionate person. In other words, I put my whole self-being- mind, body, and spirit- into anything I do. However, in the long run, I usually end up boring myself if I can't keep it interesting. Not that that's what I'm beginning to feel on this program, but I had an eye opening kind of day.
Today was especially interesting. I was going to go give blood today for my good deed of the day. I'm O-, a universal donor, so I'm needed! After two failed attempts at starting the process (forgetting an ID, having to eat, etc), Chris and I finally made it to the small truck holding the blood drive. He had agreed to do it with me earlier in the day. I let him go first since he had to get to work sooner, and I filled out my questionnaire. The nurse tested my blood for my hemoglobin level. "When was your last menstrual cycle?" he asked. "Umm, now, " I answered, knowing exactly what was coming next as he struggled with the little machine. "Ok Danielle, your HG level is at 11.7, very low. You need to be at least 12.5 in order to give today." I'm sad. I walk out to Chris side, and he gives me a comforting nod. He knew how bad I wanted to give blood today. He says, "Then again, maybe you shouldn't right now...Did you know you burn 650 calories just by giving blood??" HOLY CRAP! That's almost all the calories I've consumed today from my little morsels! Ok, so now's not a good time. The female nurse looks at me questioningly, and asks why that's bad. I explain about my weight loss program and how I'm consuming fewer calories. She starts to go on and on and on about how a program like that is unhealthy for you and theres tons a research that backs it up (which I can't find?). She doesnt give me a chance at all to explain and we leave, my head consumed with thoughts of guilt, confusion, frustration, and anger. I hate second-guessing myself. This lady has no idea who I am and why I'm doing this.
I got home, and sat down with Chris while he ate his cookie and juice to restore his blood sugar. He wasn't sure quite what to say either, but held me to console me. I sat in silence staring at the TV until he left for work. Right before he walked in the door, he said, "Why don't you see if there's a yoga thing free on-demand." I knew exactly what he meant. I've never done yoga, but I've been talking about starting for a while, and he knows how stressed I can get. Wait a second, I have a man who listens?? Crazy. Crazy amazing. He left, and I searched. Sitting alone on the couch in the dark, I found a beginners yoga video on-demand. I started it, and immediately realized how good this could be for me. How good doing anything like this could be good for me. I did the breathing exercises and suddenly felt better- enlightened, if you will. Then I have more realizations...
This first week has not been the easiest. I knew I would be strong enough, but I didn't understand exactly how the program would impact every aspect of my life. My last post was all about falling in love again with Chris, and it's felt amazing. I never knew what it could really feel like to have another half. He completes me (ok Tom Cruise, we get the picture). But SERIOUSLY!? Was this what I was looking for for motivation the entire time? How come I never knew he was strong enough not only for himself, but for me too? He's made me realize that I am strong enough to do anything...
By anything, I mean I am going to change my way about the program. Don't worry! I'm not quitting!! But after coming to an understanding about the program working so fast, I've decided I'm going to decrease my weight loss goal on the program from 40 lbs to 20 lbs. Why, do you ask? Because I feel like I can motivate myself now to lose the other 20 on my own. I am not obese, but want to be healthy, I feel like I am young enough and smart enough to do that on my own. What a moment it is, for me at least, to realize my self-potential. And who knew what a difference it would make to have a partner by your side?
I have no doubts that this program is an amazing motivation to get people on the right track to living a healthy and happy life. I am living proof. If you can get through the first week, you can do anything. Put yourself to the test.
Oh, and please give blood!!
Today was especially interesting. I was going to go give blood today for my good deed of the day. I'm O-, a universal donor, so I'm needed! After two failed attempts at starting the process (forgetting an ID, having to eat, etc), Chris and I finally made it to the small truck holding the blood drive. He had agreed to do it with me earlier in the day. I let him go first since he had to get to work sooner, and I filled out my questionnaire. The nurse tested my blood for my hemoglobin level. "When was your last menstrual cycle?" he asked. "Umm, now, " I answered, knowing exactly what was coming next as he struggled with the little machine. "Ok Danielle, your HG level is at 11.7, very low. You need to be at least 12.5 in order to give today." I'm sad. I walk out to Chris side, and he gives me a comforting nod. He knew how bad I wanted to give blood today. He says, "Then again, maybe you shouldn't right now...Did you know you burn 650 calories just by giving blood??" HOLY CRAP! That's almost all the calories I've consumed today from my little morsels! Ok, so now's not a good time. The female nurse looks at me questioningly, and asks why that's bad. I explain about my weight loss program and how I'm consuming fewer calories. She starts to go on and on and on about how a program like that is unhealthy for you and theres tons a research that backs it up (which I can't find?). She doesnt give me a chance at all to explain and we leave, my head consumed with thoughts of guilt, confusion, frustration, and anger. I hate second-guessing myself. This lady has no idea who I am and why I'm doing this.
