Great Dollar Tree Find!

People tend to think that following weight loss programs require spending a lot of money. I have been on two very popular programs and found that is not the case at all. I was in The Dollar Tree last week and I found Harvest Hill Lite Pancake Syrup. It was surprisngly good. Of course it's not as thick as a regular syrup but it does have good consistency and just the right amount of sweetness for my pancakes. Harvest Hill is based in Maine and they have a lot of products, tours and even a restaurant on site. You can visit them here If you don't have a Dollar Tree near you click here to order from them.

Trigger Foods

Right now I have a serious addiction to barbeque nachos. I just take tortilla chips, add cheddar cheese and honey barbeque sauce, then microwave for about a minute. This is so good! This has also been a problem for me. I have been eating this for the past week and I just cannot keep it limited to one portion. I go overboard each and every time. This has turned out to be a trigger food for me- and that is definitely not a good thing. This weekend I'll probably be snowed in and I have already fallen off the wagon because of the holidays, so I will try to get back on track Monday. But I'm going to have to stop eating this if I'm going to keep moving towards my goal. What's your trigger food?

Just Enough Peanut Butter

I absolutely love peanut butter, but it's just too high in fat and calories and I can never stop myself at just one serving. I was never a fan of granola, but I heard from a couple of different people that Nature Valley's Granola Thins were pretty good and I must admit they were right! They are quite tasty but a little on the small side. Too some people it seems like they are not worth it, but to me they definitely are. They give me a good taste of peanut butter without the guilt. Check the site out where you can also print a coupon for .75 off .

The Best Cereal Ever!!

Well at least in my mind..Kellog's - thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Cereal is great for breakfast, as a snack or even perfect as dessert. I just love it. I could eat it all day. On a whim I saw this cereal on sale at Food Lion and decided to give it a try and it has been a staple in my house every since. It is so good and sweet, but not too sweet - and it has just the right touch of cinnamon. Even in milk it stays crunchy and every spoonful is a treat. It even leaves the milk delicious. It is still fairly new so you can always find a ton of coupons. I strongly suggest giving this a try - you won't regret it. In fact, I think I'm about to have my second bowl of the day!

Servings: 1 Cup (30g / 1.oz) 1 container (9 cup (30g / 1.oz) ea.)
Calories 120 Sodium 115 mg
Total Fat 2 g Potassium 40 mg
Saturated 0 g Total Carbs 25 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 1 g
Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 12 g
Trans 0 g Protein 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Vitamin A 10% Calcium 0%
Vitamin C 25% Iron 25%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Great Find At Aldi's!

If you are not familiar with the Aldi's grocery store chain - you should really try to visit them if you have a local store. I have heard it varies by region but the stores in my area area really clean and have a variety of items. The items are really low-cost and who doesn't love saving money? Last week I found Baker's Treat Crisp Rice Treats - and they were surprisingly quite tasty. They didn't taste like the Kellog's version - which I really don't like. My favorites are the Lil' Debbie's treats - but these are a close second. They have a slight aftertaste which i can't describe but they are a nice size - perfect for an afternoon treat along with a small glass of milk.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Bar (22g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 15Calories 90

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber -
Sugars 9g
Protein 1g

Vitamin A - Vitamin C -

Calcium - Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie

One thing I really miss eating is brownies. I don't really eat sweets but I absolutely adore brownies! I prefer homemade while they are still nice and warm from the oven. I recently found these 100 calorie brownie bites and since I am determined to stay on track with my weight loss - these certainly will do! They are quite small but if you take your time eating them they are actually satisfying. Of course you can't expect them to have the exact same texture or taste of your high calorie treats, but I was pleasantly surprised.

Nutritional Facts
Serving size 21 g
Servings per container 6
Base Nutrients
Calories 100.00kcal (0%)
Calories from fat 40.00kcal (0%)
Total fat 4.00g (6%)
Saturated fat 1.50g (8%)
Cholesterol 0.00mg (0%)
Sodium 60.00mg (3%)
Total carbohydrates 14.00g (5%)
Dietary fiber 0.50g (2%)
Sugar 7.00g (0%)
Protein 0.50g (0%)
Trans fat 0.00g (0%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0.00%
Folate 0.00%
Niacin 0.00%
Riboflavin 0.00%
Thiamin 0.00%
Minerals
Calcium 0.00%

It's the Cheesiest!!

Well I don't actually know this because I haven't tried them but Kraft has introduced a new treat for those of us who are watching our waistlines! I actually love cheese but try to limit myself because the kind I love is gooey and goes great on tortilla chips. The cheese squares are offered in four different flavors - Cheddar & Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Garlic & Herb, Cheddar and Three Cheese Blend. I saw them at my local Food Lion. I will be trying them in the next couple of weeks and post a review.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 package (28g)

Amount per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 70
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 22%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A4%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium20%
Iron0%