This is such a good thing! I've noticed several new things about myself. Now when I want something that isn't so good for me (think potato chips), I delay munching some and drink a glass of water. If I am still having a craving, I put a few in a small bowl to enjoy leisurely. (In the past, I brought the whole bag over).
At last weeks meeting our pamphlet was on some of the WW "super foods" that are high in fiber and LOW in points. Raspberries! 8 grams of fiber and 0 points. There were lots of other foods on the chart ... artichokes, avocado, lentils, pears, etc ... but I love raspberries. Yet I rarely buy them. They are so expensive and only last 2-3 days in the fridge.
I now have a reason, a healthy reason, to treat myself to raspberries. Of course, I made myself go to Walmart so the price wouldn't put me into cardiac arrest.
When I'm feeling snacky, I reach in the fridge and grab a handful. Along with the ubiquitous water, it is another way to feed the tummy with a filling and healthful treat.
This morning I made oatmeal (did I mention how cold it was here this morning???) and put icy cold raspberries on top. This afternoon I had a Chobani yogurt with raspberries.
I need to look at the positive and delicious choices WW has for me ... instead of thinking about any deprivation. My plan is to have a glass or two of wine on weekends (socializing) and even a little bowl of chips. When I have something to look forward to, it makes it easier for me to decline.
Braeden loves them also!
I eat raspberries every day, year around. My tricks are to never, ever look at the price and to freeze and eat frozen what I can't eat up fresh in 2-3 days. If you freeze them on a cookie sheet, then loosen them and bag them afterward you can pop them into your mouth frozen for a great treat. Bananas and grapes are good this way, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! Staying away from the chocolate bunnies wasn't hard, but I certainly pretended calories didn't exist for the banana crème pie.
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me to eat the raspberries in my freezer AFTER I burn off some calories. Time to turn off this laptop and get moving...
Raspberries are my FAVORITE! My sister grows them in Idaho, and come June, when I'm there, I go out every morning and pick a bowful of rubies the size of the end of my thumb! I, sadly, haven't found a way to get those babies back to HI! Love you!!!
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