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Best & Worst Breakfast CerealsBy David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding - Posted on Mon, Apr 19, 2010, 12:19 am PDT
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Let’s face it: We’re rushed. Especially in the morning. Often we're running out the door a few minutes behind schedule as we stuff our bags and pray that we haven’t left anything behind. (Did I pack my lunch? My gym clothes? Do I have that file I’m supposed to give to Roger? Wait! My pants!) Yeah, mornings are messy, which is why breakfast is so often placed on the back burner. The problem is we sometimes forget to ever turn that burner on.

We’ve all heard the studies that show breakfast consumption is related to weight loss. For those who haven’t, the results are pretty clear: Breakfast eaters carry less body fat than non-eaters. Yet surprisingly, nearly 40 percent of us still skip breakfast, according to a poll conducted by ABC News. For those who do eat breakfast, about a third choose cereal. That makes it America’s favorite breakfast food. But whether that’s a good thing or not pivots on the choices we make in the supermarket.

Every box of cereal lives in one of two worlds: the world of fiber or the world of sugar. The first world pairs perfectly with freshly sliced fruit, while the second is already pushing the sugar threshold through a combination of marshmallows, sticky oat clusters, and frosting. Obviously you want to choose a cereal from world No. 1, but with all the marketing hype on cereal boxes, that’s not always easy to do. Especially when you’re speed-walking through the grocery store in the usual hurry to get home. (Why is everything so rushed these days?)

But fear not; we’ve got you covered. Here are the grocery store’s worst cereals and their more nutritious counterparts. Get your bowls and spoons ready.

Bonus Tip: Learn to improve lunch, too, by avoiding these 30 Worst Chicken Dishes in America.

WORST ICONIC CEREAL
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran (1 cup)
190 calories
1.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
7 g fiber
19 g sugars

It'll be hard to find a more sugar-loaded cereal than Raisin Bran. It’s sweeter than even Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, or Cocoa Krispies. Some of that sugar can be attributed to the raisins’ natural blend of fructose and glucose, but the real culprit is the sticky white armor of sucrose that enrobes each piece of fruit. Both Kellogg’s and Post are guilty of this raisin mistreatment, so what should be a legitimately healthy bowl of fruit and grains pours out closer to a candy-coated dessert.

Eat This Instead!
Kellogg’s All-Bran (1 cup) with a tablespoon of raisins
150 calories
0.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
7 g fiber
13 g sugars

Bonus Tip: Dive deeper into the world of nutritional blunders with the 30 Worst Sandwiches in America.



WORST CHOCOLATE CEREAL
General Mills Chocolate Chex (1 cup)
174 calories
3.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
1 g fiber
11 g sugars

First, let’s get this out of the way: Chocolate-flavored cereals should rarely be part of your morning routine. That said, they can make decent desserts. One study published by the American College of Nutrition found that among late-night snackers, those who chose cereal took in fewer calories than those who made other choices, and ultimately they wound up losing nearly half a pound of body fat per week. That doesn’t mean you should switch to an all-cereal diet, just that cereal is a better evening snack than you might think. Of course, not all are created equal, and surprisingly, the worst of them is the one that seems geared toward mature eaters. So the rule is, if you’re going with chocolate cereal, let your inner kid free. Per bowl, Chocolate Chex packs in more calories than Cocoa Puffs, Cocoa Krispies, or Cookie Crisp.

Eat This Instead!
Cookie Crisp (1 cup)
133 calories
1.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
1.5 g fiber
15 g sugars



WORST HIGH-FIBER CEREAL
General Mills Chex Multi-Bran (1 cup)
210 calories
2 g fat (0 g saturated)
8 g fiber
13 g sugars

Chex might seem harmless, but it’s the only brand that holds down two spots on this list. The slip-up with this box is the heavy load of sugar. (Notice that it’s even sweeter than the chocolate-flavored Chex.) General Mills calls it a “hint of sweetness,” but really it’s on par with some of the most indulgent boxes on the shelf. In fact, one bowl of this cereal has more sugar than a scoop of Edy’s Slow Churned Fudge Tracks Ice Cream. We applaud the fiber, but the sugar won’t cut it.

