Apparently I don't do a good job at....

blogging.    I haven't posted anything since November 1st but I am going to try to do better. 

I want to make this post about the changes I've been making in my own life.   I have always been very good at organizing things so that everyone else gets taken care of, and everything that needs to be done, gets done well and on time.  I haven't done so well on taking care of myself.   I have let my weight creep up and our eating habits have not been what I would like them to be.   My friend Cheryl gave me this really simple meal plan her trainer had given a few of the girls at the gym.  It consists of eating small meals, frequently, combining complex carbs and lean proteins.  I started this 3 weeks ago yesterday and feel great!   My energy is so high, my mood swings and the sluggish feelings have diminshed.  I have practically no cravings and when I do get one I have the strength to fight it.   I have 'cheated' twice since I have started this, once for a turkey dinner at my Mom's, and once for chips, dip and pepsi.   Both times I felt soooo horrible after eating.  It is my goal to keep on this meal plan, with slight variations out of the recipe book Cheryl was given at the gym.   Following this plan, I have lost 7lbs so far and am very excited to go forward.

One thing that has been super important is planning.  With a full time job, 2 kids, hockey, homework,  being a host family, etc, etc things are always busy.   Everything has to be very well planned for me to do this.   Eating the same simple meals makes this job a little bit easier for me.   When I go for groceries I know what I am going to be making that week, which means I know what I need to buy.  This makes things so simple!   Also, I am learning that there are variations you can make easily to the same basic items to change it up.  I am enjoying the food and I dont even miss the old way of eating.   The other bonus of this is the money we are saving by not eating out.   Eating out is too tempting for me to make bad choices, so we just eat at home.   Last week we made a veggie and shrimp stirfry served over brown rice, and the boys loved it.   It felt so good to be nurturing our bodies with good for us food.  Last night I celebrated my 3rd week of my new lifestyle with my first ever sweet potato fries and chicken souvlaki, thanks to my bff.  It was so yummy.  I still can't believe that it could be good for  us!

Did I mention I feel great?!?!   Stay tuned for my progress updates!

A.