Monday! Work, Kids, School?? !!

SO I think most of AZ started school today! We have been busy meeting the teachers getting the kids ready!! I know I have another OPEN house tonight! NO TIME!! SO here are a few tips if you didnt have time to COOK TODAY! ENJOY! Here are a few tips for ORDERING Mexican FOOD!

Make Healthy Choices at Mexican Restuarants
By Jennifer R. Scott


Yes, Mexican food can be a "do" when you're dieting! By learning a few simple rules, you'll always know what to say si to at your favorite Mexican restaurant.


•Soft or Crunchy?
When in doubt, choose an item that includes soft tortillas. Soft tortillas are baked while crunchy shells are fried. Choosing soft over crunchy can easily save you a few hundred calories.

•Soft with Salsa
A friend of mine swears by ordering soft tortillas to eat with her salsa. She folds the salsa up in them and eats them like a taquito. (Yes, it can get messy.) She says these roll-ups quell her chips 'n' salsa craving in nada time flat!

•The Best Beans
Black beans are an excellent choice for most any dieter. They are low-fat, high in protein and provide plenty of fiber. (Avoid black beans and rice if you're a low-carb dieter and order the beans by themselves.)
Refried beans may sound like a good choice, but they are often prepared with lard and Mexican cheese blends, or even bacon, which really ups the fat and calorie content of what could be a healthy side.

Order pinto beans instead and you'll get a similar flavor without the extra fat.


•Dips are a "Don't"
Con queso dips and nacho cheese are tempting toppers for chips, but they're both extremely rich and high in fat and calories. Same goes for sour cream. Guacamole is made with avocado which is a "healthy" fat, but it does still count in your total fat intake, so keep an eye on serving sizes.
Always select salsa instead and you'll know you're making the right choice.


•Smart Switches
Switch to bean burritos instead of beef or cheese burritos and you'll be saying adios to lots of extra calories and get in plenty of fiber to boot. Ask for corn tortillas to be used instead of flour and you'll be doing even better!

•"Do" and "Don't" Dishes
Some popular dishes to avoid include: nachos, chimichangas, chalupas, taquitos, chile relleno, (which are all deep-fried) and "double decker" burritos.
Some better choices are: chicken fajitas, bean burritos, a sauteed chicken dish with peppers and onions (hold the cheese!), or a soft taco. Eat all the salsa you want!

You may also be able to order low-fat cheese, brown rice, whole-wheat tortillas and/or a side of marinated vegetables, depending on the restaurant.

Some Mexican restaurants will replace the sides that come with meals with a salad if you ask them to. Top your side salad with salsa and you'll have a yummy, low-fat side.

If you order an entree salad, be sure to request it be served on a plate rather than the deep-fried, bowl-shaped tortilla ... who wouldn't be tempted to munch on that?

So ENJOY next time you are OUT! Its a new week! New classes are starting! I know its hard right now if you are adjusting to the kids back in school but do what you can!! I know I will be getting my butt kicked at BOOT CAMP TOMORROW NIGHT!~ So stay strong! Weight loss takes time!!
Have a SUPER AWESOME DAY!!
Love ya~~ Fit Now Girl!!!