I really, truly believe that if I ate meat only one time a week, I'd feel better and everything in general would be better.
I also really, really want to reduce the amount of carbs/sugar I eat. I can't see a bad thing in following a diabetic diet, in general.
But that's not where I am. That's not what I'm doing. That's how I honestly feel, but where was all that last weekend when I was completely melting into the ribs I was eating? There I was, tearing flesh and meat from between the ribs of a pig, happily. We were in a restaurant and I couldn't stop the happy noises coming out of me. And the fire roasted chicken...GOOD LORD HAVE MERCY. I'd be a full time carnivore if I could eat those two items every day. YUM.
I wish to increase our intake of veggies- BAM! That one is about to come true.
I feel like there are other things in the way- so I buy groceries that will "get us through" the week. All I need to do is do the ONE grocery shopping trip full of things I feel good feeding the kids (and therefore, myself). That's ALL I need to do. They are almost out of school, and that will help. Or so I say. Guess we'll find out.
I still don't know what to do about coffee. Have you ever seen anyone struggle so much over a beverage?
(I have to tell you how hilarious this vp is. He's HYSTERICAL. I just sit here and listen to him and giggle to myself all day long. It's so awesome. A couple of people were having a conversation, and he's in his office, singing high falsetto something or other, like it was background music. SO FUNNY! He's in the conference room making wise cracks and I'm out here giggling away. I wonder if they can hear me?)
Anyway, back to coffee. When Cullen brings me coffee in the morning, my heart sings. When I walk into the office building and the scent of coffee surrounds me, giving me a warm, fuzzy hug, letting me know that all will be well in the world, it just makes everything better. Aaron's coffee, which he has shared with me today, as well as the rest of the office, is working and I'm flying HIGH and I LOVE IT.
It CAN'T be that good for me/us. It STAINS. It has to be staining my insides. It can't be that good, can it?
I just don't know what to do.
Sometimes I don't mind drinking it, it makes mornings beautiful, makes breakfast complete....it's wonderful no matter what the season. But to be caffeine free? That's always nice too. I'll get another opp do to that soon. What's SUPER fun is going a week without and then having some. WHEEEEE!!! Who needs alcohol when there's CAFFEINE?!
One step at a time. One little change at a time. Maybe I need to set a goal that by time 6 months passes, we will increase our veggie and fruit intake (ooohhh coffee grounds, chomp chomp. Pop a dove chocolate in and it's like chocolate covered beans!) (HA! I'm a part of the meeting without being a part of the meeting. I have the best seat in the house! He's shouting out to me. I love the people I work with.) 5 fold? I should just make menus and stick to it. Go through my diabetic cookbook and make menus.
It's the kids' last full day of school today! Can't wait for summer! Wish me luck paying for 4 in daycare.
It's hard switching the way you eat- but soooo much harder when you have a bunch of picky kids too! That's not meant to discourage you, in fact, just the opposite. To not get down on yourself if you find it difficult. And the little steps count. Eating some fruit as a snack instead of a cookie. Whatever.
ReplyDeleteCoffee isn't great for you but it's not the end of the world! I'd recommend cutting back rather than eliminating. That way you still get your one or two cups a day and you REALLY appreciate those cups.
Instead, keep a (reusable) water bottle near you at all times. Drink some water before you let yourself drink anything else. Sometimes once your thirst is quenched, it lessens the desire to go drink something else.
Coffee is a tough one simply because of the smell!
I don't drink coffee myself, but I am a diet coke fiend. Luckily I never walk past someone drinking diet coke and have the aroma waft its way up to my nose, ya know?
I appreciate your desire to be more healthy, but give up my coffee?? Never. I don't have many vices but this is one. It does make my morning better, it tastes & smells SO good, I don't know when this addiction/apprectiation started but it's here to stay. I think if we eat better foods than that should negate the 'bad' beverage - right? ... I'm going to go pour myself another cup right now :) Yum.
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