Women's Panties - A Taboo Subject?

Women's underwear is a subject that I have never heard discussed among women, but I think the time has come. 

  How on earth is size 7 considered 'Large' and size 8  considered 'Extra Large'?    

Where, in any other women's garment, is size 7 considered Large?  I know that over the years, when downsizing after pregnancy or other weight gain, I have rejoiced at seeing size 7! Many women I know actually make it down to a size 3 but I probably haven't worn that number since I was 11, so to me, size 7 is a victorious goal…until I go to buy undies! I'm thinking of circulating a petition to  Hanes urging them to reconsider their sizing policy...

If I do, will you sign it?

 

The Proof is in the Pudding…or in this case in a Good Night's Sleep

The Proof is in the Pudding…or in this case in a Good Night's Sleep.

My husband, who's lost over 25 pounds following Ketones Aren't From Motown keeps reading that sleep is crucial in weight loss. This weekend he did a little unplanned experiment which seemed to prove this point.  He had been 'good' all day Friday but had a lousy night sleep. In the morning he weighed himself to see that, even after being 'good',  he hadn't lost an ounce.  Saturday, Valentine's Day, he splurged a little - not a lot, but a little here and there.  Saturday night he had a full night's sleep and awoke Sunday to see he'd lost weight!  Now some might argue that the lack of calories might have caused the poor night's sleep or that the extra carbs promoted a better night's sleep, but in my husband's case I don't think it's true. He had an assignment due for an online class, which caused his restless night Friday. Completing the assignment allowed for a peaceful night Saturday.  His experiment may not be the Pudding's 'Proof' but it is Food for Thought.  Perhaps getting more ZZZ's will help you lose a few oz.'s!

Susie's Manna Ceviche Taco

 

Susie's Manna Ceviche Taco

If you like shellfish, this is a low carb, high protein, high fiber meal this is a dream come true!

A new twist on a old classic.  Try mounding a serving of the ceviche recipe (posted February 12) into one of Susie's Mannas.  Voila! Instant low carb, high fiber Ceviche Taco!  Check out the numbers below:

Grand total for 1 Ceviche Taco

497 calories
8.5 net - carbs
48 fats
26.5 proteins

31 fibers

Avocado - Shrimp Ceviche

 

Avocado - Shrimp Ceviche

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 Tbsp sea salt
1/2 cup lime juice
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
2 avocados, peeled, seeded cut into 1/2 chunks

Rinse shrimp then place in pot of salted boiling water for 2 minutes.  Remove from heat, rinse and drain.  Place shrimp in glass baking dish with lemon and lime juices. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.  Stir in onion and cilantro and let refrigerate another 15 minutes.  Stir in tomato and avocados and refrigerate 5 minutes longer.  Serves 6. 

If this is too citrusy for your tastes you can drain juices before serving and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. 

195 calories
7.5 net - carbs
20 fats
17.5 proteins

28 fibers

Susie's Morning Manna

Susie's Morning Manna Sandwich

1 tsp coconut oil
1 large egg
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp almond flour
1 Tbsp flax seed meal
dash salt (optional)
1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter

In small bowl whisk egg till mixed well. Add olive oils and stir. Add almond flour,  flax seed meal and salt, if desired, and stir well.  Heat coconut oil in a small skillet on medium heat. Once coconut oil is melted pour batter in, cover and let cook about 4 minutes or until the underside is golden brown. Flip and cook a minute longer.   Remove from pan and slice in half. Spread one half with peanut butter and top with other half.

396 calories

3 net-carbs

36 fats

13 proteins

4 fibers