tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post8662288136766850319..comments2023-10-22T06:14:47.203-07:00Comments on nothing but blue sky: things & stuff (cause i couldn't come up with a better title)heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06693901431333983890noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-12679612506366665582010-10-15T17:52:42.005-07:002010-10-15T17:52:42.005-07:00I eat my meals on a small plate 95% of the time to...I eat my meals on a small plate 95% of the time to try and limit my portions. I also like snacks such as apples and peanut butter (i'm on natural peanut butter now), crackers and cheese (apples and cheese even!), and I'm a dark chocolate fan, so one square after dinner does me just great :)<br />Oh, I've been LOVING a black bean and rice salad. black beans, chick peas, peppers, corn, rice, parsley and a dressing that has cilantro, cumin and lemon juice with olive oil - SOOO tasty, filling and full of great food!<br />remember - it takes time to learn new habits, so be patient with yourself. i'm STILL learning and i've been consciously trying for a year already!kelly enshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029562951606332352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-50757752692029447342010-10-15T15:36:00.241-07:002010-10-15T15:36:00.241-07:00Sometimes I use apple sauce instead of vegetable o...Sometimes I use apple sauce instead of vegetable oil in recipes. I like your new blog background too!Anika Lacerte | The Handcrafted Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699831267388851685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-50742296673222630192010-10-14T05:44:08.864-07:002010-10-14T05:44:08.864-07:00Heidi, I love your new background - very pretty. A...Heidi, I love your new background - very pretty. As for any lifestyle changes having to do with food, one fairly simple one comes to mind - no snacking on high calorie or fat type food after dinner. Your body is not going to use it for energy since evening is a less active time. Then gradually get into the habit of almost no snacking in the evening at all. Love you, miss you. Dad got home safely around 5 on Wed. XOM.R. Tumnushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14062877092986261841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-66386640980952632912010-10-13T11:32:58.900-07:002010-10-13T11:32:58.900-07:00Thinking of it as nutrition instead of 'diet&#...Thinking of it as nutrition instead of 'diet' is a good way to go about it.<br />Keep reading up on it. You are doing fine. It's a journey and you are well on your way to being in a stronger place without junk. At some point you will realize to yourself hey...I have eaten chips in years.<br />xoxJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135144307292570188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-20322567955661878632010-10-12T22:38:10.764-07:002010-10-12T22:38:10.764-07:00Green tea works wonders! Try having at least 3 cup...Green tea works wonders! Try having at least 3 cups every day. And I always carry fruits for snacking....nothing more filling than an apple or a bowl of papaya!Nehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356457383586939084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-7736557767626702642010-10-12T20:04:05.136-07:002010-10-12T20:04:05.136-07:00Heidi, Coranelle and Samuel need to get together. ...Heidi, Coranelle and Samuel need to get together. Coranelle is a dare devil and always on the move and I would love it if they could wear each other out- rather than wearing us out! <br /><br />As far as food tips- here are a few. First, try to really learn to listen to your body. When are you hungry (not bored or sad, but really hungry)?. When are you satisfied... not stuffed, but satisfied? Learning to read your body will be crucial in maintaining a healthy body weight. <br /><br />As far as foods- try using less salt and more spices. Cilantro and basil are my favorites and it sounds like you could grow them in your yard all year long. Check your foods for high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils and avoid them when you can. Eat three smaller meals and two snacks a day so that you keep your metabolism up and don't binge. I like crackers and cheese, apples and peanut butter and trail mix for snacks. <br /><br />Lastly, drink a lot of water. Drink water with every meal and between. <br /><br />And, have fun cooking with your family and finding new recipes. When you want "junk" food- make it. You enjoy pizza, fries, burgers, etc. SO much more when you put the time into making them just the way you like it. <br /><br />Hugs and... You're beautiful! Miss you!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06738049749313602382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-79899668301589652592010-10-12T16:01:17.752-07:002010-10-12T16:01:17.752-07:00Do you have the "Eat Shrink and Be Merry"...Do you have the "Eat Shrink and Be Merry" cookbook? I love it, lots of great, lower fat recipes. <br />Limiting my portions is the biggest thing for me. You definitely have to indulge once in awhile though!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912665514020185845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-71768735498470568012010-10-12T13:42:13.194-07:002010-10-12T13:42:13.194-07:00Happy C-Thanks Giving. Mom made a cornucopia of de...Happy C-Thanks Giving. Mom made a cornucopia of delights--we ate, we slept.<br /><br />Mark L.Taxi Driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149865791086048167noreply@blogger.com