Kicking temptation out of the front seat

It`s hard to realize before it is too late that temptation is controlling your life.  I came across this situation the past few days. In my front seat contained a jar full of colorful m&m`s and mouth watering Hershey kisses. To state the truth I really don`t even like m&m`s or Hershey kisses all that much. However, since they sat right there in my front seat I liked them that day. That day they seemed to be my friend, they were there for comfort, I mean after all they were in the front seat. After I kept picking m&m`s up one by one out of the jar I realized I was just giving in to temptation. I came to the conclusion that enough was enough and I had to do something about this instead of just eat and eat. So, I threw the candy out but kept the jar because it was Andrea`s, my moms and it was a piece of her. That;s right, I kicked TEMPTATION out of my front seat.

I haven`t posted since the results were given on Tuesday but I will admit I was shocked and quite happy I lost more weight. There is a part of me that believes I will succeed this time and than there is that doubtful part of me that thinks it will be the same results as the last thousand times. I look in the mirror and I see no results, in fact I swear I just keep getting bigger. Even though people tell me I look like I am losing weight and the scale says I am, I feel like I am not. I would like to call this "Fat girl Syndrome". I know the scale does not lie to me, but I still feel the same as I did before. I have spoke to other women who have lost weight and I think this is common especially in the beginning. I know as time goes on I will feel better about this whole thing and alot more confident.

Mike and I have more scrumptious meals planned for the week. We have been trying to be a little more creative with our meals by trying ways to make meals stretch and also finding more affordable alternatives. I will admit that we are spending more on groceries than ever before however, we are spending no money on eating out which added up to a lot more than we are spending now. We have found buying our own salad ingredients and chopping them up ourselves is a lot more affordable than buying the already prepared salad. On a positive note, by buying our own salad ingredients it is also a lot more nutritious. Eggs are a necessary staple in our household because not only are they very inexpensive, Mike loves them a lot. I love to have avocado in my salads and although they aren't the most affordable vegetable if you only use half an avocado it can provide two meals plus a lot of good benefits. Lemons, garlic, carrots, and brown rice are also staples in our home and also inexpensive and beneficial from the nutritional aspect. I am going to be researching some inexpensive healthy choices and meal ideas over the next couple of days in order to put on our menu next week, so stay tuned!

Well...here is a picture of our delicious meal last night....

Seasoned Talapia

with Broccoli

AND our tasty dinner tonight!

Garlic Herb Chicken

with Parmesan Crusted Asparagus

This has been incredibly exciting experiencing all these new tastes and recipes.  I am especially enjoying experimenting in the kitchen.  Check tomorrow to hear about our Pepsi pot roast!  This should be interesting.  I bet it at least sounds intriguing.

For Now, Good Night, I'm Out Scout!

Jocelyn