Jennifer

Yah…. a diet where I do not have to be perfect. Love it. Just eat well and I am so much more aware of what I want in me and the choices seem simpler. With all the things that are so often complicated, nice to FINALLY simplify this little aspect of life-food.

I was asked why Vegan? I am not 100%, because milk especially is in everything, even the Kashi whole grain bars I love. The book clearly changed my views of things. I simply have a body (and mind) that does not love animal protein in me. It just takes too long to digest and I do not know why. Others seem to be good with it. Just the way it is. So be it! Since I know this is not optimum for health (slow digestion), I know I need to help myself. So, these are my reasons for my new diet.

So my first week of eating mostly vegan has been great. I really enjoy eating within certain dotted boundaries. No restrictions, but rather there are just gentle guidelines that are really helpful for me. Like if I am hungry and feel lazy and do not want to add the old junk to the trunk, I just grab some fruit and/or a few nuts and then I am good for awhile. Simple! What else to say, if feels pretty normal though I learned that soy cheese is not for me. I still make David pretty normal things or my stuff with some adjustments to fit his tastes, but normal. Made this yummy “Hamburger” helper that was so darn fine and all from scratch. It is just too weird/unique to tell about. Perhaps it is a recipe that will have to go in my first cook book that I write…. hehe. David rated the meal a 9 out of 10 so this is high praise. The guy likes his meat, but is so open to my creations. So lucky for us…. Just a little add on, there was a time when I would be cutting the hard cheese, like I was for David’s meal, when I would have just chowed down on at least 2 ounces while preparing alone (with WW that is an easy 6-7 points), but I did not mind at all just seeing it for what it was, something I did not want. I am not a saint, just because I am not tempted by that dairy product, I still want other things. But thank goodness for small blessings. Makes life a little more simple and my goals more attainable. Cheese has been attached to my mouth ALL MY LIFE as I ignored the signs of sensitivity - phlegminess and bloatedness.

Weekends are always so tough as David and I do spend more time then usual together so I do eat more, but I am keeping up with my exercise so that is good. Slowly I am tightening up. I caught myself being frustrated with my progress then I really saw myself in the mirror instead of some baggy clothes and I just had to STOP. All in the right time. Of course.

I do find that my energy is best with combined foods like whole grains and legumes. I go too light at meal time and then it is just a case of a female lacking in physical and mental abilities, so it does help to experiment a little with portions. I do have to eat a little more (not too much) but a little when I do not have that old hunk of protein. Weekend was a little low on the veggies so I am wanting to get that going tomorrow.

Tried some new games this weekend which I enjoyed. Also loved LOVED that first game of tennis. I rocked. I won the first match and David won the second.  So much fun!  Sometime this week, the tie breaker match

Have a great week everyone. Just going to do a quick read of some of my most recent goals I have made for myself to make sure I am ON instead of OFF. Tea cheers!

Leisure activities ARE the best!