Experiment

I think if you are changing your eating behaviors you need to be willing to experiment with things.  You can follow a plan that is laid out for you but I think you still need to experiment and be aware of how your body and mind reacts to what you are doing.

My experiment has been with Chia seeds.  I personally prefer to add 1 tablespoon of seeds to 16 ounces of water with lemon juice and let them soak for 20 minutes before I drink it.  I noticed when I do that it curbs my desire for sweets and bread.  I was drinking them for two straight weeks and noticed the change.   Then I got lazy and wasn't drinking them everyday.  I started feeling like my cravings for sweets and bread was uncontrollable.  Interesting, eh'. Now I drink them each morning after I get to work.  I have had a slight desire for sweets from time to time but nothing I can't keep under control.

Try this again

Okay so I am at it again.. what you ask?  Trying to lose weight.  This time it is a life style change.  I finally have my husband on board with me so this changes the game a bit.  He holds me accountable to working out each day and eating right.  I do the same for him.  Trying to cook one way for the family and one way for me just wasn't working.  So that fact we are on the same page is great.  Don't let me deceive you, the struggle to over come the food addiction is no less hard.

We started the journey about 8 weeks ago.  The first week I was uncomfortable, frustrated, had a headache, cranky, depressed all at the same time.  I couldn't stand my own self.  I really just wanted to jump out of my own skin.  My husband ordered the T 25 workout and the first night we started was a Monday night.  Some of the movements take coordination, which I don't have, so that was fun to do (not) while working out in front of my husband and kids.  My coordination is so bad that a video of me working out could win top prize on America's Funniest Home Video.  I digress, after that first night I would have given up but my husband stayed up waiting for me to finish to ensure I would do this.  I kept thinking "go away" but now I couldn't be more thankful that he did that.  Now I have self motivation to keep going or even just get started without that push.

The first week or two was so hard trying to wrap my brain around what there was to make for meals.  I think because this was a life style change it made it harder for me to figure out.  I mean I have done this diet thing a million times, I should have this down.  This is different because I had to factor in my kids as well.  Remember, I am not cooking separate meals for kids and adults.  This isn't Denny's.  All I have to say is "thank goodness for Pinterest".  There are so many recipes that are healthy and flavorful for the entire family to enjoy.  Also, talking to co-workers asking them what they do for meals.  Good old fashioned idea sharing has helped.

I will continue to share my struggles, triumphs, heart ache, frustrations, as I go through this journey in the hopes it helps lead someone else to a healthy and balanced life style.