LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

How easy it is for me to order some take out from a restaurant.  I wanted some REAL Food, I came home and steamed some yellow squash, zucchini, and onion, with olive oil with some country styled ribs! Delicious meal! And I might add ..tasty and healthy meal!

Whew! Today my daughter taught me the value of eating healthy. I stayed at work late trying to catch on school work. Prior  to having surgery I buried myself in  my work. I made a promise to myself that I would put myself first..not work!!! Anyways, . I quickly went to the school, picked up my daughter, and went through the drive through at McDonald's . I ordered a kids meal for my daughter and a burger for myself. When we got home, my daughter said to me, " I do not want you to get sick.... You know when you eat fast-food, it makes you sick". I ate half of the burger and a small portion of bread, and two of her chicken nuggets. HOW ABOUT MY DAUGHTER WAS CORRECT! I felt awful from eating the fast food. ANOTHER LESSON LEARNED....It saves money to eat at home vs. eating out!! Even though, I know this, it was nice to be reminded of it...plan, plan, plan my meals so that I will not PLAN to go through the drive through. The bad thing about it..I was sick from eating the fo

Tomorrow is Labor day..to prepare for the holiday, I cooked  some pork chops and will make some cole slaw.  I do not plan on overrating but planning my meals so that my food choices will be healthy. Today a friend and I went out to lunch. It was the first time since having surgery I have been to this particular restaurant. I was so proud of my self...I only ate a small portion and I did not eat anything off of my plan. Point blank...making small steps is the key to my success.