I ate chocolate today in the name of love.

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"Happy Easter Ms. K!," called out little Ola as he came running full force towards me. I smiled, and returned the greeting oblivious to the gift he brought to me. 

It was half of a chocolate Easter egg. 

At first I thought he would never notice if I held on to it and discreetly threw it away later, but I knew I was wrong. Then I thought I could take a nibble and then get rid of it, but looking at his face I knew that was wrong too.

So, I ate it. 

I have no idea how many ww points it cost me, but I know it would have cost me so much more to hurt his heart and lose his respect. 

Best. Chocolate. Ever. 

"...So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love." 1 Corinthians 13:3 (The Message)

When they want candy....

...give them something sweet.

 

Easter eggs filled with these sweet treats will NOT disappoint. (A group of children from age 3 to 13 ate these all up tonight!)  They are delicious, gluten free, trans fat free, filled with 66% real fruit juice, and free of artificial color and artificial ingredients. 

Then's there's these. 

                                       

Watch out Teddy Grahams! There's a new animal treat in town. The bunnies are completely adorable for the Easter season. Read the stats on the box, and run out to Walmart to buy some. :)

The Skinny on Service

It's time to get moving! Serving others burns calories so try adding some of these activities to your workout routine. 

Cooking at a homeless shelter                        -222 cal

Grocery run for a needy family                       -310 cal

Coaching a little league team                          -356 cal

Mowing the lawn of someone unable             -488 cal 

(60 minutes of activity, based on an 185lb person. Read more here.)

There's many ways burn calories while serving others. 

Get creative. Be light.  

Top 10 reasons why I am so vocal with my weight loss and journey to fitness.

10. I talk a lot so it happens quite naturally. 

9.  Facebook may or may not be an addiction of mine.

8.  Sharing is caring. 

7.  Skinny = Beauty is false.

6.  Extreme fitness scares me.

5.  Food is divine.

4.  Health matters. Yours, Mine, and Ours.

3.  You teach me a lot.

2.  Encouraging you is a big thank you, from me to you. 

1.  I believe Matthew 5:16 is possible.