Day 167: Food concoctions

Another gorgeous spring day - the majority of us walked, but I did have one who rode a bike. I really need to get all my children riding bikes - I think it would be a great alternative to walking. :)  But...that is for another year. :)

Along with all this walking in sunny weather, I find myself eating better. Perhaps it is a natural result of eating so much junk last week (really yummy junk) or maybe it is a result of spring & the natural desire to get into shape...whatever the reason - I am loving my better fare.

I eat anywhere between 4 and 5 small meals throughout the day, but I like my food to do as much duty as possible. For example, if I am going to eat oatmeal, then the oatmeal gets beefed up a bit. I put in cinnamon, a small piece of dark chocolate, a bit of honey/brown sugar, walnuts, almonds along with wheat germ & flaxseed.

I do similar stuff to my salads & my yogurt. I have no idea how healthy the food ends up being, but I strive to make sure my little concoctions are loaded with good stuff - especially salads.

I started this a number of years ago because I once wrote down everything several "experts" said you needed to eat everyday. I quickly figured out that I would have to eat all day long to get it all in. Now, I get in the majority of the stuff listed - maybe not huge amounts, but a little is better than none! and I am not frustrated.

Now I just need some "expert" to tell me that I can eat pizza or hamburgers every day for my health. :)

Happy Walking!