So, what I've come to realize is that I have a bit of an addiction to crunchy, salty things. Last week I felt like a junkie in rehab... in need of a fix. I was constantly craving a triscuit or wheat thin. This diet doesn't really have an outlet for that. There are a lot of shakes and entrees and bars, but not anything really salty. So, last week was pretty rough.
I spent a lot of time this weekend researching "in the box" recipes -- things you can make out of the shakes, soups, etc that keep you in the box. I found a recipe using the soup mix that basically makes crackers. Last night I tested it out.
I'm so very happy to report that it will suffice and allow me to remain addicted to crunchy, salty things.
Hi, Christy!
ReplyDeleteI love the humor you are bringing into the process. I have been on the diet yo-yo for more than 15 years. I have reached a point of inspirational dissatisfaction and I,too, am back in diet rehab. Some practical advice on traveling with the powder based soups and pastas... they do not survive the luggage hold of an aircraft! I barely had time to literally dust my suit off before I had to show up for a formal dinner. People kept asking if I had ordered something with Parmesan cheese on it and I said, "Yes, weeks ago!" and then just smiled. They probably thought I was nuts, but it was either verbally vent, poke them in the eye with my celery stick, or wrestle them to the ground for their crab cake appetizer! Stay on track! You inspire me!