This is basically a continuation of Weight loss tip number 27. It will also make the weight loss tip the same number as the date.Which makes it easier.I think I'll keep it this way.
So to elaborate on Weight loss Tip of the Day Number 27:
If you still have sweets and goodies around, it might be hard to avoid them; so try to eat sweets in moderation and don't restock on them. Also try to be sure you eat your fruit and vegetables. This will help keep you from feeling so hungry and tempted to eat the sweets.

Merry Christmas a day late!
Today may not be the best day to talk about weight loss. Then again it might be a good day to talk about weight loss. You may have overeaten yesterday. I probably did, but not really that much. I did eat a piece of chocolate cake with whip cream frosting, though. It looked so good I just couldn't or didn't resist. It tasted as good as it looked, too! So I guess we'll just skip a weight loss tip for yesterday, and pick up today.

Weight loss tip of the day number 27:
If you did overeat yesterday, don't be too hard on yourself. Today is a new day. Just get right back on track and move forward. Eating better is a better goal than eating less, anyway. So looking back, we did have some healthy raw vegetable choices, but I chose ham and sides. In reality I didn't eat a lot, but probably could have made better choices. Let's put yesterday behind us now, and press forward to our weight loss goal.

Weight loss tip of the day number 26:
Enjoy dried fruit in moderation. Dried fruit is pretty nutritious, but it has concentrated sugar and is higher in calories than fresh fruit.

Weight loss tip of the day number 25:
Try to always keep fresh fruit on hand. When you crave something sweet grab fruit instead of candies or cookies.

Weight loss tip of the day number 24:
Put together a storage container filled with raw vegetables like Brocolli, Cauliflower, Carrots and Celery. When you feel hungry grab some of these instead of chips.

Weight loss tip of the day number 23:
When choosing snacks try choosing Fruit and Nuts instead of sugary snacks. They are lower in calories and higher in nutrition.

Weight loss tip of the day number 22:
During this Holiday Season avoid overeating at gatherings by eating an apple and drinking some water before going to where the higher calorie foods are.

I know I am way behind on my blogging Tip of the Day segment. Please forgive me. I've been very preoccupied. We have a new grandson! Jaiden; born 12-20-2013. He's adorable!
I'll try to get back on track now, and catch up, but I'm not making any promises.

Weight loss tip of the Day number 21:
Eat more sweet potatoes. Try substituting them in the place of white potatoes as much as possible. You can even make mashed sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes have a lot of nutrients in them. They've been called the nearly perfect food. They are an excellent source of Vitamin A (beta carotene) and Vitamin C. These powerful antioxidants have healing properties that have been known to play a role in reducing inflamation and restoring cells.

Weight loss tip of the day number 20:
If you have a lot of weight to lose try taking it a week at a time. This is what I started out doing and it was working well. I got away from that for a while, after I broke my arm, and was just maintaining, but I think it is time to get back to losing weight again. After I broke my arm I got a little distracted, but I believe it is high time to move forward now. I also need to start exercising again, too, and be even more diligent than I was before. We happened to buy a box of Tangelos from our grandson, for his school band fundraiser. This gives us a lot of a good nutritious snack. So I'm hoping this, along with adding exercise back in, and eating an apple a day will help. I believe, if I will just take my own tips and apply them to my daily life, they will work. Let's give it a try!

This is actually yesterdays weight loss tip. I will post it now and another one later.

Weight loss Tip of the Day number 19:
Along with eating an apple a day try eating at least one more fruit and three vegetables. They say 5 a Day. This seems like a good rule of thumb. Try to concentrate on the higher nutrient vegetables. Mainly dark green, orange and yellow ones.

Weight loss tip of the day number 18:
Try eating an apple a day.
There really is something to the saying; An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away. Here is some information I found on Web M. D. Researchers from Cornell's Food Science and Toxicology Department in Ithaca, N. Y. found that the antioxidant properties of one fresh apple were equal to 1,500 milligrams of vitamin C. The Cornell researchers suggest that a combination of plant chemicals, collectively known as phytochemicals, found mainly in the skin of apples, provide the bulk of the fruit's anticancer and antioxidant properties. The cooperative activity of these phytochemicals, they argue, has health benefits that are superior to those found in single compounds like vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. Apples are rich in isoflavones and phenolics, Many of the antioxidants in an apple are in the skin, which might have cancer fighting properties.
 

Weight loss tip of the day #17:

Avoid sugary juice drinks. Even though they may have vitamins added in, you can add a lot of extra calories by drinking sugary juice drinks. They may say juice, but if they have added sugar, don't drink them.

Weight loss tip of the day #16:

Try to eat about 6-8 oz. of Yogurt a day. Make sure it has active Yogurt cultures in it. An individual Yogurt container works well. Get the low-fat kind. I prefer Greek, but I also like the Yoplait kind that's not Greek. I guess you can try some of both kinds. Just be sure it has the active Yogurt cultures in it. If you just don't like Yogurt, take an Acidophilus Capsule a day. This will help your digestion and also help keep your good bacteria level up. All of this will help in your weight loss.

Here's a yummy treat to make using Yogurt:

                                                     Fresh Fruit and Greek Yogurt Parfaits

3 cups Blueberries, Kiwi, Grapes(sliced), Mandarin Oranges, or about 3 different fruits of your choice. 1 cup each.

3 cups Greek Vanilla Yogurt..

1 1/2 Granola.

6 Parfait glasses.

Put a layer of Fruit in the bottom of the glasses.

Put a layer of Yogurt on top of the Fruit.

Put a layer of Granola on top of the Yogurt. (about half the amount of the Yogurt layer).

