my old me would smack me right now!

SHBoss1673
SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So I'm just sitting here, pretending to work, perusing the MFP forums, munching on my mid-afternoon snack #1 of 1 serving of baby carrots and 1 serving of sugar snap peas (raw, delicious!) and thinking, "Man! the old me would have given me a backhand to the face if he saw me doing this!" I just find it kind of amusing.

Sometimes it's good to stop and take a look back at all the healthy changes you have made, it kind of makes it all worth while!

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  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    So I'm just sitting here, pretending to work, perusing the MFP forums, munching on my mid-afternoon snack #1 of 1 serving of baby carrots and 1 serving of sugar snap peas (raw, delicious!) and thinking, "Man! the old me would have given me a backhand to the face if he saw me doing this!" I just find it kind of amusing.

    Sometimes it's good to stop and take a look back at all the healthy changes you have made, it kind of makes it all worth while!
  • pettmybunny
    pettmybunny Posts: 1,986 Member
    So I'm just sitting here, pretending to work, perusing the MFP forums, munching on my mid-afternoon snack #1 of 1 serving of baby carrots and 1 serving of sugar snap peas (raw, delicious!) and thinking, "Man! the old me would have given me a backhand to the face if he saw me doing this!" I just find it kind of amusing.

    Sometimes it's good to stop and take a look back at all the healthy changes you have made, it kind of makes it all worth while!

    mmmmmm... Love me some sugar snaps!
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
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    I had this kind of moment this weekend. I went to Houston to visit a friend and we made a shopping trip to the Organic/Specialty foods market.

    The old me would not have found the fun in that...the new me was like a kid in a candy store. :laugh:


    (we don't get many healthy options in my town :grumble: )
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    bwahaharoll.gif

    I had this kind of moment this weekend. I went to Houston to visit a friend and we made a shopping trip to the Organic/Specialty foods market.

    The old me would not have found the fun in that...the new me was like a kid in a candy store. :laugh:


    (we don't get many healthy options in my town :grumble: )

    I hear ya, trader joes is far more interesting to me these days.
  • michlingle
    michlingle Posts: 797 Member
    Those snap peas are the best! I am thinking that they would be even better dipped in something...any suggestions? Healthy dip of course, maybe a marinade in some sort of vinegar? Or maybe bbq sauce? Just kidding :laugh: :noway:
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Sugar cookies?! Where!? Oh...sugar snap peas. *sigh* Never mind...

    :wink: :laugh:
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Those snap peas are the best! I am thinking that they would be even better dipped in something...any suggestions? Healthy dip of course, maybe a marinade in some sort of vinegar? Or maybe bbq sauce? Just kidding :laugh: :noway:

    *cough*hummus*cough*
  • CasperO
    CasperO Posts: 2,913 Member
    Those snap peas are the best! I am thinking that they would be even better dipped in something...any suggestions? Healthy dip of course, maybe a marinade in some sort of vinegar? Or maybe bbq sauce? Just kidding :laugh: :noway:

    Have you tried 'em with BBQ sauce? I dunno,,, might be good. BBQ sauce is pretty light, just a li'l sugar.
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    Those snap peas are the best! I am thinking that they would be even better dipped in something...any suggestions? Healthy dip of course, maybe a marinade in some sort of vinegar? Or maybe bbq sauce? Just kidding :laugh: :noway:

    *cough*hummus*cough*

    *drool* Hummus :love:
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    Those snap peas are the best! I am thinking that they would be even better dipped in something...any suggestions? Healthy dip of course, maybe a marinade in some sort of vinegar? Or maybe bbq sauce? Just kidding :laugh: :noway:

    *cough*hummus*cough*

    *drool* Hummus :love:

    fat free sour cream and onion soup mix. DEEEEERICIOUS!
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    Those snap peas are the best! I am thinking that they would be even better dipped in something...any suggestions? Healthy dip of course, maybe a marinade in some sort of vinegar? Or maybe bbq sauce? Just kidding :laugh: :noway:

    *cough*hummus*cough*

    *drool* Hummus :love:

    fat free sour cream and onion soup mix. DEEEEERICIOUS!


    :love: Oh stop it!!! I'm at work. :blushing:
  • pettmybunny
    pettmybunny Posts: 1,986 Member
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  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
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    LOL That's cute!
  • pettmybunny
    pettmybunny Posts: 1,986 Member
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    LOL That's cute!

    I have a secret site where I'm getting all these awesome pics from... Did you see the ones I put on the bacon thread? lol...

    Sorry Banks, Beans and I have a habit of getting off topic...

    By the way, Beans, how's the cake planning coming for your little one's b-day? lol
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    :laugh: Who?! US?! NEVER! The cake is being practiced & I'm getting annoyed with it. I'll PM you later. I might need some suggestions. :grumble:

    ANYWAYS...I didn't see the bacon thread at all! I need to go search.

    Still, hummus....*drool*
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    np PB, IDC anyway, I was just thinking out loud. :bigsmile:
  • happyhubbard
    happyhubbard Posts: 171 Member
    So I'm just sitting here, pretending to work, perusing the MFP forums, munching on my mid-afternoon snack #1 of 1 serving of baby carrots and 1 serving of sugar snap peas (raw, delicious!) and thinking, "Man! the old me would have given me a backhand to the face if he saw me doing this!" I just find it kind of amusing.

    Sometimes it's good to stop and take a look back at all the healthy changes you have made, it kind of makes it all worth while!

    I am SOOOO not there yet! (sigh), but I am excited for when I am! :bigsmile:
  • christy559
    christy559 Posts: 105 Member
    Dipped in HUMMUS...Yummm:smile:
  • Phoenixflame
    Phoenixflame Posts: 560 Member
    I notice tons of changes.

    - A year ago, I always went for the biggest piece. (Say, cookies) Now, I try to snag the smallest.

    - A year ago, I would have drowned my sorrows in a a venti white chocolate mocha. Now, I read a book. At the most I'll make myself a cup of 25-calorie cocoa.

    - A year ago, a bunch of friends going to a diner would have made me say "screw the diet!" and eat whatever I wanted. Now, I always make healthy (or healthIER) choices. It's ingrained.

    - "You'll regret that in 10 minutes" has far more influence over my choices.

    - Now, hearing that a good restaurant is a 15-minute hilly walk makes me excited.

    - I squeal in happiness whenever I stumble upon small natural food stores.
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