I am going to attempt to make a "lighter" version of some comfort food.  If they turn out, I'll add a page with the recipes for you to try. 

I find that when I think so much about food all the time, that all I want to do is EAT!  So, by trying to take some of our favorite meals and make them "lighter,"  I'll be able to get out of that "diet" mind-frame which seems to be so detrimental.

I expect I'll have some failed recipes.  But even small changes can help.  The idea that if we change nothing, we stay the same must mean that if we make changes, we'll see changes.

Tonight's attempt will be country fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy and peas. 

I'm pleased to report that I seem to finally be losing weight.  I'm down 4.2 pounds.  It only took a month and a half to get here.  It was very frustrating. And I expect I will have times when I plateau as well, which will probably be equally frustrating. 

I'm also getting sick.  My youngest brought home something that has made it through everyone and finally to me.  It's a cold-thing which is extremely unpleasant.  BUT, I still got up and rode the bike today.  Made it a mile more than I ever have before.

I think the reason I am able to keep doing the bike is that I read while I ride.  It's the only time I have in my schedule to actually read, so I look forward to riding so I can read more of the book!  I expect it would work for treadmill walking and running if you maybe watch a TV series only when you are exercising.  Then you would look forward to it.  If you have Netflix, then you would have a lot of series to choose from.  If not, it's not horrible to buy a set of dvds - especially if it gets you on the bike, treadmill, etc.  I like Dexter at the moment, but there are all kinds of series out there and if you only allow yourself to watch them while exercising, that might help give you a little more desire to do it!  Whatever works right?

Saw this and it made me laugh:



Off to work!  I'll report on dinner tomorrow!