Finding Answers

Tomorrow I go to my appointment with a nutritionist. It's been 4 and a half months since I had Cinco, and I feel like this extra weight is trying to take permanent residence. After Amali, by this time I was easily 20 lbs less. I have been eating a healthy, well rounded, low carb, high lean protien, low sugar, high veggie diet, plus exercising most days of the week, for over 3 months and have seen no progress. I'm frustrated, embarrassed, and ready to feel like myself again. I don't believe in quick solutions, nor do I buy into a diet pill or weight-loss fad. That is why Mauro and I decided that maybe a nutritionist could provide some insight and answers to my weight problems. I love food, I love making dinners for my family that taste good and will keep our bodies healthy and strong. Before each meal we pray that Heavenly Father will bless our food, but it is my job to make the food that we present for blessing be healthy and well rounded. So here is my list of what I think a diet should and should not be.

Should be-
full of freshness
veggies and fruits majority of diet
whole grains and dairy secondary
meats and fats last.
educational
flavorful
vast and varied
enjoyable
satisfying


Should not be-
fad inspired
something that I can not maintain (for whatever reason; budget, time, resources)
limiting
boring
left feeling hungry
processed
boxed


Now, I have my reasons for wanting to loose weight. Yes, vanity is one of them. But it is more then that. I want to look on the outside how I feel inside. I want to be a "picture of health." Cooking,  exercise, and happiness is all a part of who I am, and right now my body is not a reflection of that. I think pretty can be at any size, it's about being comfortable in your skin. Right now, I am not at all comfortable. I feel bulky and heavy. I never want to be "skinny" or any weight that is not good for me. But I do want to feel healthy! 

So here it goes! I'll report back on what wisdom the nutritionist imparts ;-).