The last week or so have brought some cooler temps, especially at night. I love having my window cracked and waking up to the crisp fall weather while I'm snuggly under my covers. However, with the changing weather, I'm finding that my eating habits and the foods that I'm "craving" are changing.
Since I've started focusing on my eating habits, I've really used vegetables a lot and found ways to increase my nutrition while maintaining my calories. And I've been able to feel full by eating foods that meet those requirements. However, with the cooler temperaturs, I'm finding that I am wanting more "comfy" foods and not so much on the veggies... It's a dilemma. So far, I've stayed within the calorie level that I've wanted to be, but it's a struggle every day. Have any of you found that you are going through this or something similar?
I'm going to have to start searching out soups, stews, and good, healthy, warm food recipes. If you have any to share, please post them. I've found that I'm a fan of lentils, black beans, and other low-calorie, filling foods. In some ways, it's easier to cook. But I'm also the type of cook who just throws things into a pot and makes it work. So, my soup recipes never turn out the same, even if I use the same basic ingredients. And how do you count calories when it's "a handful of this, and a pinch of that?"
I did read somewhere that Mother Nature has it planned just right. As the weather becomes colder outside, the citrus and high Vitamin C type foods are coming into season, which will help fight colds and the "bugs" that often come. So, maybe I'll have to increase my orange intake...
Are any of you finding a change in your eating habits? What are some of the foods that you are craving and/or eating right now? Are you struggling, or have you found some solutions? I'd love to hear from anyone who has some great thoughts!
Andy
