I am having an easy time on this new eating plan. Every other day dieting seems to keep my metabolism higher than restricting myself every other day. On my diet days, I eat oatmeal or special K cereal for breakfast, fruit and a little cheese for snacks. I make a pot of soup or chili and eat that for lunch and dinner. On my off days, I eat “normal”. This means making sure I eat a good breakfast, a decent but healthy lunch, and I try to eat a lighter dinner with a little dessert. During the week, these days … Continue reading →

I would not say there is a person close to me that consciously does not want me to lose weight but I do have a saboteur in my house. He was home for 3 days this weekend, and somehow I lost control. I will not blame it on him though… I could certainly be stronger. Instead of strength, however, I showed shameful weakness. When he decided my mood needed chocolate, did I say no? No, I did not. When he suggested Olive Garden, did I say no? No, I did not. By the way, he did not offer me the … Continue reading →