BLT's....it's not what you think.

So recently my husband's cousin invited me to join her weight loss blog 'In It To Thin It' and one of the entries really struck a chord with me. It's something most people don't talk about, much less think about. It brought to the forefront for me some of things I need to keep working at. I asked her permission and kindly she granted it for me to post the entry on my blog for you guys to read. I hope you enjoy.

The Price of BLT'sPublished 19 February 08 12:10 PM Corinne (phit-n-phat.com)

BLT's or Bites, Licks, and Tastes are going up girls! Often the reason you don't see physique results as fast as you like or at all has everything to do with the most innocent of mistakes. Let's quickly send some BLT's through the calorie check-out lane.
BLT Favorites - The 10 Items or Less Lane is Open!
It's breakfast and you are getting things ready for the kids and hubby...
1 bite of unfinished waffle with maple syrup = 15 calories
Finish the OJ left behind (and the cold bug in it...LOL) = 27 calories
1/4 piece of bacon off of hubby's plate = 30 calories

Lunchtime with co-workers at local restaurant...1 small piece of bread from basket = 90 calories
1 bite of dessert girlfriend orders = 55 calories

Midday pass through office...A couple of M & M's off the nice ladies desk = 20 calories

Dinner time...5-6 small grapes from the fruit you are fixing for dessert = 20 calories
4-5 red pepper strips from the veggies you are making = 15 calories
1 bite of Mac and Cheese for the kids = 25 calories

This is not an unrealistic day of grabbing a drink or bite here and there. Heck, most of us do more damage than this and proclaim we have no idea why we aren't losing weight. Let's see what an easy snack day prices out at...Your Grand Total Is = 277 CALORIES! That is almost an entire meal when you are dieting and doing mini-meals. For my Weight Watcher girls that lands you at 5 whole points.We have to be careful about what we put in our mouths. It all adds up. That cold chicken nugget is 100 calories, the soggy six french fries is 40-50 calories, the lick of ice cream cone is 20 calories, the unplanned latte is 90 calories, and the little grabs and sneaks are the worst because they don't fill you up and YOU DON'T REMEMBER THEM on weigh in day. You remember what you journal, the sweat in the gym, and that you are "trying so hard."
Do like I am doing right now, before you pop-it ask yourself, "how many calories is this bite?"