Small Snack-rifices

Hey "LOSER" Mental note to self:

I can make small sacrifices to make a big, HUGE difference in calorie intake. 

Like:  we had chili and rice last night for dinner-- total comfort food with a big bang of protein.  Normally, I lace chili with a sensible amount of Fritos or tortilla chips, yummy gooey cheese and a dollop of sour cream.  Last night, I was good:  I had my 1 cup (measured portion) of chili over 1/2 c rice with a tablespoon of sour cream.  I saved several hundred calories and still enjoyed a great, satisfying comfort meal.  I spent the calories I saved on dessert which was my favorite guilty but perfectly sensible pleasure of late,

my QUICK DELISH YOGURT PARFAIT (Cash LOVES this too):

• 1/2  cup Dannon Light and Fit vanilla yogurt (55 cal) (I get the big tub at the grocer because we go through a lot of the stuff)

• 1/2 cup blueberries (frozen/thawed) (35 cal) (I get the ones at Aldi's they are awesome and only about $3.50 per bag and did I mention they are AWESOME!  Cash LOVES blueberries too)

• a sprinkle of chopped walnuts (leave these off to keep this yummy snack super LOW CAL)

Here was my SNACK-rifice for this morning:

For breakfast, this am I had two eggs and my yogurt parfait.  A cup of yogurt + cup of blueberries is A LOT so if you like to feel like you are eating a larger quantity use this amount (mix it up with strawberries) and this is a huge breakfast on its own.  And though it's not quite the same without the nuts, I sacrificed because I knew I would save quite a few calories.  Walnuts are high in calories (200 per 1/4 cup) but something that is a great source of protein and well, I LOVE THEM!!!

Almonds are one of my special, power snacks too!  Adds protein, something crunch, salty and yummy.  

One last tip:  if you have a 3 year old handy, it's great to eat something he likes for your meals...cause he will want bites and that means LESS CALORIES FOR YOU!!!  YAY!!

okay...that's my thought.  Bye now.

Comments

[Ronda Simpson]

Love your thoughts! Thanks for sharing!! :)

[Melissa MK]

Thank you for sharing your weight loss journey with us. I have decided this year to start that journey as well. I want to be healthier for myself and my family. Keep up the great work! I also love your scrappy goodness you post as well! :0

[Sunshine]

Great ideas, Janna!! I'm on an "eating healthier journey" and need all the tips I can get! :)

[Erin Blair]

"SNACK-rifice"...Great word, great concept...gonna steal it!

[Jannette]

great snack idea! thanks for the tip! I am with you in your weight loss journey. My goal is 25 pounds less as of todaY!