It's a coming to Jesus kind of day........

It feels like that kind of day today for many reasons.


I participate in a Weight Watchers @ work meeting.  I say I have been doing it to keep the number of participants up but I am not sure that is the whole truth.  I like the accountability.  I don't have a scale at home and like it like that.  I was the type of person who would step on it every time I walked by it.  I know, it was a sick addiction.  I am not sure where that even came from but one day I threw out the darned thing.  It was crazy!!


I do mind the foods I eat for the most part.  I enjoy what I eat.  Sometimes it is simple and other times super complex.  I try, every day at some point, to avoid processed foods.  I know the chemicals are not good for me; it does not always stop me!


Realizing that the meetings might be coming to an end, we had a reflective morning today.  What are we prepared to do if the numbers decline more?  How hard are we willing to fight?  As we talked I had thoughts of am I really doing this or am I giving it a lick and a prayer?  I decided it was more of the lick and prayer method.  I hate doing things half assed....I must have dug my head in the sand and pretended I was doing my best.  We all can tweak what we are doing to make it better......and that is the current plan.  I will continue to gravitate towards a plant based diet adding the protein I need.  Once upon a time I saw a comic that said the 'meat' of the meal should be the guest of the plate surrounded by the family of veggies.  That sticks in my head still today....now to put it in practice.


In a similar manner, I have been going to the gym doing cardio as prescribed by my former trainer.  I watch the clock like a hawk so I don't do 1 minute more than I have to.  That is sad......very sad.  The funny thing is my body has been craving to really challenge it........so why is the gym not the place for that?  I guess I want more than just cardio but don't know where to start.  I have sent a note to my former trainer asking for more than the cardio.  Once I show more consistency I will be paired up with a trainer so I have to stand on my 2 feet first......


So my coming to Jesus feeling today is that I am doing things a about 50% of the effort I should be putting forth.  If you don't hear from me soon it means I died exerting more effort!!

Decadent Grilled Cheese

Keeping with the coming to Jesus theme, during Lent this was a HUGE staple in our home.  We used the old fashioned land o lakes white american cheese (I had no idea there was yellow cheese until I moved to Iowa!).  Taking some cooking classes I have learned that Fontina or any softer cheese are very yummy!

2 slices of your favorite bread

2-3 slices of cheese.  (My new favorite is fontina but good old fashioned american cheese works)

butter

fry pan (or if you want to be fancy a grill pan)

Butter one side of each slice of bread.  Actually I do one slice and let the butter melt, take it out and butter the other slice and put that butter side down to allow the butter to melt.  Put the slices of cheese on the bread and then top it with the original slice, butter side up.  Let it sit in the pan over a medium heat, watching to make sure it does not burn but gets a great crust on it!  Flip it over and let it sit again until well toasted.  Slice in half and serve with your best tomato soup!!

Until next time..........xxoo