One of the main reasons that I love Weight Watchers is because I am allowed to eat anything I want. Nothing is off limits, as long as I have enough pointsplus. As I went through my initial weight loss process back in 2009, this was exactly what I needed, because at that time I was not ready to say goodbye to a lot of my favorite foods. Slowly, I began to make better food choices. However, I was still unwilling to give up a lot of the snack food that I enjoy.
Over the past few weeks, I have realized that in order for me to be successful I need make healthier food choices. I want to make the most of my food choices.
What does that mean? I am staying away from food like products and focusing on eating real food. As a result, I have not been eating snack food, chips, granola bars, cereal, desserts, chocolate, etc. My focus has become much more plant-based. I am eating vegetables, grains, legumes and fruit, with little or no animal products (including dairy).
I know that it sounds extreme. Let me tell you that this change in focus has been hard and I have had a few setbacks. However, I strongly believe that a shift in focus is exactly what I need to severe the cords between myself and the typical Western diet.
As I have begun to make healthier foods choices again, my excitement for healthy living has returned! I have even tried new foods like quinoa and chia seeds. I hope that I am able to share some of those new recipes with you in the not to distant future!
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| Lunch just 6 pointsplus! (black beans, brown rice, salsa, chia seeds) |
1 comment:
I would love to get some of you "whole foods" recipes like the one above with black beans and chia seeds. I just started WW with my husband and I have three teen and preteen daughters so I want to incorporate some whole food dishes occasionally so they can try them at home. Thanks for your great blog!
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