I promise this blog isn’t going to become obsessed with food and dieting.
BUT, last night I calculated how many calories I had for the day, and it came to about 2,000. Now, that is the amount of calories I need to basically MAINTAIN my current weight. So it stands to reason that I’m probably eating about 1,600 – 1,800 on average since I’m losing an average of a pound a week, give or take.
So I’m going to make a concerted effort to stay around 1,500 calories a day. Denis and I talked briefly last night about how to plan a day for that – for instance, Karen Carpenter (which is what I’m going to call my dietician from now on) wants me to have breakfast every day. I know breakfast is important, but I’d almost rather have no breakfast, a light lunch, and a nice dinner. Today I’m going to try it her way – I’ve brought in a packet of instant oatmeal which I’ll make once Mr. BIL goes into his meeting. I’ll have my Lean Cuisine for lunch after my 30 minute walk, and then I’ll have a light dinner. But something tells me that once the kids are in bed I’ll be feeming for some food big time without that satisfying big dinner.
I am like you ~ when dieting I’d rather save my calories or points for the end of the day. HOWEVER, I have also learned that breakfast really does set the tone for the day. If I don’t eat breakfast then I am not properly fueled and never feel satisfied during the day. As for the after dinner, late night thing, my choice is a small (and I mean small) bowl of cereal, with Sweet and Low. It gives me the fiber, crunch factor and sweet that I crave. Also, the more fiber you eat during the day the less hungry you’ll be. It’s magic stuff.
Have you tried Oatmeal to Go? I don’t like breakfast either, but it is filling. It only takes 10 seconds in the microwave & you can eat it in the car.
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You can try GoLean Oatmeal.. Very High in Fiber and not as much sugar and calories as say the Quaker guy. I mean he’s cute, but the GoLean is much healthier.
As for the snack, I read something the other day that said that eating Air Popcorn (no salt/no butter=no flavor) is the best crunchy snack after dinner as its filling and its good for you.
Side Note:
Oatmeal to go sounds like a bad burn waiting to happen. Also, it’s best for people to drive while in their car and save eating for a table?
Ha ha Ace! Oatmeal to go is like a chewy granola bar! I do all my breakfast eating & make-up applying in the car!
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