Mr. Non-Compliant’s Birthday Fest

This week Mr. Non-Compliant (aka my dear hubby) celebrated a birthday. He flaunted his morning non-compliance by leaving the EMPTY cinnamon roll box on the kitchen table.

Fortunately, he had more than sugar for lunch—a fish sandwich and soup. I’m betting he drank a root beer too. Earlier in the day he’d threatened to eat a hot dog but changed his mind.

I baked him his very favorite chocolate chip cookies—organic–with real sugar and full gluten. He had quite a heyday consuming a bunch of them. I quit counting and stashed what was left in the freezer. 

SHHHHH. Don’t tell him they’re in there.

Fortunately, I got him to eat some vegetables and protein for dinner, so all was not lost.

I share this with you because:

1. NC claims to have a reputation to maintain.
2. Birthdays are meant to be celebrated wholeheartedly.
3. I thought you would enjoy some lighthearted reading.
4. If you’re going to go all non-compliant, your birthday is the day to do it.
5. Many of you share space with a non-compliant eater and it may sometimes be challenging. I understand.
6. There is hope because Mr. NC happily eats whatever I cook.
7. He had his fill and is done with the sugar binge—at least for today.
8. His day began with a workout, and he goes to the gym on a regular basis.
9. I think all of us have days that get a bit out of control eating foods that aren’t the healthiest.
10. We can always look for the “bright spots,” like eating a vegetable or two, getting some exercise, skipping the fries and hot dog.

We are all works in progress. I remind myself and others on a regular basis that our paths are not of perfection.

We can always begin again with the next snack or meal or day to create those bright spots–in spite of a few clouds disguised as a cinnamon roll and some cookies.

 Speaking of progress…

As many of you may recall, I’m not a big fan of cauliflower. However, I keep trying. 

I roasted a pan of mixed vegetables the other evening and they were delicious! Purple cauliflower, red bell peppers, carrots, onions.

My taste buds find the purple cauliflower to be a bit sweeter and tastier. I also added it to some soup I made. Winner, winner.

If you have a vegetable that you’re not very fond of, there may be hope. Email me  and perhaps I can come up with a creative idea for you.

Wishing you a Happy Halloween!

Much love,
Health Coach Carol

“It’s that special time of year where we voluntarily imbibe pumpkin-spiced lattes: the coffee that tastes like a candle.”—John Oliver