Today’s BetterU Blog is from Denise! She attended yesterday’s nutrition seminar by Roufia Payman, DT, CDN!
Yesterday was a real eye opener for me. As a result of Roufia’s class, I spent almost 2 hours in the grocery store last night. Trust me, I’ve never spent that much time in a grocery store in y
ears. I’m usually just a grab and go shopper – getting the essentials and whatever I’m craving while I’m there.
Living alone now (of course with my cats) and not having to cook for anyone buy myself has me kind of spoiled. I come and go as I please, and of course, I eat whatever I want, whenever I want. Yesterday – I swear, I could hear Roufia screaming, “Denise it’s poison, put it down!” Not that I wanted to buy anything particularly bad but I’ve been a Splenda girl for many years and I really wanted to buy another box. Instead, I decided to try using the Stevia that I already had in my pantry.
I actually chuckled to myself when I was walking around, finding it hard to believe how “spooked” I am now about not eating right and the affect poor eating habits will continue to have on my body. Another thing, when I got home and started washing and cutting up my vegetables and also preparing my meals for the rest of the week, I did feel peaceful.
I felt proud of myself for not getting the family sized bag of Cheese Doodles that I really wanted to buy myself as a treat – you know, if I walk to my mailbox then I get to eat two or three. Again, Roufia screams, “No Denise, put it back!”. So I must say, three solid weeks of eating right and not cheating at all have served me right. This morning, I am actually wearing a dress that I could not zip up a month ago, I’m excited and I’m looking forward to continuing on this incredible journey with all of my BetterU ladies!
Have a blessed day!
-Denise