In Search of A Low Fat/Low Cal Potato Salad?

Low Fat Potato Salad, sounds like an oxymoron doesn't it? But in my quest for just that I have finally come up with a suitable substitute for the globs of mayo usually required. Here is my answer:

LOW FAT/LOW CAL POTATO SALAD

THIS is actually quite simple and quite delicious...and will save you just bunches of calories and fat!

6 medium potatoes (you may peel and boil, but I actually microwave them and
then peel and dice, as it creates a much drier product)
3/4 Cup FAGE Greek Yogurt (0%) there is NO fat in this!! YAY!
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup good old fashioned yellow mustard
1/2 cup onions finely chopped
1/2 cup celery finely chopped
Celery Salt and Pepper to Taste

Dice your potatoes in a small dice and add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly...this is best if left to sit for several hours, as the ingredients will meld together for a better tasting salad.

(In 3/4 cup mayo you have 1,080 calories) (In 3/4 cup of FAGE Greek Yogurt you have approximately 65 calories!!!)
It is all these LITTLE things which can add up to your having a weight loss success story!

My husband used to put Sour cream on his baked potato, (26 calories per tablespoon), he now uses FAGE Greek Yogurt (6.5 calories per tablespoon) and he loves it! The creamy texture and flavor are a great substitute for sour cream, and if you use 4 tablespoons of Real Sour Cream at 104 calories, versus only 26 calories for FAGE Greek Yogurt, well you see what I am saying...every little bit counts!

Happy Weight Loss!

Live to Eat or Eat to Live?

I am continuing my journey on the 17 Day Diet with great success. I have lost a total of 40 pounds now since beginning this new lifestyle change, and am feeling terrific!
I just took a bunch of clothes to a neighbor to donate to the Mission that are now too big for me.

A big part of this transformation has been in just changing small daily habits and sticking to them. Greek yogurt and fruit have become a part of my daily ritual, as well as lots of lean protein. Oh, I still have some "good" carbs now and then, but I am much more careful about the portions and quality of those carbohydrates I do consume.

I was in the office of my lady friend's cardiologist this week when a couple came in and both signed in to see the doctor. They were probably about my age. The big and I do mean BIG difference between them us though was weight. Both the husband and wife had to be at least 150 pounds overweight. Oh my gosh, I felt so badly for them. I wondered if they each could shed that weight if they would have to be seeing a heart doctor. Can you imagine how much work it is for your heart to carry around that much extra weight?

I thought about how much better I am feeling without the 40 pounds I have lost already. I am more motivated than ever to get off another 30.

So, if you haven't already checked into The 17 Day Diet, do! It is a great way to get rid of those extra pounds and add years to your life.

Now get moving, walking, bike riding, swimming, and do it. You won't be sorry.

Let me know how you are doing.

HEALTHY RECIPE OF THE DAY

4 Tilapia fillets
2 sliced tomatoes, thin slices
1 TBSP dried basil
1 medium onion, sliced thinly
1 fresh lemon

On foil covered broiler pan, place sliced tomatoes (sprinkled with the basil), with thin slice of onion on top of each, place tilapia over onion and tomato slices and squeeze a little lemon juice on each fillet. Salt and pepper to taste.

Broil just until flaky...
Serve with tossed salad and baked potato for a light summer meal. Enjoy!