I took Beth to a nutritionist on Monday. We checked in and she filled out the paperwork, then we waited to be called.
Claire (she looked like she was around 30) came out to get us and took us into a private room. She talked with Beth about why it's important to eat healthy, and asked her why she wants to lose weight. She spoke directly with Beth the whole time and Beth answered every question.
When Beth went dairy free I typed up a list of things that she could eat. It's on her bulletin board and she's starting to make better choices when she shops.
One thing Claire gave her was a list of what each food offered: protein, carbs, good fats, and how eating them together is better. Plus portion control, what to do if she's still hungry after she eats... things that sound better coming from someone other than your mom.
We were in there for over an hour and Beth seemed to be pretty excited about it. On our way home we stopped at the grocery store for just a few things and one thing I grabbed was an apple. Beth asked me about the pears and when I pointed to them she said, "No, not that."
"Those are pears Beth. What were you thinking about?"
"They're like apples."
I pointed across the aisle and asked if she wanted a peach or nectarine?
"Yes. A nectarine."
She had to use two hands to put the twist tie on, but she was excited about buying a nectarine!
Tonight we did our weekly shopping. It was kind of weird, do you have a regular routine when you go grocery shopping? The Safeway we go to has two entrances and I had to put a letter into the blue mailbox that's on the other side of the parking lot, so we went in the other door, and started our shopping at the other end of the store. We started on the deli side instead of the produce, went down the aisles from the other direction, we saw the store from a whole new perspective! It was like we'd never been there before!
We loaded everything in the back of the car and after we got in she tells me, "I did not buy my licorice." (She usually buys two pounds every week.) "What?! Beth that's fantastic! That was a great choice!" And I gave her a high-five.
Here we are on the road to a healthier lifestyle!
8 comments:
That is great that Beth saw a nutritionist and is learning to make healthier choices! It is never too late to start. I have started to eat more salads and cut back on some carbs. I am also making my own salad dressing. I love cherries and though they are higher in sugar than berries, they are one of my favorite fruits. So I allow myself a few of them. If I eat them with nuts, it slows how down the sugar spike. I bought Rainer Cherries that are so sweet!
Congrats on the start of this road. It takes planning and having the right things on hand to be successful and of course curbing our strong wills!!
That's exciting!!! I think we could all use some healthier eating. Hope Beth enjoys trying new fruits too! Some good ones out there!
I am the same - going in a different door or getting off on a grocery day - it throws me off my game!
Way to go, Beth!! I am proud of her, and haven't even met her (except through this blog)!! Thanks for sharing her journey, along with yours!! Have a blessed holiday and week ahead!!
Making better choices is great! Good for you Beth♥♥
Hooray for Beth! I'm so proud of her! Sounds like she's really serious about this...and no licorice! Good girl! I know this makes you happy too. One step at a time! (((hugs))) and High Fives all around!
That's awesome you two. I need the willpower to eat healthier. I just need to make better choices for my family.
Some much goodness here! Look at Beth answering all of the dietician's questions!! Wow. That is fabulous. A great start toward taking an interest in eating better. And choosing fruit!! And bagging it!! And - best of all - forgetting about or opting not to buy licorice.
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