Okay, so obviously I have a problem. I love food....and not the kind of food I should love. I mean, I really do like fruit and veggies - but give me a choice between a burrito and a salad....I'm going to go for the burrito every time...then feel guilty and eat the salad after. I've gotten slightly better about it recently, but it's a constant struggle!! I've gotten MUCH better about making sure I eat breakfast in the morning...and not the fast food kind. When I work in the mornings, I have been drinking a Nestle' Breakfast Essential mix, so that I am at least getting a little calcium in my diet (I really don't like milk) and a few key nutrients!! Once I start getting to the point where I can afford it, I will be replacing that with the Shakeology shakes, and upping the "healthy" factor. But for now, these are going to have to "do" I am also packing healthy snacks and lunches for while I am at work/school (I am a teacher for a mommy's day out program 2 days a week) - which is helping...but when I get home I start BINGEING! I can't cut snacks out of my house all together, because they aren't that bad...in moderation, and my kids need food to tie them over too. Well, that's not really a valid argument, because my kids could just as well eat fruits and veggies for snacks just like I can - but I am definitely using them as a crutch. Plus the fact that I have to get groceries for a full 2 weeks otherwise that money will get spent before....so the fruit and veggie thing doesn't last the whole time.
I NEED HELP and IDEAS on how to be healthier and keeping in the small budget we have!! I bought lots and lots of veggies and fruit this last trip....spent almost double what I normally spend, and it's already all starting to go bad - with the exception of what I can freeze!!!
That's my struggle today - aside from personal ones....one day things will just CLICK!!!
Try getting frozen fruits and veggies. The selection is not as good but they are better then canned fruits and veggies. You might also check the nutritional and caloric content of the dried fruits (apple chips, banana chips, raisins, etc) they might be better then regular chips or junk food snacks and will keep longer than the fresh fruits and veggies.
ReplyDeleteIt is great that you are getting back on track and things will click for you. Your drive and determination are inspiring me to want to make positive changes in my life as well. I love you, sweetie.