Well, we are twelve days into this adventure and still doing well. Still have a long way to go and are ironing out some kinks but overall we've done REALLY well. My biggest challenge has been that as the cook in the family I can create a recipe within the app and track the points it costs, but I can't share it with the others which means we have to create the recipe 3 times. Hopefully as time goes on that will get better.
One thing I've noticed is that our eating habits are already changing for the better and we are satisfied with smaller portions. I often finish the day with a cup of Sweet Dreams tea which is zero points and yet gives me something to sip on as I relax.
Our shopping habits are also changing- we no longer buy pre packaged food and meals that you can heat up and eat. We hadn't been doing a ton of that to begin with but its gone down even more since we started. Now our shopping trips are mostly fruits, veggies, eggs, ground chicken or turkey breasts, and eggs. We've pretty much all been drinking water except for our morning cup of coffee.
One thing that is a little challenging is that so many of the low point treats they have on the app use things that are full of chemicals (like sugar free, fat free Jello pudding mix). It's a very fine balance between wanting to have a low point treat every once in awhile but not put the chemicals into our bodies. Will keep experimenting with it as we go. I personally will be VERY happy when the strawberry stands open and we can get yummy fresh strawberries to eat.
No new "recipe" this week but something I've had for lunch the past couple days that is very satisfying and on the lower end of the points value. I've just been using what we already have in the fridge but this could be done with many different things and the points value brought even lower.
1/2 to 2/3 cup of jasmine rice (cooked) (3-4 points depending on how much you use)
Canadian bacon (3-4 slices chopped) 1 point
steamed green beans (or any other veggie you have and like)
1 tsp olive oil- 1 point (I may try to take this out and sub in just a splash of veggie stock next time)
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar (or less if you like) 1 point
salt and pepper to taste
I start by heating the Canadian bacon in a small frying pan and just getting some brown on it. I then add the rice, oil (or stock), and green beans. Heat and mix until combined and then add in the balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve! It comes out to be around 6-7 points depending on how much rice, balsamic vinegar, and oil you use. Its really tasty and keeps you full for a while which is nice.
That's it for now! Hopefully we will keep on this positive track and keep learning. I know I'm already feeling and looking better- I've had to tighten my Fitbit band 2-3 notches and I'm almost ready to be in a small rather than large size. Some parts of my body like my fingers are still puffy sometimes but I think that's the inflammation from the fibromyalgia and will continue to get better over time.
Right now I'm off to bed to try and get rid of this migraine.
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