Turkey wrap with apple

Patience has maintained her weight and managed to lose a couple more pounds

since home school. She does that by eating protein, veggies, fruit. For lunch half of a wrap and fruit or sandwich. I'm so proud of her. For Breakfast we try to stay away from bread. However some days she may have a whole wheat bagel or waffle. It has really surprised me how she is losing weight while doing home school. I think she is more active because we are able to walk everyday.

Patience loves her Pita's

We always purchase Whole wheat, they are a brand called Joseph's and are only 60 calories. Very low carb.

Today she had spinach and grilled chicken with a sprinkle of feta cheese.
Carrot sticks and about 12 grapes. And about 2 Tablespoons of yogurt made salad dressing. With water.

Lunch box of Patience

Very basic, simple lunch.

Alot of times Patience will take a sandwitch on whole wheat bread. (the better name breads) they are more heavier not gooey.

With a fruit. Tomorrow she wanted a salad. The salad dressing will be home made. No candybar, chips, cookies.  Yea i know im no fun but Patience is content and I feel good about doing the right thing.

Patience lunch

Today is Saturday, so we had more time for her to have a hot lunch.
Baked Tilapia, shredded carrots, and Broccoli. We added spices such as onion powder, pepper flakes, lemon. Kids can have healthy meals without complaining.  We always tell Patience carrots are good for your eyes, Broccoli good for your skin. Reminding her veggies are not boring they are energy food that help you grow and learn. Yes it looks alike alot of food. But how many calories would a McDonald's kids meal have? You never can eat to many veggies. In the beginning we did have to sprinkle Little Parmesan cheese on the veggies to get her to eat them. And we still do but she does not have to have it now, because she has gotten used to eating veggies without being breaded or drenched in a cream sauce. After eating her lunch she is now off to visit her friend in the neighborhood to play. It gave her engery to play. In the past if we were to feed her something with high carb she would have been so tired. And would have came home asking for something to eat. Yes the carrots have sugar but the fiber the carrots slow down the sugar. She still contiunes to maintain her weight. It looks like alot of carrots but it isnt really, They are shredded. We watch portion size there are alot of times Patience will skip her snack so it will not hurt if she ate alittle more veggies at lunch.