Who we are and why we are here:

'He' started out at 450 lbs. 'She' started out at 300 lbs (although had been as high as 330 lbs at one point). Between them they've lost weight, gained weight, and learned a lot along the way.

What you'll find here are our educated thoughts, opinions, and tips for a healthier lifestyle. 'He' minored in psychology, 'she' majored in history - two research heavy fields that have made them both skeptical and able to weed through the sludge in order to find gems. Neither of us is perfect by any means, but as much as possible, we will try not to lead you astray with unfounded, sensational, or fad information.

We are intentionally avoiding fad diets, expensive meal plans, and other extreme (expensive!) weight loss plans.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Stop caring


Well, things are a little better right now.  Suggestion was made - which reminded me - that I need to research my foods again.  I think I need to see the fat and calories of the restaurant foods of the foods I should not be eating to remind myself why I should NOT be eating it.

Although, it really has been better, even over the weekend which has been the biggest struggle.

Thinking about food really is something that will get you every time.  It's so easy to find an excuse to grab fast food.  One thing I am reminding myself is if I throw a chicken breast on the George Foreman grill, it takes 8 minutes to cook.  If you hit a drive thru window, it takes about 20 minutes.  The last two times we stopped at Carl's Jr., it took them 10 minutes to make our meals.  They have a lovely turkey burger, but the chicken is still better...

Jane's Lacrosse schedule is another way to make an easy excuse, but we did okay with that last week as well.  Getting into this whole swing of things is not what I expected.  Karate and swimming parents are SO different to team sports parents.  Somehow I'm the outsider just waiting for the school day to end 'cause I don't give a crap about their piddly conversations again.  Yay.  Does that sound stupid?  Or like I think they are stupid?  Not my intention.  We're just different people and sometimes I feel like they think that because they are skinny and active, it means they are different in a better way.

Stop caring.

I'll try.

1 comment:

  1. I hear your frustration on other parents...there are times I just want to scream in frustration.

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