Giving up foods...

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Giving up foods...
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Fri, 06-03-2005 - 11:34am

I think I'm becoming even MORE of a food freak...

I've realized that I am slowing giving up foods that I don't think are healthy but previously found a place in my diet. I firmly believe that there is room for pretty much anything in a healthy and well-balanced diet, but I think I am refining my definition even more.

I have given up junky cereals. I used to keep them around and have a bowl for dessert on some evenings. I haven't bought any in a while and I really haven't missed them. I have occasionally raided DH's Honey Nut Cheerios, but that's about it. I'm on the fence as to whether my Frosted Mini-wheats will make the cut or not. I'm leaning towards cutting it but DH thinks that's a bit overboard since they're full of fiber.

I also gave up cool whip. I haven't found a decent substitute yet, but there is none in my freezer.

We bought some lime sherbet for a punch that we made for our housewarming party. I used to LOVE lime sherbet and was happy that we had some leftover. When I tried it, I didn't like it at all. It tasted way too artificial and full of chemicals. I guess that's the result of avoiding processed foods. When I manage to locate our ice cream maker, I'm going to make my own.

I have also cut way back on my diet soda. I still have it now and then, but I don't have it with dinner every single night anymore.

Oddly enough, giving these things up hasn't been that hard. I just don't buy them and don't seem to miss them all that much. I do miss my romaine and my protein pudding when we're out of lettuce and cottage cheese. Sick, I tell you. :)

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Registered: 08-05-2003
Sat, 06-04-2005 - 1:03pm
I usually go to the one in Bailey's Crossroad (Crossing?? I never remember!!)- over by Best Buy. But I've been to the one by Tyson's Corner too. And I know there's one in Bethesda and one in Rockville (right near Wes, actually).
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 06-04-2005 - 3:12pm
I forgot about the one at Bailey's Crossroads!





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Registered: 06-17-2004
Sun, 06-05-2005 - 8:01pm

I'm jealous of you guys!!! There's one TJ's that I can go to and it's 30 mins. away!! I wish there'd be one that's closer, but we've been told by a TJ employee that there's no talk of opening up one near our town :o< ! Oh well, it's worth the trip!

Laura

 

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 06-06-2005 - 10:15am
very soon a new Trader Joe's is opening near my house! i can't wait. right now the nearest one is Bethesda, and that's like 25 minutes away.

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