packing for the trip

Have any of you gone a long road trip? Did you have the need to pack up the food? We have gone on several trips. We bought food and took it in the car and ate what we wanted, when we wanted it. We had plenty of snacks at our disposal. Since our new meal plans do not allow for the emotional food that so warmed my soul, we have to deal with what we can eat. This week my husband and I had to learn how take the new foods in our home and prepare them for our meals. I never thought about what I was having the next day, much less five to six meals a day. What did this mean for us? First, we actually had to think what we are going to make with food in the refrigerator ahead of time. Next, was the planning of each meal. We had to make sure that each meal had the right foods and food amounts. The planning was not that difficult, but making and boxing the food was. After planning and preparing, the food was put in containers. Now, there are many containers with the right foods for the three meals we eat at work lined up in the refrig, one set for him and one set for me. How long can I do this? The time we have in the evening seems to be decreasing. By the time we deal with the daily grind, our children, our exercise program, and now food planning and preparing, I am somewhat missing "me time." I do not like having more to do. Maybe it will get easier or maybe I can pon it off on my husband. I am hoping it doesn't get old! For now, I know I have to do it in order to make progress and to stay focused on my diet. The plus side is that it is easier to get out the door in the morning!


So now let me talk about the emotional food that so warmed my soul. I have to be honest. I am tempted and I do miss certain foods that either tasted so good or where my favorite comfort food. I think about how I can reinforce myself with those foods, but I haven't. You would think I would be thinking about reinforcing myself with new clothes, shoes, etc., but I don't. I have to keep telling myself "I can't right now." I have to remember what my goal is by next November.