Try it Tuesday - Greek Yogurt

Although I don't like to admit it, I am not a fan of change. I used to be, but once I became a mother and life became scheduled, routine and regimented I found myself resisting anything that resembled change.

When I was working (although it was from home) I had a very strict routine that assured I got my life and work "to do's" done each day. My life became so routine, that I even found myself eating the same things for breakfast, lunch and dinner 5 days a week...and somewhat venture out on the weekends.

I am also the kind of person that is brand loyal and narrow minded when it comes to trying new things. I pretty much order the same thing over and over at restaurants and shun the thought of "branching out".

Realizing this about myself makes me sad, so I decided to do something about it. A few weeks ago, I noticed a hashtag on Twitter called #TryItTuesday which indicated that a new food, product, exercise routine, etc. had beed tried by an individual. This caught my attention and peaked my interest. What if I adopted this thought process as a way to stretch my comfort zone? So that is what I am going to do.

Today is my first day to try something new: GREEK YOGURT

 

Food is one of the hardest areas for me to change habits and branch out. I buy the same things week in and week out, and stick to the same recipes time and time again (when I actually cook), so I figured this was a good starting place for "Try it Tuesday".

Some of my favorite snacks include: chips, trail mix, string cheese, more chips and Cheetos! As you can see, this area of my diet needs a major overhaul! I have seen and heard all of this hooplah over greek yogurt, but have had no desire to try it due to past yogurt experiences.

There is no particular reason why I chose Fage greek yogurt; it was simply the first item that caught my eye in the grocery store. I am usually one that likes fruit flavors (strawberry, blueberry, etc), but I have heard that honey is one of the most popular flavors in the greek yogurt market. So, that was my first choice.

I have to say I did a major inspection (look, touch, smell) before I took my first bite. With eyes closed and nose scrunched, I closed my lips around the spoon and felt the yogurt on my tongue. The texture wasn't pleasing at first, but the taste (with the hint of sweet honey) was intriguing. I wanted to take another bite, and another bite and another bite....I liked it! The texture of food is usually a deal breaker for me, but I was able to get past it and finish the entire container with satisfaction.

While I am not in love with this new snack, it is something that I can definitely incorporate into my diet regimen....I mean, for health's sake!

SUCCESS!