I’m still working on finding my
focus again like I had it before I went on this journey to quit smoking. Some
days are better than others, but in general I am lost and working on finding
myself again. And trust me that is hard to admit at this stage in the game of
life. But I know I will rediscover myself once more outside of smoking even as
it was a big part of my life for 16 years. The key word there is was. It can’t
be anymore not if I am going to life a nice long healthy life.
And while yes, I am getting into
exercising I still have to watch my diet. Something you don’t expect many 34
year olds to say. And it’s not forever just while I lose the weight I have
accumulated over the years. Then I can be a little freer with my eating once
more. Especially as I keep up with my exercise. But for like the past 5 years I
have been eating the same thing and I have tried to change it up a little bit
here and there. I just have to face it that I have to learn some new recipes
and get some new tools in the house.
As well as a few new ingredients. I
have a couple things in mind to try soon. Just a matter of getting the money. A
lot of the dishes I want to try are slow cooker dishes, which would be a big
change from how we have been eating. And maybe a few make your own Italian
nights. Just thinking off the top of my head right now. I just know right now I
am in a food rut and I need to get out of it. Sure the cooking is simple but it
gets boring after a while to the taste buds.
Then I end up turning to eating out,
which isn’t good for me on a regular basis or for anyone on a regular basis for
that matter. So I’ve got to work within my means to make a change. I’m finding
I’m a little pickier about meat and a little more drawn to seafood though that
can be expensive. I still like my red meat don’t get me wrong but I am finding
myself wanting a more diverse diet. And wanting more vegetables in it.
I’m not turning into a vegetarian. I’ve
just always enjoyed my veggies. As well as my fruits along with them. They do
make a tasty snack after all. Only problem is they only stay fresh for so long
and most people (including me) don’t want to make multiple trips to the store
every month. At least once you have gotten into a routine of going grocery
shopping once a month for so long. But eventually I will have to get into the
habit of going grocery shopping every week.
So might as well start shifting my
diet in that direction a bit now. Though I am holding off till I eventually
move on stocking a full pantry. Less to move that way. But some things need to
be stocked up before then like spices, which is being worked on. Along with
other things to help make the kitchen more user friendly. But like with all
things it takes a little bit of time. But it will get done with a lot of work
and a little bit of determination.
Great
now I am craving a salad. Never a good thing when you are broke. Ah well, money
comes in soon and I will get my salad then. As always feel free to leave question
and comments below. And if you want my posts to appear in your inbox enter your
email in the box below where it says follow by email. As for me I am off to see
what I can whip up for dinner. *Tips his hat and walks out the door heading
towards the kitchen. *
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