Been a long time since I posted on this blog.
I've found I have a circular eating habit. I go completely clean, I cook all my own food. I don't eat any gluten, I don't eat any starch.
It's fairly easy for me to eat like this. Will, the boyfriend, is a top notch rower and is very, very careful about what he eats. A normal schedule is routine enough for grocery shopping, cooking, preparing food, etc.
But a busy week, like this last one, leaves little time for fresh veggies and cooked meats.
And weeks like this lead to stomach problems, ginger ale, Rolaids and unproductive days.
Back to Whole Foods tomorrow morning. I need to get several pounds of MEAT!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Brilliant....
If anyone wonders why I gravitate towards whole food.... see this movie.
http://www.foodincmovie.com/
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Golden Graham and a Whole Chicken
I haven't had Golden Grahams cereal for probably ten years, but yesterday and today I've really wanted them. It's funny what eliminating certain foods from your diet will do to you; your body will all of a sudden decide that it needs to have Golden Grahams to make up for it. Or Jelly Beans. Or a doughnut. (I never even used to LIKE doughnuts all that well. Now I crave them. Must be the combo of processed sugars and carbs - never let myself have them, so a doughnut is like the Holy Grail to my body.)
In other news, I baked a whole chicken last night and loved it. I bought one of the Trader Joe's whole organic chickens, and I'm mildly panicked about all the chicken I'll need to eat in the next few days. (Not really, I froze about half of it.) I got sort of tired of red meat, and sort of tired of my grocery bill, so I decided to cook just one whole chicken for the week. A whole chicken is a ton of food for just one person... I quickly found this out last night. But I was pleased with how easy it was to bake. I just plopped it in the pan, covered it with foil and put it in the oven for two hours at 350 degrees and it was cooked perfectly, and very tender and juicy. I saved the carcass so I can make some stock for soups this weekend.
It's almost time for the farmers markets to open again in Boston; I can't hardly wait for some fresh (less expensive) produce to hit a parking lot near me. :-)
In other news, I baked a whole chicken last night and loved it. I bought one of the Trader Joe's whole organic chickens, and I'm mildly panicked about all the chicken I'll need to eat in the next few days. (Not really, I froze about half of it.) I got sort of tired of red meat, and sort of tired of my grocery bill, so I decided to cook just one whole chicken for the week. A whole chicken is a ton of food for just one person... I quickly found this out last night. But I was pleased with how easy it was to bake. I just plopped it in the pan, covered it with foil and put it in the oven for two hours at 350 degrees and it was cooked perfectly, and very tender and juicy. I saved the carcass so I can make some stock for soups this weekend.
It's almost time for the farmers markets to open again in Boston; I can't hardly wait for some fresh (less expensive) produce to hit a parking lot near me. :-)
Friday, April 10, 2009
Calcium & Multivitamins
So I know that there's an understanding that if your body is really craving something, it may actually really need it. Obviously when I really crave things like Jelly Beans, I try to calm the sugar cravings with some frozen strawberries or an apple, but when I crave things like milk, I try to listen to those cravings.
In addition to the 1-2 glasses of milk I drink per day, I've also been taking a multi-vitamin. Milk cravings = gone.
Apparently I needed more calcium? I eat plenty of green leafy veggies, and I buy OJ fortified with calcium, but cravings exist for a reason. So more milk I will drink.
Side note - I would ideally like to drink raw organic milk. But the state of MA does not allow for the sale in stores. You can buy direct from family farms - but they are 200+ miles away. There are community groups that you can buy into and get gallons out of their fridges, because they send someone twice a week to buy directly from the farms. But I looked into it, and it would be around 100 dollars a month for a gallon of milk a week. Yeah, I don't have that kind of milk budget right now. Perhaps - one day! For now, I drink organic milk from Trader Joe's.
Just had a conversation with my newer roommate today about why I was eating a steak for breakfast. (My breakfast this morning was steak, a hard-boiled egg, a banana and a cup of milk. He was eating Lucky Charms.) He kept claiming over and over that you absolutely needed carbs for energy - and I kept telling him that I've never had more energy than I do now (on a mostly paleo diet).
Ahh, to baffle yet another person. :-)
In addition to the 1-2 glasses of milk I drink per day, I've also been taking a multi-vitamin. Milk cravings = gone.
Apparently I needed more calcium? I eat plenty of green leafy veggies, and I buy OJ fortified with calcium, but cravings exist for a reason. So more milk I will drink.
