SOC Week 9 **Buddies Included**

oops that should have said I'll probably gain if I don't stay the same. Which is pretty much my goal for the week!

Harry Potter! Not sure when I'll get to see it (alas). On the topics of Pottermania and nutrition, I've been meaning to try the popcorn recipe listed below (taken from a blog). I can't stand the slimy feel of movie theater popcorn (it makes me feel like Ron in Chamber of Secrets, puking up slugs . . .). Someone should make this version and let me know if it's worth sacrificing a little tequila (and the energy of smuggling a giant bag into the theater).

As far as tracking, I watch calories, fat, fiber, calcium, and iron. I'm debating replacing fibre because I usually go well over the recommended minimum. I don't track carbs or sugar because my fruit intake sends them through the roof, then I feel bad.

Also coming up this weekend is the women's world cup final! It's USA vs. Japan on Sunday, and it should be awesome!

Good luck this week, all!

Chili Lime Tequila Popcorn
Adapted from Dolcetto Confections
Ingredients:
4 quarts freshly popped popcorn
1/4 cup butter, melted (Note: I use less--butter is absolutely optional)
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon tequila (optional)
1/2 small jalapeno, seeds and membrane removes, minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or SilPat. Set aside. Put popcorn in a large, clean paper bag. In a medium-size bowl whisk together the butter, lime juice and zest, and tequila. Add the jalapeno. In a small bowl combine the black pepper, salt and red pepper.
Drizzle butter mixture over the popcorn, fold over the top of the bag, and shake until the popcorn is coated and moist. Sprinkle pepper mixture over the popcorn, fold over the top of the bag, and shake a few times to coat.
Spread the popcorn evenly over the baking sheet and bake until the popcorn is dry, five to seven minutes. Store in clean paper bag for up to 1 day.
Enjoy!


Read More http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g/2010/05/afternoon-snack-chili-lime-teq.html#ixzz1Q8wzXnbP

I saw a midnight showing of Deathly Hallows and PIGGED OUT. I would have air-popped my own popcorn, but we didn't have time. And then there was the candy and my deathly hallows cookies........Jesus. What a night. And SO EXPENSIVE. Food, clothes, tickets, gas & bridge toll (my college friend and I drove back to my home town to see it with my best friend). But completely worth the money ad the gluttony, in my opinion. GIVE ALAN RICKMAN A OSCAR FOR THAT. Anyway, trying to stay on track, and go to the gym. A new bikini for my new self is out now, but if I stay on track, I'll get a few pairs of new jeans for the fall. That's good motivation.

Newkay, I've had the same curiosities actually. I've never done an actual cleanse, but sometimes when I feel bloated or something I try and eat some foods I know will help, like yogurt and fruit. There's a yogurt drink with the pro-biotics that's supposed to be kind of cleansing I think .

As for Harry Potter. FINALLY saw it tonight! HAVE to read the book!!! I did have popcorn but not too much. and it was kind of my dinner.

130!!!!!

169. Or at least that's what it was before tom I didn't gain as much this time though! so maybe I'll weigh less when it's over??