Getting Me Back - Jar'd Salad

Before I found out I was pregnant I went through surgery to reduce the size of my 'ladies' to continue on my weight loss journey; before the surgery I had lost 30lbs without dropping an ounce from that area - most women would be elated by this fact but my back was breaking and I couldn't handle it anymore. On November 7, 2011 I had my reduction surgery with hopes of being recovered by January and jumping back into my weight loss/getting healthy endeavor once I  returned to the routine of going to work and had my life back. However, on December 6, 2011 after feeling ill for a week a visit to my doctor ended in the ultimate surprise, life was not coming back to the way I knew it, I was 6 weeks pregnant. So there went the plans of losing any more weight, in fact I was to head in the opposite direction. Well 34lbs and 9 months later and I was in the hospital preparing for Anderson to arrive. When he made his appearance he took 19lbs and forgot 15lbs (not too shabby for having a 5lb 13oz baby), but now 7 1/2 weeks later I need to jump back on the wagon. 

Most of us decide not to eat healthy because A) it takes effort, B) it takes time, C) we're lazy - at least I know those are my reasons; but what if reaching for a salad was just as easy as reaching for chips (or some delicious 'Go-To Cookies') so I purchased a few of my favorite veggies and a case of Mason Jars and decided to find the time to make a salad... well 12.

Jar'd Salad - Yields 12 500mL Mason Jars
Ingredients:
3 Heads Romaine Lettuce
1 Long English Cucumber
1 Bunch Celery
4 Carrots, grated
1 Container Cherry Tomatoes

Directions:
1. Chop and divide all your veggies - you can add any that you like (mushrooms are not recommended as they can become toxic when placed into a closed container without being cooked). I also decided not to put any red onion as I thought the flavor would become overpowering once you got to the last jars.

2. Layer in jar, I put my lettuce down first as none of the vegetables I included are 'juicy'. After reading a few comments I will be putting my lettuce on top next time. 

Serve as a side to your dinner, pack it in your lunch or just have as a snack. All you need to do is add your favorite dressing and give it a shake!