"Cheating"

For some reason I've been finding myself a lot more snacky this week. Whether it be because I've settled into this new lifestyle or I've gotten over the initial rush and am just now more aware of my hunger, it is a dangerous thing. No matter how good one eats in any given week, it can all be totally skewed by overindulging in poorly-chosen snacks. As I've stated before, I have no self control, so it is especially important for me to keep nothing but healthy things on hand lest I fill up on badness. My artillery for this particular battle consists usually of almonds, sunflower seeds, carrots, and radishes.

It is also important to be prepared for particularly weak moments. For me this often comes in the evening when I'm craving something sweet. My secret weapon is peanut butter, 1-2 tablespoons. Either by the spoonful or smeared on some whole wheat organic toast. I also this week have some honey roasted peanuts in my cabinet, which can quench the sweet tooth while adding some good proteins and fats. Sticking to small small amounts, one can achieve the thrill of cheating without actually cheating. Though for me, I think I will steer away from peanuts as suddenly one can find they have inadvertently eaten half the can.

Also I was thinking on what I ate today and I realized that the reason I am hungry is likely that I had only pea soup and a slice of bread for dinner - perhaps not nearly substantial enough for a dinner. I have to remember that it is wise to fill up on as much good food at dinner so that I'm not tempted to pick at things throughout the evening. Snacking and munching is a disease that runs rampant in my family, but it can be overcome. ;-)