200by40 – Weight Loss the Right Way

This for That

With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, today we had Chips and Salsa Day in our department at work.

While I had originally planned to skip on the festivities, I changed my mind after smelling the zesty aroma of all those homemade salsas. But rather than consuming my planned snacks for the day, I chose to skip them–a Zone Perfect bar and yogurt–in exchange for a plate of the goods.

I went with the chips that had the lowest fat content (5g per serving) and pretty much sampled all the homemade salsas since, well, they are pretty much just pureed vegetables with some spices added for flavor. You gotta like salsa–it’s a simple, tasty no-fat treat.

I definitely don’t feel guilty for partaking in the fun and I didn’t feel the need to eat the bar or cup of yogurt. In fact, the chips-and-salsa combo was the perfect cure for my grumbling afternoon stomach.

It’s a simple move like this that will not only keep you within your plan, but also reward you by indulging in what seems like something much more sinister