Stuff that Doesn't Suck When I'm Trying To Be Healthy-like:

Okay...I'll confess a big secret that I'm sure surprises none of you. I like food. In fact, I'm a "bulk eater". If one is good, 5 are better. I suspect that this is a result of my hoarding nature. But...onward. What's the quote about we can't stop the wind, but we can adjust our sails??? Something like that. So I'm adjusting. Because, despite my love for all things Reeses Peanut Butter and Macaroni Grill, I realize that m.o.d.e.r.a.t.i.o.n. has GOT to come visit, and needs to stay for quite a while, my friends. It's not about skinny. I'm nevah gonna go there. It's not about "x" pounds. I have a feeling I'd be defeated where I began if it were about "x" pounds. Well, let's just say I have been defeated when it was about "x" pounds. It's about a fruit of the spirit: self control, meeting and cooperating with another fruit of the spirit: patience (or, knowing that another meal WILL be on the way, and I don't have to worry about going hungry). It's also about repenting to Him and forgiving myself when I fall short of treating myself well. So obviously, being healthy starts and ends with God, for me. A race, for me, which has had it's many bumps and potholes. But here's the thing: Oh, dear, I'm starting to sound like Kara on American Idol. No, really, here's the thing: I've found a few things that don't suck about eating more healthfully--and since, for me, quite a bit DOES suck about eating better, I want to share them. Because I'm a sharer. And...because it's affirming and focusing for me to write something which espouses good health and self control.

Lord help me, I've started waaay too many sentences with "and" and "because". sigh.

Without further ado...

I lurve these puppies. They must be in season somewhere on the globe because they are plentiful at my supermarket and Trader Joes. I could eat these in a chair. With a bear, or in the air. Mmmm.

Brown rice doesn't suck for me, Dawg. It's alright. I either have it plain, or mix it with these (below) :

Rosarita refried beans make the others hang their little beany heads in shame. Enough said.


Okay...here's a little Tillamook. A shout out to my little Oregon dynamo. I lurve this cheese. Guess what? I can lurve it by the 1/2-1 ounce as easily as I can by the cup (ahem). I'd so much rather eat this than some fat free rubber stuff. I think I'd rather go without.

If you can't tell, I'm taking you through one of my favorite lunches. A bean burrito with avocados on top. Oh, glory! These tortillas are fairly decent in terms of fiber and decreased carbs. A bonus: they are soft and don't taste like cardboard. I don't even buy the other kind any more.

I am a "drink" person, apparently. I do love the fruit of the bean in the morning, but honestly, I also drink a lot of tea. I just tried this (above) in the last few weeks, and I adore it. I don't even have to sweeten it because of the peach infusion. Seattle is cold, folks. I like something warm in my hand/tummy. This also helps a tiny bit with my afternoon fade.

This is one fat free thing I can abide. I have to race with my son to get to the carton first; and I try not to drink too much because I'd rather have solid food calories, but milk sure does this body good, especially over my morning bowl of colon blow.

Diet Coke, I know you are worldly, chemical crap. I won't judge you though. I promise.


I prefer white wine, but am growing a fondness for red, as well. A 1/2 glass of red or white wine is loverly with dinner at times. Sometimes, it's even loverlier at homework time. And yes, I drink in moderation. And you should too. Unless you choose not to. Which is even better. You can drive when we visit. Oh, I kid.

If I never believed in God, chocolate would be enough to convince me, since it is heavenly. I like to start and end my day with a little something sweet. Because I'm so sweet and all. This is a nice indulgence because it's in PRE WRAPPED PORTIONS. Seeing several candy wrappers in the trash is very convicting. So one in the a.m. and one in the p.m., and I have barely touched 9o calories. Me likey.

So...as CPQ is so famous for, "help a sister out", won'tcha please.

What doesn't suck for you when you're trying to be healthy? Do you have any go-to meals that are edible for the entire fam which are home runs?