Monday, August 15, 2011

Diet, food, and stuff...

Lately, I've been  posting stuff about what I'm eating on Facebook. I'm thinking here is a little more appropriate. More room to type and such. So, I'm going to try blogging again. We'll see if it lasts a bit longer this time. My plan is to post what I'm having for dinner each week, and also to include any food 'finds' I run across, or just cool little odds and ends that help me stay on track. I'm sure I'll end up throwing in some personal stuff from time to time, as well...


I've been revamping my diet again. I've left Weight Watchers behind and moved on to just counting calories. I credit WW with teaching me about how to eat, and how to make the most of the calories I have. However, since their switch to the Points Plus system, they've just gotten a bit too Big Brother-y for me. I can eat healthy on my own, thank you very much. I don't need you dictating my diet. I don't think spending another point for something that has the exact same nutrients (like plain yogurt vs. fruit flavored) makes sense. I like fruit-flavored yogurt. And if it's the exact same calories, fat, protein, etc. as the plain one, why should I be forced to eat the plain one? And you want me to give up an entire point for 10 calories of sugar-free jelly? Forget it. Buh-bye.

Tonight for dinner, I'm having Grilled Tilapia w/Greek Seasoning, Herbed Millet, and a Wilted Kale & Swiss Chard Salad. Yum! Super flavorful and healthy. And at just under 350 calories, you won't believe the amount of food it comes up to. No going hungry for this girl, and no bland diet of grilled chicken breast and brown rice, either. My food has got to have flavor!