Label reader
I used to think that people who stop to read every nutrition label while grocery shopping were a bit obsessive, but since I’ve recently started doing it myself I’m in no position to cast stones. Some of the information is downright astonishing, like the frozen meals packaged like a single serving but detailed as 2.5 servings per container, 75% DV Sodium and 60% DV Total Fat per serving. While I’ve never actually seen Hungry Man’s All Day Breakfast on the freezer shelves, a meal that provides 231% of your suggested cholesterol intake in one shot must set some sort of record for unhealthy food.
I’ve switched to five little meals a day, lowered my fat intake, increased my protein, and I’m trying to keep my overall caloric consumption lower. My water bottle stays filled and goes with me everywhere. No more soda. Less coffee. Lots more fruit and veggies. Working out three times a week.
No, I was not kidnapped by aliens.
While I’d like to lose a few pounds, making a conscious decision to eat healthier is the bigger goal. Still sort of on the fence as to whether I would actually allow a bathroom scale into my house – historically I’ve refused to own one.
I’ve determined that it is nearly impossible to stay within the sodium guidelines, and that there aren’t nearly enough low-sodium alternatives available in traditional grocery stores. Dairy is one of my weaknesses, but I’m discovering that low-fat cottage cheese can be used as a substitute for a lot of my less healthy favorites. I’m having fun trying to transform some of my favorite recipes into healthier fare.
Good for you. That’s what it should all be about is being healthier!
Best of luck and happy Anniversary from a few days ago.
Snicker. Couldn’t be more please the GFY comment was made. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Hmmm… Kev, do you remember our childhood phrase “fornicate and expire”?
Why… I’ve done both, thank you! It’s really quite fun.