I got in an hour on the eliptical machine and finished the day at 1340 calories.
Dinner time was *stressful*. It's affectionately known as "bewitching hour" around here some days. After school, my son was in a MOOD and that just causes chaos...homework, piano practice, and emotions flying wild. He went to bed in a mood. I just could not reel that kid in tonight and I feel bad.
I went a little too long without eating something so at around 5:30 I was both really stressed and ravenous hungry. Though I planned on grilled chicken with a salad for myself, the stove was taken up cooking for my husband and kids. It is important to me that we have dinner together, so I didn't really want to feed them and feed myself later. It was poor planning on my part I guess. Though I was really tempted to just say "screw it" and eat what I was cooking, I improvised tonight in the interest of time and convenience and had eggs and cinnamon raisin ezekiel toast for myself. I'm sure I had the calories that I could have eaten it, but the pasta is just is not on my personal "allowed" list, and I've been trying to stay away from red meat. I made them one of their favorites, American Chop Suey (macaroni, tomatoes and 93% ground beef with spices). I am OFF pasta. I had some over the weekend for the first time in ages and felt like crap afterwards. While I was prepping dinner for the others, I snacked on a bunch bell peppers and a little hummus.
Tonight for a snack, it was more bell peppers and hummus.
I don't know what it is with me and peppers lately but it's all I want. Peppers, mushrooms, and onions. The more the better. Veggie stir fry, raw, egg white omelets. yummmmm! WEIRD!
It would really really really help if the four of us could all eat the same thing for dinner. I've said it before and I'll say it again. My children...and husband, are the worlds. pickiest. eaters. It drives me up the wall. I bend over backwards trying to get the kids to try new things, eat their vegetables etc, but I don't get any back up on that from the other grown up in the house. He just doesn't think it's important. It's a tough one.
That's it for now. I'm trying to get to bed at a decent hour so I can drag myself out of bed at the crack of dawn to exercise. It's a habit I really want to build.
Great job Julie! Good day...mine was very interesting...but I am good on the calories..will post shortly.
ReplyDeletePeppers yes, more more more!
ReplyDeleteShrooms no, never never never!
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I hear ya on the picky eaters. When my daughter was here we had to plan family meals around what she would eat. It was very inconvenient to say the least and made it very hard to stay on plan.
ReplyDeleteI don't do much pasta either because of the carb count but I recently tried some of the Dreamfield's Pasta and it was really good. 4 net carbs per serving. I didn't get the usual insulin spike when I had it and the meatballs and sauce I made with it turned out great. If you haven't tried it I highly recommend it. Don't tell the family that is isn't regular pasta. They will never know the difference.
Hang in there, Julie and thanks for coming by to offer your support. I appreciate it very much.:)
Go with the peppers, girl!
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I understand the unusual cravings I have craved cucumber from time to time. Regarding picky eaters unless the kiddos are still toddlers you should stop supporting that. Most kiddos do it to feel in control make them grow up and eat it. If they don’t want it make them put it away and bring it out next meal. If your husband does not support you in this make him prepare the extra meals, I'm sure he will get on-board really quickly.
ReplyDeleteWell Todd, I agree with you. In fact, I often DO make him prepare the extra meals, and he happily makes Kraft macaroni and cheese or some other aweful thing. It is a dilemna. I'm in control weekdays in the mornings, and for school lunches and afternoons though.
ReplyDeleteYou could start by makeing a scrach version of thier favorite.... It might be a jumping off point.... say mac n'cheese cassole topped with sliced tomatoes, broccoli, or some veggie that they will eat.
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