Week One Day 2-Learning and Getting into Habit

I can't say this has been a stellar day. Bummer.

This morning we were suppose to have granola.  I made it this morning but it wasn't finished so we had green smoothies.  Unfortunately, my boys did not finish much of theirs (but I drank it) and sweet pea was NOT interested. Bummer. However, they did NOT have cereal which is monumental.........

I ran 3 miles this morning.  I have never been athletic.  I'm a musician.  When I was a teenager and even into my college years, I didn't have an ounce of agility or coordination.  I once had a date that played tennis with me, despite my protests and insistence of how terrible I was, only five minutes before giving up the game.  I didn't not relish physical activity.  I would like to say I have "matured" and gained some motivation.  I always wanted to be a runner but, until about 10 years ago, never had the motivation or confidence to try.  And since than it has been touch and go due to pregnancies and deliveries. But I have been running consecutively, minus the sprained ankle in July (which set me waaaayyyy back!), for almost a year.  Woot Woot!

Anyway, I had reached 2.5 miles the last time I ran and REALLY wanted to push myself to three this time.  I think it was a mistake.  I have been really tired, cranky and dragging my feet all day.  I hope/doubt it's not the food I'm eating.  I did have a lousy breakfast.  There wasn't enough smoothie for me to have a full cup! The granola came out later in the morning and I would take a little here and there but...............at lunch, after snacking on granola I was still hungry.  I ate two plain artichokes (yummers!!!!) and felt a little better.  I've been moody today too. I think I really pushed myself too hard. And I haven't had enough water.

For dinner:  it was a nephews bday and we all went over to his house for dinner. ummmm.....ya. Beef Stroganoff.  The cheating, yummy, AWFUL way. There were carrots and I tried to fill half my plate with carrots.  And, of course, cake- ice cream cake. I wished that I had put the chili I was SUPPOSE to make for dinner in the crock pot and either eaten it before going to my sisters or taken it with me.  I thought about it during the day but never got around to it. (I also teach music lessons all day on Tuesday so I found myself..........well, there's a learning curve here). So I know for next time. Plan ahead.  Make something.  TAKE something. The children, of course, were ecstatic about the stroganoff.  It is one of their favorites. Blah.

I went shopping for a few things. Can't find seeds to sprout. or Flaxseed Oil. I have many questions.  But I forget them.  I just need to write them down. I'll get better at all this little by little right?

First day! Day one, Week One

I have to admit.  I wasn't quite ready to start today. I have plenty of greens and all kinds of food but hadn't used the shopping list in the book for those things that are planned for the week. However, I was able to start because I have everything I needed for today and I went shopping this afternoon.

So this afternoon:  I spent $178 at Costco, and $78 at Winco.  Now about $50-75 was extras that weren't for the weekly planner: asparagus, sourdough bread, Aussie Bites, watermelon, grapefruit, dired blueberries....good stuff.  I wouldn't say I bought any junk but I did deter a little.

This morning I explained to the children what I was going to do (and had spoken to my husband previously). I challenged them to try it with me.  They mostly agreed (except my 7-year-old "Begaden"- who is a picky, picky eater).  I asked them this morning what they wanted in their green smoothie and made it according to their desires (using equal parts greens and fruit).  They all liked it but Begaden. In fact, I was sooooo pleased (and surprised) that my 14 month old (Sweet Pea) would not stop requesting more.  Begaden and Wobie both requested egg pizzas in addition (which they didn't eat......).  Blue-Eyes (age 5) did not request her regular two cups of chocolate milk, and didn't touch the cereal she asked for. She also wanted more- but alas, it was all gone!!!!!!  Success!!!! I also challenged Begaden to have 3 sips and I would pay him a dollar.  He accepted. And asked if I would do it again.............

Lunch did not happen.  I unexpectedly had to take Sweet Pea in for an ultra-sound (long story) and found myself quite unprepared to feed myself and the girls the way I wanted.  Yup.  Enter fastfood.  Ugh. I tried to eat some "all-natural" sweet potato tortilla chips but.............I stumbled.

Dinner was delicious (I thought).  We halved both dishes. All but two people ate it and I look forward to making it again.

The fridge is FULL- I have crammed everything in there possible and frozen what I can.  I am really looking forward to making these lifestyle changes for me and my family.