October 25, 2011

Good morning all - weight back into a stable pattern after gaining during the conference from lack of food and water.   That still amazes me - I think it should be the other way, but it is not.  I ate on plan and got all my water in and voila - back in the pocket.

Remember - for long-term maintenance health - being creative in the kitchen is important.  Our past will always draw us back to what's easy and shout to us, "you are bored with this."  I don't know about you, but when I get bored, I start looking for alternatives.  I told someone last night, I made chicken, steamed broccoli/cauliflower,  almond flour "cornbread" and stewed apples with xylitol, butter, and pumpkin pie spices that we added a little half and half to while they were warm.   YUMMY!!!!     I gotta keep exploring with healthy, life-long foods so that my body can enjoy all that God created but in a healthy fashion.    I know it takes some time in the kitchen, but I would rather do that than cry when my pants won't button in the morning.  I went yesterday and got my xylitol for holiday cooking.   I bought three large bags - guess I plan to be "in the kitchen."   :)  Almond flour arrived last week - bring it on.   I love a good challenge and loosing weight through the holidays and still enjoying parties is mine for this year.  I will keep you posted.

Also - just a reminder - watch your calories.  On phase 3-4 maintenance, we can use half and half.   I have been thinking I was drinking a lot in my coffee.  I was "thinking" right.   :)   So yesterday I actually measured not once but twice the amount I am drinking each morning.  YIKES!   I like my coffee light - but who knew it was that many calories?  I said all that to say this - while I don't count calories, they do matter.   We must always keep a watchful eye on everything we put in our mouths.  Remember, "too much of a good thing is TOO MUCH."   Even though I can make "cornbread" that is yummy (and healthy), I had to limit myself last night.  Our new life includes enjoying lots of healthy foods - but even then we can gain weight if we over eat.   Stick to the basic plan - it works.   Two proteins, different fruits, different veggies EVERYDAY and healthy fats (phase 3-4).  I challenge you - are you still getting in the lean proteins, and lots of color on your plate at least two meals daily????    I have to watch myself - like last week during the conference - on the run - grab a handful of nuts.   NO!   They are great, but our cells need all the things we do to reproduce.   Keep fighting for YOU - you are your biggest advocate and I am right behind you.

Choose life and eat to live, 

PK