Jennifer

So, I wrote a blog after I saw Earthlings and kept it as a draft, ahh why?  It was all about my mindset during and after the documentary.  It really affected me as I knew it would.  It was really hard to watch.  It was kind of like Shindler’s List the first time I saw it only 100 times worse.  

So, I did not eat for a long time after this.  Just did not have an appetite and then I fed myself and my emotions a little.  The food was down on paper.  But I wanted to write out the pros and cons of my day with food to keep some not so clear perspective, CLEAR.

Pros: I made the choice to have extra protein, even if it was whey protein, when I had more sugar then normal.  Good job.  High sugar and low protein is NOT good for the body!!! So good job me.  Milk is worse for me at this time then the much simpler amino acids of the whey, so, so what.  :)  I also took all my vitamins and enzymes, so, kudos.   I did mostly feed my hunger except for a sugar treat.  Ok.  I will  not be eating past 6:ooPM… Great!

Cons: I had more simple sugar/carbs then I would normally and that is ok, but will aim for a healthier day tomorrow.  I had portions of some off-my-list-foods.  I feel fine as I have been pretty good with the elimination diet, still need to be careful and get back to it.

More perspective:  Checked out Sparks and I did not do so bad at all.  Only 250 cal over for a Saturday at 2000 and over with the fat.  Under with the carbs but way more then usual and more protein the usual which is good for the day - 68 grams, awesome!  It was worth the time to check things out because I might have had a wrong view of my day.  And that kind of thinking never leads to good things for me.  Nipped in the bud and ready to have a little workout to keep my attitude optimum…. In a world where things are not ideal, I can still make the best of my moments, my life.

Ahh Oscar wants attention and so I am his beotch  ;)

So, I am usually good at being creative, but I am at a loss and curious, what is your fave salad?

I am going to a BBQ and need to take a salad.  Just would like some ideas.  If you could help by sharing, that would be great and thanks in advance.

Have a wonderful weekend!

My school is creating a national cookbook that is going to help give parents healthy simple recipes for their children and entire family.  SO EXCITING !  But, what do kids like?  I have heard on cooking shows that they do not tend to like things smothered in sauces, but they do like dipping things.  What do your kids like to eat?  Healthy whole food ideas (whole grain bread, pastas, etc. are fine) would be greatly appreciated.   I have ideas, but I think you parents are the experts when it comes to what real foods they will eat.  Thank you so much.

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FEBRUARY !!!  Ohhh-yeh!

The Plan:  All weeks, no less then 5 days and preferably 6 days of activity

First & Third week- Structured - Strength MWF, cardio/walking M-F and whatever

Second & Fouth week-Unstructured - whatever I feel I want to do and I feel my body needs

Diet: it is a strange percentage, but it gives an approximation…. 95% sugar free (no articial sweeteners what so ever) and 95% whole foods.  LOL…. it is the only number in my life.  I do not count calories, WW points, I do not get on a scale anymore.  A girl needs a little number once in awhile…. Ha.

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A note on not eating out in January….. we so did not do that.  After 2 weeks we decided to support the economy (yeh that was the reason ) and enjoy some delightful SUSHI… omg, it was SOOOO good.  :)  Oh well, good times.