This has been a stressful and busy week for me. The “simple” stresses in life got the best of me. I was in a race to finish the projects that needed to be completed before our house went on the market. It seemed as though every time I finished a chore, my precious little “helpers” had helped add another chore to my list. My Husband has been working 7 days a week for the last month so my kids are missing him like crazy. I too am missing him and his help around the house. My youngest started summer break while my oldest is finishing up her school year. I had school, family and work commitments. Yes, these are all minor problems but they still got the best of me this week.
My daughters, mom and I decided to step away from the stress for a bit by visiting our local Farmers Market. We were looking for a few of our favorite fruits and veggies but also wanted to find at least one new healthy food item to try. Nutrisystem has taught me that it’s OK to step outside of my comfort zone, in many different ways. We found lots of new produce but agreed on trying a Kohlrabi. We were told that it had the crunch of an apple but was similar in taste to broccoli or cabbage. I googled how to prepare Kohlrabi. I learned that the bulb needs to be peeled and then can simply be sliced an enjoyed raw or cooked. I also learned that the leaves could be eatten once cooked. We tried it both ways. My daughters enjoyed the bulb chopped. I had it in a salad and thought it was pretty good. I most enjoyed the leaves sautéed with garlic, onion and zucchini. Yummy!
When weigh-in day rolled around, I had a sick feeling in my stomach, because I knew that stress had gotten the best of me this week. I have seen many times that if my head isn’t in the game, then my numbers will show it. I was a bit surprised to see that this week’s weight and measurements stayed the same.
I know next week will be better. This is a journey not a race. I can take it one day at a time and remember not to sweat the small stuff.
Today, I am sharing with you a video of my Daughter and me preparing a Nutrisystem protein drink. You will have to watch it to find out what delicious ingredients we used.
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Hello, my name is Laurie. My family and I live near the Oregon coast. When we aren’t at work, in school, or on the volleyball court, we enjoy traveling, cheering for our favorite sports teams, playing outdoors, and checking off items on our bucket list. We are lucky in that both sets of our parents, as well as our siblings and their families, live within an hour of us. We get together often to help one another out, celebrate milestones, and go on adventures together.
I love how this can be convenient for our busy life!