said it....done it too!!

Yes, I am guilty!! It's too hot, too cold, I am tired and depressed, and this week....there was no electricity!!!!!

All I have to say....B.S.....:) I mean that with all the love in my heart. Yes, we have had a rough week in our little corner of the world. Winds that took out trees, roofs, crops,fences....the list goes on....but what was really rough, is the lack of electricity! "Holy crap, I cant diet when the lights aren't on".....really, yes I caught myself even feeling "sorry" for myself, "yeah, I probably could eat that, I have been working extra hard".... really????WTH....????? This is a take charge time! Challenge yourself in you journey in weight loss.... challenge your "lack of electricity" to what can you do to take this moment, this week, by the horns and say..."BRING IT ON" Lots of veg's don't need to be cooked, ham sandwiches.....salad with shredded cheese.....how many fruits really need to be cooked???do you get it??? hello, you still have your grill!!!......We do not need candy bars, chips all that crap. Those empty calorie foods that leave you feeling like crap. Something you really don't need right know.....(the depression I was saying earlier)

Tropical Cucumber Salad




1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest,
plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 medium English cucumber, cut into 3/4-inch dice
1 avocado, cut into 3/4-inch dice
1 mango, cut into 3/4-inch dice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Whisk lime zest, lime juice, oil, brown sugar, vinegar and crushed red pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add cucumber, avocado, mango and cilantro; gently toss to coat. Serve garnished with lime zest, if desired.

Divide into 4 servings. (Serving size 1 Cup)

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 169 calories; 11 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbs; 3 g protein;
5 g fiber; 178 mg sodium
Points Plus+ 5 Per Serving
Add some protein if you would like (chicken breast) just add points accordingly