Learning To Stop When I'm Full

This morning I got up and started cleaning....before breakfast. I don't know what got into me lol. I finally came to my senses and fixed me a bite to eat. I finished off the fruit salad, that I was suppose to have help eating, by piling it onto one of the pumpkin waffles I'd made the other day. I did add a few chopped walnuts, but I skipped the shredded coconut today. I ate all of this no problem and I wasn't stuffed.

 

 

 I had a big day of cleaning planned......change of plans......Mom called and she and my Aunt Lynda invited me to go with them. Well, I go every chance I get, so I went. I did get a load of clothes in and the floors vacuumed and mopped before going. That was my good deed for the day.

While we were out we had lunch at Monterey's Mexican restaurant. I had Tilapia with rice. The rice had pico de gallo on it and all came with lettuce, tomato (pink), lemon and avocado. I am not a big fan of avocado or guacamole (wokamole...private joke, lol.) I don't hate it, but I don't want it. There were also warm flour tortillas. I ate one big piece of fish with 2 flour tortillas, lettuce, tomato and salsa. I also ate half the rice and saved the other big piece of fish and rice for later. I kind of wish they only served half as much for half the price. I don't know how anyone could eat that much at one sitting, without exploding. I think I can eat a lot and I couldn't begin to do it. This wasn't a plate, it was a platter. Maybe next time, if were going to order that same, we should just get an extra plate and split it. I used to try and eat it all, but usually wound up miserable with not enough left for leftovers. I was also 20 pounds heavier.

 

 Later, on the way home we stopped by The Human Bean and instead of coffee, I tried a orange/peach fruit smoothie. Boy was I disappointed. I really doubt there was any real fruit in it, not that they claimed there to be. It did say, you get a full day's vitamin c. The real disappointment was that it tasted like a baby aspirin. At first I thought sherbert, but the more I drank, the more it reminded me of a very sweet baby aspirin. No thank you, Human Beans, I'll stick with my own. I will have to try an orange/peach version. BTW, there wasn't a hint of peach in that thing as far as I could tell.

For dinner, I had my leftover stuffed mushroom and a salad with iceberg, broccoli, green pepper, tomato, carrots, and light buttermilk ranch dressing.

 

I couldn't eat all of this either, but it wasn't enough to save. I am learning to stop when I am full...well, maybe a little past full, but not miserable.

 I don't think I drank enough water today. I should have gotten water instead of that smoothie, lol. I feel yucky when I haven't had enough water. What tricks do you use to keep from over eating? Are there still times when you over eat or a particular food you always eat too much of? I am a work in progress. I like to think, I'm doing better though.

I'll add the links in the morning, lol. I'm just too tired. I've got to get ahead of the game. I'd love some blogging tips if you have any. Thanks.

Good Food, Good Company

Today was one of those days when I just would have rather stayed in bed a little longer, but the puppies (little dogs) weren't having any of that. They know they are in control, but only because they have the power of poop on their side. My dream house has a doggie door and a privacy fence enclosed backyard. I plan to buy this dream house when I make my first million.

Even though I was up, I wasn't very motivated. I already had it in my mind what I was having for breakfast, but I just couldn't bring myself to jump up enthusiastically and put it together. I've been sleeping better just not getting to bed early enough. After sitting for a while my hunger got the better of me and I was forced to move my sorry butt, like it or not. All I had to do was toast a trail mix bagel from Panera, warm some peanut butter, mix in a little ground flax, spread it on the bagel and top it with some sliced banana. I used the last chunk of banana to clean up the little bowl I warmed the PB in. I sprinkles sunflower seeds which had fallen of the bagel over the banana. I didn't want to waste those.

We went to my Aunt Lynda's this afternoon to see my other Aunt Patricia, who's visiting. We sat around and talked for a while and then we went out to eat at Monterrey's, a Mexican restaurant. We had eaten there before and I enjoyed their Baja Fish Tacos. I had gotten them before with flour tortillas. I got them again this time, but with soft corn tortillas. I love that the fish is topped with shredded cabbage and pico de gallo. They also come with rice and a chipotle mayo type sauce/dip/whatever, which I didn't particularly care for. I used the salsa that came with the chips on my tacos. I ate 2 of 4 and half the rice, so I have leftovers for tomorrow. Yeah! We should have taken the chips as well, but I didn't think of it at the time. They have pretty good chips and the hot salsa is the best.

This is Patricia. This photo is a little blurry, but I like it because she's smiling. I will have to get one of Lynda next time, lol. I think we all sort of hate having our picture taken, but it's not as bad as we think if we just don't fight it. I have learn to quit dodging and the pictures I'm in aren't great, but much better than the ones before. The smile makes a difference.

We had a good time today and enjoyed our visit. They also brought me a different brand of jalapeno jelly to try, so I will be doing another review before long.

Before I got started on this I had my piece of chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting. I wasn't very hungry, but wanted a little something. How many kids would love chocolate cake for dinner, lol? I'm telling ya, that banana and peanut butter combo is filling. I was not starving at all today.

Another good day, but cold. I just hate when we have those odd warm days, teasing us, then suddenly we get a cold slap in the face, that says, ha, ha, not yet! Have you had enough cold, snow, ice, etc. or is this your thing?