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672 days ago
Well, eating went ok this week for me. Rich stil can't grasp what eating healthy means. He is trying to eat more salads and drink more 100% juice drinks and water so that is a step in the right direction. I have done ok, not great, but ok. I am having a hard time making myself eat breakfast in the mornings. I don't feel as though I am giving myself enough fuel to last through the day. I feel tired all the time and I know it's because I am not eating right. I am eating less, like Saturday I fixed empanadas (my husbands favorite) and normally I would eat 5 or 6 with chips, cheese dip, salsa, the works. Not this time. this time I had two with lost of Salsa very little cheese dip and maybe 5 or 6 chips, so I am seeing an improvement in myself. I think I found a few new things that I enjoy, 1. Playing Basketball, I was winded and worn-out but I really had a blast and I think my kids had as much fun with me as I had with them. My 7 year old son Payton was a little sceptical when I said I ...
678 days ago
Well, week one went by quickly. Rich and I lost a little weight, so thats good. I was surprised that I lost 5 lbs. yeah!!! I didn't exercise like I said I would, but I did do lots better with my food choices. I bought a turkey breast and turkey burgers and lots of fresh fruits and veggies for the house, my kids all said, "What did you buy us to eat," hahaha...they were a little shocked that I didn't stock pile them with chips, snacks, and frozen goodies they love so much. I did buy tons of cereal though...it's everyones favorite food. I figured that we all needed to make some changes to help Rich and I on this journey, because if the food is in the house one of us will eat it. I did buy some snack foods though. They are these 100 calorie snack cakes and oatmeal cookies and they are pretty good, better than expected. I also bought fat free cheeses, wheat breads instead of white, and baked chips instead of fried. Rich lost two pounds this week, he still struggles with eating ...
