Sunday, October 2, 2011

The Harvest

So hard work has paid off.  I am back down 20 pounds.  It has been an effort but I am trying to stick with it.  I've been sick.  I've been lazy.  I've made excuses.  But I've also tried to stick with it.

The fall has dawned with such vibrant color.  I am trying to remember to embrace those colors in my meals.  It is so easy to order McDonalds or pizza.  But those are not healthy options.  The other day at a restaurant I had cheesy corn out (a combination of corn, peppers, cheese and cream).  I tasted the yumminess and deciphered what it would take to create a lighter version.  I plan on serving that soon for guests.

Trying to eat a larger variety of vegetables.  Still not my favorite.  But much better for me.  So I keep trying. And I keep trying to avoid the Halloween candy.  It's on sale.  That doesn't mean I have to have it in the house for weeks before the date.  Pumpkin cakes are available again.  It's that yummy time of year.  Again, doesn't mean I need to have them piling up in the apartment.  I think maybe this all is finally denting.