OK- let's be realistic here. I'm not going to post everyday. This last week has been CRAZY but NO. I have not fallen off the bandwagon. In fact, I am positively enjoying how I feel and sugar cravings are next to zero. The sugar I have had has made my tummy uneasy. This is AWESOME! Monumental! A break through! I always crave sugar. But, I am OK.
So there have had to be tweeks in the days I cook certain things and, honestly, last night and tonight I bought pizza for the family because I had to be somewhere during dinnertime and I knew that if I cooked something and left it for everyone that it would be untouched and put in the fridge. I stayed on track (although I did have 1/4 piece of pizza!) My hubbie is being VERY nice and swallowing everything down although he is NOT thrilled but he is happy that his lunches are healthy. There's a lot of criticism/poking fun with the kefir I bought and other things.......but I hope that eventually he'll at least gain some empathy if not a mutual partial vision. When I told the family we were having tacos the other night they were all so excited and Begaden, upon finding out it wasn't real meat, threw a huge tantrum- went running and screaming down the hall to his room. I kind of feel bad. The intention wasn't to trick them. But I DO want to provide healthy choices. I am trying to make sure that, along with the planned meals, there is also fruit sliced and ready to eat on the table at dinner that everyone will enjoy.
SO, I'm finding that the recipes are too big for my family and I'm having a hard time getting everything in the fridge- and then the leftovers. I've given a few things away to the neighbors. Eventually, I know that I will get it and buy the right amount of lettuce. etc.
I mentioned Kefir- I'm trying it and hope I can use all that it's making AND get my children healthier as a result. I made a kefir smoothie this morning with a peach and honestly, it didn't go over too well. Blue-eyes kind of liked it and Sweet Pea drank about half of what I gave her. I thought it was delicious although I would try it with a different fruit. I think frozen strawberries would be better. I would eventually like to learn how to make yogurt with it.
Today I did all kinds of research on sourbread starters. Turns out that my family LOVES sourdough! They love my homemade 100% whole wheat bread (took me a few years to find the right recipe) but go gah gah every time I buy sourdough. So I want to try that route and see where it takes us.
Groceries this week were about a 3rd more than last week. I'm still learning how to buy the right amount for the family, and for now, all the shopping lists are a little too much and I struggle with that. We'll get there.
I DID bake on Sunday but I tried using whole wheat flour and coconut sugar for the brownies- which turned out delicious. I found I couldn't eat as many as I normally do in a sitting................and I didn't crave more. I made cupcakes for my daughters bday at preschool (and a green smoothie for her snack- upon her request!!!!) and............cheated...............I guess you would call it that. Also had ice cream, (1/2 cup), for FHE this week. So I'm eating sugar- just not as much as before. Last Saturday I met a cousin and other family members at the park. I knew we would be eating pizza and so, to limit my consumption, I drank a green smoothie on the way there and brought a bag of carrots. I still ate 1/2 a piece. I felt OK about it. I also went on a date with my hubbie last night where we went to Outback. I initially ordered a salad but changed my mind to something I never get- salmon. It was delicious. At least it wasn't red meat I guess. I was trying to indulge a little but still remain in the healthy choice section. I really want to find a balance in moderation etc. Hubbie still thinks I'm fanatic.
All in all, I'm feeling quite positive about things. And am happy with the changes. Yay!!!!! I REALLY want to make this all a permanent LIFESTYLE change for me and, hopefully down the road, for my family as well.
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