Almonds disaster
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Tamari almonds and lots of milk are my favourite go to when I’m having appetite issues, like today. I’ve walked about 18000 steps today, smashed it at the gym and would rather eat worms than dinner.1
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When I eat almonds now, I count them out. My sources say 22 almonds is one serving. So, I count them out, all 22 of them. Then I chew each one thoroughly until it's completely liquified. This takes time and by the time I've done the same with the 22nd almond, I've had enough. Works for me.
Have been eating lots of peanut butter lately and that requires a different "trick" to eat at an acceptable level. Thus far, I've been able to stick to my plan on that one too.4 -
Tankiscool wrote: »Let me just ruin your day a little further, go weigh out a serving of almond butter or peanut butter. Its just better to rip off the bandaid at once.
It was a sad, sad day when I got my digital food scale and saw just how small 2 T of peanut butter really was.2 -
kshama2001 wrote: »Tankiscool wrote: »Let me just ruin your day a little further, go weigh out a serving of almond butter or peanut butter. Its just better to rip off the bandaid at once.
It was a sad, sad day when I got my digital food scale and saw just how small 2 T of peanut butter really was.
and it never gets better! every.single.time. i do it i get super sad!1 -
dulcitonia wrote: »
They disappeared from the stores around here about 2-3 years ago. I bought them a lot and was very sad when they were no longer available.0 -
Ha what a coincidence! Today I was angrily eating my 1 ounce serving of nuts for a snack. I'm still kind of angry about it.5
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cmriverside wrote: »
I had to stop buying those tasty Blue Almond roasted with flavors ones.
I discovered the wasabi flavor ones, thanks to my boyfriend. I'm amazed that the bag is still partially full, and being eaten in moderation between the two of us.1 -
walterm852 wrote: »I broke down and opened a bag last night (Blue Diamond smokehouse) - I have been measuring out, but I just grabbed the bag last night. .... better than ice cream
Yeah...I'm a sucker for the smokehouse ones, there's no way I can eat the "Correct portion", my correct portion is the whole damn thing! lol That flavor is spot on!! They are like pringle's slogan, once you pop, you can't stop! lol4 -
pierinifitness wrote: »When I eat almonds now, I count them out. My sources say 22 almonds is one serving. So, I count them out, all 22 of them. Then I chew each one thoroughly until it's completely liquified. This takes time and by the time I've done the same with the 22nd almond, I've had enough. Works for me.
Have been eating lots of peanut butter lately and that requires a different "trick" to eat at an acceptable level. Thus far, I've been able to stick to my plan on that one too.
Based on your other posts where you mention your history I suppose you need tricks that the rest of us don't but doesn't that mess with the textural experience? I am fairly certain I would find that kind of a gross experience. It is also possible you like almonds far more than I do.5 -
pierinifitness wrote: »When I eat almonds now, I count them out. My sources say 22 almonds is one serving. So, I count them out, all 22 of them. Then I chew each one thoroughly until it's completely liquified. This takes time and by the time I've done the same with the 22nd almond, I've had enough. Works for me.
Have been eating lots of peanut butter lately and that requires a different "trick" to eat at an acceptable level. Thus far, I've been able to stick to my plan on that one too.
Based on your other posts where you mention your history I suppose you need tricks that the rest of us don't but doesn't that mess with the textural experience? I am fairly certain I would find that kind of a gross experience. It is also possible you like almonds far more than I do.
That way of eating was a popular diet fad more than 100 years ago. If you’re interested, do a Google search for Fletcherism or Horace Fletcher, i read his book that someone emailed me as a PDF. It was a fun read.
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pierinifitness wrote: »pierinifitness wrote: »When I eat almonds now, I count them out. My sources say 22 almonds is one serving. So, I count them out, all 22 of them. Then I chew each one thoroughly until it's completely liquified. This takes time and by the time I've done the same with the 22nd almond, I've had enough. Works for me.
Have been eating lots of peanut butter lately and that requires a different "trick" to eat at an acceptable level. Thus far, I've been able to stick to my plan on that one too.
Based on your other posts where you mention your history I suppose you need tricks that the rest of us don't but doesn't that mess with the textural experience? I am fairly certain I would find that kind of a gross experience. It is also possible you like almonds far more than I do.
That way of eating was a popular diet fad more than 100 years ago. If you’re interested, do a Google search for Fletcherism or Horace Fletcher, i read his book that someone emailed me as a PDF. It was a fun read.
Wow. Thanks. I am so glad I know where to find more information on something I said seemed gross. That makes so much sense.
You were going to say that to anyone who responded, right? You had to follow up your "tip" with this obscure reference regardless of the response.8 -
pierinifitness wrote: »When I eat almonds now, I count them out. My sources say 22 almonds is one serving. So, I count them out, all 22 of them. Then I chew each one thoroughly until it's completely liquified. This takes time and by the time I've done the same with the 22nd almond, I've had enough. Works for me.
Have been eating lots of peanut butter lately and that requires a different "trick" to eat at an acceptable level. Thus far, I've been able to stick to my plan on that one too.
My sources say 26 grams is a serving. I weigh them and eat them. Good thing I don't have to do any tricks. I have too many places to be and things to do.5 -
I think almonds are boring. Dry. If I am going to spend calories on something really calorie dense, it is going to be Jif Extra Crunchy. A small dab on an almond nut thin cracker (16 =130 calories) and tastes about as good as a big glob on a spoon. Repeat 10 times.1
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I haven't had almonds for maybe 4 months for this exact reason. Any nuts are a disaster waiting to happen for me. I mean, yeah, I can have a handful and stop, and have done that a few times, but then it's a whole day of sulking because I can't have the whole bag. I've switched to unshelled seeds. 250 calories of unshelled sunflower seeds lasts a good while because of the work involved and "looks" abundant.
