How many times have you sat down with the intention of just eating a few chips or crackers...and the next thing you know, the bag has mysteriously emptied! You couldn't have eaten the whole bag by yourself, right? RIGHT?!? And, to make matters worse, the culprit had the audacity to leave crumbs on the chair in which you were just sitting!
Do yourself a favor and dirty some dishes!
By serving yourself one, or perhaps two, or even three (hey, I'm a realist!) servings in a bowl and then putting the bag away, you won't be tempted to mindlessly eat the entire bag (or box...i use bag because as previously mentioned, chips are my Achilles heel!). What if you want more? Then go back and serve yourself more--but at least you're doing so mindfully--and you'll burn a few more calories walking back and forth to the kitchen as opposed to just sitting there, munching away!
Also, don't just have one thing--make a true snack out of it. And make the plate pretty! We use all of our senses (or should!) when we eat and that includes snacks. So you want crackers, put 'em on a plate with hummus and some fruit. Prefer chips? Okay, grab 2 less handfuls, add salsa or guacamole and a few carrot or celery sticks. Craving something sweet & chocolatey? Make a quick fondue by melting a chocolate bar & some milk in the microwave and use it as a dip for fruit. The possibilities are endless.
But one thing that is for sure, when you make a big deal out of it, it's going to leave you a lot more satisfied than mindlessly eating a bag of chips.
~a little salt for your shot of tequila and wedge of lime (to prevent scurvy of course, arranged nicely on a tray so it's more satisfying!)
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