A better steward of the food I am given

arewethereyet

Good morning MFP pals!

This morning as I was cleaning some strawberries, and checking the bread to see which one was the oldest, and I realized I am a better steward of the bounty I am given.

I used to throw away fruit, veggies, meats, bread, crackers everyday, all due to not being used in time.

I didnt mean to, just would forget about the avacado on the table until it made it's own guacamole.

Now I find myself looking through the fridge each day, deciding what has to be eaten before it goes bad.

I think it has a lot to do with my new relationship with food. Used to be I ate what I 'felt' like eating, eating for taste. Now I need to fuel my body so I put much more thought into it.

Funny, even if I dont feel like eating yogurt and strawberries, once they hit my mouth it sings!

Do you find yourself being a better steward of the bounty that is provided for you?

arewethereyet

Good morning MFP pals!

This morning as I was cleaning some strawberries, and checking the bread to see which one was the oldest, and I realized I am a better steward of the bounty I am given.

I used to throw away fruit, veggies, meats, bread, crackers everyday, all due to not being used in time.

I didnt mean to, just would forget about the avacado on the table until it made it's own guacamole.

Now I find myself looking through the fridge each day, deciding what has to be eaten before it goes bad.

I think it has a lot to do with my new relationship with food. Used to be I ate what I 'felt' like eating, eating for taste. Now I need to fuel my body so I put much more thought into it.

Funny, even if I dont feel like eating yogurt and strawberries, once they hit my mouth it sings!

Do you find yourself being a better steward of the bounty that is provided for you?

chrissyh

Yes! I was buying fruits and veggies fresh and throwing most of them away - after all an apple or a handful of chips?!??!?!? BUT as you are thinking chips have no value and boost the calories way up so now I buy the sliced apples and none are wasting. Just one example but it kinda makes you proud doesn't it?!?!?!

Fab140

No, I'm still in that rut. I have a pantry full of food, but can never find anything to eat. I make food and eventually end up tossing it. The only things that really gets consumed before they go "bad" are the eggs, bacon, cheese, bread, diet soda, wine, and the whiskey :noway: :laugh: . And I wonder why I'm not losing....:grumble:

:flowerforyou: You rock lady!

MFS27

I've noticed the same thing! If you look in my fridge/pantry - it seems kind of bare (compared to a few years ago when it was crammed with chips, crackers, etc.) and all the food we have are fruits/veggies (can't buy too much at one time), beans, rice, non-fat greek yogurt, etc.

Now I plan out the week (with some flexibility) and really enjoy "communing" with my food :laugh: I've started making my own whole wheat bread instead of buying. I just bought some masa (corn meal flour) so I can make my own tortillas. Yesterday I made split pea soup in the crockpot for the first time - it's theraputic and almost meditative to prepare our food now.

clewliss

Feeling guilty:grumble: Gotta eat that orange that's been staring at me for 3 days now!!

arewethereyet

Yes! I was buying fruits and veggies fresh and throwing most of them away - after all an apple or a handful of chips?!??!?!? BUT as you are thinking chips have no value and boost the calories way up so now I buy the sliced apples and none are wasting. Just one example but it kinda makes you proud doesn't it?!?!?!

Yeah, that is what I was thinking! I buy the sliced apples too and my DH and son love them. They dont even complain that there are no chips in the house anymore.:flowerforyou:

arewethereyet

I've noticed the same thing! If you look in my fridge/pantry - it seems kind of bare (compared to a few years ago when it was crammed with chips, crackers, etc.) and all the food we have are fruits/veggies (can't buy too much at one time), beans, rice, non-fat greek yogurt, etc.

Now I plan out the week (with some flexibility) and really enjoy "communing" with my food :laugh: I've started making my own whole wheat bread instead of buying. I just bought some masa (corn meal flour) so I can make my own tortillas. Yesterday I made split pea soup in the crockpot for the first time - it's theraputic and almost meditative to prepare our food now.

I agree...and YOU got me on the greek yogurt. mmmmmmm it is so good. I had my 1st baked potato last nite since June. I put the Oikos plain yoggie on it and my DH didnt even know it wasnt sour cream!! :flowerforyou:

arewethereyet

Feeling guilty:grumble: Gotta eat that orange that's been staring at me for 3 days now!!

I had one that was getting yucky....i squeezed the juice in my water.. it was so good!

arewethereyet

No, I'm still in that rut. I have a pantry full of food, but can never find anything to eat. I make food and eventually end up tossing it. The only things that really gets consumed before they go "bad" are the eggs, bacon, cheese, bread, diet soda, wine, and the whiskey :noway: :laugh: . And I wonder why I'm not losing....:grumble:

:flowerforyou: You rock lady!

LOL I actually made a soup the other day because the bacon was getting ready to go bad. My DH is so happy with yummy food. As long as I throw in a steak now and then.

arewethereyet

Or orange juice in tea! Ooh I am going to do that today.