One of my strategies to lose weight has been to substitute better foods for less good foods. Now I know this example will not appeal to everyone, but it has done well by me.
I like bacon. I like the saltiness, the fat, the smoked flavor, the meat of it. But frankly, bacon is not high on the recommended food list for me, especially as I like to eat more than 3 skinny slices at a time.
Instead of bacon I have substituted Kipper Snacks into my routine. The brand I eat is called Polar and a 3.5 ounce can provides 2 servings at 81 calories each. I eat both servings for 162 calories, and call that my breakfast many days.
Speaking of Breakfast, I still am capable of skipping breakfast although I am doing my best to fight that bad habit. And actually the kipper snacks help, as they are very quick and easy. I open the can and eat right out of the can at my computer in the morning.
(Not the way the dietitian would like- but hey – I am eating breakfast and at less calories than bacon and what I would eat with it.)
The kipper snacks have the salty and smoked flavor and while they have 6 grams of fat a serving the fat at least is Omega 3 and thus better than bacon fat.
Now I used to buy Kipper Snacks at the local grocery, and they would tend to run in the $1.50 or so a can range. I’ve taken to ordering them from Amazon and their subscription plan and get a carton of 18 shipped to me automatically every month. The price varies from month to month, but last month it came to $19.32 and included free shipping because I am ordering on the subscription plan. A good deal.
It works for me. The idea here, though is to find substitute foods you like and can use instead of more calorific similar items you eat on a regular basis. Then make them a regular part of your routine.
Polar Kipper Snacks Are A Great Substitute for Bacon For Me at least.
Polar Kipper Snacks, 3.53 Ounce Units (Pack of 18)
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