Side note - I would ideally like to drink raw organic milk. But the state of MA does not allow for the sale in stores. You can buy direct from family farms - but they are 200+ miles away. There are community groups that you can buy into and get gallons out of their fridges, because they send someone twice a week to buy directly from the farms. But I looked into it, and it would be around 100 dollars a month for a gallon of milk a week. Yeah, I don't have that kind of milk budget right now. Perhaps - one day! For now, I drink organic milk from Trader Joe's.
Just had a conversation with my newer roommate today about why I was eating a steak for breakfast. (My breakfast this morning was steak, a hard-boiled egg, a banana and a cup of milk. He was eating Lucky Charms.) He kept claiming over and over that you absolutely needed carbs for energy - and I kept telling him that I've never had more energy than I do now (on a mostly paleo diet).
Ahh, to baffle yet another person. :-)
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Update on the Paleo Experiment
I haven't updated this blog in a very long time. Between traveling to Ireland, wrapping up a job at a restaurant, focusing on interviews for an internship and schoolwork, life has been beyond hectic.
First off, Ireland. Talk about a land of potatoes and pub food - it's yummy comfort food, but after a few traditional dishes, I was more than happy to have a night of sushi and a night of Korean food. I had some Guinness and Kilkanney while I was there, and it was all fine and fabulous, but I also snacked on Lara Bars, beef jerky and fruits when available. Traveling and staying paleo is incredibly difficult (especially when scrounging in hostels while backpacking), but I managed fairly well and still had indulgent meals while traveling. There was one time, though, when I was just so excited to have a hamburger - I was really craving red meat.
But even though things have been hectic, that doesn't mean that I've given up on my paleo ways. Absolutely not! I've managed to create a sort of set eating schedule, and find ways to afford my meat-centered diet. I've made modifications to the paleo diet slowly over the last few months, and it's been working well for me.
For one, I've been eating Ezekiel bread - so named because the recipe is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel. He lived on it in the desert for something like 2 years (my Old Testament knowledge is a bit fuzzy on some things). It's completely lower-GI and made with no artificial ingredients.
http://www.foodforlife.com/sprouted-grain-difference/ezekiel-4-9.html
My mom complains that it goes bad too fast, but I don't have that problem with it. I've been making sandwiches with it and taking them to school with me every day - I go through a loaf in about a week. I've also re-introduced peanut butter into my diet, and I buy the Trader Joe's all natural nothing-added chunky kind. Combined with either organic preserves or organic raw honey, it makes a great sandwich. I'll admit, at first, the bread took a bit of getting used to (different tastes, textures from other breads) but now I've come to like it. And it's really helped me with my budget - eating two meals a day centered around meat was just killing me at the grocery store.
So basically, when I leave home every day in the mornings, I pack a sandwich, a piece of fresh fruit (usually an apple), some dried fruit, sometimes a banana and a Lara Bar. Between 10 am and 5 pm, this is what I eat.
I've also started switching breakfast and dinner. What exactly does that mean? It means that I eat the bulk of my protein and calories by 8 AM in the morning. I've only been doing this for a few weeks, but I love it. Since I only eat a little fruit and a small bit of protein for dinner, by the time I wake up in the morning, I'm hungry. Since I eat protein and veggies for breakfast, instead of carbs and sugar, I haven't needed caffiene or apple cider at all recently to get a pick-me-up. My energy levels stay fairly consistent throughout the day.
So, just a small recap - here's an average day:
Breakfast: 8 oz steak, steamed green beans, organic milk.
Lunch/Snacks: PB&H Ezekiel bread sandwich, dried fruits, apple, banana, Lara Bar
Dinner: Orange, Mango, Kiwi and Strawberry Smoothie with Organic Egg White Powder
The problem is, sometimes for dinner you really are more hungry. I'll have another apple or a small piece of cheese to tide me over until morning, but I really try to go to bed on a mostly empty stomach. I find that I sleep better, and I have an easier time getting up in the morning, because I really want my breakfast!
Knock on wood, but re-introducing any of these foods into my diet hasn't brought back the horrible headaches or problems with my feet, etc. I even have the occasional glass of wine or cup of coffee if the afternoon has been particularly long and tiring. I've found some herbal teas that I like every now and then. In short, I'd say I'm about 70% strict paleo, 20% modified paleo, and 10% cheater-non-paleo (for those nights when I really, really want Thai food or a small box of Hot Tamales). It's working - I feel good, I'm maintaining a healthy weight, and that's the point, right?
