{"id":53446,"date":"2017-05-06T11:31:56","date_gmt":"2017-05-06T11:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=53446"},"modified":"2017-05-06T11:39:02","modified_gmt":"2017-05-06T11:39:02","slug":"diet-diaries-chapter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/06\/diet-diaries-chapter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Diet Diaries- Chapter 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good Saturday morning to you.\u00a0 So, I started this series a few weeks ago (click here if you missed Chapter 1<\/em><\/a>)\u00a0 and vowed that I would periodically post on the “Diet Diaries” surely a subject that we are all intimately familiar with. It really should be the “lifestyle diaries” as this is more about a lifestyle change than an actual diet. The word diet sends shivers down my spine, so when I think of this as just a\u00a0 conscious choice to just eat more healthy, it seems so much more doable!<\/p>\n

When the warm months are around the corner, it is not uncommon to start thinking about shedding those winter pounds we gained during the season of hibernation….of course it was done on purpose to act as an extra layer of warmth against the cold (wink wink).<\/p>\n

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For this household,\u00a0 I am looking at it more as a lifestyle change than a diet. Some of the bad habits, (snacking whenever I please, too much coffee and diet soda) are works in progress. I am down to one diet soda a day and 1-2 cups of coffee, totally moderate. My snacking is way under control and I am reaching for healthier options. Today’s topic is just that, snacking while trying to be healthier\/watch what you eat.<\/p>\n

Here are my thoughts on snacking\/eating throughout the day and some things I have found to be helpful-<\/h2>\n

I have always said I could live on snacks instead of full on meals. I love munching on things and I still can but am reaching for healthcare choices. One thing that has really opened my eyes and helped me especially in the morning and occasionally later afternoon when I need a pick up are smoothies\/juices.<\/p>\n

I bought one of those little Ninja Bullets which are perfect for making single or double servings. I have tried several combinations always being careful to make it as healthy but tasty as possible. This little machine has been such a lifesaver as I am not a big breakfast person but making a smoothie in the morning is a great way to get something in my system that is nutritionally beneficial.<\/p>\n

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A favorite which I make almost daily-<\/p>\n

2 cups spinach, blueberries (and whatever other berries you might have) half a banana, half an apple, 1\/2 cup\u00a0 Chobani nonfat plain yogurt, half a teaspoon ginger (from tube) or fresh ginger), a little water,\u00a0 and sometimes I add sunflower seeds, this is GOOD. Really good…it’s a great way to start the day.<\/p>\n

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I also really like the individual cup of hummus and grab a fistful of carrots and it s make a very satisfying snack.<\/p>\n

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And serving it on blue and white actually makes it taste even better:)<\/p>\n

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I have started eating a lot of apples, Golden Delicious is my fave, as I do not like tart apples. I add these to the smoothies in the morning and often have a cut up apple in the afternoon if I am hungry-<\/p>\n

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Dry unsalted nuts, is a great thing to keep in your car, in your bag, as its a good “holdover” snack that can sustain your appetite. I always keep a small bag of unsalted nuts in my car,\u00a0 and in my desk drawer. The other day got caught in a serious traffic jam coming home from the city and was famished, found my little bag of nuts and you would have thought I found a box of caramel and pecan chocolates:)<\/p>\n

It’s also funny how you get conditioned to things fairly quick. In the past I would have always reached for salted nuts now I love the taste of unsalted and a salted nut tastes way too salty.<\/p>\n

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I have always drank a lot of water but have stepped it up and am sure to I drink at least 70-80 oz a day. I always have a water bottle nearby wherever I might be-<\/p>\n

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I try not to eat after around 7pm and if I am really hungry I may grab a bag of skinny pop or something along that line to make it feel like I am having a late night binge.<\/p>\n

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OK your turn to chime in, and my question this time around is-<\/p>\n

How do you handle snacking when you are trying to “be good”?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Share your tips….I am sure many of us would be happy to hear them. This is all about the exchanging of ideas and information…..everyone can benefit!<\/p>\n

Thanks as always for stopping in, wishing you a wonderful day and fantastic weekend. Until next time….<\/p>\n

PS Last day to enter the drawing for the fabulous silver pitcher, click here to throw your name in the hat!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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