Freshman 15

There are certain times in your life when you are expected to gain weight...freshman year, missions, AND when you get married.  This is a phenomenon that I never really understood.  Eating is something that stays constant, so why does a change in your life cause weight gain?  Well, no matter what causes it, somehow it always happens to me.  That is why Travis and I made it our goal not to become one of those couples that people say, "they gained a lot of weight after they got married."

While I have not "packed on the pounds,"  I have gained some weight and this time I know why...boys like to eat...A LOT.  While living on my own I would eat a bowl of pasta and be fine.  That doesn't cut it now.  Travis likes to have pasta with chicken and a side of veggies.  It is a more complete diet, but it is a lot more than I am used to.  It also requires a lot more cooking.

My family seems to believe that I don't know how to cook, so I have taken some pictures of some meals that we have enjoyed lately.  I may not be the best cook, but I am definitely getting better with all this practice.  The deal that Travis and I have made is that I will cook as long as he does the grocery shopping!  (He also cleans up the dishes!!)  So I guess cooking isn't as bad as I thought it would be.

 Fruit Pizza made for Conference Lunch:

 Oreo Balls-not that beautiful, but delicious.  These were the only ones left!

 Twice Baked Potato Casserole-This is one of our favorite recipes off of Pinterest so far!

Beef Dip Sandwiches-I was so proud of how the meat turned out!

 Manicotti

 Green Smoothie-I just made this yesterday.  I liked it, but Travis doesn't.

 Traditional Sunday dinner in my family.  This is the kind of meal Travis dreams of every night.  Meat, potatoes, veggies, and bread!

By the way, we also joined the YMCA with a bunch of friends from church so I will get those extra pounds off soon!  I love it because I am more motivated to go if I know others going.  One of my friends teaches some classes and encourages me to go when I am not substituting.  I ran 3 miles outside with her on Friday.  It felt good but nearly killed me.  My goal is to run a race with some of them in November.  There is a race today, but I am not ready for it yet.