Eat This Instead!
Post Shredded Wheat Original Spoon Size (1 cup)
170 calories
1 g fat (0 g saturated)
6 g fiber
0 g sugars



WORST VITAMIN-ENHANCED CEREAL
Kellogg’s Smart Start Original Antioxidants (1 cup)
190 calories
0.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
3 g fiber
14 g sugars

Of all the cereals on this list, this is the best example of inflated marketing. This box is littered with words that attempt to make you think you’re getting a wholesome breakfast, but in reality you’re getting a run-of-the-mill bowl of highly sweetened cereal with a multivitamin tossed in on top. Don’t let the added vitamins persuade you into thinking that the sugar isn’t a problem. It most certainly is.

Eat This Instead!
Kashi Vive (1 cup)
135 calories
2 g fat (1 g saturated)
10 g fiber
8 g sugars

Bonus Tip: Save calories, time, and money by signing up for our FREE Eat This, Not That! newsletter. You'll get nutrition and weight-loss secrets delivered daily to your inbox!


WORST HOT CEREAL
Quaker Oatmeal Express Golden Brown Sugar (1 cup)
200 calories
2.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated)
3 g fiber
18 g sugars

Sure it’s convenient to have your oatmeal pre-packaged with a serving bowl, but is it really worth the love handles? Because that’s the likely result of eating this much sugar every morning. Sure, there’s a small shot of fiber, but in terms of the sweet stuff, this bowl is worse than eating a Little Debbie Marshmallow Pie for breakfast. Instead, leave an old coffee cup at work, and every morning load it with a packet of Quaker’s High Fiber Cinnamon Swirl. With that swap you’ll earn more belly-filling fiber and eliminate the blood-sugar surge. You’ll never even miss the plastic serving bowl.

Eat This Instead!
Quaker High Fiber Cinnamon Swirl (1 packet)
160 calories
2 g fat (0.5 g saturated)
10 g fiber
7 g sugars

Bonus Tip: Eliminate even more superfluous calories by avoiding this crazy list of The Worst Drinks in America. Your waistline will thank you.



WORST GRANOLA
Quaker Natural Granola, Oats, Honey & Raisin (1 cup)
420 calories
12 g fat (7 g saturated)
6 g fiber
30 g sugars

You’re in big trouble if your mornings include a bowl of this stuff. One cup eats up 20 percent of your day’s energy needs and saddles you with as much sugar as a Snicker’s bar. That’s indulgent even by dessert standards. The culprit in this box is the combined impact of brown sugar and coconut oil, which together add loads of calories with scarcely any nutrients. What you want to do is switch to a lighter granola like Kashi’s GoLean Crunch!, and then instead of eating it by the bowl, use just a handful as a topping for unsweetened whole grain cereal or oatmeal. Now that’s a recipe for a good breakfast.

Eat This Instead!
Kashi GoLean Crunch! (1 cup)
200 calories
4.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
8 g fiber
12 g sugars

Bonus Tip: Follow me on Twitter. I'll let you know when I come across new gut-busting dishes, so you can run the other way, while giving you the very latest health, fitness, nutrition and weight-loss secrets that you can apply to your life instantly!

Have other best and worst cereal choices or nutrition tips? Please share them with the rest of us here
Thought with all the breakfast talk...this was really interesting!

 

[adnilele]

Didn't pick up the rest - but yes, that is a plus sized dress (my second wedding too!). I think it was a size 20 - maybe an 18. I weighed less then (although I have to be the only person who gained weight after I got engaged and before I got married - was afraid it wouldn't fit! Dress fit fine but stupid bra didn't, so I went braless. Still have the $65 bra that doesn't fit!)

Wow! Braless!!! I would never have the nerve! Good for you!

You look awesome, and so happy!!!

Great day today! Went for a 1/2 hour walk with DD. Stayed on track with calories. Just have to drink more water.

I hear you about the water....how much are we suppose to drink a day? Right now, I drink only one 24oz bottle every day, and I flavor it with Crystal Light....How much more should I be drinking?

Also, I have to chaperon the Junior Prom tonight and I dont know if I should go out "running" (its really walking with some running intervals), or if I should just do the Wii Fit for a bit instead! Suggestions?

