Solitude Bears Fruit

Be in a place where you can be alone to think of nothing at all and relax your mind. As opposed to finding inspiration, offer your self a break and just sit still or walk slowly. Consider your mind as a celebrity who, once in a while, needs to retreat from his legion of fans just to relax and think of nothing. I do BELIEVE in the "buddy "system. This is crucial in weight loss for me~ But, I also believe that we all need some time to ...regroup.....to be ...me. When I am alone I am able to think clearly as to where I am going, where I have been, and what steps I need to take to go further.

Being honest with yourself about what you'll really do is a tough one. Many people fail at weight loss because they set their sights too high, planning so many workouts and diet changes, it's impossible to follow. This is where a little self-awareness comes in and what that means is figuring out what you'll really do to reach your goals. Take some time to ask yourself some crucial questions before embarking on another failed journey

Can you accept failure? A big part of weight loss is failing at it and it will happen. It happens to all of us at one time or another. What happens if you flub up one day and give into those pizza cravings? What if you eat that extra piece of pie or skip your workout? Are you willing to accept your slip-up and get back on track or will you quit at the first mistake? Be honest with yourself about this one because willingness to persevere in these circumstances can mean the difference between success and failure.

Consistency is what comes from all that discipline, commitment, honesty and flexibility we've been talking about. Why? Because being consistent with your eating and exercise is the only way to reach your goals. Exercising heavily for 3 weeks and then quitting for a month isn't going to work.





An ideal low calorie side dish, these Bacon Mashed Potatoes are DELICIOUS! And at just 3 Points + for 1 1/4 cups, it’s a great bargain. By bulking up the potatoes with some cauliflower, you can get more quantity for less calories, and I promise, you won’t even be able to tell there’s cauliflower in it. It’s a great way to sneak in some more veggies for the kids too! The bacon, green onions, and sour cream give these mashed potatoes a fabulous flavor and texture and make it a truly decadent dish.


Bacon Mashed Potatoes Recipe – 3 Points +



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Treat yourself to these delicious Bacon Mashed Potatoes and enjoy a decadent, but low calorie side dish that boasts just 3 Points + per serving.

Ingredients
•1 lb baby potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
•2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped into bite sized pieces
•4 slices turkey bacon
•6 green onions, sliced
•1/3 cup fat free buttermilk
•1/3 cup fat free sour cream
•1 tsp salt
•1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
1.Place potatoes and cauliflower in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
2.Reduce heat to medium and cook, partially covered, until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
3.Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel. Let cool, and then chop finely.
4.Mash the potatoes, cauliflower, buttermilk, sour cream, and salt & pepper with a potato masher until desired texture is reached.
5.Fold in green onions and the chopped bacon.
Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 15 minute(s)

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 4

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 ¼ cups
Each serving = 3 Points +

PER SERVING: 115 calories; 2 g fat; 21 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 3 g fiber



Read more: http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/10/12/bacon-mashed-potatoes-recipe/#ixzz1bziiMZBs