Fish McBites

McDonald's has a new item on the menu right now - Fish McBites.  I tried them and they are very cool.  Snack Size is 280 calories and the Regular Size (which is really a lot) is 370 calories.  However, the Tarter Sauce is a lot - 130 on top of the bites.  So, I used the Spicy Buffalo Sauce instead, which is only 30 calories a packet, and you only need about 1 - 2. 

This is a great option if you are a fish eater during lent, too.

Enjoy!

Favorites Under 400 Calories Link

On the www.mcdonalds.com web site, there is a link called "Favorites under 400 calories". You can find it at http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/meal_bundles/favoritesunder400.html.  I think you might be surprised at how many choices are on there.  Check it out.

Snack Food Division

One great thing to do with snack foods is as soon as you get them home, divide them into portions and write on each the calories and/or points.  I had a craving for popcorn so I bought a bag of pre-popped popcorn.  But as soon as I got home I measured out 2 cup portions, but them in zip lock bags, and wrote on each both the calories and Weight Watchers points.  Makes it easier to only eat a portion, instead of the whole bag.  Give that a try next time you buy snack foods.

Below is a chart showing my weight before I started the "Mostly McDonald's Diet" on November 1st, and the steady loss after (without the actual weight numbers - I'm not THAT open!).  I've got a solid 15 pounds off since I started.  I'm not sure how much longer I will eat mostly McD's, but I'm so glad to FINALLY have lost some weight after doing nothing but gain for the last 7 years (while dutifully attending Weight Watchers meetings and trying trying trying to follow the plan!).  Feels great!

 

P.S. Everyone LOVED the Mighty Wings I brought to the Super Bowl party, and they sure were surprised when I told them I got them from McDonald's.  How fun!

What I'm Bringing to the Superbowl Party

For the first time in my life, I am bringing McDonald's to a Super Bowl party!  Yep.  I'm bringing the new Mighy Hot Wings.  I plan to put them on a nice platter, server them with hot sauce, and see how well people like them.  This should be interesting.  I'm also bringing a fresh fruit platter, so I have something healthy to munch on besides chips and wings.  One Mighty Wing is 87 calories. 

And, I'm rooting for the 49ers 'cause the coach used to be a Chicago Bear.  But really, I'm there for the social and the commercials!  Hope you have a fun day too!