 

[MulanUSAF]

Food journal for yesterday:

Breakfast: 3 Egg white omelet with mozzarella, spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms

Lunch: Chicken, muenster and apple wrap; Greek yogurt with mixed fruit; iced green tea

Snack: half a mini-bag of Smartpop popcorn

Dinner: Korean barbecued beef with grilled eggplant and zucchini; cold buckwheat noodle salad; hot barley tea

Worked out at the gym, 45 minutes on elliptical and 1 circuit of upper/lower body weights

 

[mom2faith]

Best & Worst Breakfast CerealsBy David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding - Posted on Mon, Apr 19, 2010, 12:19 am PDT
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Let’s face it: We’re rushed. Especially in the morning. Often we're running out the door a few minutes behind schedule as we stuff our bags and pray that we haven’t left anything behind. (Did I pack my lunch? My gym clothes? Do I have that file I’m supposed to give to Roger? Wait! My pants!) Yeah, mornings are messy, which is why breakfast is so often placed on the back burner. The problem is we sometimes forget to ever turn that burner on.

We’ve all heard the studies that show breakfast consumption is related to weight loss. For those who haven’t, the results are pretty clear: Breakfast eaters carry less body fat than non-eaters. Yet surprisingly, nearly 40 percent of us still skip breakfast, according to a poll conducted by ABC News. For those who do eat breakfast, about a third choose cereal. That makes it America’s favorite breakfast food. But whether that’s a good thing or not pivots on the choices we make in the supermarket.

Every box of cereal lives in one of two worlds: the world of fiber or the world of sugar. The first world pairs perfectly with freshly sliced fruit, while the second is already pushing the sugar threshold through a combination of marshmallows, sticky oat clusters, and frosting. Obviously you want to choose a cereal from world No. 1, but with all the marketing hype on cereal boxes, that’s not always easy to do. Especially when you’re speed-walking through the grocery store in the usual hurry to get home. (Why is everything so rushed these days?)

But fear not; we’ve got you covered. Here are the grocery store’s worst cereals and their more nutritious counterparts. Get your bowls and spoons ready.

Bonus Tip: Learn to improve lunch, too, by avoiding these 30 Worst Chicken Dishes in America.

WORST ICONIC CEREAL
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran (1 cup)
190 calories
1.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
7 g fiber
19 g sugars

It'll be hard to find a more sugar-loaded cereal than Raisin Bran. It’s sweeter than even Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, or Cocoa Krispies. Some of that sugar can be attributed to the raisins’ natural blend of fructose and glucose, but the real culprit is the sticky white armor of sucrose that enrobes each piece of fruit. Both Kellogg’s and Post are guilty of this raisin mistreatment, so what should be a legitimately healthy bowl of fruit and grains pours out closer to a candy-coated dessert.

Eat This Instead!
Kellogg’s All-Bran (1 cup) with a tablespoon of raisins
150 calories
0.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
7 g fiber
13 g sugars

Bonus Tip: Dive deeper into the world of nutritional blunders with the 30 Worst Sandwiches in America.



WORST CHOCOLATE CEREAL
General Mills Chocolate Chex (1 cup)
174 calories
3.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
1 g fiber
11 g sugars

First, let’s get this out of the way: Chocolate-flavored cereals should rarely be part of your morning routine. That said, they can make decent desserts. One study published by the American College of Nutrition found that among late-night snackers, those who chose cereal took in fewer calories than those who made other choices, and ultimately they wound up losing nearly half a pound of body fat per week. That doesn’t mean you should switch to an all-cereal diet, just that cereal is a better evening snack than you might think. Of course, not all are created equal, and surprisingly, the worst of them is the one that seems geared toward mature eaters. So the rule is, if you’re going with chocolate cereal, let your inner kid free. Per bowl, Chocolate Chex packs in more calories than Cocoa Puffs, Cocoa Krispies, or Cookie Crisp.

