glorious fruit June 24, 2009
Well, so far so good on the no sugar! Its been 5 days since I have had any processed sugary junk. I have been eating very healthy. I guess its no surprise that I am feeling better emotionally and physically. Eating junk seriously makes me feel like crap in both my body and mind. It may taste good for that second that its in my mouth, but I KNOW that its not worth it. I haven’t blogged much lately, and I know that has to do with all the negative things that have been happening lately. I dont want my blog to be depressing and negative. so, I will sum it up quickly and move on. first of all its financial and I know that there are much worse things that could be going on in my life, and I am constantly reminding myself that I am lucky and should just be thankful that everyone I know and love is healthy at this time. but, that doesnt stop financial issues from causing distress. and when it rains it really seems to pour. lets just say, car trouble, Tv, computer, toilet, all on the fritz, and my neice getting into my purse and cutting up a hundred dollar bill into tiny little pieces! yes, this has caused great stress, especially the car trouble. Its the transmission and we all know that is no cheap thing to fix. so all these things have been really weighing on my mind lately and putting me in a horribly stressed out and somewhat depressed mood. But this week has been better. I just feel better when I eat right and work out. No matter how bad my material/financial life may be, it is all much easier to deal with when I feel healthy and eat on plan. I have been bulking up my food all day with fruit and protein. It keeps me satisfied and full for the most part. Tonight I bought a whole bunch of cherries and just munched away on those. fruit is really a wonderful thing. I feel sorry for people who dont like fruit, or “think” they dont like fruit. They dont know what they are missing. I plan to have fruit at my disposal at all times, because I think when I get a sugar craving or just want a piece of cake or something, fruit should help me through that. well, hope you are all doin well.
B protein shake
L tuscan white bean soup
S cherries, cantelope
D chicken, cottage cheese, spinach
S a small bowl of white bean soup
Wow, you have such a fantastic attitude. You’re right, your health and the health of your loved ones is most important but financial issues can be major. And the $100 bill! I would still be steaming about that one.
Good for you for cutting out the processed sugar. Fruit is fabulous, I’m going to go have some right now
I can feel your troubles! We just came back from a vacation that we spent $2500 more than we planned. (on a credit card that I now have 6 months to pay with out paying interest). Not to mention, the dentist bill I now have! And did I mention, I have 43 of my 4 kids that will al be needing new school clothes and shoes in the next month! But Oh, how I feel after a day of eating healthy some how makes it all better! Good luck to you and yours!
Let me start by saying that was a Type o! I do not have 43 kids I have 3 out 4 going to school! Boy, did I just add to my troubles! HaHa!
Do you still have the bill pieces?! You can send it to the US treasury with a note explaining what happened and they will give you the $100 back. I swear! This happened to my mom- she had an envelope of hundred dollar bills, pulled them out- then tore up the envelope- don’t ask me WHY- and then realized she was a bill short- ran to the trash can and found the torn up bill. She took it to the bank but turns out she was missing a piece of the bill! They gave her the address and directions on how to get the money back and a few weeks later she got a check for $100 from the US treasury
fruit is AWESOME. I wish I liked (or thought I liked) veggies as much! You’re doing good with fruit and protein! Those are the two I try to focus on as well, and water. Man I hope I’m finally back. I’m reading blogs, drinking water, eating protein and fruit, and tracking my food. I have a gym appt later.
Money sucks and can suck the life out of you. It’s definitely a stress factor. Were you able to save that $100 bill? I can’t believe she did that. That’s a memory you can laugh about later…much later!
YEAH!! Great job on cutting the sugar as you planned! I agree with you that when it rains it pours, but remember you will make it though and you have your family to help you through! You can do it! Hugs-
Having gone low carb about 3 months ago I confess that this post on the wonders of fruit was hard for me to read. Cherries! Plums! Peaches! Oh oh oh I miss them.
I do sometimes eat low-sugar berries, but have to keep it under control.
Frankly, giving up fruit has been the hardest part of the low-carb thing for me.