Make the best decisions possible, as often as possible!

That's my motto for everything in life, whether it be pertaining to diet and excersise, picking my battles with the kids, shopping adventures, business decisions even-- really, it's so universal and easy to live by, and who doesn't like easy?

Let's talk diet for a moment! Most women are plagued by their eating choices on a daily basis, struggling with guilt and insecurities that dine with them each and every meal of the day. As if we aren't fighting enough battles during the day, we must choose to throw in the white flag and surrender, or charge full speed ahead- weapons drawn- every time we wander into the kitchen. Why can't this be any easier? Why doesn't my mortgage also pay for an exciting in-house chef, eager to serve me health, life and happiness in food on a plate, 3-5 times a day?

While I can't provide answers (ones you want to hear anyways) to those questions, I can offer a small bit of relief that just may give you that extra energy to go through with that charging ahead with weapons thing. Here are some easy substitutions I've learned by way of a great website for Moms called BabyFit.com!

Instead Of; Try; Calories saved (per serving)

Regular Potato Chips; Baked Potato Chips; 90
Pudding; Sugar Free Applesauce; 108
Ice Cream; Nonfat Frozen Yogurt; 153
Whole Milk; Skim Milk; 60
Fettucine Alfredo; Spaghetti and tom. sauce; 426
Ground Beef; Ground Turkey; 132
Chocolate Chip Cookies; Vanilla Wafers; 200
Cheddar Cheese; Mozzarella Cheese; 141
Cafe Latte; Hot Tea; 122
Ricotta Cheese; Cottage Cheese; 172
Sour Cream; Plain Yogurt; 343

For the full list they've created check out this link-
http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=575

If you're trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, or recently un-pregnant, this website is a fun and extremely informative way to stay fit, track your progress, make new friends and learn to your heart's desire all the fascinating things about Motherhood!

It's almost time for my dinner now, which my husband has lovingly prepared-- Tequilla Lime Chicken, delicious zuchinni and yellow squash are on the menu and I can't get to the table fast enough! Next post: My personal weight loss success story! Who knows, maybe it will work for you?