A Quick List

This is not food or money saving related. This is what is in my head, and needs to get out.

I have to; finish sewing Josh's pants, making a new dress for me, a tunic for him, finish mowing the yards(possible call Wyndswifts for help), finish reading Crust and Crumb, make bread, clean car, help sister move Saturday, clean house, pack 4-runner, go to Gym, make food for West War.

Ok so all of this has to do done by next Tuesday!! EEEKKKK! How am I going to do it!? I'm super-woman obviously. Oh, and in between all this I have to work 6-8 hours a day. Nothing like getting ready for War!

One Year!

I planned to write about our one year anniversary tonight, but fell into the trap of web Sudoku and laundry. Oh well, maybe tomorrow I will write about the most fabulous meal EVER! It makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

Getting back on the bloggin' train!

There are several things I really like about the way Josh and I are eating recently.

One, I've never seen my husband eat vegetables so happily or easily. Two, we have cut way back on our eating lunch out. I've been able to get rid of several jars of mostly eaten things;like pickles, the sauce that would have taken us ages to use.

Along with the not eating out as much, we are saving tons. I pack our meals each day which takes me about 30 minutes. Often eggs and cheese are in the packs. Tonight as a bonus I made some bacon for breakfast tomorrow. I usually have coffee, and Josh drinks water. Lunches are a little more difficult to have variety, but between tuna, lunch meat, and leftovers, we seem to get by. I haven't gone grocery shopping in a while so things are a little repetitive, but after Friday things will pick up. That way I can pay close attention to how much we're actually saving, and maybe find some good recipes to share

This week hasn't been as good. Our old roommate and friend are up from California, and it seems that the three of us can't get together without beer being involved. I've also been crazy busy the last couple of days, so I haven't gone to the gym as much as I'd like, but progress is still being made!

Food Update

Quick update and then I have to go pack food for tomorrow.

I weighted myself at the gym this afternoon, and in 7 days I've lost 1.5 pounds!

I was shocked.

Making our lunch and breakfast is definitely the key to this "diet", and it saves a boat load of money.

I'll write up what we are eating and how much it's costing soon, but I'm getting tired.

Carbs anyone

It's been ages since I've written here, but really I've got nothing news worthy to post.

Now I feel that I do.

Josh and I have started a low carb diet. It's not Atkins, it's more being very aware of how many carbs we're eating. It's been 5 days, and I have to say I have tons of energy, up until about 10pm, then I crash.

I eat breakfast at about 830, have a snack about 1030, lunch is around noon, another snack around 3, and dinner at 530 or so.

Josh eats more carbs daily than I, but so far he seems to be doing well also. I eat anywhere from 30 to 50, and he eats 50-70. So far, the numbers feel about right. I say feel only because I haven't weighted myself since starting, but like I said I have lots of energy.

Anyway, I plan on weighting in on Monday, so we'll see then if it's working.

My bit of advice would be that I make all our food the night before. We each have a lunch bag with breakfast, lunch and snacks.

If you have any advice or comments I'd love to hear them.