Are you on a diet? I am. In the beginning of last year, I decided that I needed to lose all the baby weight. And I did. But I am still about 20 lbs overweight. I have been exercising regularly for about a year and a half now and I thought I was eating pretty healthy but I'm having a hard time losing weight after I lost about 20 lbs last year. So now I'm counting calories. I'm allowed about 1400 calories per day. Counting calories isn't so hard. I have a calorie counting software, called "CalorieKing" and it's been fun tracking what I eat during the day. I'm more aware of what I eat and how much I eat. I drink a lot more water. And I exercise regularly. I couldn't run 5 minutes before but now I can run up to 30 minutes straight. That is an accomplishment for me. :) The reason why I am writing this is so that I can keep myself motivated to continue on with my weight loss journey. I am replacing white flour with whole wheat. I am eating two snacks in between meals so my metabolism is up. I have already lost 3 lbs in the last three days by counting calories and exercising at the gym. When I go to a restaurat, I ask for calorie charts (most restaurants have them) and skip the bread and salad dressing. It is a great change for me. And for my husband, too. He's lost about 50 lbs last year and he's still losing a lot. I'm so proud of him.
Okay, so you'll be seeing some lower calorie recipes on this blog for a while. But don't expect to see no fat recipes because that's not going to happen in my family. You need good fat to keep yourself energized. :)
This tuna sandwich is great for lunch. It's got about 240 calories per serving. It's also very tasty. I used a ceasar salad dressing, not mayo. Ceasar salad dressing probably has more calories than low-fat mayo or maybe even real mayo, but it tastes delicious, too. I recently fell in love with SandwichThins and they are great for any kind of sandwiches.
My Favorite Tuna SandwichIngredients:
Makes two sandwiches 1 can tuna in water
2 sweet pickles, chopped
1/2 celery stalk, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic Ceasar salad dressing
salt and black pepper to taste
Sandwich Thins
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the tuna, sweet pickles, celery, Ceasar salad dressing, salt and pepper. Spread 1/2 of the tuna mix on a Sandwich thin and enjoy!
I bet the Caesar dressing really brightens it up.
ReplyDeleteI need some of that! Definitely, after all the Chinese New Year binging recently.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the caesar instead of mayo! Good luck with your weight loss!
ReplyDeleteYou sound really disciplined - that's awesome! I agree, counting calories doesn't have to be a terrible chore if you make it fun and look for tasty food. This tuna sandwich looks delicious and healthy!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a winning combo! YUM
ReplyDeleteLovely recipe! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on ur determination n on ur success so far. great job... even if one does nt hv to lose weight I think it a good idea to watch what we eat anyway...and that tuna sandwich wld look good on any plate! delicious!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful click,looks wonderful sook
ReplyDeleteWow this sandwich is really prefect for me...yummy!
ReplyDeleteLooks tasty enough! Love the celery for the nice crunch!
ReplyDeleteHey, Good luck on you losing weight. I am myself 10lbs overweight(after having my son) and I have been trying very hard to lose weight but staying on track needs lot of support and motivation.
ReplyDeleteThe tuna sandwich is looking pretty good!
Sook, I admire your perseverance!! Keep it up my friend!
ReplyDeletenice click...Sandwich looks so delicious..low calorie tag makes it more appealing :)
ReplyDeleteI need to join you sooon! And I do like tuna sandwich!
ReplyDeleteI always try to make healthy and this tuna sandwich looks so good. Must make this soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and for ur lovely comments
ReplyDeleteU have a lovely space and I am following u :-)
My hubby's fav,i dont eat Tuna...looks yumm and healthy
ReplyDeleteI really hate dieting. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteI try to exercise regularly and have cut down on portion sizes.
well dieting is not my cup of tea...but ur sandwiches luks yum.
ReplyDeleteTuna sandwich is perfect to pack for lunch. I need to lose 20 pounds too. Haha...
ReplyDeleteAdding the dressing to the sandwich is a great idea. It looks healthy and filling.
ReplyDeleteCaesar dressing instead of mayo is a great idea! Looks great.
ReplyDeleteHow funny, I was just going to post a tuna salad type recipe on my blog. Great job with the weight loss...next time you're at the grocery store pick up some odd 20 lbs of dog food and remember how far you've come. Best wishes for the continued journey. I'll be right there with you...as soon as this baby is born.
ReplyDeleteHi Sook
ReplyDeleteTuna is my favourite fish. WIth or without dieting I think your sandwich is just yummy..
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lovely sandwitch with tuna..sook...
ReplyDeletethats an awesome idea! I need to try taht! I just bought an insane amount of tuna so i will be trying this!
ReplyDeleteI love tuna! the ceasar dressing is a great way to add some extra flavour!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this healthy recipe! Looks absolutely delicious.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking tuna salad. You are right that you can't get rid of all the fat. The body does need some. Everything in balance.
ReplyDeletethis looks good! it's not smothered in mayo nor it has cheese...I like the ceasar dressing to give it flavor. extremely a healthy version!
ReplyDeleteAll your recipes look sooooo good. And simple! I'll definitely be back for more. =)
ReplyDeletekudos to your weight loss journey!
ReplyDeleteun excellent sandwich, j'adore
ReplyDeletebonne fête à toi et à bientôt
I diet between meals - this would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat looks simple, light and delicious. I would love that for lunch.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent healthy sandwich, I would love to make it for my lunch tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great lunch idea!!
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Wow! Sook, your tuna sandwich looks delicious, great for a weekday lunch :-)
ReplyDeleteAll the baby weight gone? Since the New Year? Way to go! I love the healthier recipes -- keep em coming -- no reason to compromise taste for health, or vice versa! :-)
ReplyDeleteAh...no excessive mayo! I see why it's so healthy now :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you for doing so well! I wish I could run...
ReplyDeleteLove those sandwich thins. They have such a great flavor. They are wonderful grilled, too.
ReplyDeleteMy house eats vegetarian in between weeks of just a few dishes of meats, or high fat. Geezz Sook those satays and all the other good food you post makes me want to go off my diet. Now I know what others mean when they say they are on a diet and came over to my site. I still have baby fat and he is going to be 23, lol!
ReplyDeleteThat sandwich sounds and looks really good; great idea with the salad dressing. I have done that and wow;so tasty,
ReplyDeleteRita
I love tuna!This sandwich looks and sounds delicious! I am ready to eat lunch now!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you on your dieting endeavors! I can truly appreciate how hard it is to diet when you love food so much.
ReplyDeleteI love those sandwich thins too and this tuna sandwich with caesar dressing sounds and looks very tasty:D
I like those sandwich thins too. I like it's toothsome quality without thinking I'm giving up anything.
ReplyDeleteGood idea on the Caesar salad dressing. Sounds perfect for a tuna salad.