Nuts

So I've been thinking. Here I am, I've given up all meat, I'm not drinking milk, I'm not eating cheese or eggs, I'm consuming only whole grain organic products for carbs, and the only things I allow myself to even come close to cheating with are nuts and the occasional scoop of peanut butter. This, combined with my near daily exercise (I end up skipping one day a week by circumstance, not choice), means I should be losing weight. Period. Lately I've been feeling more full than usual, which leads me to believe I am not eating as well as I could be, which further leads me to believe I am slowing up my weight loss.

For one, I think that portions are still a culprit for me. I believe my intake of bread could be a bit more than is needed. I also think that nuts may be the culprit. I keep almonds on hand in case I get snacky, but this week I also have honey roasted peanuts. Both can be fine in a small amount, but nuts are crafty in that while they have many good, heart-healthy qualities, they also carry a considerable number of calories that can really add up when eaten by the casual handful. I tend to visit the jar more often than I should and eat more than I should when I do.

My plan for next week is to cut out the peanuts, and also cut out the loaf of multigrain bread I have been using to supplement my breakfast and dinner.

I also want to report that I've made a batch of Tzatziki sauce using low fat organic yogurt. While it is dairy, the enzymes in yogurt are supposedly very good for digestion and can aid in weight loss. And we're talking about a couple of tablespoons on my pita at lunch and that's about it. We'll see what the scale says this Sunday.