Hey guys! Hope you’re all having a deliciously tasty Wednesday! Mine felt ridiculously scattered and all over the place, but I did manage to get some good eats in so let’s take a peak at what I ate this Wednesday…
Apparently my ability to sleep in past 7 was a one-time kind of deal because this morning it was back to being up at the crack of dawn [read: 6:15]. I thought about rolling over and trying to get a little bit more sleep, but the promise of hot tea and a cold breakfast was just too enticing…
Plain Greek yogurt, banana, Kashi Cinnamon Harvest, Puffins, applesauce, roasted almond butter.
One of these days I may actually consider having something warm first thing in the morning, but I’m not quite ready to give up my beloved yogurt and cereal messes just yet. Heck, what I had for breakfast didn’t end up being enough to satisfy the addiction, so I ended up having to go back for more throughout most of the morning…
It’s a good thing I live alone and don’t have to worry about double dipping 😉 I know it’s basically taboo to not practice portion control and bring an entire package of whatever it is that you’re eating to wherever it is that you’re sitting, but honestly? Sometimes that’s the only way to feel satisfied. And while we’re on the topic of satisfaction, can we just talk about the weirdest craving that I got hit with this afternoon?
Chicken and chunky applesauce. Err, what? 😯 Honestly, I blame all you Americans for taunting me with your delicious turkey and cranberry sauce Thanksgiving dinners. This is my poor Canadian girl’s attempt to not feel left out. It worked… kind of. And now that that’s out of the way, let’s backtrack to lunch…
Nothing new to see here, really. Wrap. Turkey. Cheese. Veggies. Thinking up a new lunch is on my list of things to do, but it falls somewhere between writing a musical and tattooing a picture of Justin Bieber onto my back [read: most likely never going to happen]. Oh! But guess what did happen…
Rice cakes! I know they’re considered a diet food and all, but honestly? They’re tasty, satisfyingly crispy, and make the perfect base for anything and everything; and by anything and everything what I really mean is cottage cheese, almond butter, and honey, because that combination is to.die.for. Trust. And apparently I can’t trust my memory anymore because I found a picture of these Shasha cocoa gingersnaps on my camera from today…
… but I don’t actually remember eating them. I may just be losing my mind. BUT! I’ve heard that caffeine has some pretty beneficial effects when it comes to the prevention of things like Alzheimer’s and dementia, so I guess that’s as good a reason as any to keep medicating on a daily basis?
I’m getting old; I have to start taking precautions 😉 Oh! And I think I have to start cooking dinner more often too…
[Last night’s] dinner was the first one in a while that didn’t come from Mom or a box, and I’ve got to admit that I was a big fan. What you see here is potatoes roasted in olive oil and crushed rosemary, steamed asparagus, and scrambled eggs made with 2 whole eggs, mushrooms, spinach, and celery… and what I’ll be seeing later tonight is probably a few spoonfuls of this…
… because everyone knows that it tastes the best straight from the jar, portions be damned.
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Do you ever grab a bag/box/jar/tub and eat without worrying about portions?
Any typical ‘diet foods’ you enjoy for non-diet reasons?
Holy shit, your dinner looks amazing. I think I may have to make that tonight! I am totally getting caught up on your recent posts I missed and each one is making me excited. haha.
The short answer is of course! The best portion control is your stomach’s cues. There are plenty of “diet foods” that I love! Lately, I’ve been enjoying the Cookies and Cream Arctic Zero “ice cream.” I know it’s considered one of those foods that dieters or health-conscious people eat as an ice cream replacement but I just love love love the taste. Plus, regular ice cream makes an appearance in my life often as well 🙂 Oh and your dinner plate looks gorgeous! A feast for the eyes, if you will.
I’m a huge fan of rice cakes, it’s all about a vehicle for the delicious toppings! My favorite combo right now is a rice cake topped with pumpkin butter and chocolate chips, melted for 30 seconds in the microwave. So. Good.
And I have no portion control when it comes to dried fruit (especially raisins), PB Puffins and maple-covered almonds. I usually serve myself some, but then end up going back for a handful once I’m finished. I still admit to measuring out my food sometimes but it feels so much more freeing not to so I’m trying to totally break myself of that habit.
I have absolutely no sense of portion control when it comes to hummus. None. I love it on pretty much everything, and can eat it straight out of the container on a fork. It’s just delicious.
In the B.E.D days, I would eat animal crackers, granola and dry cereal like Waffle Crisp straight out of the box like nobodies business. Target sells this granola cereal from a brand called Archer Farms with French Vanilla Almond and Pecan Sticky Bun flavors- BUY THIS STUFF! I’m not playing. It’s to DIE for. You will be addicted. I’m looking forward to getting back to this practice of pigging out on this stuff in recovery. It’s gonna happen- sooner rather than later I hope 🙂
Yellow corn tortilla chips were another one I loved to pig out on from the bag- I didn’t even need them with salsa, they’re just SO good on their own.
Cheese Itzs. Enough said.
I remember there was a time when I went through a phase where all I wanted was saltine crackers. I don’t know why, but for a while they were the tastiest things in the world to me, and now they’re only a food I think of eating when I’m nauseous or seriously sick (which just never happens btw)
They may get a bad rep a lot of times, but I actually really like my veggies. Always have, even before ED. Brussel sprouts and cabbage I think are my favorites. Roasted brussel sprouts with garlic have this natural sweetness to them that is delicious.
I’ve actually never tried rice cakes before. Everyone here seems to think they’re heaven, so maybe I will just for the hell of it….
I love Suzies Rice Cake Thins.
They make a multigrain one with rice, corn and quinoa. YUM. And they are thin so I can eat more toppings because I eat more rice cakes.
Bag of rice cakes, jar of nut butter, plate, spoon, couch.
Counting be damned.
Because you are SO right,.it’s so much better that way and more satisfying.