" You Ate What?!" Ginger Makes Dinner

At the moment, I'm currently cooking my dinner for the evening: Beef Stroganoff. Now, I know what you're thinking. "How can you eat that? It's loaded with fat!" If I were sitting down with an entire plateful, it would be awful for me, you're right. However, one key to success when dieting is to enjoy the foods you love in moderation. Chocolate cream pie may not be the best thing for you, but I guarantee if you have a tiny slice as a reward for all of your good work instead of depriving yourself the chocolatey goodness, you'll be less likely to cheat later down the road.

I'm making my stroganoff tonight using Wholesome Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff Mix.
























I'm also using very lean ground beef as well as skim milk in my cooking. Along with my dinner, I'm having corn and green beans. (The corn may seem starchy, but it's actually a grain!)





















My lunch consisted of 1 Ham and Cheddar Lunchable, complete with 2 vanilla sandwich cookies, equaling 410 calories.

(Detailed information: Serving Size: 1 package; Calories: 410, Total Fat: 21g, Carbs: 39g, Protein: 16g)

Those things may be little (and for kids), but they're actually a great dieting tool. You get the food you want and need and you also get a dessert item. (As small as those are, they're still amazingly filling.) Another benefit of the lunchable is the how they're already preportioned. True, they're not the greatest source of nutrition, but they're easy, affordable, and taste great.
For some, it's also a nice way to relive your childhood. Don't knock it until you try it!

Off to check on dinner! I'll blog a little more in a bit. Feel free to post comments and tell me what you do to make your dinners more healthy! :)