Eat This Instead!
Cookie Crisp (1 cup)
133 calories
1.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
1.5 g fiber
15 g sugars



WORST HIGH-FIBER CEREAL
General Mills Chex Multi-Bran (1 cup)
210 calories
2 g fat (0 g saturated)
8 g fiber
13 g sugars

Chex might seem harmless, but it’s the only brand that holds down two spots on this list. The slip-up with this box is the heavy load of sugar. (Notice that it’s even sweeter than the chocolate-flavored Chex.) General Mills calls it a “hint of sweetness,” but really it’s on par with some of the most indulgent boxes on the shelf. In fact, one bowl of this cereal has more sugar than a scoop of Edy’s Slow Churned Fudge Tracks Ice Cream. We applaud the fiber, but the sugar won’t cut it.

Eat This Instead!
Post Shredded Wheat Original Spoon Size (1 cup)
170 calories
1 g fat (0 g saturated)
6 g fiber
0 g sugars



WORST VITAMIN-ENHANCED CEREAL
Kellogg’s Smart Start Original Antioxidants (1 cup)
190 calories
0.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
3 g fiber
14 g sugars

Of all the cereals on this list, this is the best example of inflated marketing. This box is littered with words that attempt to make you think you’re getting a wholesome breakfast, but in reality you’re getting a run-of-the-mill bowl of highly sweetened cereal with a multivitamin tossed in on top. Don’t let the added vitamins persuade you into thinking that the sugar isn’t a problem. It most certainly is.

Eat This Instead!
Kashi Vive (1 cup)
135 calories
2 g fat (1 g saturated)
10 g fiber
8 g sugars

Bonus Tip: Save calories, time, and money by signing up for our FREE Eat This, Not That! newsletter. You'll get nutrition and weight-loss secrets delivered daily to your inbox!


WORST HOT CEREAL
Quaker Oatmeal Express Golden Brown Sugar (1 cup)
200 calories
2.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated)
3 g fiber
18 g sugars

Sure it’s convenient to have your oatmeal pre-packaged with a serving bowl, but is it really worth the love handles? Because that’s the likely result of eating this much sugar every morning. Sure, there’s a small shot of fiber, but in terms of the sweet stuff, this bowl is worse than eating a Little Debbie Marshmallow Pie for breakfast. Instead, leave an old coffee cup at work, and every morning load it with a packet of Quaker’s High Fiber Cinnamon Swirl. With that swap you’ll earn more belly-filling fiber and eliminate the blood-sugar surge. You’ll never even miss the plastic serving bowl.

Eat This Instead!
Quaker High Fiber Cinnamon Swirl (1 packet)
160 calories
2 g fat (0.5 g saturated)
10 g fiber
7 g sugars

Bonus Tip: Eliminate even more superfluous calories by avoiding this crazy list of The Worst Drinks in America. Your waistline will thank you.



WORST GRANOLA
Quaker Natural Granola, Oats, Honey & Raisin (1 cup)
420 calories
12 g fat (7 g saturated)
6 g fiber
30 g sugars

You’re in big trouble if your mornings include a bowl of this stuff. One cup eats up 20 percent of your day’s energy needs and saddles you with as much sugar as a Snicker’s bar. That’s indulgent even by dessert standards. The culprit in this box is the combined impact of brown sugar and coconut oil, which together add loads of calories with scarcely any nutrients. What you want to do is switch to a lighter granola like Kashi’s GoLean Crunch!, and then instead of eating it by the bowl, use just a handful as a topping for unsweetened whole grain cereal or oatmeal. Now that’s a recipe for a good breakfast.

Eat This Instead!
Kashi GoLean Crunch! (1 cup)
200 calories
4.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
8 g fiber
12 g sugars

Bonus Tip: Follow me on Twitter. I'll let you know when I come across new gut-busting dishes, so you can run the other way, while giving you the very latest health, fitness, nutrition and weight-loss secrets that you can apply to your life instantly!

Have other best and worst cereal choices or nutrition tips? Please share them with the rest of us here
Thought with all the breakfast talk...this was really interesting!

That is pretty neat.

I just had a long talk with my friend who lost 92 lbs on Herbal Magic about 2 years ago then got pregnant with twins. The twins are 6 months old yesterday and she is back to her pre-baby weight already. She cannot work out due to a hernia, but the good news (for her) is becuase of the hernia she is getting a tummy tuck covered by medical (rare in Canada) on June 2. Before her surgery she was determined to get back to pre-baby weight.

