In the field of cognitive behavioral therapy, we think in terms of looking through a positive lens, rather than a negative lens.
So Instead of saying "I hate diets." I can say, "I enjoy eating healthy, delicious food." I already feel less deprived.
The trick is to make a list of what you can eat and choose from that list and shop for only items on that list.
So instead of chips and crackers, donuts and candy, I can think about snacking on:
sunflower seeds,
popcorn, flavored with brewer's yeast, chili powder, or curry powder
dried or fresh cranberries, cherries, mango, apricots, dates, figs
raisins (no one calls them dried grapes)
fresh or frozen berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries
citrus fruit: oranges, grapefruit
parsnip or kale chips (drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper, on a baking sheet, roasted in the oven for about 20 minutes, until crisp - at 350 degrees
rice cakes
boiled eggs
sliced apples or pears
pretzels with mustard dip
walnuts, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, cashews
dill pickles, dilly beans, pickled beets
grapes
V-8 juice
fruit smoothies
tortilla chips and salsa
seaweed chips
cherry tomatoes
raw carrots, celery, turnips, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes
herbal tea
While I did sneak in chips, at least they are veggies. This list doesn't look so hard to follow. I can think about cooking without deep frying and instead do stir fries, soups, and baked or roasted meats and vegetables or interesting vegetable or fruit salads.
This looks pretty good. If you have other good ideas, please share in the comments!
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