Greetings Friends~
Here is an extra post that I hinted at yesterday. For those reading faithfuls, I hope this gets you through the weekend.
The bite out of that sign was probably me...before, when I had devoured all the carb loaded food in the house, I would move on to anything handy.
We all have our weaknesses when it comes to food. For me it is anything "starchy" such as bread, rolls, pizza or snacks like popcorn and chips. Some people use the term junk food but I don't think that's really a proper description of my cravings. I view junk food as things like chips or something fast from Ronald McDonald. Don't get me wrong, I do love that kind of food as well. It is accurate to say that I like ALL foods, especially junk and comfort foods.
At this point I may need to take several cold showers because I've just had a craving for a wonderfully squishy hot loaf of Albertson's french bread smothered in butter. SEE...I can't even write about it without experiencing a desire to "cheat" on my diet.
I have spent the last 30 plus days following a different system of eating. Healthy eating. Low carb eating. No junk food eating (well, there were those Ritz crackers that one night). No comfort food eating. Only healthy eating. And, do you know what? While I occasionally get a twinge of craving, I don't miss it. Even better, I have found some alternatives that make my mouth water too.
Yesterday, I had an excellent salad. I cooked a potful of lovely jumbo shrimp on Thursday night and Mrs. B was nice enough to peel them. Thanks! I added 15 of them to a standard salad and they really boosted it from standard to DELUXE. Earlier this week I added some leftover quarter sliced mushrooms to an omelet and it had the same result. In both instances, my mouth was watering just thinking about it.
Now, it could be that I am just so desperate for anything different that I'm easily satisfied. I don't think so. I think I am beginning to understand that there are other delicious options instead of the crap food of yesterday.
Most of all, I LOVE broccoli (Sorry Rene`). I don't mean broccoli smothered in ranch dressing. I mean steamed broccoli. I can eat it several nights in a row and still want more.
It just goes to show that with a little inspiration and a small amount of effort, that I can create food that is healthy, fun and satisfying. I look forward to many more cooking discoveries that I can get excited about and share with my fellow Travelers.
Inspiration of the Day
It doesn't matter if you try and try and try again, and fail. It does matter if you try and fail, and fail to try again. - Charles F. Kettering, 1876-1958, American Engineer and Inventor
Here is an old fashioned favorite that is a wonderful alternative to the standard green dinner salad. http://www.recipezaar.com/Cucumber-Salad-51721
One day, one step, one exercise, one task. They all amount to a huge accomplishment when I do it One Step at a Time. Thanks to all of you for your support and encouragement. We can do this if we keep at it.
Happy Trails~
2 comments:
This is why I love you man. Even on a "diet" you LOVE food. I love hearing and reading about your various healthy food choices. It entices me into trying new things. Thanks again for your leadership in the kitchen and at the grocery store.
You're very welcome. Yeah, I do have plenty of food issues...but it's funny...tonight I was telling Susan that I can't wait until I get thinner (and can eat more carbs) because I am craving a cup of cottage cheese (10 g carbs) with diced tomato (5 g carbs). The funny (strange) part is that I'm not craving pizza...I'm craving healthy stuff. Go figure.
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