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Often times when we think we are hungry, we are actually thirsty. Many are also simply unaware of hydration status, we obfuscate it with things we drink that do not hydrate. Like anything with caffeine for example or something very sweet. Even those non-caloric sweetners have real reprocussions to our bodies awareness. And not just about hydration, those sweetners do a number on your neural pathways in your brain, as they are so much sweeter than anything found in nature. And for the record, they were originally developed during WWII by the Nazis' for their chemical warfare programs. The history of our chemical concoctions is a fascinating tale often told by a fool, but I digress~ Back to hydration... By the time your mouth is actually dry, you are very dehydrated. And if the skin on the back of your hand is tenting, then you are in a serious serious way. Drink water. Drink soup, water down those healthful fluids of all kinds. Get your water, anyway you can figure out that works for you. Amazing to finally embrace water, as it was very difficult for me after my surgery to tolerate water. My surgeon suggested I could just add a tea bag to the water, without even brewing it, and it can trick the brain, make it more palatable - for those like me that have a hard time drinking water. Today, thank goodness,things have change dramatically - I stay very hydrated. And it does seem to flush out not only fat, but other wastes, toxins, etc. Today, I water down most everything I drink and enjoy my teas, which are not really tea per se. My most recent discovery is a rose hips and dried lemon peel concoction that is simply divine. And low sodium bullion with herbs, another lovely discovery I find very satisfying. Not much into sweet, give me savory anytime, please and thank you very much! Between the suggestions here for healthy snacks and the hydration solution, you all will do great. Food is not the enemy, nor is the miracle that is our body, no matter what size or shape we may find ourselves. Off to get a cup of tea and a piece of fruit... Never give up on yourself, Di |
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03-29-2012, 02:53 PM
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This is what I've had today:
Breakfast: 1 whole wheat 100-calorie english muffin = 3 WW pts 2 slices lean turkey - 2 WW points 1 triangle of laughing cow sundried tomato - 1 WW pt Snack - Spicy hot v8 = 1 WW pt Lunch - "Taco" salad. Work supplied lunch today so I made a salad out of: shredded lettuce, salsa, grilled chicken, a sprinkle of cheese, and black beans. Probably 10 points by the time I had the cheese and beans and a dollop of cour cream. Afternoon Snack - Orange = 0 pts. Dinner tonight - Grilled chicken and steamed asparagus = 3 WW pts Late night snack = Probably an apple or a grapefruit Also going to hit the elliptical at home for 20 minutes whne I get home! WEE! I have earned 12 exercise points so far this week!
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03-29-2012, 03:58 PM
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OMG who first suggested almond milk in here? Whoever it is, I owe you a smooch.
I have been craving sweets and was about to dive headfirst into a pint of Hagen Daz Rocky Road....but instead I got a carton of Silk dark chocolate almond milk. Delicious! I had a glass....and no more chocolate craving. 
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03-29-2012, 04:09 PM
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I love chocolate soymilk and it reminds me of a chocolate milkshake
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That's awesome. I had tried the soymilk and found it okay....but the almond milk is really yummy to me.
I've been aware of dairy more with all the reading I'm doing (thanks Dapper) and have been trying to cut down our dairy consumption. Our challenge was what to do on cereal more than anything....and Rooster still likes the ol' glass of milk with dinner. He likes the plain almond milk...so that's fantastic. Quote:
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My dinner tonight was:
Trader Joe's Pita bread: 1/2 of one pita is 2 points Trader Joe's "Columbus" brand Pastrami (2 oz. is 2 points) Spicy mustard: 0 points 3 teenie gherkin dill pickles: 0 points Look at that, a 4 point dinner....
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Rooster may like the vanilla flavored almond milk even more. Seriously, give it a go...it is my fave in my cereal. P.S. I am glad to hear you are thinking more about dairy, Jo! 
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