Metamorphosis

I've been concentrating on healthy eating for about two weeks now. For several days my scale went down, and then, overnight, after one night of poor eating, I was right back where I started. Truth is I haven't really and truly committed. I've had a mental block for a while now. It takes a lot of work to really lose weight. I just have not put in the effort. This isn't the only aspect of my life that I'm lagging. I don't go to the gym like I used to, I seldom read, I don't keep up with my friends, and overall, I guess you might say I've been lazy. This attitude is obviously not good for me. So along with the revival of Patti's Plate, I am hoping to revitalize and nourish other parts of me and not just my body. If a lowly caterpillar can change, why can't I?

Patti's Protein Pancake

Patti's power pancake, Patti's perfect pancake, you name it.....I can't say enough! 

A delicious healthy pancake ended up on Patti's plate this morning, and I am ecstatic! My friend is a body builder who is very tiny except when flexing her muscles. She is always giving me weight loss suggestions, but as anyone can see by taking a look at me, I seldom follow them. Well, this morning I did, and I couldn't be happier! This is so easy, so filling and so good. I ate it and feel ready to take on not only the day, but the entire week!

Add to blender 1/2 of a banana, 3 egg whites, and 1/2 of a cup of instant organic oatmeal. Mix and pour batter onto a coconut oil sprayed non stick pan. Cook on both sides and you are done! You can add a light coating of natural peanut or almond butter on top. I'm serious. This is the best!

Good Morning!

The really good thing about writing again, is that I am forced to continue my weight loss journey even after a failed effort like I experienced yesterday. Instead of spending the next few days feeling like a failure and eating everything in sight, I hopped right back on the horse again and tried to make good eating decisions. As I've said before, breakfast is key to having a good day. This morning I made a delicious plate of eggs and am drinking tons of water. I should add, I chose eggs over an offer by my husband to buy In and Out burgers. 

The Perfect Storm

Saturday night......................

•  The end of a week of being very health and diet conscious.
• The night that is saved as the big "date night" for my husband and me.
•  And the night we decided to take my mom out for dinner to Lucy's El Adobe.

Am I really surprised I couldn't get the food down fast enough?
An entire week of dieting went down the drain in one night. I ate chips, guacamole and barbecue tacos. 
I deserve to be fat.

I guess I'm nuts

You are what you eat. I have been trying so hard all week to eat right. I've passed up home made quesadillas at work, and eaten low fat cottage cheese and peaches instead. I eat a good healthy breakfast and plenty of water all day. I have been trying most nights to eat a large salad with a side of protein. So, what was my problem tonight? I overindulged on almonds. I came home from work after a stop at California Chicken Cafe to pick up dinner. They make a good green salad with chopped chicken breast. Rather than eating right away, I relaxed with a good book, and Tony went out to his music room. Since I was quite hungry, I decided to snack on a handful of healthy almonds. Again, and again and again. 

Greek Yogurt

I have been very careful today with my eating choices. I started out with hard boiled eggs. A couple of hours later I ate 10 raw almonds. For lunch, I made a green salad. I was still hungry, but I suffered through it and drank lots of water and herbal tea. At about 4 in the afternoon, I became very hungry and looked in the fridge for inspiration. I was excited to find a snack I honestly love to eat. I put a teaspoon of raw honey in a container of Wallaby's yogurt. It sounds terribly boring, but I actually enjoy the taste, and it kept me full until dinner. I had my usual green salad with salmon and am actually quite content. I may still eat a nectarine for desert, but to be honest, I'm no longer hungry.

Fig

Today was an unusual day for me.  I became a part of the "ladies who lunch" crowd. Anyone who knows me well, knows I don't like going out to lunch. I'm not sure why. I think part of the reason is because I love eating dinner with my husband so much, that I'm scared I may spoil my appetite. (I know, I'm trying to lose weight, yet I'm scared I won't be hungry.)  Hmmmm. Wonder why I'm overweight! So I went to lunch in Santa Monica with two long time friends. We had so much fun catching up that food was definitely not the center of attention. We went to a great restaurant called Fig. We all ordered the fish tacos, which were appetizer size, but delicious. (Corn tortilla, not fried) I declined dessert, but then the three of us decided to share a fruit plate. It was a perfect lunch, and yes, I was still hungry for dinner.