Other changes I intend to stick with. One of them I told you about a few months ago when I quit smoking. Yes, I have been totally smoke free since May 1. I also managed to keep from gaining too much weight. The problem was I had already added quite a few pounds before I even quit smoking.
So my latest changes are in my diet.
1. I gave up the diet coke and I'm drinking either plain water or iced tea (mostly water and I cup of coffee first thing in the morning)
2. No more junk food.
During the day my new diet consists of either fruits or vegetables. At dinner I eat whatever Wade happens to be making and he's not a dieter. In the evening if I want a snack I try to make it fruit, jello, yogurt or something like that.
I recently made some sweet potato fries. They were incredibly good and ALL MINE. I tried to share with Wade but he said he didn't like them.
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I've never had home-made sweet potato fries, but at restaurants, yes. They're delicious.
That's fantastic about being smoke free. More power to you.
That was lucky, that he didn't like them, you must make more. lol
Briony
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The sweet potato fries look yummy!
That's great you're totally smoke free!
I've been curious about these, but have never tried them. Now I will, thanks for the review. :)
Oh Ann, good for you to not start smoking again. That is so so great. I bet you feel a lot better too.
I have never had sweet potato fries before. Lucky you, that Wade didn't like them. Have a great week end.
these are all good changes and congrats on being smoke free... i love sweet potato fries, or pies, or mashed or casseroled... oops i am off on the food binge even in blog comments...
July must be the month for changes. I'm making some of my own, but won't share in the event I fall flat on my face, which is possible. :)
Wishing you continued strength as you move forward on a healthier lifestyle Ann. xo
That's PAWsome. Did not know you smoke. Mmm no junk food in our house too. Sometimes mom feels bad to unexpected guess as we can only offer them water (no pop or sugary drinks). Glad you are making great changes LOVE sweet Potato, did you see my mom's latest frosty paws w/sweet potato. Happy Friday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
I quit smoking on Oct 28th, 1994. Best thing I ever did for myself. Just the smell of cigarette smoke literally makes me feel sick to my stomach it smells so bad. I look forward to you sharing your annual 'non-smoking' anniversaries with us here on your blog... YAY YOU!
Congratulations on being smoke free! I quit 20 years ago and never looked back! I love sweet potato fries!
Congrats on being smoke free! I quit almost 4 years ago and it is so freeing! No trying to figure out when or where I can smoke or who I might offend. Stay Strong!
Sweet potato fries YUM!!!!
Good luck on the healthy eating. I can't call it a diet or I won't stick to it. Trying to eat healthy is sometimes a challenge but you can do it.
Congratulations of the non-smoking - that's wonderful. Sweet potato fries are fabulous - we've been eating them for years - I buy them frozen and make them in the oven...I don't like white potatoes - only the orange kind.
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Changes are good! Isn't it? Love your diet chart. All the very best to you dear Ann.
Congratulations on being smoke free since May 1! That's wonderful! Yay for the healthy changes too! I love sweet potato fries especially homemade ones. Yummy!
Congratulations on not smoking since May 1. That's fabulous. You will look younger and feel way better. Not to mention how much better you will smell. I'm so proud of you.
Pass me some of those sweet potato fries.
Have a fabulous Friday. My best to Duke. ☺
It is a proven scientific fact that mounds of bacon is an essential part to any happy diet, and since it is another proven scientific fact that being unhappy is very unhealthy, one should devour all of the bacon they can get their hands on. By the way, Duke approves of this message!
I am also on a healthy ish diet at the moment. Congrats on kicking the smoke habit.
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Congratulations for staying smoke free!!!!! I know how hard it is. But how on earth did you manage it without gaining weight. And come to think of it, you are so nice and thin, why would you even try to diet? Don't deprive yourself TOO much!
Oh Ann.... I am SO SO SO SO proud of you... You are doing great. Just don't allow yourself to even take that first puff....
I don't know about smoking since I've never smoked --but I do know about dieting --and weight loss. It's dang hard!!!!!
It took me WAY too many years to realize that healthy eating is a lifestyle --and not something we can do off and on... I have finally kept my weight off now for a year --and it's the first time in my adult life that has happened. I could always lose --but would gain it back quickly... I work harder now than I did when I was dieting at maintenance.... SO--keep up the good work...
Staying away from the junk and fast foods, exercising and drinking lots of water (I also drink alot of Crystal Light) helps SO much.
Good Luck. I'll be your biggest cheerleader....
HUGS,
Betsy
Sweet potato fries, yummy! I must try it.
Good job on keeping off the cigarettes. More money to spend on craft items.
I like your diet plan. Nice to have a man who cooks too! In my house Brian does most of the cooking too. I actually like that! Those sweet potato fries sure do look delicious!
Dang girl did you get my mojo? Where did you get it?
Good for you, Ann!!! Your have inspired me to quit junk...keep reminding me, OK?....:)JP
Good for you on quit smoking! I'm proud of you! I quit over 30 years ago and was never tempted again. Now, the weight is a whole other topic, LOL...
Wade does NOT know what he's missing!!! Look Great! Congratulations on the not smoking!!!
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Yea, congrats on your quitting smoking Ann. Remember that the urges that hit only last a very short time and are gone! Knowing this helped me a lot :) Wow, and I have been Diet Coke free also, for about 3 years. So happy for you in your life style changes.
Congrats on the non smoking. That's awesome, keep it up!
Changes are good and these changes are great, congrats on the being smoke free :) I bet that was one hard change, but you must be so proud of yourself...well done!
Your changes are good...I wish you the best with them.
They look yummy to me!
xo Catherine
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