Update on my progress!

Hi All,
     I decided to share my daily eating schedule.  I know when I first started my health transformation 4 weeks ago that I just wanted to cut through all the details and get started.  I searched for someone to provide specifics about foods and meals to get me going.  I am sure you have heard the following stated.  You didn't put the weight on overnight and you will not loose and keep it off when done quickly.  Patience is important for success so I just keep eating healthy day after day and avoid things that contain sugar and unwanted bad fats.  I drink a lot of water throughout the day along with green ice tea.  It is also important to eat healthy whole grains and foods rich in fiber to help clean out your bodies toxic waste.  For me this is a lifestyle change that I plan to continue into the future.  It is therefore important that I create meals and snacks that are tasty and satisfy my needs as well as my family.  We have a nine year old and it is important that the foods taste good as well as be healthy.
     It is important to make meals with as many fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, and lean meats as possible.  Avoiding processed quick foods in a box.  They contain sugar and additives along with bad fat and sodium which are your enemy. I love to cook and bake. As I adjust my families favorite meals and goodies with a healthy twist I will pass them along to you.
     I will be visiting my parents who live on a farm in rural Pennsylvania.  They grow a big garden each year that allows them to can and freeze vegetables.  They have chickens for fresh eggs, and raise most of their own meat. I am going to talk with my mother about recipes and pass them on to you once I have tried them.  I know she has some great ideas for cooking fresh vegetables many different ways. 

Food Schedule:
Thursday, April 19, 2012  Breakfast:  I started with a bowl of oatmeal.  I added cinnamon, raisins, honey, and organic milk.  Oatmeal is great for energy and helps you feel full for a while.  Cinnamon will help burn fat and raisins are a good source of fiber. 
Lunch consisted of a salad with organic herbs, cherry tomatoes sprinkled with apple cider vinegar and olive oil topped with white Albacore Tuna and a glass of iced green tea.  I also had a piece of homemade pumpkin pie that I made from scratch.  I will be posting this recipe soon so watch for it. Pumpkin contains a wealth of nutrition and is low in sugar.  Canned pumpkin is also as tasty and healthy as fresh. 
Diner:  Lean sirloin steak cooked in olive oil, brown rice topped with low fat cottage cheese, black beans, and corn on the cob with butter.
Snack:  homemade rice pudding(recipe located under my pages in the blog) and fresh strawberries.
Cup of warm green tea with two teaspoons of honey.

Today was an exercise day for me.  I exercise three times a week for 20 minutes.  I exercised on my Easy Shaper for 20 minutes.  The Easy Shaper provides a resistance workout.  You can get similar results using resistance bands (like ropes) found in your local Walmart.  Before I purchased my Easy Shaper I used resistance bands and they work really well.  I didn't spend a fortune on the Easy Shaper only $25.00 at my local Goodwill.  I also like getting a bargain whenever possible.

Speaking of bargains I would note that it is wise to always try and purchase the fruits and vegetables that are in season for they will be cheaper and better quality.  With summer  approaching it is also good to watch for fresh produce stands or visit the farmers market.