Eat Your Veggies or Get no Dessert Kids!

I have gone through two different weight loss transformations. The first, I gained some serious ground toward getting toward my weight goal. The second, I nailed it. Going through the transformations was not easy, but I had accountability with my trainer to keep me on track. The hardest part has been maintenance. I have had to be accountable to only myself and that takes so much more will power. I have found the secret to staying away from cravings and not going crazy on junk food is as simple as eating my vegetables. Yes, I know, they are not the greatest when it comes to taste, especially when they are eaten without sauces or dips however, they work! Just a cup of veggies with each meal, even snacks, keeps me on track. I have turned to Pinterest to get new ideas for preparing my veggies and keep from getting bored. I use canned, frozen and fresh. And when I fill up on high fiber, tummy filling veggies, I find that when I do have something a little more decadent, I eat a smaller portion size instead of going crazy. So make sure you are eating your veggies, your waistline will thank you.