I fooled myself eating 100 calorie treats. I sabotaged my health thinking I was eating less to feel good about eating something nutritionally wrong. I bypass them all together I haven't missed them one bit. Money is better spent on fruits and organics I used to think were out of my budget range.
Please note these are member-submitted secrets and are not reviewed by SparkPeople's health experts for accuracy. If you feel a secret is inappropriate, please click Report Inappropriate Secret and our staff will review it.
SparkPeople advertisers help keep the site free! Learn more
I ditched the 100 calorie packs too. If I want a cookie or a muffin, I have found that the real thing...full-fat, full-sugar, etc. is better...mainly because I am satisfied on much less. 100-calorie packs are only good for long car rides when all you want is a little pick me up. Of course, if you pack a cooler with apples and water, that would be best.
PEPE8657/3/2010 8:25:00 PM
Amen! 100 calories for an orange(I'm guessing) is much better than cookies. Great observation.
DJ4HEALTH3/26/2010 9:06:00 PM
Glad that you found out that those goodies are nothing but a bunch of calories that is not good for your body. Fruits and vegetables are way better.
PEPCEA3/26/2010 5:02:00 PM
Good for you, smart lady! Keep up the good work!
LISAINSEATTLE3/26/2010 4:43:00 PM
I agreee. Eat fruits, veggies and nuts for snacks. On accaision eat quality dark chocolate. It is much more satisfying.
Related Secrets
100 calorie snacks
I eat 100 calorie snack packs to curb my sweet tooth and keep moving forward.
MORE INFORMATION:
I have found that eating the 100 calorie snacks and a FREE day during the week keep me moving forward. I have tried the diets that you can't eat what you want and I cheat every time this way there isn't any cheating.
Summer produce is overflowing--and cheap! Whether you grow it or buy it, it's easy to preserve your food so that you can save money and eat better long after the harvest is over.
