Do we "Live to Eat" or "Eat to Live" ?

From the movie Over the Edge - "Food, Food, Food... for humans, enough is never enough!"

We can learn a lot from children movies...

Today is the first day that I officially start Weight Watchers, AGAIN! I am actually a lifetime member of WW. I first started WW about 3 years ago, and successfully lost about 18 lbs. I have gained almost all of that (15 lbs) back, since I have stopped going to the meetings. The accountability factor is huge...Well, I have started WW Online, and used practically all my free points for the week on yesterday's meals! While that could be depressing, I am trying to remain positive and just intake all my required fluids & fruits!

I have added the WW link on the sidebar for anyone interested. Will keep you posted...wondering if any other adopted moms struggled with this...I have found myself snacking when the kids snack, trying foods when cooking-which, honestly I don't do that much, but a lot more than before; pre-adoption--I was the Microwave Queen! I ate the WW & Lean Cuisine Meals, and Ben usually cooked for himself...with his job, he has a lot of "eating-meetings" and so, "dieting" can be difficult...

Well, now, the eating-meetings have been cut in-half as we like to eat at home with our children at night. We have also cut out a lot of our dining out during the week! (Which requires more cooking at home! BUT we save needed moo-la!) We are still exploring places that "KIDS EAT FREE" and have only found a few... People often say that they are surprised at how we might could gain weight and that they would keep us so busy...Well, indeed they have kept us busy! So busy, we've been exhausted! Anyways, after so many in our family and circle of friends have encountered health problems related to diabetes, heart, and weight, in general...we want to be conscientious of our eating habits and what we teach our children.

Ok, time for healthy snack #1 (small orange + 16 oz. Dasani). Diego & Andrew- orange and apple slices!