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"You don't have to eat alot of something for it to taste good".
Sometimes when something tastes good we think we need to eat ALOT of it.  Most the time it tends to be unhealthy food but not always.  Too much of anything is not a good thing.  So what should you do when something is just SOOOO good?  Here are a few steps to try.

Take 1 helping; put it on your plate.
Eat that helping SLOWLY.
Wait 30 seconds between each bit to really enjoy the flavors.
When you are done with your 1 serving put your plate away and walk away :)
If you are at your house put the food away so you aren’t tempted to keep eating.

So often when something tastes good we eat it fast and then go back for seconds.  One of the things I always seem to get trapped into is just eating 1 bit out of the serving dish, you know to save calories.  Just a little taste. . . then another.  . .then another.  The "just a taste” turns into me eating more than if I would have just got a plate and taken a serving.  So slow down, taste and enjoy your food and walk away knowing you stayed within your calories.

How to use a scale for weght loss

I know I have said this all before but why not have a refresher :)
http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/How-Use-Scale-Weight-34720675

Fruits and Veggies

It has been a while since we have talked about our food habits. We want it to be a great weight lose month so I thought I would remind you of a few things. Today we are talking about fruits and veggies. You should be eating them with EVERY meal and most snacks. Do you remember the half plate rule? Half of the plate should be fruits and/or veggies at every meal. Another important part of this rule is to get a variety. A great way to get this variety is to look at the colors. Does your plate look green or does it look like a rainbow? (We are going for the rainbow look) :).
You should have some fruit and some veggies everyday. Most of us have no problem eating the fruit but we leave out the vitamin packed veggies. The first step is buying them at the store so they are in your home to eat. Think about what is in season then think about what variety you might want for the next few days and only buy an appropriate amount so they don't go bad. The produce will taste better if it is ripe, in season and fresh. If you need help knowing what is in season or how to know if something is ripe just ask the produce manager that is stocking the displays.
Although you get the most nutrients eating them raw you can also add veggies into stews, casseroles, or eat them steamed or grilled. Just remember to leave out the fats that we so often use to cover up the fact we are eating healthy foods. :)
So this coming up month of March focus on getting those healthy, vitamin packed fruits and veggies into your meals. Your body will thank you!
If you have a great recipe with fruits and veggies let us know! Soups, salad, casserole, grilled, what ever let's have them.