Monday, November 12, 2018

Weight Loss Challenge- ep. 3 (vlog)

If you are interested in the two books I talked about, you can find them here! I'm about half way through each one, so I haven't officially started, but I'm already working on a menu for our next cycle, which will be November 21-December 7. And yes, I know there are Kindle versions but this is the kind of thing you really need to have the actual book to look through. 
   
Lucy working out with me this morning

I talked about sugar and carbs being kind of a struggle for me, but my next issue? I need quick meals. My go to is usually a sandwich, but carb city, so what else can I eat? I mean, the first thing that comes to mind is a protein bar and I've tried 3 and jesus- it's like chewing on a chunk of cardboard. Is there any out there that taste sugary and delicious? If there is, you have to show me the way because for how expensive you are, you'd think they'd be tasty. 

I have to tell you something kind of funny that happened last week. I think all of my long time readers know I have an issue with vegetables. I really, REALLY don't like them and it's such a bummer because I know if I liked vegetables I'd be in a better dietary boat than I'm in now. BUT. I really try hard to convince my kids these are good. For the most part, Penelope and Lucy have no issues. Lucy will eat anything you give her and Penelope really likes green beans and peas so already she's leaps and bounds beyond me. 

Every day when she comes home I make a point of asking her what she had for lunch at school. (They provide a free breakfast and lunch for all the kids and they work on table manners and all that so meals are a learning opportunity, too.) Most days she tells me they had soup (when really, they only have soup once a week or so). One day last week she was kind of incredulous because her teacher made her eat LEAVES. Obviously I'm thinking we skipped the lunch conversation and a kid made her eat a leaf outside or something. Nope- it was definitely her teacher and it was definitely a leaf. 

I looked on the lunch calendar to just see what she's talking about. 

You guys. 

They had salad. 

Penelope calls salad LEAVES. 

*cue hysterical laughter*

She then tells me it had a tomato on it but she really doesn't want to eat leaves. 

Me either, baby. ME EITHER. 

5 comments:

Unknown said...

You're going to do fine Sara I love watching your video's and reading your comments.

mypixieblog said...

Lmao!!!! Omg that’s hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 is Ben worries, however, if my kid’s teacher were actually feeding the kids leaves!

I am obsessed with perfect bars. Like, I should get paid to say that, but the truth of the matter is they are just so darn delicious. If you haven’t already, hit up your Whole Foods or grocery store and look in the refrigerated section (they’ll need to be kept cold). They are pricey, no doubt, but sooo much better than the sugary bars you’ll find (and good for you, too!). Best of luck with your weight loss goals! Xoxo

mypixieblog said...

Also that should say “I’d be worried” 🤦‍♀️ Fat fingers!

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

As long as you don't give up you will get there in the end it all takes time

The Flynnigans said...

LMAO at the leaves. LOLOL