I've gotten used to water instead of diet soda.
I've sort of gotten used to eating a huge salad daily - I don't know if I'll ever be able to say with complete honesty that I enjoy it, but I'm used to it. =)

I've learned that Starbucks mocha light frappuccino is just as good as the full fat version. I've also learned that holding the whipped cream doesn't change my enjoyment level one little bit.

I've now love fat-free half-n-half in my coffee and tea.

I've learned that yogurt and fresh fruit is absolutely delicious.

I only use whole wheat pasta, rice, and bread, which has so much more flavor than anything made out of bleached flour or rice could ever have.

I can still eat my Dove chocolate in moderation and not feel deprived.

I've learned that cooking veggies in low-sodium chicken broth instead of oil or butter saves a ton of calories and adds so much great flavor.

When I do go out to a restaurant I now often split an entree with my sweetie and we leave feeling full and not stuffed.

My sweet rice used to be loaded with tons of butter, cinnamon and sugar. Now, it's made with just cinnamon and Splenda. Same taste without the fat!

wow, the 40 cal hot dogs, I may have to try that. and the sugar free margarita mix...I just read a yahoo story that said Long Island ice teas have the lowest calories (the choices were margaritas, daiquiris, LIITs and maybe something else, can't remember)

I didn't even read the last meal thread after a first glance bec I didn't want to start thinking about all the goodies out there and get the urge to indulge. out of mind, out of mind.

we make spinach pizza (at least my half, ha). I love spinach. cooked or spinach salads. I totally don't miss the other toppings I used to think MADE a pizza.

I used to be able to easily polish off a pint of ice cream regularly, now I rarely eat it, and when I did about a week ago, I got one scoop in a cup. That actually kind of blows my mind, I gave up my ice cream addiction and I feel perfectly ok about it, I feel GREAT about it.

I wanted to add too that one of my recent goals was to start cooking and eating more fish. I've almost never done that, beyond shrimp every once in a while. Yesterday I made cod with black bean compote (got the recipe here), and made salmon a couple of weeks ago.

wow, exciting to feel like I'm eating tasty, healthy foods that I like AND seeing the number of the scale GO DOWN. On the diets I've been on before (this now is MY diet as opposed to A diet), I haven't felt that way. I guess part of it is my tastes changing, and part of it is my learning how to adopt foods to my tastes.

I used to hate yogurt. Now I believe that low fat greek yogurt with fruit or honey has changed my life.

I used to hate bananas - now I love 'em.

I used to think that potatoes had to be part of EVERY MEAL. I still love 'em but they barely show up on my plate anymore.

Last night we went for Mexican food. Although I switch it up and have other dishes I probably have cheese enchiladas, rice and beans 50% of the time.

Last night I had the shrimp fajitas with black beans and rice. Maybe not all that great but probably better than the cheese enchiladas(?)

This morning at the beach cafe I had 1/2 a tomato/basil/egg croissant and 1/2 an egg/swiss croissant....after a 4 mile walk.

Now back in 'the day"...there would have been NO WALK! and that breakfast croissant would have been loaded with ham and cheese along with the egg!

That other thread was "Food PORN", IMHO! I hope it didn't set off cravings and binges for anyone.

I am now used to getting three meals out of a steak. Instead of eating 10 ounces at a time, I have steak, cold beef and salad and fajitas.

My pizza used to be large, greasy, laden with meat and mounded with cheese. Now it's on whole wheat pita bread, tons of veggies and chopped chicken breast and I LOVE it.

My hamburger used to be HUGE with tons of cheese and mayo and special sauces. Now it's portion controlled, lean with lots of veggies, mustard and fat free swiss.

My cereal used to be sugary, covered in extra sugar and swimming in chocolate milk. Now it's full of fiber, protein and topped with blueberries and soy milk :)

My popcorn used to be large, movie theatre and COATED in butter. Now it comes in 100 calorie microwave packs :)

Good thread!

RE: Food porn,,,yeah, where does it cross the line? There was a thread closed down because talk of cookies and a candy bar.

But I love the use of the words "usually" "almost always" and "mostly"

Tonight Angie made flank steak on the bbq...lipton onion potatoes and a salad...I had a helping of each then extra salad instead of more delicious flank steak...

getting used to it....

life is good

:carrot: :broc: :carrot: <----- for your next salad!

What? I need to dance for my next salad?...Angie hates it when I dance ;)...maybe I should sing...yea...I'll sing....

:rofl::rofl:

But, dying water buffalo get jealous of your singing, EZ!!!

I can run but I cannot hide...obviously!