Junk Foodie Turns Health Nut

I like junk food.  If it's fried, it's fabulous.  If it's sugar coated it's scrumptious. If it's fatty, it's fantastic.  I like Paula Deen y'all, and I think she's right--everything does taste better with butter!

I told you I was a junk foodie. 

Unfortunately for me, my love for junk food showed at my last physical.  I've gained 5 pounds in 6 months and my cholesterol is 199 (borderline high).  Yow!  I did NOT see that coming! 

Neither did my doctor, and let me tell you he was not happy with me.  He sent me to a nutritionist (and then I was not happy with him). I just knew this nutritionist was going to try to take away all my yummy food.  I'm a meat and potatoes kind of girl hon!  Don't ask me to eat salad!  Ewwww!

I went for my consultation the day before yesterday.  I was right, by the way.  The nutritionist does not like any of my favorite foods.  Who doesn't like fried chicken?  Seriously?  Then to top it off she tells me I should try to cut out my sweet tea!  Cut a girl some slack darlin'!   I'm from the south.  I need sweet tea like I need oxygen.  I am not exaggerating.  I'll give up my chicken, but please don't take my tea!

She finally caved on the sweet tea, but she suggested I should only use half a cup of sugar per gallon.  Clearly she does not understand what sweet tea is. 

She also wants me to count calories--something I must admit I am not very motivated to do.  I am doing it. I am also trying to follow her food rules *sad face*.  I already miss my butter.

I know I need to get healthy.  I am making positive changes (suggested by the fried chicken hating nutritionist), but I have to to tell you---this isn't gonna be easy folks!