Yesterday was an odd day for eating for me.  After having only a small doughnut for breakfast we headed out for an Easter egg hunt.  That was a busy time.  Then headed to do some shopping and a trip to play laser tag.  That was a lot of fun.  Since we weren't home at dinner time we ran through the drive thru because everyone was tired and didn't want to sit down.  Well after we got home I decided I needed to walk.  My oldest daughter and I set out and walked 2.08 miles. We did this in about 34 mins.  Not to bad considered we stopped and watched the baby goats play for a bit and looked at the horses. 

That walk really felt good.  My legs didn't hurt this morning which is great news.  I will hopefully be able to walk again today but this weather has not been very nice.  Its suppose to thunderstorm badly today. 

I will post some yummy recipes on Monday that are keeping me on track for breakfast. 

Just read an article about coupons.  I do use some coupons but I wish they had coupons for real food instead of processed foods.  Coupons for the outer parts of a grocery store.  Have you ever really though about it.  They put the good for you food on the outside of the store and the processed stuff inside.  Don't get me wrong I do buy canned veggies and such but all the box foods forget it.  No way hosae.  Non processed foods have all the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to loose weight.  Filling up on fruits and veggies are a great way to help loose weight. 
This is just my opinion.  Everyone has their own views of a grocery store. 

Happy Shopping.

Well its been an interesting weekend.  Passover dinner had a lot of food but I restrained myself to just a small plate.  That was hard but I did it.  The only thing I did really indulge in was an apple pie that I made myself.  I only used a little bit of sugar therefore you tasted the tartness of the apple vs the sugar.  It was very good. 

Yesterday was the snow storm and was stuck in the house during it.  But after it slowed down we all went out and played in the snow.  It was a lot of fun.  Definitely needed hot chocolate after we came back in.  But all in all the weekend was a success.  I didn't eat a lot even though the temptation was there. 

Spinach and Cheese Bake

Cooking spray 2
(6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 3/4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Pour the butter into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; tilt dish to coat. Place spinach evenly in bottom of dish; sprinkle evenly with cheeses.
3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. Pour milk mixture over cheese. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Well I got on the scale this morning and down 2 pounds.  Yay!!!  Love to see that number go down. 

Snack idea:

1/2 c low fat cottage cheese
small handful of red grapes

This is my snack when I get a sweet craving.  The red grapes are sweeter. 

With Easter coming my goal is to focus on filler foods such as a handful of almonds about an hour before we eat. This way I will have something in my stomach and won't be as likely to eat a lot at Easter dinner. 

Its been an up and down roller coaster here lately.  But my goal is only 2 months away.  I want to loose 20 more lbs before my sons graduation.  He graduates from 8th grade in May.  I want to be able to sit comfortable at his graduation. 

I am in the planning stages of my garden for the summer.  The more fresh veggies I have on hand the less tempted I will be.  So melons will be a high priority.  Fresh melons don't have all those pesticides on them. 

I have been trying very hard to stick with a proper eating cycle.  My dad recently started back on Nutri System and it is working for him. 

New start this week.  The kids are back in school and the temperatures are rising so that I can start walking again.  Thats the only problem with living in the midwest is that the weather is crazy.  Walking is my friend.  I am going to count my steps starting tomorrow.  That will help with my progress.