To The Letter!

Each day that i am able to stick to the plan verbatim makes me happy. It is difficult at times, but So worth it as i watched the scale go down today, as i slid comfortably into the smaller sized end of my selection of pants. Yes the back in skinny jeans feeling is a good one.

I wanted to point out that i think many of us are reading the meal plans like they are the bible of our existence. Let me claify. The PORTIONS each numbered meal suggests as well as the comibinations should be followed as closely as possible. But i for one, neglected to carefully study what is on the shopping list. There are things on the list that never appear in any one menu specifically, but are allowable. Last night i had 4 oz of pork tenderloin (on the list) in place of grilled chicken, rice and veg because that is what i made for my family. Worked for me and that is how you have to think. What can i make for everyone that they will all like and that i too can have? I imagine dinner is the hardest, as most other meals are more of a solo act. Everyone at breakfast, at least on school days, has a different cereal or some will have toast, some waffle, etc. Snacks are entirely your experience. Lunch same goes, i am usually on my own. So when i hear it is hard to cook for the family and a seperate meal for yourself, i say you most definitely dont have to.

Most people eat grilled chicken or pork tenderloin....rice (they should be eating brown rice anyway, but it is not difficult to make brown for you white for them.) There is even potatoes on this menu. They can have theirs with butter or seasoning, your without. The brown rice i have been buying is precooked and in portion controlled containers so i just heat it up quick. How easy is that?

Now a caution for you. I bought plain greek yogurt and i was thrilled with how delish it was, how creamy, etc. Just like sour cream! Then i realized i had just finished a whole container of the full fat kind (18 g of fat per serving) SO MAKE SURE YOU READ THE SHOPPING LIST CAREFULLY AND PURCHASE CAREFULLY.

Great day so far. Went on a field trip with my daughter, packed my lunch, snack, no probelm. Having some tea with almond milk now (chai spice, very good)

See you tomorrow at zumba.