It's been a relaxing few days after several very hectic weeks of work.
I always said that I wouldn't really consider myself successful at this way of eating until I could navigate long work hours, evening studying, and lack of exercise, and still stay the course.
Now, I consider myself successful. Even though I am very busy right now, I have managed to collect an assortment of lunch and dinner recipes that are quick and easy to put together: broccoli and brown rice; microwaved potato with salsa; microwaved sweet potato with cinnamon; pasta, broccoli and red sauce; salad. These are my staples. When I have time, I like to cook a big meal and eat leftovers during the week... but in a pinch, I fall back on these staples and they see me through. Dinner or lunch ready in 10 min with very few dirty dishes. I'm lovin' it.
My weight has been drifting downward very slowly. I am very close to where I want to be... but my goals keep changing. My original goal was 173 lbs, which was my college weight. Then my goal was 165, which was my high school racing weight. Then my goal was 159, which is the midpoint of the healthy BMI range for my height. Now my goal is 158.4 which is a nice, round 72 kg. I am currently at 159.6 lbs.
After 17 years of fighting to lower my weight and keep it off, it amazes me that I can maintain a healthy weight -- even during stressful times and even without exercising -- with very little effort.
It's the food.
This has been an all-Cathy Fisher weekend. On Thursday I made her Mashed Potato Bake for lunch and then her Beefless Stew for dinner. Yesterday, I cooked up her Curry Rice Casserole. And today, I'll be cooking her Split Pea and Yam Soup... or as my wife calls it: green and gold soup.
Hope you are all doing well!
Cheers,