I love the concept of eating often. Every couple of hours I grab a handful of nuts, an apple, or a piece of cheese. I find my energy level higher than ever and I never feel deprived. I think the trick is to eat before I'm really hungry, so I don't snack on bad fats or bad carbs. It takes a little planning to take snacks and water with me wherever I go, but I think it's key to keeping on track. My favorite snacks?
- Fruit
- Cut up veggies (carrots and celery) with a bit of hummus
- Cheese (especially Cabot reduced-fat cheddar)
- Cashews or pistachios
- Slice of smoked turkey or leftover chicken
- Jello or jello pudding (low-fat, sugar free, and guilt-less)
To satisfy my need for a chocolate frozen treat, I have a Frappuccino, low-fat ice cream bar (Starbucks) or a Silhouette fat-free fudge bar (the Skinny Cow). Okay, maybe they're not completely in line with the "diet", but they help me stay on track. I have one every evening and no longer miss ice cream (well, not completely). A little indulgence keeps us motivated, no? I think these treats are what's made it possible for George to stick to this for almost 5 months now. ~~ Louise
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