I am happy to admit, about 12 pounds off later, that I am feeling better and definitely seeing the results of a healthier way of living. Not that it's been easy. It took a lot, a LOT, of discipline to not nibble on any of the yummy Christmas goodies that were brought to the hospital and laid out for everyone to enjoy. I sort of miss my daily Diet Coke. And, I haven't had a Starbuck's Caramel Macchiato since before Halloween.
I have to plan my meals, and the biggest problem I had in the beginning was keeping my sugar levels up. I would get shaky right around 10 or 11 in the morning, and I realized that I could no longer go without eating something substantial in the morning. Now I pretty much nibble all day long.
I also spend a little more at the grocery store. But I enjoy seeing the different colors of the foods I am buying... from the deep greens of the romaine lettuce and zucchinis to the reds of the radishes and radicchio, the yellows and oranges of the peppers, oranges and bananas. I got a box of avocados from my uncle in California for Christmas and am teaching my Southern DH (who had never seen an avocado before he met me) how to peel and prepare them.
I drink a ton of water, and I am learning how to be more creative when it comes to preparing food.
Now, I have to admit, I have a fondness for the lamb hummus from a place called Falafel Bar, and I have been known to eat a piece of chicken here and there. But, my treat is one meal a week, and to be honest, I don't miss it if I don't have it.
So, my resolutions for the new year:
- to continue my raw food healthy habits
- to study and read more journal articles
- to finally get better on my snowboard
- to pet a cheetah
- to finish at least 2 of the UFO's (that's unfinished projects) in my quilting stash
- and to make it to church more often and thank God for the wonderful gifts of family, friends, and health He has bestowed on me this year.
My best wishes for your new year... what are your resolutions?