I got home, and sat down with Chris while he ate his cookie and juice to restore his blood sugar. He wasn't sure quite what to say either, but held me to console me. I sat in silence staring at the TV until he left for work. Right before he walked in the door, he said, "Why don't you see if there's a yoga thing free on-demand." I knew exactly what he meant. I've never done yoga, but I've been talking about starting for a while, and he knows how stressed I can get. Wait a second, I have a man who listens?? Crazy. Crazy amazing. He left, and I searched. Sitting alone on the couch in the dark, I found a beginners yoga video on-demand. I started it, and immediately realized how good this could be for me. How good doing anything like this could be good for me. I did the breathing exercises and suddenly felt better- enlightened, if you will. Then I have more realizations...
This first week has not been the easiest. I knew I would be strong enough, but I didn't understand exactly how the program would impact every aspect of my life. My last post was all about falling in love again with Chris, and it's felt amazing. I never knew what it could really feel like to have another half. He completes me (ok Tom Cruise, we get the picture). But SERIOUSLY!? Was this what I was looking for for motivation the entire time? How come I never knew he was strong enough not only for himself, but for me too? He's made me realize that I am strong enough to do anything...
By anything, I mean I am going to change my way about the program. Don't worry! I'm not quitting!! But after coming to an understanding about the program working so fast, I've decided I'm going to decrease my weight loss goal on the program from 40 lbs to 20 lbs. Why, do you ask? Because I feel like I can motivate myself now to lose the other 20 on my own. I am not obese, but want to be healthy, I feel like I am young enough and smart enough to do that on my own. What a moment it is, for me at least, to realize my self-potential. And who knew what a difference it would make to have a partner by your side?
I have no doubts that this program is an amazing motivation to get people on the right track to living a healthy and happy life. I am living proof. If you can get through the first week, you can do anything. Put yourself to the test.
Oh, and please give blood!!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Love, love, loooove.
What a perfect week to fall in love all over again. With the scent of Russel Stover's heart-shaped boxes in the air, I'm reminded of my ability to love. One should be lucky to have such a quality, to love unconditionally. My boyfriend, Chris, and I have been together almost two and a half years. We've had many ups, and unfortunately like any couple, our fair share of downs. However, no matter how hard I pushed him away, he never backed down. I've always been a bit insecure, after a heartbreak, and family issues, but he's stuck by my side. He's come from a cool, collected family; Parents have been together over 30 years, they have a house, sister is an amazing, healthy individual. Why would he want to try so hard with me?? I've always wondered. He just does. It happens, there is that someone out there for you who's perfect. I never believed until Chris. He's been amazing through this whole weight loss experienced over the past week...Which I've also had ups and downs with.
These past couple days have been the hardest. Last night, it was going out with friends to a bar. I thought I was ready. I got there right after work, still in my David's Bridal "business" attire. I already felt "stiff" and uneasy. Then i watched my friends sip their adult beverages, and eat their bar food, all the while I sipped on my one and only diet coke. I knew after being there 5 minutes I wasn't ready to go out yet. I just needed to be a little stronger. Chris and I went home after he finished playing darts, and I was supposed to eat my final meal of the day. I stared at my food and sank into a depression. I was so sick of eating the same thing day after day! I need a plan. Chris pulled me up from the floor where I sank into "baby zone," as I call it. Feeling worthless and like I'm going to fail and need to give up. He pulled me into his arms, and held me tight, and told me I couldn't give up. This all seems so dramatic for being real life, but it's true!! He's my knight in shining armour.
He told me that I was always the one who motivated him, and always had a plan. And just now he was finally seeing how some sort of structure was good. I've always told him we needed to do more hobbies, and now he's making it a point to finally do them. I tell him I feel like the only thing we do together is eat and drink and stay at home. He knows....and understands, and sees what we've needed for a long, long time. "We are smart people, and can make excuses easily," he says. It's time for a change, and the change is to make our lives better in the long run. Since this has all started, I've been think long term. Marriage, traveling, careers. It's all going to work out, and now's the time to stop making excuses. I'm going to get my butt up from the couch and go to the gym today, with Chris. His idea. Love, love, love. How did I ever get so lucky???
