Happy New Year!

Wow! It's been a while since I have posted. I was so crazy busy over the holidays and now getting school back up and running I haven't been able to blog. How is everyone doing? (If you even read my blog anymore)

Anyway, I have started a new weight loss program (okay, I have owned the program for two years and am just now getting back to it again). Better late than never, right? It's the 6 week body makeover, and so far so good. I have lost 5 pounds in 3 days. The online support with this program is amazing. The people are great! When I start to feel hungry, emotional, or anything that comes with cleansing all the junk, I can just jump online and post how I am feeling, and total strangers jump in with awesome advice. By following their advice I made it through my first couple of days, and today I feel much better. The food is delicious and healthy.

There was a time that I would not have put those two words in one sentence. My mom raised me on healthy foods from the time I was very little (most of what came from the health food store tasted like cardboard). I was always a picky eater so most of the food she made was a turnoff to me. I would always eat her alternative sweet items made mostly of almond butter and honey, and avoid the veggies (most important part). But on this program, I am really enjoying the veggies and finding creative ways with my awesome support to jazz them up.

My lunch today, consisted of turkey ham (should have been chicken, but had not gotten to the store yet), romaine lettuce, carrots, onions and green chili sauteed in water and a little cooking wine and some seasonings, topped with some brown rice and green onions. Here's a picture of it. Isn't it lovely?

With the sauteed onions and green chilies there was no need for a dressing.

Well, I am off to the grocery store to make sure I have plenty of good food to keep me on track.