Hi Lulu! Jennifer is correct, your weight loss thus far is outstanding! It always comes off “easier” at first and slows down. I ended up asking my husband to lock the scale away so that I could focus on different successes. I tend to let my mental health be ruled by a number on the scale – which isn’t healthy and that number doesn’t necessarily measure health.
Are you eating better? YES! Are you exercising more? YES! Try and think about how much better you feel and the pride in taking care of yourself. The weight will come, but try exploring other markers of success.
As far as food goes I would play with seasonings. Even going back to the basic salt and pepper will help. I don’t like plain non fat Greek yogurt typically but I use it a lot now with modifications. I put it on canned tuna and add salt and pepper and a dash of lemon. I add celery for crunch. For extra flavor and bulk I put low fat cottage cheese on my salads. Try making a dill vingarette or raspberry vinaigrette for your salad. Add some cut up almonds. Maybe olives on the salad. I hate plain lettuce and vinegar. I also have to dress up the lettuce and the vinegar. Fresh herbs are probably your best friend. Another trick is to use the brine from your favorite pickled or canned veggie. I do a lot of preserving of my garden so I have a lot of choices. You can do it in the store though. Pickled Gardenia veggies would be awesome on a salad. You could make a homemade ranch dressing using yogurt. Look on the package and try to recreate it.
I know it can be intimidating but it can also be a joy. Cooking is creative and artistic and even a self esteem booster!
If you have any questions send me a message and I can help with specific recipes. I LOVE to cook so I’m more comfortable without detailed recipes. I can work on some for you though.
Diet doesn't have to be boring
