His and Her Veggies

For the last 9 years, I've been packing my husband's lunch. 

When we first moved in together, he was on a steady diet of Healthy Choice meals.  He is a creature of habit and likes what he likes.  I packed a cardboard box and a Diet Coke every day and he was very happy. 

At some point I convinced him that he should eat some real food and he took left overs from the night before.  And a Diet Coke.  

He's never been a sandwich guy. 

We moved to Utah and he was diagnosed with Diabetes.  This changed not only his lunches, but our dinners.  This is when he started eating lots of steel cut oats with a tablespoon of peanut butter on top.  He still took leftovers for lunch but they were healthy. 

Now he's moved on to greek yogurt with ground flax seed, almonds, assorted veggies, a banana and a Coke Zero.  He doesn't tolerate leftovers and we don't have many anymore.  I like making exactly 4 servings so that some people can't go back for seconds. Correct portion sizes are one of our New Years Resolutions!

I should be eating more vegetables but I don't like taking the time to cut them up.  I like to grab something easy.  Two weeks ago, it occurred to me that I should be making myself a nice container of veggies everyday at the same time that make one for iKeith.  Why didn't I think of this before? I take the time to care for everyone...but me.

But not anymore.  It takes a couple minutes more to cute up a few extra for me!

His and Her Veggies!

I accidentally packed the Hello Kitty container in his lunch the other day.  Keith was NOT impressed.  In my defense...they are both GREEN!

I Can Afford Watermelon

I stood in the produce section looking at the beautiful little watermelons with the $5.99 price tag.  My kids love watermelon and they think it's only for summer.  I hesitated because of the price but decided I wanted to blow their little minds.

Then I had an(other) Ah-Ha moment.

I'm not buying junk for my kids anymore.  The price of one of these sweet luscious watermelons is the same price as two bags of potato chips. I can afford watermelon!

We ate it for dessert and the kids were so happy, excited and full.   Watermelon is also filling!

I went to a cooking class at Whole Foods this weekend and I learned to make two meatless recipes.  I can't wait to make this for my family and add them to our regular menu.  Click here to see the recipes.

No More Walking in Place

My meeting with my new health coach went well.  We talked about what I've done to lose weight....what has worked and what hasn't.  We talked about sugar addiction and the fact that I hide candy in my kitchen.  (bad connie)

The changes that I'm about to make in my home have been coming for a while.  We've been taking baby steps for several years but it's time to take big steps and finally move forward.

We're kind of walking in place right now and that's not doing anyone any good.

We're going to be working with Leslie Gail from New Life Focus and we've signed up for 3 months of support, recipes and accountability.  

I say WE because I'm dragging my husband and children along on this journey with me.  This is a group effort and I'm determined to succeed!

One of the main reasons for these changes is that I want my husband to live for a long time. He's going to be 50 this year and we have small children; I want him to be around to see them grow into awesome people.

I have a friend on twitter that just lost her husband two weeks ago.  He was 44 and he died of a heart attack.  This scares the hell out of me!  I'll do anything...including eat tons of spinach and kale, to keep my husband alive longer. 

Even though he yelled at me at The Container Store the other day and I threatened to kick his ass....I love him very much and I need him around.

Goals for January:

• Lose 8 pounds.  
• No candy/cookies/soda in my house.
• STOP HIDING SWEETS!
• Begin an exercise program.  Put in on the calendar!
• Make healthier meals.
• Research:  Low-fat Mexican Meals

Starting weight: 211.6 (dang you Christmas)

January weight: 208.6 (-3 pounds)

February weight:

March weight:

Total Lost:

Goals for 2013:

Lose 25 pounds and not find them again.

Run the 5K at school.

Exercise 5 days a week.

Take a real yoga class.

Get a Physical. (it's been 4 years) DONE January 2013

Get a Mammogram.

To see my OTHER goals, click here!