Eggs and coffee again for breakfast.....Maybe I'll try to make something for both of us for my lean n green. Any lean n green ideas for Valentines Day??
These past couple days have been the hardest. Last night, it was going out with friends to a bar. I thought I was ready. I got there right after work, still in my David's Bridal "business" attire. I already felt "stiff" and uneasy. Then i watched my friends sip their adult beverages, and eat their bar food, all the while I sipped on my one and only diet coke. I knew after being there 5 minutes I wasn't ready to go out yet. I just needed to be a little stronger. Chris and I went home after he finished playing darts, and I was supposed to eat my final meal of the day. I stared at my food and sank into a depression. I was so sick of eating the same thing day after day! I need a plan. Chris pulled me up from the floor where I sank into "baby zone," as I call it. Feeling worthless and like I'm going to fail and need to give up. He pulled me into his arms, and held me tight, and told me I couldn't give up. This all seems so dramatic for being real life, but it's true!! He's my knight in shining armour.
He told me that I was always the one who motivated him, and always had a plan. And just now he was finally seeing how some sort of structure was good. I've always told him we needed to do more hobbies, and now he's making it a point to finally do them. I tell him I feel like the only thing we do together is eat and drink and stay at home. He knows....and understands, and sees what we've needed for a long, long time. "We are smart people, and can make excuses easily," he says. It's time for a change, and the change is to make our lives better in the long run. Since this has all started, I've been think long term. Marriage, traveling, careers. It's all going to work out, and now's the time to stop making excuses. I'm going to get my butt up from the couch and go to the gym today, with Chris. His idea. Love, love, love. How did I ever get so lucky???
Eggs and coffee again for breakfast.....Maybe I'll try to make something for both of us for my lean n green. Any lean n green ideas for Valentines Day??
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
4 days, 3 lbs!
Maybe there was some sort of doubt in me in the beginning, even if I didn't show it. But the scale and my body do not lie. 4 days, 3 lbs lost! I'm supposed to lose 2-5 lbs a WEEK. It really works people...
I have to admit, yesterday was HARD. Especially since I decided to start this thing a week before Aunt Flo visits, so PMS kicked in, and all I could think of was a warm chocolate chip cookie. We went to Sharky's Mexican Woodfired Grill so that I could have my lean n green; 6 oz chicken, and 1/2 cup broccoli. Just does not compare to a warm, just-baked chocolate chip cookie...I'm not really a big meat eater anyway, I love my fruit and carbs.
When I got my food, and my boyfriend had his giant fajita bowl complete with a side of chips and beloved black beans (mmmm.....) I stared at it like a toddler would stare at lima beans. I let out a sigh, and maybe even a little tear, but choked it down. It wasn't bad after I put hot salsa all over it. After I finished, and made Chris eat the remaining what seemed like 10 cups of broccoli they threw on my plate in place of rice, I was content. I knew there would be light at the end of the tunnel. I turned to Chris, my boyfriend, "You know, this is a bad day. But I feel so much better now that I've finished." He looks at me and says, "You can do it baby." And I can!
Being full, but now with a Starbucks Zen tea as dessert, we went to Target to buy a digital scale. Still dreaming about that warm chocolate chip cookie....Obsessing really, more than dreaming. I "tweeted" about the cookie, and said that I should call my health coach Marissa. Low and behold not 2 minutes after I tweet, I get a call from her! I tell her right off the bat she saved me, and that today wasn't a good day. She makes a good point: "Don't eat the cookie, and when you go to bed, you will feel good about yourself." So I watched my Sex and the City, then had my sex and the city, and after, I did feel good about myself! (I apologize to not only to my readers but to my boyfriend for any embarassment this blog may cause). No cookie. Instead I had a Fresca! And went to sleep happy as a clown.
I woke up this morning to a few texts from my oldest sister with some bad news, a family crisis that will soon hopefully be taken care of and everyone will heal. It's personal, but in my heart I know everything will be okay. If my sister can get through this painstaking experience, I know I can get through my diet. I haven't mentioned this yet, but my sisters are my best friends and the strongest women I know. From them, I've learned everything, and only more to come.
Sorry if this blog is a little all over the place, but that's what my head is like right now =)
I have to admit, yesterday was HARD. Especially since I decided to start this thing a week before Aunt Flo visits, so PMS kicked in, and all I could think of was a warm chocolate chip cookie. We went to Sharky's Mexican Woodfired Grill so that I could have my lean n green; 6 oz chicken, and 1/2 cup broccoli. Just does not compare to a warm, just-baked chocolate chip cookie...I'm not really a big meat eater anyway, I love my fruit and carbs.
