Thanksgiving is almost apon us and so is Christmas and I was thinking...why should I gain 20 pounds over the holidays when I can lose that much by New Years with Fat to Skinny and a low carb lifestyle.  It is common sense and I know I have been successful in the past and can again if I simply apply myself.  So I looked around the kitchen to see what low carb staples I have in the fridge and freezer to get me by until I have a trip to the market....I found low carb ham and cheese, eggs and some philly steak as well as some sardines and some kippers.  I can do this and will do this starting Sunday the 24th.  24 is the size that I am now.  I will oficially weigh myself in the morning and figure after all of the birthday red velvet cake that I have been eating weigh somewhere between 302 or 3 pounds.  I am excited about losing weight over the holidays and well into the New Year.  I am hoping that by my birthday next year I will be healthier and happier. Here's to beating the holiday bulge! 

Luzianne Green Iced Tea is now my beverage of choice.  I buy it decafinated in a family size box of 24 tea bags.  I gave up drinking diet soda a month ago.  Maybe it is FTS but I can really tell a difference in my waist.  They say that drinking green tea helps to speed up your metabolism and burn fat.  I have been sweetening it with FTS Zero sweetner.  I bought my tea at Food Lion.  You should really give it a try.  I feel so much better not drinking so much diet soda.

I am not fortunate enough to have that selection where I shop.  Maybe I should look online.  Thank you.

I have always loved sardines and find the quality of them has declined in the stores.  I tried some Look's Atlantic Premium Sardines  Fillets in Cracked Pepper today and absolutely loved them.  I purchased them at Big Lots and bought the last three tins of them that they had.  Maybe there are some suggestions as to really good sardines on the market today. 

I am glad you like the recipe.  Keep up the great weight loss.  I have been making alot of bacon lettuce and tomatos lately.  I find me a juicy little tomato from the garden and fry up some turkey bacon...peel and slice my tomato on some romaine lettuce leaves and salt and pepper and add some dukes mayo....then I roll it up.  It's messy but so good.  Keep posting and losing with FTS

Thank you Umpa ...I have discovered that I can eat better by going to the market and checking out the meat specials as opposed to hitting up a fast food restaurant or getting take out somewhere.  The food is much better and alot more satisfying.  Not only am I losing weight but I am saving money as well.  Thinking things through as opposed to acting on impulse helps alot.  I can survive detox, it gets easier every day. 

Blessed with an abundance of peppers again this summer...will be schlepping to big lots to find a bargain on tuna.  I might even try this recipe with homemade chicken salad for some variety.