Calorie Counting...

Another day, another pound? Probably not, but nice to think about. ;)

I realized today just how much sample day at the market sucks when you're dieting. DH and the kids sampled their way through while I headed off to explore (new store). I just happened upon an isle with 0 calorie dressings, sauces and jams. I was a little on the excited side. Sad, I know.

We hit the natural foods store today and picked up Stevia sweetner. It's all natural and doesn't appear to have some of the side effects that aspartame and splenda do/could. It tastes way better IMHO. And again, not getting to sample kind of sucked, but will all be worth it. I did have another score though while there. I found Celestial Seasonings to-go packs. I tried one tonight and they're pretty good.

I have to admit I'm getting a little irritated with some of the comments people are making. Judgements based on tidbits they hear, rather than on the whole. Heaven forbid they actually read the web page with info before commenting. For example, apples. I love apples but they are not part of the loss portion, in fact no fruit is allowed right now. My mom told me how one of her friends said that it didn't make sense that apples are low on the glycemic index and really good for you. Uhm, nobody's saying they aren't good for you. I'm avoiding sugar (that includes fruit sugar). I just looked it up, raw apple is a 40 on the index and is worth 14.6 g carbs. In comparison, a potato is an 80 on the index. Oh, while I'm on it, the other irritating comments have been along the lines of "there's no quick fix you know, it's all about diet and exercise." Well, duh. Do people get this when they choose to go on Atkins? Some of us just need a little kick start to get the weight off. I'll quit ranting. Hmmm...mental note, blogging while tired might lead to ranting.

I'm going to start keeping track of dinners. I'm anal like that. ;)
Tonight's was 2 c. mixed greens with 6 oz broiled, then diced chicken and 1/2 c. raw carrots. Topped with 3 TBSP Zero Cal Caesar dressing.