Tastetastic Thursday 3/22
I have a confession to make.
I haven’t weighed myself in two months, because I know what the scale’s going to say. I’ve put on enough weight that my work clothes are tight in the thighs and stomach, and I’m down to one pair of jeans that just sort of fit. Yet I sit here eating chocolate as I type this. (It’s organic dark chocolate
I don’t know what it is that’s making me gain weight. No, that’s not true. I do know. I just am choosing not to do anything about it and don’t know why. Because it’s too hard? Because it’s annoying and frustrating that I can’t just eat food without thinking about how fattening it might be? I’ve made some good changes to the foods I eat (less processed, more whole foods) but I think QUANTITY is an issue. And when I joined Weight Watchers it helped me realize that what I thought was a serving, was actually two, or even three.
So this is my public acknowledgement that I will be more cognizant of the size of my portions and stop when I’m comfortable, not full. And I WON’T EAT WHEN I’M NOT HUNGRY. Period.
The focus of this week’s features are healthier cookies. These all sound great and have better-for-you ingredients. If you’re gonna eat cookies, might as well make ‘em healthy(ish), right?
And now, show me whatcha got, people. The rules are simple:
- Please link up no more than two recipes.
- I’d love it if you’d follow me on Facebook and/or Google Friend Connect.
- Please have a link back to me on your post. I’ll be featuring three links this weekend, but I can only feature you if there’s a link back.
- Click around, have some fun, and get inspired!
Disclosure: This post contains an Amazon affiliate link. If you make a purchase through that link, I’ll make enough money to take a bite of a chocolate bar. Maybe.
Also, featured recipes have been Pinned and the photos are property of their respective blogs.
Love the cookie choices!
Amy, I have shared Baked Pork Chops and Crunchy Pecan Chicken. Thank you for hosting!
You are not alone in this battle. In the past 2 years I have gained 15 pounds, then I pulled out my summer stuff last week and most of the shorts were tight:-( So I am making a more conscience effort to not eat sugar and to workout harder. It is hard to only eat a serving and to stop when you are full, but we can do it!!! I am rooting for you!!!
Thanks for hosting each week:-)
Those cookies look so tasty! I brought two tasty dishes to the table this week: my Irish Stew from St Patrick’s Day and some individual chocolate cakes to help you out with your healthy eating!
Enjoy!
we decided this year to lose the ‘chunky bits’ no more potatoes and pasta during the week. I stopped eating sandwiches for lunch and drinking red wine during the week. Also, more exercise! I have a friend who is eating his supper on a smaller plate. Hope what ever you do works for you
Hi Amy
Good luck with your diet !
My other-half always wants me to gain a few pounds (kilos actually)….
but we women always want to lose some
Thanks for hosting this party, and I wish you a great day
Winnie
Thanks for featuring my Whole Wheat S’more cookies, I put your link on my post. Thanks for hosting.
I hear you!! Am too frightened to step on the scales – my clothes tell the sad tale I don’t want to see in numbers! And – THANKS for featuring my Red Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies in your post!
Those whole wheat smores cookies look delish and are definitely on my must try list! I’m so excited to be featured this week and added your link to my post.
Hi Amy, Thanks for hosting. Today I posted a Sprouted Chocolate Chip Cookie that you and your kids will enjoy. Love all these delicious cookie recipes, can’t wait to try them.
http://wholelifestylenutrition.com/recipes/dessert/sprouted-chocolate-chip-cookies-and-why-sprouted-flour-is-healthy-for-you/
Thanks for hosting! Have a great day!
I know how you feel Amy! My pants have been getting tighter as well and I need to stop complaining and start doing something about it. Sigh. I love the idea of “healthy” cookies! They all look fab. Thanks for hosting! This week I haven’t linked up a recipe, per se, but my blog post announcing my new cookbook!!!
Have you heard of “grain fed” meat? Why is it that grocery stores insist on marketing that to customers like that’s a good thing??
….this week i’ve posted my recipe for homemade hearty beef stew including a good rant about grain fed meat.
K.
happy Thursday!
did you know that “puttanesca” comes from the phrase, “like a prostitute”? thank YOU ladies! this week i’ve linked up my recipe for salmon puttanesca….
….come tell me your “puttanesca” name!
I shared a few healthy nibbles with you this week! I’m really excited to be co-hosting a blog hop this week as well. Please stop by for a visit and share: http://lifecurrents.dw2.net/?p=7277 Have a WONDERFUL week!
Thanks for hosting!
Thank you for hosting, I have shared a pavlova recipe