Satisfied: less is more

I have been trying to watch my weight a little closer lately, I'm wanting to loose maybe 5 pounds or so, and so I've been making meals that are lower in fat and also in smaller portions. The key to doing that is making sure the meal has protein and fiber in it so that you still feel full.

*Veggie Pita* with chickpeas and mozzarella
-1 whole wheat pita cut in half
-1 cup fresh romaine lettuce
-3 campari tomatoes, sliced
-1/2 cup chickpeas

This is a very light and filling meal. The cheese provided protein and the beans provided fiber. Also, the pita is whole wheat so that was a decent source of fiber as well. Every time I've eaten this dish it has kept me full and satisfied for quite a while.

Then tonight, my friend Jamie is in town and we decided to cook a small and simple meal consisting of salad, well-marinated chicken kabobs and yellow rice. We decided to eat from small plates so that we would not eat as much food, and only had one kabob each.

Like I said it was just a very simple meal, and very easy to prepare. We bought the kabobs, pre-marinated, at publix and cooked them at 425 for a total of 16 minutes, turning them over at 8 minutes. The salad consisted of romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, parmesan cheese and a light balsamic dressing. The rice was a Zatarain's yellow rice mix. All of it was delicious and went very well together.

So this is what I'm trying to do- be satisfied from less. To not still feel hungry after eating a smaller meal. I am enjoying the food I have this week, because next week, I'm going vegan for a week- taking the Vegan week challenge!