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BÜRGERMEISTER
Okay, I just had to share last night's experience with the "flame broiled burger", which I had seen in a couple of NS ads and was anticipating all day. After quite a bit of preparation and embellishment... IT WAS FABULOUS! Here's what I did to it:
First, I had a whole wheat roll from Publix that was definitely bigger than "small", so I ate a half a carb serving at breakfast to compensate. Then I switched my morning snack "dairy" serving with my dinner "fat" serving, so I could add cheese to the burger.
Before making the burger, I sauteed just a few strips of vidalia onion using Pam. As I rehydrated the burger, I toasted the roll very lightly. Put a tiny amount of mustard & ketchup on the bottom, then the burger, then a single slice of non-fat American cheese (only 2/3 serving), then the sauteed onions, a little more ketchup, then two thin slices of tomato and a little lettuce.
I cannot tell you how marvelous this was-- better than fast food, and 1000 times healthier. I ate it very slowly, savoring every bite, and it felt like a ton of food. I did have a dill pickle slice on the side (probably too much salt), which completed the experience. Any feeling of deprivation I might have harbored about dieting evaporated while enjoying this burger. Obviously I'm still thinking about it the next morning...
This experience just reinforced my belief that you CAN enjoy the Nutrisystem food plan, and ultimately, a permanent change to much healthier eating habits, without sacrificing wonderful taste experiences at mealtimes.
Published Friday, August 07, 2009 08:09 AM by Mr.News
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