Keep layering 1/2 cup of each ingredient per glass, until all the ingredients are used up.

Healthy and delicious! Enjoy!

Tip of the Day #15:

If you happen to be snowed in, or stuck inside for a while, instead of eating for comfort try doing something else like cleaning or decorating. Even if you decide to cook make something healthy like Soup or Chili.
We happened to make Vegetable Beef Soup on Friday, while it was snowing. We still have some left. Something like that really hits the spot when it's cold and snowy outside.
Here's my recipe:

                                                            Vegetable Beef Soup

1 1/2 pounds of Beef Stew Meat.
Water to cover.
3-4 Beef Bouillon Cubes or 1 Tablespoon Beef Broth Base and Seasoning Mix.
1 can of diced Tomatoes.
1 can V-8 Juice. (low-sodium)Water to make the pot about half full.
4-6 med-large Potatoes. Peeled and cut-up in bite-size pieces.
6 med-large Carrots. Peeled and cut-up in bite-size circles.
1 package frozen Vegetable Soup Mix or 1 package frozen Mixed Vegetables.

Place the Stew meat in a large pot.
Add enough water to cover a little above the meat.
Add the Bouillon Cubes or Beef Broth Base and Seasoning Mix.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and boil gently for about 2 hours.
Add the V-8 Juice and Tomatoes.
Can add more water if needed.
Continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
Add the Carrots and Potatoes
Cook another 30 minutes.
Add the frozen Vegetables.
Cook another 30 minutes or until everything is done and tender.
Serve with Crackers.

My mother used to make this soup and I've been making it for years. It is a very good way to get a lot of vegetables in one meal. This will give you a lot of vitamins, as well as protein and other nutrients, too. I believe my mother used Tomato Juice, but the V-8 adds more nutrients and we really like it.

Weight loss tip of the day number 14:

If you have a Holiday or Birthday Party to attend, go ahead and eat the treats, but use moderation. Try to eat very small samples of what you choose and watch your drink calories, too.

Here's a good idea for a snack recipe:

1 Head of Cauliflower (cut-up).
1 Bunch of Broccoli (cut-up).
1 Pound of Carrots (cut-up) or 1 pound of Baby Carrots.

Dip:
 8 ounce container of low-fat Sour Cream.
4 ounces light Miracle Whip.
1 package Hidden Valley ranch Salad Dressing mix.

Put all of the ingredients for the dip in a bowl and mix together well.
Serve the Vegetables with the Dip.

Weight loss tip number 12 and 13:
12:
Avoid white flour. (expanding on tip number 9)  You might find it difficult to cut white flour out totally; especially if you eat out once in a while. You can cut it way down though by avoiding it at home. Instead of white flour try using whole wheat, whole grain, or at least unbleached healthier flour.
Also use wheat or whole grain bread and buns.

13:
Avoid white rice. (expanding on tip number 9) Instead of white rice try using brown rice. It has a lot more fiber and nutrients.

Weight loss tip of the day number 11:

Avoid White Sugar.

Instead of using white sugar for sweetening try using Truvia instead. There are other sweeteners you can use including honey and natural sugars, but to avoid calories, I think Truvia is a good choice because it's natural. 

Here's a good recipe to try using Truvia or honey:

                                             Fresh Fruit and Greek Yogurt Parfaits

3 cups Fresh or Frozen Blueberries, Kiwi, Grapes (sliced), Strawberries (sliced), Mandarin Oranges, or about 3 different Fruits of your choice. 1 cup each.

3 cups Greek Yogurt.

Truvia or Honey to taste. (optional)

Natural Granola of your choice.

6 Parfait glasses.

Put a layer of Berries in the bottom of the glasses.

If you want the sweetener mix it with the Yogurt now.

Put a layer of Yogurt on top of the Fruit.

Next add a layer of Granola.

Keep layering until all of the ingredients are used up.

Healthy and Delicious! Enjoy!

Well I managed to miss another day posting, so I will post for 2 days again today.

Weight loss tip of the day number 9:

Try to avoid white flour, white sugar and white flour.

Substitute instead whole grain or whole wheat flour, natural sweetener or Truvia, and brown rice. If you do this it will go a long way in helping you feel fuller longer. It takes longer to digest whole grains than processed food. They are also a lot healthier to eat. Switch to whole grains to help improve your health.

Weight loss tip of the day number 10: 

Don't skip breakfast.

You might think that skipping breakfast will help you lose weight, but in reality it will just set the stage for eating in between meals and eating more later on in the day. I have tried this before and inevitably I have been starving hungry by mid to late morning. Eating a good healthy breakfast will help boost your metabolism and help you feel fuller for the rest of the day. So it actually should help you in your weight loss.

Now I will post a good, healthy recipe. Try it and enjoy!

                                                     Skillet Cooked Flounder

1 pound Flounder Fillets.
Put a small amount of oil and butter, in the skillet, enough to cover the bottom.
Heat the oil to medium  heat.
Place the Fish, in the skillet, in a single layer.
Cook over medium heat until browned lightly and done.

This makes a very good, healthy and low-calorie main dish. If you serve this with a baked Potato and a Vegetable or Salad you have a healthy, low-calorie, balanced meal.

I missed posting my Weight loss tip yesterday; so I will post 2 of them today.

Weight loss tip number 7:
Through the Holiday Season instead of snacking on fudge, cookies and candy a lot; try keeping fresh fruit available and grab that instead.

Weight loss tip number 8:
Watch your Sodium intake. Instead of salty chips and nuts; try eating unsalted nuts, fresh raw vegetables and healthy crackers.