25 Ways To Think Thin: #9

Don't watch TV or listen to the radio while you eat.  Without these distractions you will feel you are getting more out of each mouthful.

25 Ways To Think Thin: #8

Don't list too many forbidden foods for yourself.  Almost all foods can be worked into your meal plan, and nothing makes a food more tempting than to prohibit it altogether.

25 Ways To Think Thin: #7

Don't attach your weight loss to a specific date or event.  Your goal should be long-term weight control, not losing 10 pounds to get into a holiday outfit.

25 Ways To Think Thin: #6

If you serve your food "family style" (passing bowls of food around the table), serve from the kitchen stove instead.  This way the food will be out of sight and people can help themselves just the same.

25 Ways To Think Thin: #5

Take up a new hobby instead of eating.  If you get into sewing or wood-crafting, for instance, you'll find your hands will be busy and your mind occupied.  You won't have time to think about eating.

25 Ways To Think Thin: #4

Take a "before" picture.  You will really be able to see the difference the diet makes when you have finished losing the weight you desire.  That is a great reward in itself.

25 Ways To Think Thin: #3

Don't weigh yourself too often.  It is easy to get discouraged if you don't see results on the scale every day.

25 Ways To Think Thin: #2

Go out to a restaurant and watch other people eat.  Compare how a thin person and a heavy person eat.

25 Ways To Think Thin: #1

Set reasonable goals for yourself.  Weight reduction should be slow.  You've had all your life to form those "bad habits" so don't expect to change them all overnight.  If you slip and eat something you shouldn't don't drown yourself in disappointment by beginning an eating binge.

Farmers Market Fave from The Titanium Chef

I absolutely love farmers markets.  I don't have a yard to have a garden and my attempt at a potted garden failed miserably!  So I love going to farmers markets because I can still get that great straight from the garden produce that you can't get from the grocery store.  Here is a great recipe to use with those farmers market finds.

Fresh Tomato Flatbread Pizza
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Start to Finish: 30 minutes
Makes: 2 servings

2 oval whole wheat flatbread wraps or whole wheat tortillas
2 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 T balsalmic vinegar
2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 oz goat cheese
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Heat oven to 350.  Place wraps on greased cookie sheet, bake for 7 minutes.  Meanwhile in a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.  Add onion and garlic, cook 2-3 minutes stirring frequently until tender.  Stir in mushrooms and vinegar.  Cook 2-4 minutes stirring frequently until tender and liquid is absorbed.  Top each wrap with mushroom mixture and tomatoes.  Drop small pieces of goat cheese over pizza.  Bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.  Sprinkle with basil and enjoy.

1 serving has 330 calories; 13g fat; 15mg cholesterol; 480mg sodium; 37g carbohydrates