Revelations

Wowsers. Monday night gave me TWO revelations!!!! Here they are:

1. If I would go to bed at the start of when I begin to feel TIRED and ready for bed, I think that I would get PLENTY of sleep each night. As it is, I usually end up staying up for a good hour or two AFTER I begin to feel tired and ready for bed. *sigh* I must work on this.

2. I am sitting on a gold mine with this blog thing. Why's that? Because I hate to cook. But you guys can help me with that!!!! This diet really isn't that awful...it's just not complimentary to MY life. You see, I really don't cook for myself. I eat quick meals (cold cereal, mac & cheese, eggs, pancakes/waffles, etc.) and I don't really do in-depth cooking. At 27, it's kind of embarassing for me to admit that and I DO realize that it's healthier for me to cook meals, but I just haven't found the enjoyment of it yet. Well, with this diet, I have to cook. Every meal. Ugh. And here's where I'm needing your help! On page seven of the diet book, it tells you what I can and cannot have. Basically, I can have meat (not any fish or seafood), potatoes (with no skin), and...applesauce. I cannot have any dairy products, iodized salt (I do have some non-iodized salt), sea salt, or any processed foods...of any kind. SO...with that...please share with me some of your recipes!!! I'm looking for quick, unobtrusive recipes. I love using the crock pot and I don't mind using the oven and stuff, but if it's a multi-process meal (aka...five steps or more), chances are I will not do it. Share some of your favorite recipes with me, please! I would love to hear some ideas!! Right now, I've already got the idea of hamburgers, meatloaf, spaghetti, stir-fry, and chicken. Of course, there's fresh fruits and veggies, too.

Anyway, any help you'd like to give, I'd sure love to have it! :)