I’ve spent the better part of the winter parked in front of my TV watching contestants sing, dance, cry, starve and backstab.  Yep.  Sad but true.  And you know I’ve found that TV and eating seem to go hand in hand.  Or should I say hand to mouth!  No wonder my pants were too tight and my butt sagged! 

I’d like to share my weekly reality TV line up for your viewing pleasure and the way I USED to snack before I became a Weight Watchers groupie:

Monday:  Dancing With the Stars
I’m exhausted after watching all those buff young male and female dancers prancing around the stage that I have to refuel with high energy snacks like chocolate bars and gooey granola bars.

Tuesday:  American Idol
Listening to those amazing new young artists sing their hearts out leaves me exhilarated and with exhilaration comes happiness and with happiness comes Oreos and Chocolate Cookie Dough ice cream.

Wednesday:  Elimination Night for American Idol and Dancing With the Stars
I’ve sat on the edge of my seat with anticipation as the lights dim to watch one unlucky couple be banished from the competition while on a different channel a young aspiring singer is crushed after “America voted.”  I eat to ease the suspense.

Thursday:  Survivor
The mud.  The bugs.  The unshaven, unwashed bodies.  Not much to look at but boy when they win a challenge that includes beer, pizza, hot dogs and chocolate chip cookies I can’t help but share in their joy by indulging with them.

Friday:  Rented DVD’s
How could anyone enjoy a good movie without some hot buttery popcorn, M&M’s and Planter’s Mixed Nuts?  Not me.

I’ve managed to beat the bad snacking habit but haven’t quite shaken my couch potato mentality.  Summer is coming soon and I bet low-fat yogurt and apple slices will taste much better beside the pool.  Maybe I should ask Simon what he thinks.  I’m sure he’ll consider them, “completely forgettable.”  See you next Tuesday!

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