When I got my food, and my boyfriend had his giant fajita bowl complete with a side of chips and beloved black beans (mmmm.....) I stared at it like a toddler would stare at lima beans. I let out a sigh, and maybe even a little tear, but choked it down. It wasn't bad after I put hot salsa all over it. After I finished, and made Chris eat the remaining what seemed like 10 cups of broccoli they threw on my plate in place of rice, I was content. I knew there would be light at the end of the tunnel. I turned to Chris, my boyfriend, "You know, this is a bad day. But I feel so much better now that I've finished." He looks at me and says, "You can do it baby." And I can!
Being full, but now with a Starbucks Zen tea as dessert, we went to Target to buy a digital scale. Still dreaming about that warm chocolate chip cookie....Obsessing really, more than dreaming. I "tweeted" about the cookie, and said that I should call my health coach Marissa. Low and behold not 2 minutes after I tweet, I get a call from her! I tell her right off the bat she saved me, and that today wasn't a good day. She makes a good point: "Don't eat the cookie, and when you go to bed, you will feel good about yourself." So I watched my Sex and the City, then had my sex and the city, and after, I did feel good about myself! (I apologize to not only to my readers but to my boyfriend for any embarassment this blog may cause). No cookie. Instead I had a Fresca! And went to sleep happy as a clown.
I woke up this morning to a few texts from my oldest sister with some bad news, a family crisis that will soon hopefully be taken care of and everyone will heal. It's personal, but in my heart I know everything will be okay. If my sister can get through this painstaking experience, I know I can get through my diet. I haven't mentioned this yet, but my sisters are my best friends and the strongest women I know. From them, I've learned everything, and only more to come.
Sorry if this blog is a little all over the place, but that's what my head is like right now =)
Monday, February 8, 2010
Steak Pinwheel TSFL style.
I created this based on a recipe my mom's made for years, but used a leaner cut of meat and instead of butter, used the Smart Squeeze. SO yummy! Probably not good everyday haha, I recommend not eating it for every lean n green!
Steak Pinwheel, TSFL style!:
Prep time:10 min, Cook time 10-15 min
7 oz boneless beef loin top sirloin, thin cut (usually bought in bulk)
1 clove garlic, chopped or minced
1/2 cup spinach, fresh
3-4 teaspoons "Smart Squeeze" butter substitute (Or however much your calorie allowance is)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Chop spinach and garlic together. Put aside. Take sirloin steak and use a meat tenderizer to thin it out more. Take 1/3 of spinach/garlic mixture and put on top of steak. Put 1 teaspoon of Smart Squeeze on spinach mixture on steak. Roll steak with spinach mix inside, use toothpicks to keep together if needed. Place on cookie sheet or broiler pan with a piece of aluminum foil. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until desired temperature. Put remaining 2 teaspoons of Smart Squeeze onto remaining spinach mixture, saute in pan until desired consistency (I like it to tastes really soft!) When steak is finished, place on top of spinach mixture. Use whatever seasonings you like for steak (I prefer Nature's Seasons, no calories, it has it all, great for meat!). Enjoy!
Steak Pinwheel, TSFL style!:
Prep time:10 min, Cook time 10-15 min
7 oz boneless beef loin top sirloin, thin cut (usually bought in bulk)
1 clove garlic, chopped or minced
1/2 cup spinach, fresh
3-4 teaspoons "Smart Squeeze" butter substitute (Or however much your calorie allowance is)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Chop spinach and garlic together. Put aside. Take sirloin steak and use a meat tenderizer to thin it out more. Take 1/3 of spinach/garlic mixture and put on top of steak. Put 1 teaspoon of Smart Squeeze on spinach mixture on steak. Roll steak with spinach mix inside, use toothpicks to keep together if needed. Place on cookie sheet or broiler pan with a piece of aluminum foil. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until desired temperature. Put remaining 2 teaspoons of Smart Squeeze onto remaining spinach mixture, saute in pan until desired consistency (I like it to tastes really soft!) When steak is finished, place on top of spinach mixture. Use whatever seasonings you like for steak (I prefer Nature's Seasons, no calories, it has it all, great for meat!). Enjoy!
Save me!
Nope, still doing well on the diet as day three begins. I don't find myself as hungry as I thought I would be (at least not when I do it right!). Eggs and coffee for breakfast again. Thank God I love eggs, I don't think I could eat the oatmeal everyday haha.
