Monday, March 22, 2010

Diet Reform 2: Oatmeal

With the new diet-reform zest firmly in place following the banana success (which continues to be maintained on a regular basis to this day), I had another grocery store moment of inspiration.

In the quest for a quick but healthy and satisfying breakfast, I racked my brain for what has worked for me in the past. We've had affairs off and on, but never anything long-term. And I decided that was time to change. What am I talking about? Oatmeal.

Oatmeal, which has a reputation of being a heart-healthy food, seemed like the perfect item for Diet Reform 2. Since I was easing in, I decided to go with a flavored pack, as opposed to the more health-conscious "plain." Furthermore, there always seems to be a brand of oatmeal on sale.

So again, I went on the 5-day plan for the first week. Every morning, I ate a bowl of oatmeal, mixed with the recommended dose of liquid (I went with 1% milk) and chomped it down. And again I was full of the satisfaction that I was treating my body well. Oatmeal: let's stick this one out. Baby steps.

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