I'm Back --2 Weeks Off

Last weekend my sister visited from Nevada and we made some delicious Chicken Marsala to take to our other sister and mom in Kansas. She combined a couple of recipes and we served it with a Quinoa Marsala instead of rice.

This morning I saw Trisha Yearwood make a broccoli chicken casserole with the first layer being rice. The cream sauce was mayonnaise, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup from a can. I think I'll try that with quinoa, I will use plain yogurt instead of sour cream and no mayo.

I wore a pink fancy t-shirt that has some beading around the collar last week that I have not been able to wear for over a year. My black jeans are officially going into the dryer now and not being lined dry because if I line dry them they are way too loose to wear.

I bought some "skinny" stretch green jeans that I love to wear, they are surprisingly comfortable. I need to buy a spring dress for Prom and Graduation since I am senior sponsor and I hope to find something that I can wear to both.

Happy Spring Everyone

4 More Months, But Who's Counting?

Sometimes this whole thing seems so silly and why am I even doing it? I don't feel like I'm really eating healthy lately but at the same time I do feel good about my energy level and the shape of me. It has been very beneficial these past months to focus on different foods and different way of viewing myself.  For those reasons I plan to see it through. I have had a bit of wheat this year, a little rice, and some fried chicken. Amazingly I have had no chips, popcorn, or French fries a feat I am proud to claim.

March Intentions

Better late than never, right?

I'm struggling with creating intentions this month, it's Lent and my sister L shared the idea of being disciplined in the area of gratitude. My intention for the next month and a half is to daily share 3 gratitudes with my Facebook Gratitude Group.

Here is an inventory of my mind --

I should:
Intend to eat more vegetables but mentally I feel exhausted by what that entails. I should drink more water. I should plan out my meals for the week.

I am:
Doing better with lunch and when I work through my lunch my ride home snacks are great for getting me past the snacking urge when I get home. Taking frequent lengthy walks with my husband (and dog); a source of mental, emotional, and physical health. Walking right away when I get home and this also keeps me from stress snacking after work. Eating healthy breakfasts tbat give me a great start each day.

I regret:
Eating too much unhealthy protein like prepared chicken. Eating ice cream often. Regular chocolate intake.

I wonder:
Is this year of Vicelessness meaningful? How? How am I feeling? What am I learning?

I believe:
This year is valuable because my view of food has shifted. I am a work in progress that is progressing. I have learned that it is very easy to not eat certain foods and yet still not eat healthy. I make choices and I need to continue to challenge myself to balance eating healthy with a bit of eating for only "fun." I need to noticing when I've had enough and stop at that point.