Here I am on this below-zero wind chill evening blogging curled up in blankets and hoodies and slippers because of the lack of heat in my house. I have found something greatly motivating about the cold in here -- it makes me want to dance and warm up; because when I dance (Maunie and I both) sweat like crazy because we just keep going.
My lover had the day off today so we spent time around the house watching our favorite show together, by the season (as you Netflix fans out there well know). Then I decided to dance and I admittedly am feeling it more today than any other day. My muscles are a bit sore and the dancing burned more than usual. But you know what they say, if you feel a burn you know it is working. So can't complain, just noticing what is going on in my body. Hoping that it is changes for the good.
Nutrition wise today I must say it has been very well rounded. I made Mark and I egg whites (yum) with a clementine (I could live off those things). I also made lunch for us today also some healthy sandwiches, but tonight I made a new dish. Something I am excited to try, being that it is still finishing up cooking in the crock pot.
Apple Sauce Pork Chops is the dish of choice for another day into our Thinspiration. The recipe is super easy and I'm sure delicious. All you do is spray some Pam on the sides and bottom of your crock pot and place your very lean pork chops inside. (I cut a little fat off and they were still super lean) Then you use applesauce to coat the tops of them followed with a sprinkle of sugar (I used Truvia) and a sprinkle of cinnamon, then layer until all chops have been used. I will most likely pair this with a large salad, because I have a ton of fresh romaine in the fridge that I don't want to go to waste.
I like to think that food-wise I am doing really well. Considering in Norfolk just last week we had Cal'z Pizza three times in five days with their Cheesy-cheese Calzone of goodness sopping with grease. I think the transition has gone as good as it could go. I am enjoying my food, meanwhile trying to teach myself the difference between hunger and thirst. The healthier the food as well the better I feel and I hope that others can learn from that as well by reading my story. I have been drinking water like it is going to dry up soon. I thought that I would miss pop (my diet pepsi consumption was something like a 12-pack a day there for awhile) but you know what -- water makes me feel so much better and I don't really miss it at all. I'm sure if I was out in the world a little more (instead of just getting well and cured from cancer) that I would be more tempted when I see Marge over there drinking a Big Gulp. But no, I am seeming doing pretty well and I have a great support system to encourage it all. Those who are closest to me are reaching for their same kinds of goals, overall wellness. My best friend, my better half, my sister, my best friend's husband - we are all wanting to change our lives with this movement and develop habits that are not just 'diets', but a lifestyle change.
My lover had the day off today so we spent time around the house watching our favorite show together, by the season (as you Netflix fans out there well know). Then I decided to dance and I admittedly am feeling it more today than any other day. My muscles are a bit sore and the dancing burned more than usual. But you know what they say, if you feel a burn you know it is working. So can't complain, just noticing what is going on in my body. Hoping that it is changes for the good.
Nutrition wise today I must say it has been very well rounded. I made Mark and I egg whites (yum) with a clementine (I could live off those things). I also made lunch for us today also some healthy sandwiches, but tonight I made a new dish. Something I am excited to try, being that it is still finishing up cooking in the crock pot.
Apple Sauce Pork Chops is the dish of choice for another day into our Thinspiration. The recipe is super easy and I'm sure delicious. All you do is spray some Pam on the sides and bottom of your crock pot and place your very lean pork chops inside. (I cut a little fat off and they were still super lean) Then you use applesauce to coat the tops of them followed with a sprinkle of sugar (I used Truvia) and a sprinkle of cinnamon, then layer until all chops have been used. I will most likely pair this with a large salad, because I have a ton of fresh romaine in the fridge that I don't want to go to waste.
I like to think that food-wise I am doing really well. Considering in Norfolk just last week we had Cal'z Pizza three times in five days with their Cheesy-cheese Calzone of goodness sopping with grease. I think the transition has gone as good as it could go. I am enjoying my food, meanwhile trying to teach myself the difference between hunger and thirst. The healthier the food as well the better I feel and I hope that others can learn from that as well by reading my story. I have been drinking water like it is going to dry up soon. I thought that I would miss pop (my diet pepsi consumption was something like a 12-pack a day there for awhile) but you know what -- water makes me feel so much better and I don't really miss it at all. I'm sure if I was out in the world a little more (instead of just getting well and cured from cancer) that I would be more tempted when I see Marge over there drinking a Big Gulp. But no, I am seeming doing pretty well and I have a great support system to encourage it all. Those who are closest to me are reaching for their same kinds of goals, overall wellness. My best friend, my better half, my sister, my best friend's husband - we are all wanting to change our lives with this movement and develop habits that are not just 'diets', but a lifestyle change.
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