And, strangely enough, the longer I am away from that "instant" food, the less appealing it becomes.
You know, I've noticed that too. In the past year or so, I've made a conscious effort to pay attention to what I'm eating. I've found some flavorful whole-grain breads I like, and I've discovered that treats like soda and instant chai latte mix are often too sugary for me. While I'm still a fan of bacon and pizza, I can't bear the thought of eating too much of it at a time, because I'm not acclimated to that much grease anymore. In contrast, when I want a snack, I actually crave after a nice tangy orange or juicy red bell pepper instead of a candy bar...and honestly, vegetables are freakin' tasty. It's just a matter of experimenting to find the ones you like. Mmmmmmm, broccoli.
Most of this involves nothing more than changing what I keep on hand in my kitchen. It's a small effort, in the scheme of things, but one that makes me feel a lot better about myself and that I know makes a positive difference in my health.
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Date: 2007-11-29 03:51 pm (UTC)You know, I've noticed that too. In the past year or so, I've made a conscious effort to pay attention to what I'm eating. I've found some flavorful whole-grain breads I like, and I've discovered that treats like soda and instant chai latte mix are often too sugary for me. While I'm still a fan of bacon and pizza, I can't bear the thought of eating too much of it at a time, because I'm not acclimated to that much grease anymore. In contrast, when I want a snack, I actually crave after a nice tangy orange or juicy red bell pepper instead of a candy bar...and honestly, vegetables are freakin' tasty. It's just a matter of experimenting to find the ones you like. Mmmmmmm, broccoli.
Most of this involves nothing more than changing what I keep on hand in my kitchen. It's a small effort, in the scheme of things, but one that makes me feel a lot better about myself and that I know makes a positive difference in my health.