24 Day Challenge...Day 9

After having a weekend away from home, I was back in my controlled environment again today.  It definitely made it much easier to stay within the challenge guidelines ; ).  I did really good all day, and have actually found that I am less hungry lately.  I think that is due in part to the supplements I take in the challenge (fiber drink, omega-plex, spark, probiotic restore, and catalyst) , and part to the fact I am eating less empty calories so I stay full longer.  Amazing how that works out ; ).
I love the radio ministry of Dr. Randy Carlson called Intentional Living.  His ministry is focused around living an intentional life and doing things on purpose.  He talks about everything from money management to marriage and even weight loss and health.  I was listening to a program online today about money management (click here to listen for yourself).  He was talking about the ways we use money and how everything we own comes from God.  He mentioned the verse that talks about the borrower being slave to the lender ("The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender." Proverbs 22:7 NIV).  It donned on me that this applies not only to finances but also to some of the weight issues so many of us deal with.  If you don't make and stick to commitments in weight loss, you will forever be a slave to that extra 20 pounds.
 I made some baked sweet potato fries at lunch and they turned out good.  I sliced up a sweet potato, threw it in a bag with a little olive oil and seasoning, and baked them in the oven.  I have become a big time sweet potato fan, all I ever use to know about sweet potatoes was the nasty canned ones that we would have at Thanksgiving.  For supper I cooked up a little lean steak, steamed mixed veggies, and Baked Herb and Parmesan Potatoes (see below for the recipe).  I think the hubby has been impressed with several of the recipes I have tried so far, there weren't any leftovers to speak of anyways ; ).
Tomorrow is officially the last day of the cleanse phase (that means only one more fiber drink...yay!).  I am looking forward to starting the next phase and really getting the weight loss ball rolling!

Baked Herb and Parmesan Potatoes

4 red potatoes

1/4 tsp of each garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, pepper, and dried rosemary

2 tbsp olive oil

grated parmesan cheese

Slice potatoes really thin. In a ziploc bag mix all seasonings, olive oil and potatoes.  Lay evenly on baking sheet and sprinkle with grated parmesan to taste.  Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes.

We enjoyed this recipe, however, I think when I make it again I will add sliced onions and maybe leave out the rosemary (I'm not a big fan of the taste of rosemary)