We did it! One week down, twelve to go on the program. A lifetime after that, but one step at a time for now. Our first week was quite a success. I lost just over 7 pounds and my little munchkin lost 1.8. Her "goal" for the twelve weeks is 9 pounds.
The best thing about the book/program is the meals they have planned. I typed each day's food up as a menu in the morning and then hung it on the refrigerator. My daughter loved being able to see what she would be eating each day and it kept me from being lazy about meals. When I walked to the fridge, there was our guide for the day and it kept things very simple.
Because this is a kids' program, the food kinda feels like I'm back in elementary school. At first we joked about it, but then I started thinking. Maybe they're on to something. Simple, balanced meals. Nothing too heavy, nothing really flashy. Just food to fuel the body.
Most of the dinners went over well. The only night that was less than fantastic was the beans and rice night. My daughter doesn't care for rice so she didn't eat much which left her hungry after dinner. Also, I thought I had cooked enough beans but there were barely enough for all of us to eat the allotted amount.
The biggest thing I think I have learned this week? In an effort to keep my daughter from gaining weight, I have actually been underfeeding her. I mean, she's obviously getting calories, but as we made the menus this week, she would choose one of the 3 items that were typically offered at breakfast and lunch. She was quite surprised each day when I told her that she could all of that, not just choose one.
Looking forward to next week!
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