You could try this

Instead of             Try

Soda                     sparkling water or 100 fruit juice

Juice drinks           part juice, part water


Sweeteners in ceral    fruit toppings

candy bars                 fruit, yogurt, nuts

ice cream                   Gelato

french fries              Sweet Potato fries

butter on bread         dipping bread in olive oil


white bread                100 percent whole grain

beef burger                 veggie, fish, ground turkey

Salad dressing           lemon juice, olive oil, home made dressing

enriched pasta             Whole grain

sour cream                plain yogurt

mashed potato with gravy     Broccoli and home made cheese sauce

These changes are second nature to our family. Although we do not eat alot of bread I put the olive oil idea on there. We made taco's one day and Simplicity said hey mom where is the yogurt instead of sour cream!!! So these changes are very easy.

Dr. Sears Gelato-like desert

Place a 6-8 ounce container of your favorite fruit and yogurt in the freezer for 45 minutes. Presto you have a quick gelato-like dessert. I plan to mix this in the blender or food processor.

Special Additions
almonds
fruit toppings

We really respect everything Dr.Sears has on recipes and nutrition advice.
Although I do not have a picture yet. This is a dessert we plan to try for Patience. A dessert that has no guilt without the sugar, eggs, cream the traditional gelato has in it.

I just realized....

Yesterday, marked the 100th day of school I know because the children celebrated. Patience came running out smiling in her 100th day hat. So cute!!
With a big smile on her face telling me all about the day. Momma we had 100 balloons and got to pop them.  We watched 101 Datamations

And Momma the teacher made us brownies :( and another girl brought cookies.

But I did not eat any. You didn't Patience? No momma.

Besides the Valentine party and the Halloween party ( a cookie) that officially makes 98 days Patience has said no Thank you.

Please do not think I'm complaining or wanting sympathy. I'm just so proud of Patience. I know it must be hard for her. But i have to remind myself it is for her health. ( I had sent the teacher a sugar free candy to give her in occasions like that I suppose she forgot) :( While the other kids ate their Brownies and cookies Patience ate her plum. Gosh I feel bad. I feel bad because I hope she knows we are not punishing her. Everytime I remind her she says I know, I know Momma. You do not want me to have diabetes. And if i eat those type of foods i gain weight.

Wtg Patience. You make me so proud. My hope for you in the future is your healthy. My fear is you will blame me because I did not allow you to be  just a kid. And I hope you will know we love you and are trying to save you from diabetes. It isn't about a fad diet. We love you with all our hearts. If I could make things different I would.

* On a side note Patience has always been such a Momma and Daddys girl. Always very loving. She is still. And this has nothing to do with the diet or anything of that nature.  Now when we go to the store she says Momma Im a big girl now I do not need to hold your hand. :(
Of course she would if i really wanted her to. I miss her hand in mine.
But I understand. After I wrote this I went in and checked on her she had her Valentine pegas (horse with wings) stuffed animal in her arms holding it while sleeping. And I remember we still have many milestones to go. :) They are out tomorrow because of a Teacher in service day. And Im so happy I have time to spend with my girls.

Way to go Dr. G

http://www.pfcnutrition.com/_base/views/drsvideo_fat.php

Dr. G is really sharing his knowledge with the world. Anyone who has the privilege of meeting him will be extremely lucky.

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.

Philly Cheese Grilled chicken

Grilled chicken, bell pepper, onion, salad : carrots, baby spinach, cucumber
broccoli. With a small amount of cheese.
Yes that's alot of food!!! But Jerry continues to lose weight.

Something that does not cost alot

We make bean soup:lentils, dark beans, black beans. In this case split pea.
I take a can of no salt added tomato, chopped onions, celery, carrots. And about 2 cups of beans. And add spices such as onion powder, cumin, parsley. Any spices really.

The soup is very low fat and can be a nice meal along with a salad.