Pizza ( It's a mushroom not real pizza)

One of things that I have made is portabella mushroom with a small amount of cheese and Parmesan cheese melted. I broil this in the oven.With Tomato sauce. Patience really likes this. I could put some grilled onions on it also or sauteed bell pepper or grilled tomato  with basil or italian herbs on the top.

Like I said we have found different ways of cooking veggies. This is a nice meal when you really would love to have pizza but do not need the calories or carbs. She likes her to be alittle crispy on the top.

Patience 6th Heart day

Patience had her party at school. We discussed what would be a healthy choice. If there can be on a day filled with candy and sweet goodies.

 She was allowed to have one treat.Yes that may sound mean to alot of people. But we are trying to teach her it's all about choices. Explaining to her the other kids are not affected with sweets and high carb foods they way her body is. Then say  no thank you for the rest.

When I picked her up from school she said Mom I have some bad news. We played a game and the prizes were candy bars. And handed it over and said Momma those things are bad for you I do not want it. I know candy is cheap but why can't it be stickers or something small? Please know I never ask her to hand me the candy she wanted to give it to me because she just did not want it.

Such a sweetheart.

She amazes me everyday.

The song is by Taylor Swift, I think of all my children everytime i hear it.

Do not mean to break your heart...

But No thank you.

No thak you for the candy for my daughter.

Her weight has came off

That isnt the full picture.

We say No because we know where we have been.

And never want to return.

Alot of times People will say oh come on its only once.

Meaning well but as Parents Jerry and I say a firm No Thank You.

Btw, that isnt our candy in the photo I swiped it from the net

 This is Patience Breakfast
Whole wheat Waffle
Turkey sausage
Strawberries
Almond butter for the syrup

Sometimes we put a small amount of sugar free spreadable fruit
She does not eat a waffle everyday, this morning we will be in church
into afternoon.

A light breakfast

Light breakfast.
In the mornings for breakfast I usually have a whey protein shake, a Banana, and a Tablespoon of Almond butter. Freezing the banana makes the shake thicker. Then a couple hours later I will have a apple or boiled egg. If i were really hungry when drinking the shake I could always add a little of dry uncooked oatmeal.
Remembering to drink tons of water.

Taking the Time to prepare snacks

AJerry was working tonight and the girls were watching movies. So I took the time to prepare snacks for the future.
When you have healthy snacks prepared there is no reason to stop by the store. Usually i take a evening once a week to prepare. Chopping carrot sticks, celery, Brocolli. Poping air popped popcorn and placing in ziplock bags. Boiling eggs, grapes in ziplocks, strawberries, Freezing Banana's for our shakes.
Also taking the time to chop the veggies for meals. Having a food processor has been a lifesaver.I know these days people are on a budget with food. But if you try very hard  to buy the fruit that is on sale and veggies, you can remain healthy. Last night I did take the girls out for a Valentine dinner. We ordered healthy of course. I had to laugh though the waiter asked what we would like to drink and i said water. He asked again for the kids. I thought well no I do not want to feed my children soda.When we went out we all orderd boiled shrimp salad. Instead of dressing we put alittle salsa on our salad and it was very good. ( not that Simplicity needs to watch her weight) But we all really try to be considerate of Patience feelings. We had a lovely evening.Going out to eat is a very rare thing for us. And  when we do Patience knows the items that would be healthy.

Tune in to The Dr. Phil Show Friday 11/6: Top Three Ways You're Making Y...

Looking at this video seems like a lifetime ago, Patience has come so far.

Top Three Ways You're Making Your Child Obese

If your just learning about Patience story, I want to say she wasnt over weight because we were over feeding her. She actually ate less than alot of children. It was a insulin problem she had.We fed her what we thought was healthy. Fat free items, but those items were loaded with sugar.We went on the show to get help for our daughter. And i would do it again if that meant saving my child's life. Thankfully Dr. Phil gave our family the knowledge that will last a lifetime. We were not giving her tons of snack cakes and chips, and junk food. It is amazing how she has turned this around.