It didn't last as long. The green monster that is. I was hungry after work. Or thirsty? Or craving my new favorite treat. Well either way, I had an early dinner and my new favorite treat :) I was reading another blog that questioned if it was healthy/smart to take pictures of all of your food and/or give weight loss advice if you are not trained/educated. I still haven't figured out a response to that.
In full disclosure, every morsel that goes into my mouth is not documented. I have yet to take my camera out in front of friends, and after I write my evening blog, no more pics. Which usually means my dessert is not photographed. I track it all in sparkpeople. Which can be thought to be obsessive, but I find it useful for me. I love seeing what other people eat because it inspires me to try new things. As you can tell, I'm a creature of habit. I need inspiration.
Oh breakfast/lunch. I ended up not eating the fiber one bar.
Ohhhh green monster. It was good, but now my pharmacist friends are telling me that 'in moderation' means 'not at all' Blergh! I want to know what is right and wrong. I hate blood thinners!
Dinner was Chicken with Leeks and apples. It was good. I think my taste buds have changed. Dark meat is seeming too fatty. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME. It's weird to see how things are different, although I did still ask hubby to bring home [name of food redacted] after practice.
Aww my new favorite treat. Air popped popcorn with Popcorn Seasonings, white cheddar and jalapeno flavorings combined. YUM. A little heat and some cheese. Delicious!
And of course, watermelon. The other reason that I like taking pictures of my food is that it gives me some time to work on my photography and try to find new ways of seeing old things. I need to work on lighting and maybe use my better camera...
What do you think? Why do you blog? Why do you read food blogs? Do you think it's healthy?
5 comments:
In regards to the blog you read that asked if it is healthy /smart to take pics-give advice, Im just taking pictures of my food- not giving advice on weight loss on my blog. I do follow weight watchers and believe in their program but I do not push my lifestyle on anyone. I started my blog for ME and Im shocked that I have people who read it, and actually enjoy it. Since starting my blog I have lost more weight with the writing and documenting of my food- WW asks that you track (not obsessive- proven to help you lose weight!) and I do -on their online program but the blog gives me that extra push to stay on track, and yeah I think its helpful to ME. :)
I enjoy seeing your pics, gives me ideas of foods to try! Keep up the great work!
I like to read what other people blog about eating. I like to blog about what I eat, and other things. But only if it is something interesting, in some way, to someone, somewhere, somehow.
I like your blog alot and look forward to seeing it every day.
I totally agree with you, and I think most of the people we read have the same motivation. It took me back how the blog was so accusatory about our types of blogs. I am curious how people think about it.
I think it is healthy... if it works for YOU. So, if taking pictures of your food helps you get through the tough times... do it!! If not... find another way!
No one can tell you what works for you. Only you know YOU!!
This is about each of us finding ways to get healthy. I don't eat like anyone else except myself, and I have my own special habits. If they don't work I have to throw them out an start with new ones.
I like your pictures, and even if I didn't I wouldn't care- I would just skip over them and read what you had to say. So there!
I blog because it helps with the mental / emotional part of this process. Getting my thoughts and feelings out through writing is better than eating them away! And having an audience that knows exactly what I'm talking about is a big help.
I don't take pics of my food - I do keep a journal, though. And I try not to give any advice - I"m still learning myself, you know?
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