The End of Week One

It was an uneventful end of our first week as a "fit" family. We all ate healthy lunches and snacks, and dinner was a success. I made chicken curry using Trader Joe's Masala Sauce and a packet of pre-cut veggies that included red onions, mushrooms, and asparagus. I added a dash or two of curry powder and ginger for a more intense flavor. I didn't make the same mistake as last night with my rice. Instead, I decided to use the last of our organic basmati because I didn't want to risk another late dinner.

After dinner, we sat down and discussed meals for next week. I got some good ideas on how to plan for the upcoming week. I want to get a little more creative and add a vegetarian meal one night. We'll see. Please feel free to share any ideas! Please keep in mind that I am gluten-intolerant and maintain a strict gluten-free diet.

My husband confessed tonight that he weighed-in this morning. Apparently, he couldn't help himself to the scale while my daughter and I had taken the dogs on their morning walk. I won't spoil the surprise, but I will tell you that it's been a GREAT week ... at least for him! Actually it's been a great week for all of us. Regardless of what the numbers show, I already feel like we've had success. My daughter asked for a packet of mango this afternoon while shopping at Trader Joe's. This is momentous; she usually begs for a box of cookies. Yep, I'd definitely say this has been a successful week!