30 Days to Better

Who is this pregnant lady and where is Stacy?

I just have to tell you what I ate yesterday and if you can find the real pregnant lady please stand up because I have no idea where the whipped cream eating, diet soda chugging girl went.

Breakfast:

Omelet with tomatoes and feta cheese
Whole Wheat toast with butter

Lunch:

Bowl of Strawberries and Blueberries
Yogurt
Crackers w/cheese

Dinner:

Lightly fried Catfish w/ mixed veggies and noodles

I'm sure I had a few snacks in there too, in fact, I know I had at least two Rice Krispy treats, but seriously, the meals are well planned and BALANCED.

In terms of reflection, I can honestly say I didn't eat this well until much later in my first pregnancy.  I didn't exactly feel like eating this soon, although, to be fair, I didn't have the early morning sickness that I did with this baby.  I have spent a few solid weeks living on animal crackers, white bread, water and juice.   For the sake of keeping on topic (Whoa! Me?), I am doing better than before and I'm sticking to plan and goal.  I want to make healthy choices each day, and that doesn't mean depriving myself of a frozen dessert treat a few times a week.  I mean, a pregnant lady only has a few real treats in this world, besides the ability to have multiple orgasms.   Also, exercise, I have done a three mile walk four times in less than two weeks.  My goal is to walk three times a week for 30-45 minutes and I have walked three times this week alone! 

Let's see how long I can keep this us. 

Eating Better, food diary, exercise, today's thoughts

Last night I made a rockin' dinner.  Fish, rubbed with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic and grilled over a charcoal flame.  Steamed broccoli (in a Zip Lock Steam Bag) and baked potatoes.  I made two and the three of us split them.  It was super yummy and super healthy.  Also, it was like eighty-five-thousand degrees yesterday and all that cooking heat was made outside and my kitchen stayed cool. 

Today?

Breakfast: Oatmeal w/ flax, blueberries, strawberries and brown sugar, Coffee

Snack: Cheese Stick, (maybe 2)

Lunch:  Big salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, feta cheese, grilled chicken with low fat Ranch dressing

Dinner:  Bowl of Life cereal and popcorn (not so great, meh.)

I did some good exercise today too, I walked for 45 minutes with the dog and the stroller. Overall I'm feeling good and healthy.

I am really looking forward to getting some fresh local produce.  This time of year I love eating tons of fresh food grown in the dirt.  Farmers Markets? Here we come!

Food Diary

Breakfast:

Oatmeal with 2 tablespoons of ground flax, sprinkle of brown sugar, blueberries and strawberries
Coffee w/ sugar and coffeemate

Lunch:

Mixed green salad with tomatoes and feta cheese, Ken's Balsamic Spray Dressing, handful of BBQ Soy Chips

Snacks:

Cheese Stick, Yogurt, Wheat Crackers with Peanut Butter, half a Banana

Dinner:

Turkey burger with cheese (no bun), handful of mini carrots, handful of strawberries

30 Days to Better Eating in June

I'm trying to eat better these days.  This is nothing new as I've always tried to be healthy. I like fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. 

I've always found it challenging to initiate or actually get going on a new diet when I still have a house full of pasta and saltine crackers.   My other challenges are that I am attempting to feed  a toddler a few times a day and if you have taken on that endeavor you know how frustrating it can be.  

Healthy eating to me means eating nutritious foods in smart quantities, including organics, variety and good taste.

This month will feature recipes, ideas, goals, challenges and food accountability.