Confession of my addiction (can anyone out there relate to this?):
What a long day at work (or maybe not even). I would come home and eat a healthy dinner. Mmmmm I love Chicken and Broccoli.
Then whew let's relax with some TV.
I could go for something crunchy - everyone has snacks - right? I worked out today.
Hey look - Salt & Vinegar Chips. I'll just have a couple, 28 grams = 160 calories, maybe 17 chips, okay.
Ha, that sure was a great TV show.... are all the chips gone? They sure are putting less chips in the bags these days. I really didn't eat that whole bag. Oh well, I worked out.
Next day(s) - Why I can't lose weight, I run, workout, eat right....up to that time after dinner anyways.
Fast forward - DietBet Challenge - Oh ohhhhh now what. First night craving....WANT SALT & VINEGAR!
Make it through the first night - next day - store - Hey look - they make Salt & Vinegar Almonds!!!
Went home - portioned out the almonds into baggies. 170 calories = 28 grams = 28 nuts.
More calories, so why not stay with the chips and just portion them out, right?
Turns out, the flavoring on the chips was actually created to have a high impact of flavor when it hits the tongue, and then quickly fade so you take another. I did not know this until just last week.
Those tricky chip companies. That's why you can't eat just one.
Almonds are more satiating, I really chew them and the salt & vinegar taste lasts. I rarely eat the whole bag AND I only eat during commercials which keep me focused on what I am eating - Fast forward during commercials and that snack time shrinks even more.
All I can say is I am almost at my DietBet goal thanks to this change. Please share any Salt & Vinegar tricks you may have with me, I am always open to try new healthy treats.
And remember - Just Push Play!
Grace