Things have been going exceptionally well. The reason for my title of this post is to explain what's been saving me from going crazy. Perhaps the one and most important thing is my boyfriend, Chris, who has been motivating me everyday, even when I grumble about how low the calorie count is. I think I'm falling more and more in love with him...So important step in diet process: Find someone or something to keep you motivated. Whether it be you significant other, best friend, or your beloved feline friend, just talking about it helps. Not that I want food to run my life, but it has been extremely beneficial to me to have people to talk to about it.
Now for the food part that helps, I've found a few products that make my food taste great!
One: Smart Squeeze. I am like Julia Child, I love butter. But on this program, impossible to have...unless you have this product! I remember my Aunt Bec always had it after I picked it up in the grocery store and examined the label. Only 5 calories per TBSP, NO fat, LOW sodium, only 1 Carb! It's ridiculous. I used it to sautee my spinach on a thing cut top sirloin, and pinned it together like a steak-pinwheel recipe my mom's always made. I felt like I was cheating and eating a delicious, creamy expensive meal from a 5 star restaurant!
Yum yum yum...
Product 2: Morton Nature's Seasons
My parents used this the season EVERYTHING, from spaghetti to chicken, it was delish! No Calories. No fat. No carbs. A little higher in sodium (16%, it has salt)..Salt, pepper, sugar, spices, natural onion flavor, natural garlic flavor, parsley, celery seeds, calicium silicate (for freshness I believe)
Items 2 and three are especially for my coffee/caffeine addiction. Seeing how coffee has no calories, it's allright by itself but I am not my mom....she drinks her coffee black as the night, yuck! I need cream and sugar. But instead of my usual 2-3 heaping spoonfuls of sugar and splash of milk, I'm replacing it with Target's Market Pantry brands coffee creamer and sugar substitute (generic sweet n low). Both cheaper than the name brands, and you get more for less. I got the "market pantry coffee creamer lite" because a friend told me that "fat free" products usually have more sugar. Creamer is 10 calories per teaspoon, no fat, 2 carbs, no sodium, and the sugar substitute is 0 everything! Thank god for Target, I save money on a lot of groceries.
And last but not least, diet sodas....Diet coke, Fresca (MMMM!!!). It fills me up too. I'll try to keep posting things that are helping, and probably recipes in the future!
Things have been going exceptionally well. The reason for my title of this post is to explain what's been saving me from going crazy. Perhaps the one and most important thing is my boyfriend, Chris, who has been motivating me everyday, even when I grumble about how low the calorie count is. I think I'm falling more and more in love with him...So important step in diet process: Find someone or something to keep you motivated. Whether it be you significant other, best friend, or your beloved feline friend, just talking about it helps. Not that I want food to run my life, but it has been extremely beneficial to me to have people to talk to about it.
Now for the food part that helps, I've found a few products that make my food taste great!
One: Smart Squeeze. I am like Julia Child, I love butter. But on this program, impossible to have...unless you have this product! I remember my Aunt Bec always had it after I picked it up in the grocery store and examined the label. Only 5 calories per TBSP, NO fat, LOW sodium, only 1 Carb! It's ridiculous. I used it to sautee my spinach on a thing cut top sirloin, and pinned it together like a steak-pinwheel recipe my mom's always made. I felt like I was cheating and eating a delicious, creamy expensive meal from a 5 star restaurant!
Yum yum yum...
Product 2: Morton Nature's Seasons
My parents used this the season EVERYTHING, from spaghetti to chicken, it was delish! No Calories. No fat. No carbs. A little higher in sodium (16%, it has salt)..Salt, pepper, sugar, spices, natural onion flavor, natural garlic flavor, parsley, celery seeds, calicium silicate (for freshness I believe)
Items 2 and three are especially for my coffee/caffeine addiction. Seeing how coffee has no calories, it's allright by itself but I am not my mom....she drinks her coffee black as the night, yuck! I need cream and sugar. But instead of my usual 2-3 heaping spoonfuls of sugar and splash of milk, I'm replacing it with Target's Market Pantry brands coffee creamer and sugar substitute (generic sweet n low). Both cheaper than the name brands, and you get more for less. I got the "market pantry coffee creamer lite" because a friend told me that "fat free" products usually have more sugar. Creamer is 10 calories per teaspoon, no fat, 2 carbs, no sodium, and the sugar substitute is 0 everything! Thank god for Target, I save money on a lot of groceries.And last but not least, diet sodas....Diet coke, Fresca (MMMM!!!). It fills me up too. I'll try to keep posting things that are helping, and probably recipes in the future!
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