Next on the Agenda

I need to figure out a way to cut back my calories.

I think this is an easy one: coffee.

I drink several cups of decaf coffee most days, and it adds a whopping 480 calories to my daily total. If I can limit my consumption to two cups a day, that alone should help me lose more weight.

It’s the creamer in the coffee that is the problem. It’s sugar free, but not fat free. They make fat free creamer, but I’d rather not sacrifice taste. Believe me, I’ve made plenty of other sacrifices with food. My coffee is where I draw the line.

I also need to cool it on the peanut butter mousse. I have no Cool Whip left for my yogurt, and it’s only Monday.

It’s much easier to follow the guidelines I set up for myself on weekdays. There is less time to hang around the house and wander into the kitchen. I’m okay with two cups of coffee on a weekday; there’s just not as much time to sit and relax with my coffee during the week.

Anyway, I don’t savor my coffee. Most of the time, it’s gone in like 5-10. If I could even just remember that before I go to make that next cup, I’d be a lot better off.

So maybe I say this:

• 2 cups Monday through Friday

• Optional third cup Saturday/ Sunday

I could even wean off the optional cup if I wanted to. It’s 120 calories a cup. They add up.

It’s gym time. Happy Monday. I say that without enthusiasm, but it’s a short week for my readers in the US, enjoy it!