I am a newbie (actually starting after Christmas) and I am concerned about starting and then failing.....again. It has happened numerous times before which I bet is very familiar with a lot of people. 

 I am a mom to 5 children all under the age of 12 and homeschooling. Unfortunately, my family is in the habit of eating poorly do to my poor choices and not having the time to spend in the kitchen prepairing meals. And I am not quite sure how to feed a family of 7 in this way w/o going bankrupt!

My main weakness is sugar. I use it to 'comfort' me during times of stress. Because of years of doing this, I have become insulin resistant (pre-diabetic). Should I be following Jordan's little book The Rx's Physician's for Diabetics or this program?

My health has deteriorated (thyroid issues, chronic fatique, aches and pains) because I have focused on everyone else instead of me. But, the reality is, if I don't start focusing on my own health, I won't be around for them which is disheartning. Unfortunately, this alone, has not been enough of a motivation to stay on tract. I guess it's just a downward spiral - one that can be broke - with the Lord's help and support such as this website. 

Thanks for listening - any suggestions would be welcomed.

Mommy25 

Mommy 25 and Susan,

I also am a single, homeschooling mom of 4!  My children are all the healthy ones in life, and at this time in life can eat anything their heart/gut desires...They are kids, but someday it will catch up.

The kids have jumped on board as mom tries to get her health and life back.  We only eat raw fruits and veges and we do an Extreme soup that has onions, spinach, carrots, chicken, black beans and jalapeno's in it for at least one meal a day.  I dont think it is all that different from Jordan's chicken soup, and is economical.  The kids have noticed not so much weight loss, they don't need to lose weight, but a sensitivity to cereals, and sugared foods.  Easter will be very trying for them though.  They are going to visit family while I work, and it will be loaded with salty, sugary, and seafoods.  Very few if any raw veges and fruits...So, I will prepare a fruit and vege salad for them to bring with them, and make sure they eat before they leave, so they wont be as tempted to snack away.

I also have found that as we have begun to "portion size" our meals that it isn't as expensive.  We are into cutting costs everywhere, and have cut our electric usage, to help compensate where the budget may require more food expenses.  We do not eat out any more at all...Who wants to stuff themselves with fast food, and feel sick and starving in an hour anyway?   This is interesting for us because my 18 yr old works at Burger King, chucking, and she has to refuse their offers of drink breaks and buying a .48 cent meal to take home...

Mommy25 I know you can do this, for your health and the well-being of your children.  My dad had his first stroke in his 40s and in a few months I will be at the big 40!  Please for your health, and the happiness of your children, find a way to implement at least a few of the ideas.  I have about 100 lbs to lose, ouch....but I look at it as if I can just lose a pound a week in two years I will be at my goal, yet again.  The hard part is I don't look that overweight.  I carry it well, but I know, what I looked like 4 yrs ago, and maybe I will be a bit older, grayer, and hopefully healthier and wiser, but I know...at 2 lbs a month I can do it again.

Sincerely, Lynnmarie

Mommy 25 and Susan,

I also am a single, homeschooling mom of 4!  My children are all the healthy ones in life, and at this time in life can eat anything their heart/gut desires...They are kids, but someday it will catch up.

The kids have jumped on board as mom tries to get her health and life back.  We only eat raw fruits and veges and we do an Extreme soup that has onions, spinach, carrots, chicken, black beans and jalapeno's in it for at least one meal a day.  I dont think it is all that different from Jordan's chicken soup, and is economical.  The kids have noticed not so much weight loss, they don't need to lose weight, but a sensitivity to cereals, and sugared foods.  Easter will be very trying for them though.  They are going to visit family while I work, and it will be loaded with salty, sugary, and seafoods.  Very few if any raw veges and fruits...So, I will prepare a fruit and vege salad for them to bring with them, and make sure they eat before they leave, so they wont be as tempted to snack away.

I also have found that as we have begun to "portion size" our meals that it isn't as expensive.  We are into cutting costs everywhere, and have cut our electric usage, to help compensate where the budget may require more food expenses.  We do not eat out any more at all...Who wants to stuff themselves with fast food, and feel sick and starving in an hour anyway?   This is interesting for us because my 18 yr old works at Burger King, chucking, and she has to refuse their offers of drink breaks and buying a .48 cent meal to take home...

Mommy25 I know you can do this, for your health and the well-being of your children.  My dad had his first stroke in his 40s and in a few months I will be at the big 40!  Please for your health, and the happiness of your children, find a way to implement at least a few of the ideas.  I have about 100 lbs to lose, ouch....but I look at it as if I can just lose a pound a week in two years I will be at my goal, yet again.  The hard part is I don't look that overweight.  I carry it well, but I know, what I looked like 4 yrs ago, and maybe I will be a bit older, grayer, and hopefully healthier and wiser, but I know...at 2 lbs a month I can do it again.

Sincerely, Lynnmarie

Mommy 25 and Susan,

I also am a single, homeschooling mom of 4!  My children are all the healthy ones in life, and at this time in life can eat anything their heart/gut desires...They are kids, but someday it will catch up.

The kids have jumped on board as mom tries to get her health and life back.  We only eat raw fruits and veges and we do an Extreme soup that has onions, spinach, carrots, chicken, black beans and jalapeno's in it for at least one meal a day.  I dont think it is all that different from Jordan's chicken soup, and is economical.  The kids have noticed not so much weight loss, they don't need to lose weight, but a sensitivity to cereals, and sugared foods.  Easter will be very trying for them though.  They are going to visit family while I work, and it will be loaded with salty, sugary, and seafoods.  Very few if any raw veges and fruits...So, I will prepare a fruit and vege salad for them to bring with them, and make sure they eat before they leave, so they wont be as tempted to snack away.

I also have found that as we have begun to "portion size" our meals that it isn't as expensive.  We are into cutting costs everywhere, and have cut our electric usage, to help compensate where the budget may require more food expenses.  We do not eat out any more at all...Who wants to stuff themselves with fast food, and feel sick and starving in an hour anyway?   This is interesting for us because my 18 yr old works at Burger King, chucking, and she has to refuse their offers of drink breaks and buying a .48 cent meal to take home...

Mommy25 I know you can do this, for your health and the well-being of your children.  My dad had his first stroke in his 40s and in a few months I will be at the big 40!  Please for your health, and the happiness of your children, find a way to implement at least a few of the ideas.  I have about 100 lbs to lose, ouch....but I look at it as if I can just lose a pound a week in two years I will be at my goal, yet again.  The hard part is I don't look that overweight.  I carry it well, but I know, what I looked like 4 yrs ago, and maybe I will be a bit older, grayer, and hopefully healthier and wiser, but I know...at 2 lbs a month I can do it again.

Sincerely, Lynnmarie