It CAN be done!!!

I'm on a quest to lose weight, make quality food, eat "normally" to teach Ty about healthy eating habits and not deprive myself of the foods I love.

I'm living in that quest. It is possible. It is completely possible. Back to EVERYTHING IN MODERATION. Everything. I am able to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into all meals and be creative with seasonings without sacrificing flavor and satisfaction.

My multiple tries of changing my lifestyle have failed in the past. Mostly because the food I was eating didn't satisfy me long enough and as a result, I felt fatigued a lot of the time. Finding a combination of foods that will help you through the day is no easy task. What may work one week, may not be the right combo the next. During the time that I was on medication for my sinus infection, I found that I needed more carbs to tolerate the meds better and keep my energy up. Now that I am feeling better, my body doesn't feel like it needs the carbs.

Listen to your body. No, not your brain telling you that you NEED ice cream or a half a bag of Doritos, but the one that tells you what you need that you may be lacking. Get in tune with your body. Meditate if you must. Use a crystal ball. Whatever it takes.

Since my workouts have been sparse lately, I've been able to maintain my weight loss as well as lose a few more. With Tyson, we are still in the "easing into foods" phase where unfamiliar foods are not as welcome as the familiar ones. I'm not a big fan of cooking separate meals for us and Tyson, so I try to accommodate everyone with one meal. Fortunate for us, he isn't a huge fan of pizza, so it isn't like we are eating pizza a lot. He is a big fan of meats and chicken, which is pretty simple because I can grill a meat and "accessorize" with the side dishes. A salad is always a great option for us and we have been easing Ty into them as well. He thinks that we are eating leaves, but whatever works!!!

Supplementing main dishes that aren't the healthiest with something that is healthy like a vegetable or fruit, can help you to stay on track and curb your impulses to overindulge. Eating a salad before you eat frozen pizza or having fruit for dessert to get your sweet on can give you that boost you need to stay on the straight and narrow.

Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you thinking I'm full of crap, until next time...