You are probably wondering what on earth is mental eating. Well, for me, I have realized how much of my eating habits, likes and dislikes are mental. Do I really have a stomach 10 times larger than yours? Nope. But do I like to feel like I am eating more? Heck yes!!

I am always on the hunt for items that give me more volume for my calorie allotment, or simply look like it. There is nothing more exciting than to realize I can have TWO of an item instead of one. LOL

My latest 'find' is the Thomas Bagel Thins. With only 110 calories, yet still the same physical size of a regular bagel, I almost feel like I'm getting extra food that I should be having. Of course they are not going to be as dense, but just being able to eat a whole bagel excites me. :)

These are excellent for post-workout and I will be posting up some of my meal ideas in upcoming blog updates.

Check your local supermarket for these bagels. They come in whole wheat and white.

Posted Feb 04, 2010 by Amy Perez.