Lately, Hubby has been helped by a trainer on how to eat better. It has blown my mind to see how much his diet really does need to differ from mine (he needs to eat way more than me! I knew that, but still didn’t realize the extent).
What really needs to change, though is our focus at the grocery store. Tonight I purchased cottage cheese – for him, I have a hard time with the taste and texture – protein bars, nuts, and Greek yogurt. I was unsuccessful at finding soybeans but will be on the lookout at other stores. We will soon be eating a lot more chicken and rice. We love those two, but had them every once in awhile between other meats and carbs. Looks like it will become a lot more often.
Understand that I’m not upset with any of this. Overall, I think we will both be healthier! What will take time is going through and eating or getting rid of foods that aren’t as good for us. It was REALLY hard for me to type that sentence, because I had tried to make sure we had balanced meals and a good mixture of fresh and prepared foods. I wasn’t failing before now to give us good food, but I feel like I am in a Snapple commercial: “We found better stuff!”
Two things make this easier:
1. Hubby is enthusiastic. If he wasn’t it wouldn’t be worth my time. I’m not interested in buying foods that will stay on our shelves and not be eaten even though they are good for us, and I can only go through so much by myself. Having someone knowledgeable to assist him in looking at calories, someone who has promised to help him find a plan that works, has made a huge difference in his efforts as well. Thanks, J, for your time and patience!
2. I am excited to support him – and myself! I wasn’t planning to go to the grocery store, but if he is going to ask me to help him be healthy, I’ll bend over backwards. We are going a little at a time, so as he is learning I have time to adjust. Step one has been counting calories. Step two is upping the protein. Step three will involve specific targets for both of those. I know I will benefit out of this, too, even though the plan is specifically tailored to him.
I know some people have been curious, even skeptical about the process Hubby is taking, so from time to time I’ll update this and let you know! For now, please pray that we learn effectively how to be healthier. Thanks 
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