New article has us trying again

 Hey Guys!

I know that it's been a long time and Terry and I are as fat as ever. Sigh. We have been so busy lately that we have been using our very, very busy schedule to justify our eating and lack of exercise. 

But the other day I read that article saying that they have pretty much decided that lower carb is better in the long run then lower fat, I decided maybe it would be a good idea to try to at least try to start eating better. 

I don't believe that Atkins is a healthy way to go because we tried it once before and I truly believe that the reason people lose weight on it is because IT IS FREAKING IMPOSSIBLE TO EAT UNDER 20 CARBS A DAY.  You would litterally just have to gnaw on big hunks of meat all day. I'm sorry, but I don't like meat that much and we couldn't afford it anyway. 

So I did more of a modified South Beach style - mostly lean meats, veggies, fruits, and whole grains. I know that with South Beach you are supposed to go for a week with the whole no carbs thing - but we are just too busy for that. I needed a healthy menu that I could also feed my daughter and do a two week shopping list for. 

I think I came up with some good stuff to make for dinners, but I know that the days are going to be tricky. Lots of the same lunch over and over. That's the hard thing when you aren't doing processed foods. Lots of tuna and lunch meat on whole wheat pitas. 

So we are giving it a shot and seeing a) how we like it and b) how much this menu will cost. We have a very tight budget and the grocery bill needs to fit into that too. Steaks every night are not going to be affordable! 

This first week will be bumpy because we cant do a full grocery run till Friday - but next week should be smooth sailing. :) 

Rachel 

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I love South Beach

The South Beach diet really works and is so sensible.  I'm sure that you'll love it once you get used to it.  I'm not sure if you've done it before, but here's a couple things that saved me. 

1. Toaster oven - I use this to broil meats and veggies.  Then I don't have to turn on the oven and its super quick.  Much tastier than the microwave.

2.  Frozen veggies - a little cheaper that fresh, just as nutritious and great when I don't want to go to the store for fresh.

3.  And combining #1 and #2, broiled cauliflower.  Mix cauliflower with a little olive oil and whatever seasonings you feel it.  Then broil until it gets a little crispy.  Actually this works well for a lot of veggies.  Asparagus is so good broiled!

Good luck to you!

Keep on trying

You have the right idea! I know you guys just need to find your groove and once you get there you both will be a success! Just don't give up. There is something out there that when it clicks it will click! I hope this does it for you two!!!