Same issue with sweetened condensed milk. If the can is open, all sorts of things will be wrong with the world if it survives to the next day.2 -
Oh Heaven I love almonds. I honestly can't think of a nut I haven't loved.
But I can't be entirely trusted with them and I like those pre-packed packets that are portioned controlled for that reason. Yeah, more expensive but it's the closest thing to a responsible adult monitoring my nut intake!
Also this is the example I use that points out that "just because it's healthy doesn't mean portion control isn't important". At least for me.
I wish "intuitive eating" worked for me; apparently it doesn't. Oh well. Now I'm skinnier than I was in college, though!
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I'd rather have cashews.
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Macadamia nuts for me! Salted and roasted. Heavenly.
Caloric little suckers, though. 3 -
pierinifitness wrote: »That way of eating was a popular diet fad more than 100 years ago. If you’re interested, do a Google search for Fletcherism or Horace Fletcher, i read his book that someone emailed me as a PDF. It was a fun read.
"The basic premise of the Chewing Diet includes chewing your food 32-80 times until it becomes totally liquefied, and then spitting out what’s left. Through this method, you absorb fewer calories while still enjoying the taste of all the foods you love."
Good God, what is this nonsense.
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pierinifitness wrote: »That way of eating was a popular diet fad more than 100 years ago. If you’re interested, do a Google search for Fletcherism or Horace Fletcher, i read his book that someone emailed me as a PDF. It was a fun read.
"The basic premise of the Chewing Diet includes chewing your food 32-80 times until it becomes totally liquefied, and then spitting out what’s left. Through this method, you absorb fewer calories while still enjoying the taste of all the foods you love."
Good God, what is this nonsense.
Hmm. Sounds an awful lot like an eating disorder to me...7 -
wilson10102018 wrote: »I think almonds are boring. Dry. If I am going to spend calories on something really calorie dense, it is going to be Jif Extra Crunchy. A small dab on an almond nut thin cracker (16 =130 calories) and tastes about as good as a big glob on a spoon. Repeat 10 times.
I love almonds, although I like pistachios and walnuts and cashews more.
I don't like peanut butter much. Other nut butters are tastier, IMO, but I still find the texture of whole nuts more appealing. I realize this verges on heretical.0 -
wilson10102018 wrote: »I think almonds are boring. Dry. If I am going to spend calories on something really calorie dense, it is going to be Jif Extra Crunchy. A small dab on an almond nut thin cracker (16 =130 calories) and tastes about as good as a big glob on a spoon. Repeat 10 times.
I love almonds, although I like pistachios and walnuts and cashews more.
I don't like peanut butter much. Other nut butters are tastier, IMO, but I still find the texture of whole nuts more appealing. I realize this verges on heretical.
No, I think you are right. Whole nuts are great and you have listed them in my order of preference: Cashews, Pistachios and Walnuts.1 -
pierinifitness wrote: »That way of eating was a popular diet fad more than 100 years ago. If you’re interested, do a Google search for Fletcherism or Horace Fletcher, i read his book that someone emailed me as a PDF. It was a fun read.
"The basic premise of the Chewing Diet includes chewing your food 32-80 times until it becomes totally liquefied, and then spitting out what’s left. Through this method, you absorb fewer calories while still enjoying the taste of all the foods you love."
Good God, what is this nonsense.
Don't know what you're talking about but that is not what I was talking about. I agree what you said would be nonsense. Never heard of it. I'm not attracted to nonsense and wouldn't have become aware of it on my own. Fletcherism was something else a long time ago and had quite a following. I can best describe it as mindful eating and a good way to slow things down for those who tend to inhale their food.
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pierinifitness wrote: »When I eat almonds now, I count them out. My sources say 22 almonds is one serving. So, I count them out, all 22 of them. Then I chew each one thoroughly until it's completely liquified. This takes time and by the time I've done the same with the 22nd almond, I've had enough. Works for me.
Yup, I do the same. Lightly salted Blue Diamonds. My source allows 1oz or 28 of em.0 -
I buy a bag of the individual Orchard Valley Harvest. It has about 6-8 pouches in it. They are already measured out. Some are a blend though. The the dark chocolate covered almonds are 150 Cals a pack and are satisfying for me. I also love the omega 3 pack with almonds other nuts and dried fruit. Also about 130-150 cals0
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Nuts is one case where individual packages don't work for me. The amount is just sad!1
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pierinifitness wrote: »When I eat almonds now, I count them out. My sources say 22 almonds is one serving. So, I count them out, all 22 of them. Then I chew each one thoroughly until it's completely liquified. This takes time and by the time I've done the same with the 22nd almond, I've had enough. Works for me.
Have been eating lots of peanut butter lately and that requires a different "trick" to eat at an acceptable level. Thus far, I've been able to stick to my plan on that one too.
I do something similar with chocolate chips or Ghirardelli squares - I let one chip or a tiny bite of the square dissolve in my mouth. It takes me a very long time to eat 50-70 calories worth, and by the time I'm done my chocolate itch is scratched. Previously, I could down 300 or so calories of chocolate.
That was the first thing that came to mind. Come to think of it, I also try to eat pizza very very slowly, taking small bites and chewing thoroughly. Again, this allows me to have less without feeling deprived.0
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