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.