My favorite color is red. I am from West of Texas. I am Irish. I am overweight and trying to lose weight by eating healthy food and doing exercise every day. I like living in West Texas because the weather is hot and the scenery is beautiful.
I like fruit with caramel sauce for lunch. I am Irish. I live to the East of Texas in Louisiana near the border of Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas. I moved here from New Orleans, in the South of Louisiana. Where I live now is more rural. It is quieter than New Orleans. People are hospitable where I live and I can easily travel to different places. My friends also live near me.
I have lost 5 pounds in the last week, it seems like my healthy lifestyle is paying off. Congratulations!  That's wonderful news.  What's been the hardest part of your new lifestyle so far? I think the hardest part is not snacking. I have to stop myself from eating mindlessly. Did you get anything interesting at the farmer's market the last time you went? I should start going to some of those I got some fruit but you've inspired me to eat healthier.  I grabbed some kale and swiss chard, asparagus and some salad greens.  They had a new vendor this time.  He sells nothing but duck products!  So I grabbed a few duck breasts and eggs to try.  Have you had duck before? I had duck at a chinese resturant, but it was fried. Most things taste good fried. lol. I hear duck eggs are larger and more yolk-y tasting. Is that true? They are.  Much richer than a normal chicken egg.  I don't know if they're healthier though.  I think you should check out some local markets.  You can shop for healthy food and exercise at the same time.  My phone told me i walked over 3 miles when I went over the weekend! That's a great Idea! Seeing healthy food  is inspiring. Do you ever grow your own vegetables? I was thinking about that I'm slowly expanding my veggie patch.  I read somewhere it's best to start small.  So I have been growing lettuce, spinach, tomatoes and herbs.  This year I'm going to add peppers and summer squash.  Have you thought about starting a small garden?  Even you just grow herbs they'll add great flavor to your food without added fat or calories. Up until now, I have not thought of it. I hear of people growing things on their patios in pots. I don't have a garden path. Maybe I could start with a container. What should I try to grow first in that situation? I've always had luck with basil in pots.  But what I've read online is that you grow just about anything in patio pots.  I guess the bigger question is what do you want to eat the most of? I like tomatoes. You mentioned basil and that would go great with the tomatoes And you can plant them both in the same pot, if it's large enough.  They have a symbiotic relationship.  Peppers would be good to, especially if you like homemade salsa.  Have you found any healthy recipes you're looking forward to making?