Each day I feel better about my food choices. I'm also getting better about what portion control is all about. I can tell just by looking at my food if a handful of deli meat if is 2oz. and if my bowl has a cup of dry cereal in it. I start my day off with 16oz of water followed by 16 more before 3pm. It's becoming a habit to eat well. I'm enjoying the routine and the future exploration of new foods to add to my menu each week.
The real sad thing about this change in my eating habits is how really expensive all of the healthy food is. Each week I have to buy food because the veggies and fruits are getting consumed all the time. I do have two containers of "Reds" and "Greens" that are powder forms of veggies, but the satisfaction of chomping, chewing and crunching my veggies appeals to me more that drinking all those foods down in a glass of water or juice. It sure was a lot cheaper and easier to eat poorly. One has to wonder if it's conspiracy or greed (or both) that has McDonalds, Wendy's, Burger King...etc. on every corner.
When I woke up yesterday (Sunday) afternoon I felt sluggish. My routine is to go to bed at 9am and wake up by 4pm. That gives me seven good hours to work all night. But I tossed and turned a lot due to being overly warm. I need to feel cool or at least chilly to sleep soundly. So I'm at work needing a boost. Oh well, Monday I'll be swimming and get the boost that way.
I've been concentrating on eating less meat for the time being. I will continue to have seafood in my food groups, but I want to see how eating more plants affects my weigh in (this coming Thurs). I'm excited already to see what the scale has to offer this week. It's like reading a mystery novel and each week a new clue is revealed! Come on Sherlock Holmes, help me solve the mystery of the shrinking waist line!!
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