Works-For-Me Wednesday: Low-Fat Sandwiches

They say that "nothing tastes as good as being thin feels". 

They'd better be right.  Being thin better feel really good.  Because being hungry?  It bites.  (Poor pun choice.)

I should know, because I've been hungry for nearly three weeks now.  I've been a diet (which I know is no longer politically correct.  I should say I'm Changing and Reducing my Appetite Protocol.  I'll let you figure out the acronym.)

I'll probably blog about this more in the future--I've made myself promise I won't blog any weight-loss specifics until I've reached a certain milestone.  I'm not there yet, but I'm close.  But I will tell you that one little trick is working for me nicely.

I adore Miracle Whip--I put it on every sandwich I eat.  Sadly, Miracle Whip, even the light variety, doesn't mesh well with my Changing and Reducing my Appetite Protocol.  But I loathe dry sandwiches, and I don't like mustard.  So I've taken to putting salad dressing on my sandwiches!  I get the fat-free version of my favorite dressings and use it as a spread.  It works really well, and it's so delicious. 

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[Blue Castle]

I went through a no-mayo phase a long time ago. I found that mustard and ketchup work really well too. Salad dressing is a great idea. Hmmmm. Good luck on your weight-loss goals!

[Mandy Houk]

Oh, I love Miracle Whip, too. And hate dieting. I've been trying to focus on moving more to compensate for my food weaknesses!

Specifically for sandwiches, I'm partial to mustard for tang, and tomatoes for moisture. Yummy!

[jen]

I do the same thing! Mmmm-good!

And you go girl! You went to Africa, you lived to tell; you can so totally drop a few pounds - you are a superhero! :)

[Tara]

I use A1 steak sauce on everything – chicken, pork chops, hamburgers. I love the spiciness.

[Smockity Frocks]

Thank you, Shannon.

I'm trying to lose weight, too. I only have 17 pounds to lose before the pool opens... in 2 weeks. Think I'll make it? I am determined not to be a big fat fatty 40 something.

[Michelle at Scribbit]

My husband will only eat ranch on his sandwiches--the honey mustard is good too.

[Heather]

Oh, good idea! I can't wait to try that out on my next C.R.A.P. adventure! But first, I must rid my house of all temptation...

[Luanne]

I started my diet today....I am soooo hungry! Last year I lost 40 lbs. It took me from Dec. 2006- Aug 2007. I kept it off until about two weeks ago. I never thought I was a stress eater, but the only thing I can chalk it up to is the custody battle we just went through. I have gained back 15 lbs. I am determined to get it off before my 20yr High School Reunion in Aug.
Good luck....keep us posted...and whatever you do...don't ever gain it back!!

[The Happy Housewife]

This is an interesting idea. I usually eat my sandwiches dry, but I think they would taste good with salad dressing.
Toni

[Shari Ellen]

I can't wait to go to the grocery store and get some fat-free salad dressing and try this. I usually use the fat-free miracle whip.

[Amanda]

I love ranch on my sandwiches. I can't think of the last time I put mayo on one. Also, a mashed up avocado is yummy too. Put ranch AND a mashed up avocado together and you've got my version of heaven! :)

[Lisa- BlessedwithGrace]

That does sound good. I like the idea of FF Ranch, that has to be better that low fat mayo.

[Amber (Bringing Good Home)]

I've done that before, too! It also helps to make a sandwich wrap instead. You can fill it with more veggies than you can a sandwich, and you can get yummy tortillas, whole wheat, spinach, etc.

[Jen @ Daily Mish Mash]

Good luck with your C.R.A.P.--love that! I'm definitely trying this. Thanks for the tip!

[Tara]

Hey what a great idea. I will try that.. thanks!

[Laane]

Can't find "the change I'm making"...sorry.
I guess I'm overlooking it.

[Lisa]

I'm OK with mustard so that helps. I'm starting a diet, I mean a lifestyle change, again tomorrow...sigh. Hope you do well - always nice to know somebody else is going through the same thing.

[Liza's Eyeview]

Some of my favorites:

1. veggie delight sandwich at subway on Honey oat bread.
2. Avocado Sandwich from Bale
3. My new discovery which I like a lot - breakfast meal from Jamba Juice called Asai (oppss, I'm npt sure of the spelling)..

It's 10:30 pm and I am tired, Sorry if I'm rambling...

[MomOnTheGo]

It's good to be open-minded when embarking on a CRAP. I switched from sour cream to non-fat sour cream at one point and also from regular yogurt to non-fat. I've noticed that the non-fat versions of the 2 are interchangeable. Also the full fat versions make your mouth go "blech" after awhile of not eating them. I don't miss them at all.

[Michelle]

Diets stink, but they are a necessary evil when you gain 60 lbs with a new baby. It's too bad they couldn't just suction out the excess fat right after the baby is born.

So not only is labor hard, but the reverse effects of having to lose 60 lbs is also hard. It was fun while it lasted!
Blessings,
Michelle

[Elizabeth]

Watch what you drink!! Sooo many calories are hidden in liquids. Bummer.

[Kim Priestap]

The spammers have found us, my friends...

I noticed. :(

[Kim Priestap]

And I'm with one of the other moms. I love A-1 sauce. It's great in meatloaf. Yum.

[Teresa]

Love your blog and enjoy hearing from so many inventive women!

[emily]

I love doing this. My favorite is honey mustard dressing... unfortunately I haven't done the fat-free option which is way smarter!