Just an Author Trying to Get Healthy in a Fast Food World

  UPDATE: I've really been trying this week, with a few little slip ups (I like good food, what can I say?) But, the good news is ... I lost 5lbs this week! 💥 Getting back to my shakes for lunch and trying to count the calories felt good. Water was a little more difficult, but I really tried. Before the pandemic I was at a place where I could eat what I wanted when I wanted to, fast food, carbs, desserts, and I was maintaining my weight. But the pandemic threw that into chaos. I have been loving the carbs. (so much bread...) The point is, I can do this. I knew that already, but getting started again always is a challenge.

I've been struggling. While so many folks used the stay at home during the pandemic to exercise and eat right, we were all stuck at home, in this little house, 24/7. I stopped making my shakes for lunch because whatever Mr. G was having for lunch smelled so good (yes, I am weak).  Then there was the bread. I love Italian bread and bought a lot during the pandemic. It was only $1.99 and worked to soak up the dressing of a salad, or make a nice sandwich, then it became toast for breakfast (which is my favorite thing ever - toasted Italian bread with butter) And I quickly remembered why I stopped buying bread and crackers...because I enjoy them! It's been rough. And I've gained weight back. I've gotten out of my eating pattern and am kinda down about it all. I know better than anyone that there is no quick fix, it takes work and time. So I am starting over. I need to take a long look at my current eating habits and figure out how to change them. I am not sure what it's...