This is what she did - she does not eat carbs except for some whole grain rice. She eats all the veggies she wants and very little lfruit. She does not have pork (too salty) or sausage (because you never know what is in there) or deli meats (same reasons). She also does not have sugar or salt, and very limited dairy. YIKES!! That sounds bland and boring!!

What I need to find for me is that balance where I learn to eat in moderation, yet choose foods that effictively fuel my body, and have a few things that I crave. Does anyone have a magic potion for that?

Like I said last night, yesterday was great and it makes me feel good today. So that encourages me to do the same today.

I also printed out the My Virtual Me photos and wrote my goals write on them, that way I have a picture in my head of what I am doing and why.

Now for the meal planning, this is where I have to improve.

A few posts back someone said they learned about fueling their body andhad success becuase they were learing what to eat and why, etc. I tried to find the post, but could not. I was wondering if someone could get me started on this road. Are there any online articles or a good book I should be reading? Suggestions? I really want to retrain my brain and they way it looks at food.

Well, have a good start to the day everyone!!

Amy

 

[adnilele]

Oh, I forgot, I wanted to post what I ate today...need to stay accountable.

Breakfast: Honey Nut Cheerios and Skim Milk, and a banana.

Lunch: A cup of strawberries, a 1/3 of a can of tuna on a Sandwich Thin, a polly-o string cheese (reduced fat) and an apple!


Who knows what dinner will bring at the Junior prom! I will try and be good, and eat all the veggies at the buffet!

 

[mom2faith]

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[Stacybaeasm]

Someone in the office has Chex Mix - a BIG weakness for me. And I noticed there was a snack bag of the stuff in the 'snack box' in the kitchen. I RAN back in my office and logged in here. I will not eat the chex mix. I will not.

Now, why am I so hungry this week? Last week, I had a good week and posted a decent loss. This week, I am so hungry I could eat my arm. I'm trying to maintain, but I keep pushing lunch earlier and earlier. It's 11:55 here right now and I am trying to not break into my lunch. ARRGGGG!!!

 

[mom2faith]

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[Stacybaeasm]

Are you eating something small at coffee time to keep your bloodsugar up? Are you really hungry or are you just bored? Have you drank a lot of water yet today?

You can do this! You will do this!! We are here to help!!

Good luck!!

Yep, had my snack at 10:30. My stomach is growling. I think maybe I am being too strict on calories this week. Since I did so well last week, I want to do equally as well this week but life has gotten in the way of getting all my work outs in. To compensate, I have been trying to come in 100-200 calories under my spark people low goal. Maybe that's the problem???

Thanks for replying though. I'm trying to hang in. I am also tyring to retrain my body to eat lunch at 1 instead of 12 because I start rehearsals in 2 weeks and that's lunch time. Maybe today I'll only make it to 12:30 and go from there. It would be better to eat lunch a bit early than dig into some Chex mix or chips or candy. At least, that's my guess.

 

[tlenzendorf]

Good job with staying away from the Chex mix so far!

So far today I've had the oatmeal, a large Indonesian Peanut Saute with chicken and 2 Diet Cokes. Time to start pushing the water.

 

[gellybean]

Doing a drive by WISH post!! I'm packed and ready to go. Got to run up to the school for the end of 6 wks award ceremony for DS7. Then run back home and load up. I would load up now but I'm scared I'd forget to come home and pick up the chihuahua. And I feel guilty leaving her locked up in her crate in the car with no AC for an hour. Locked up in her crate at home in the AC for an hour is ok in my mind. Have I mentioned I'm a bit nutso??? There's really no difference when it's in the 70s outside. I'm probably just being paranoid!

Then we're off to my parents house san parents for the weekend.

I've had half a banana and two mini sausage biscuits. I'm sitting at about 420cals for the day so far.

Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend! Sorry I don't have time to quote everyone!


I'm gonna be fighting the monthly munchies all weekend. WISH me luck!!!!


You guys are awesome!! Only 2.5 more days til weigh in!!! Good luck everyone!!!!!! Sending everyone strong skinny island vibes to get you through!


Take care!

