I am giving it up...

It's that time of year... Lent, the weeks of spring where you cleans and purge and give your self a tune up. I usually give up facebook for Lent and I am doing so this year, too. However, I have had a few eye-openers this year and decided I should change a little of my attitude and devotion. I have chosen to leap into a healthier lifestyle. Yep, all of the sweet and sugar are leaving home. I admit, I am an easy girl when it comes to the kitchen. I live for the pre-packaged meals. Whatever is easy and quick and the family will eat. My worst purchases are the kids lunches. My habits have been full of chips and cookies. But that is simply rediculous. It is just too bad it took me so long to wake-up. I have always been a little afraid of the kitchen. I have always remarked at how much I AM NOT A COOK. Truth is...I wouldn't have any idea if I am or not because I try to stay as far away from my kitchen as possible. But this is the time for excuses to leave my mind and real effort take over. I am going to give 100% in the kitchen! I have made up my mind. We have been guilty of eating out all weekend long in the past. That was several years ago now, though. We haven't eaten out for a long time now. There have been some occasional Taco Bell or Sonic lunches, for sure, but that has been the worst of it. We don't ever go out to eat unless it is our birthday. So, I am not worried much about my reunion with my kitchen. It will really be about finding food to purchase that will replace the chips, cookies and pre-made dinners. Wish me luck....