PadawanOfHappiness

As I have started to eliminate some of the processed foods, I have a varied approach.  Sometimes I try for less processed or processed but NonGMO foods, and sometimes I go for things made from scratch. Items that I now make from scratch (at least 90% of the time) Pasta sauce Pie crust Cookies Granola Items that I make from scratch occasionally Rolls Bread Pretzles Items that I swapped to NonGMO Baking Powder  Things I am trying to find alternatives for Instant Oatmeal Chicken nuggets Stove Top Stuffing Bisquick pancake and baking mix For the instant oatmeal I found a few recipes on line that I will try out.  I do actually have the time to make regular old fashioned oats in the morning, but the problem is one of texture, one of my kids doesn't like it and I can relate.  So rather than fight that I want to look for better healthier options.  The reason I picked this was a friend posted a comparison of the ingredient list for Quaker Oats Instant oatmeal in the US v...

I got myself back on the bandwagon because my jeans were tight, uncomfortably tight and I hate clothes shopping so the thought of shopping and for a larger size too gave me some serious motivation. Sadly, just as I made that decision to start using my Noom App again and add in more than my daily walk into my exercise program I got walloped with an anxiety attack for multiple days. I did a lot of praying, music therapy, positive self talk, cheer leading from Mr. Padawan, and focusing on what was good in my life and what I could control.  When I am nervous I eat, however when I am anxious I don't.  Apparently I do burn calories like crazy.  Sure I dropped quite a few pounds very quickly and if I went by the scale alone I would be ecstatic.  The rapid heart beat and always feeling like something was missing, and the tension building in my shoulders due to the anxiety, all made me feel HORRIBLE . Not only was the rapid weight loss not healthy, it is not something that is...