 

[mom2faith]

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[mom2faith]

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[adnilele]

My best tip for water is that I get up and have a glass before breakfast with my vitamins. Then I have these great bottles from Costco. They are BPA free and seal so they do not spill. They are called Contigo and hold 24 oz. I fill two for work and drink one on my drive to work (I have a 1/2 hour drive and can usually finish it byt he time I get there). Yes I pee the minute I get to work, but that is 32 oz down before I start work and I am half done my day. I drink one more bottle while I work throughout the day then I fill one for the drive home. By the time I get home from work I have drank 80 oz (on a good day) on a bad day, I do not get that last one in so I come home at 56 oz. 1 to 2 more glasses at night and I have met my goal.

Oh, and add more for excersize too.

Hope that helps.

I have those bottles from Costco! That is the only reason I know that I get 24oz... However, when I bought the three pack, I gave away the other two thinking I would only need one...but I guess I should be filling up two and bringing them both to work with me! Thanks for the info...I knew it was something like 64, but I was hoping it was less....

Doing
Then we're off to my parents house san parents for the weekend.

I'm gonna be fighting the monthly munchies all weekend. WISH me luck!!!!


You guys are awesome!! Only 2.5 more days til weigh in!!! Good luck everyone!!!!!! Sending everyone strong skinny island vibes to get you through!


Take care!

Have fun and good luck! I am sure you can do it!

 

[Moosemomma]

What I need to find for me is that balance where I learn to eat in moderation, yet choose foods that effictively fuel my body, and have a few things that I crave. Does anyone have a magic potion for that?

No magic potion because you still have to make the better choice but Weight Watchers (when done right) really does help you learn about moderation, nutrition and still allows for the occasional craving to be indulged. I originally lost 50 pounds doing it 5 years ago. I regained a lot of that becuase I never really learned how to maintain before I was hit with a lot of stressors in my life (did I mention I'm an emotional eater?).

 

[tlenzendorf]

Ok, so my food total for yesterday:
Oatmeal
Large Indonesian Peanut Saute with chicken from Noodles
2 Diet Cokes
1 Cup mashed potatoes
Leftover chicken fajita mix
Small amount of cheddar cheese
1 Diet Pepsi
20 oz. Water

I really need to do better with the water. Not bad for my food intake, though. I am a bored snacker, so this weekend will be hard with the weather. Rainy all weekend, then its Alyssa's bday party this weekend, so ordering pizza for dinner and then there is the cake. Moderation, I will remember to eat with moderation.

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

As stressful as yesterday was, I didn't let it affect my diet too much. I ate one Hershey kiss.

This struck me so funny...it sounds like you ate just one kiss all day. I was thinking, WOW! What willpower this chick has!!

Thank you to folks who put in their journals. It helps to see what other people eat. I always feel like I'm the only one who isn't eating very much (on GOOD dayS!!). It's good for my perspective

so far for me today, small bowl of cereal/skim.

This week has not been good though!! I binged on carbs 3 days after school this week. Stressful situation with someone I supervise. I talked to her yesterday and I feel better (she went home and cried for lunch...). No more carrying garbage around! I just need to deal with things and move on, right

 

[mom2faith]

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[Stacybaeasm]

Well, I'm glad I managed to motivate myself to get my workout in earlier today. The tornado sirens just went off 3 times in my area. The warning is over for me for now but there is another storm coming in behind it. The tornado actually touched down about 10 miles away. My thoughts are with people in the affected area.

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

He said "No. I am not letting {name} have that power over me. I am not starting smoking again because of him". This statement has stayed with me for all these years. We cannot let others have power over us. We have to chose to look out for ourselves.

Well, I'm glad I managed to motivate myself to get my workout in earlier today. The tornado sirens just went off 3 times in my area. The warning is over for me for now but there is another storm coming in behind it. The tornado actually touched down about 10 miles away. My thoughts are with people in the affected area.

yes, hugs for people who are affected by this latest round of tornadoes.

I'm with you, the tornado sirens are very eerie, no matter how many times you hear them.Last year at some point we also had the police driving through the neighborhood on a loudspeaker telling us to take cover (everyone tends to run outside and look when they hear the siren!)

Here's to a good day for everyone - "see" you all tomorrow for weigh in