Day 12 has come and gone. For the most part I have kept active between days 7 and 12. Last night I worked out to the Nike Training app on my phone. TALK ABOUT A WORKOUT! I hate most the exercises they do. Not because they suck, but because it makes me realize just how out of shape I am.
However with all the exercise listed out, I've realized that my BIGGEST issue...is with food. I'm so not a healthy eater, but I've been trying to fix that lately. Adding in healthier options, opting out of fast food. But some days I just can't help myself. I love a big fat burger or turkey sammich, some fries and wash it down with a diet coke. Yep, right there is my problem. J.U.N.K F.O.O.D!
My coworker John had a little health scare from his doctor a few months back and has now taken on eating less and has practically cut out ALL junk food. If you knew John, you know that he could easily put away a full Scotchie bar from Harmon's in one sitting (it's like 3lbs of pure caramel and chocolate). To date he's lost about 30lbs and is doing great. But with his health change means I've lost my LET'S GORGE OURSELVES AT LUNCH pal. Instead I'm forced (and I say forced because the first time I practically was) to eat at healthy restaurants and try new things.
The first adventure I had was to the Vertical Diner
I tried the Breakfast Burrito which was 100% vegan. Tofu scramble for the eggs and some grain mix for the "cheese". It was actually really good!
The next time we ventured out to Cafe SuperNatural at Trolley Square.
We decided to go halvsies so we could try 2 different dishes.
I ordered the the rice noodles with steamed veggies in a sesame sauce.
It was awesome!!
John ordered the Machu Picchu which was quinoa with steamed veggies and a roasted chili cashew cream sauce. His was a little on the bland side. I ate yams. Can you believe that? YAMS!
So since John is keeping me in line (somewhat) on eating healthier at lunch, it was time to make the effort at home.
Most nights when I get home it's already 6:00pm or later and we immediately get started on homework. Now like any mom who works full time out of the home, the last thing I want to do after working for 9 hours and commuting to and from SLC is stand over a hot stove cooking, and then figure out when I can get some time to exercise on top of that. Sometimes it's so much easier to throw in a pizza or pick up McD's. BUT if I want to get healthy and lose weight, I need to stop being "lazy".
I bought a cookbook that has healthy recipes you can make in a short about of time. I've made a few and so far they are pretty good. It helps to make the sauces before hand so when I get home I just need to mix it and cook. The girls seem to be okay with not having Mac & Cheese or PB&J every night. Although those staples will never fully leave my home!
I've also found a new snack. Now I LOVE my chocolate. Let me say it again. I LOVE CHOCOLATE!! I have learned that I cannot even buy the Cadbury Mini Eggs this time of year because I can easily put away half a bag in one day. Yes, ONE DAY. SO not good for you. They are addicting like cigarettes. I can't just have one or two.
Instead I found these little gems at a gas station by my house. Nuts for the most part are healthy and a little bit of chocolate on them seems to help with my cravings. And no, the ones at Costco are NOT the same. Those are more like chocolate bars which is why I easily put away the one bag I bought in about 3 days.
With the warmer weather coming in, it's much easier for me to get out and get walking after work. Abby loves to come along as does Bear, and the bikes are fun to ride around with. I think if I can just tackle the healthy eating, the weight will come off much faster and I'll start feeling much better.