First off, Ireland. Talk about a land of potatoes and pub food - it's yummy comfort food, but after a few traditional dishes, I was more than happy to have a night of sushi and a night of Korean food. I had some Guinness and Kilkanney while I was there, and it was all fine and fabulous, but I also snacked on Lara Bars, beef jerky and fruits when available. Traveling and staying paleo is incredibly difficult (especially when scrounging in hostels while backpacking), but I managed fairly well and still had indulgent meals while traveling. There was one time, though, when I was just so excited to have a hamburger - I was really craving red meat.
But even though things have been hectic, that doesn't mean that I've given up on my paleo ways. Absolutely not! I've managed to create a sort of set eating schedule, and find ways to afford my meat-centered diet. I've made modifications to the paleo diet slowly over the last few months, and it's been working well for me.
For one, I've been eating Ezekiel bread - so named because the recipe is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel. He lived on it in the desert for something like 2 years (my Old Testament knowledge is a bit fuzzy on some things). It's completely lower-GI and made with no artificial ingredients.
http://www.foodforlife.com/sprouted-grain-difference/ezekiel-4-9.html
My mom complains that it goes bad too fast, but I don't have that problem with it. I've been making sandwiches with it and taking them to school with me every day - I go through a loaf in about a week. I've also re-introduced peanut butter into my diet, and I buy the Trader Joe's all natural nothing-added chunky kind. Combined with either organic preserves or organic raw honey, it makes a great sandwich. I'll admit, at first, the bread took a bit of getting used to (different tastes, textures from other breads) but now I've come to like it. And it's really helped me with my budget - eating two meals a day centered around meat was just killing me at the grocery store.
So basically, when I leave home every day in the mornings, I pack a sandwich, a piece of fresh fruit (usually an apple), some dried fruit, sometimes a banana and a Lara Bar. Between 10 am and 5 pm, this is what I eat.
I've also started switching breakfast and dinner. What exactly does that mean? It means that I eat the bulk of my protein and calories by 8 AM in the morning. I've only been doing this for a few weeks, but I love it. Since I only eat a little fruit and a small bit of protein for dinner, by the time I wake up in the morning, I'm hungry. Since I eat protein and veggies for breakfast, instead of carbs and sugar, I haven't needed caffiene or apple cider at all recently to get a pick-me-up. My energy levels stay fairly consistent throughout the day.
So, just a small recap - here's an average day:
Breakfast: 8 oz steak, steamed green beans, organic milk.
Lunch/Snacks: PB&H Ezekiel bread sandwich, dried fruits, apple, banana, Lara Bar
Dinner: Orange, Mango, Kiwi and Strawberry Smoothie with Organic Egg White Powder
The problem is, sometimes for dinner you really are more hungry. I'll have another apple or a small piece of cheese to tide me over until morning, but I really try to go to bed on a mostly empty stomach. I find that I sleep better, and I have an easier time getting up in the morning, because I really want my breakfast!
Knock on wood, but re-introducing any of these foods into my diet hasn't brought back the horrible headaches or problems with my feet, etc. I even have the occasional glass of wine or cup of coffee if the afternoon has been particularly long and tiring. I've found some herbal teas that I like every now and then. In short, I'd say I'm about 70% strict paleo, 20% modified paleo, and 10% cheater-non-paleo (for those nights when I really, really want Thai food or a small box of Hot Tamales). It's working - I feel good, I'm maintaining a healthy weight, and that's the point, right?
Monday, February 16, 2009
Organic Egg White Powder!
For those of you who don't know, my father is the senior VP of operations for a manufacturing company. They produce egg white powder amongst their many spray dried and processed foods. (Ever had a Snickers Bar? You've had their products.) I had asked my Dad if he could grab a few packets of the egg white powder for me on his next trip to the plant, and he did one step better: he got me the high quality, organic egg white powder.
One of the biggest challenges I face with this way of eating is the price of food. I need lots of protein in my diet to be sure, and meats, especially the organic, no hormone, no antibiotic meats that I purchase, are very expensive. Eggs are a great option for protein, but I want to be careful about how much cholesterol I am taking in.
Side note: I actually have very low cholesterol and almost medically treatable low blood pressure, so I'm not in danger of compromising my health by eating a bunch of eggs. I just want to be careful - even though it's not a problem right now, I know it could be if I start eating 4-5 eggs a day.
Of of my roommates makes shakes with flax seed oil and frozen fruit almost every day, and I decided that I would start buying Trader Joe's frozen fruit and do the same. I know it's not fresh fruit, and I would much rather put fresh fruit in my body, but I have to cut costs somewhere.
Tonight I made a shake with orange juice, frozen strawberries, a fresh kiwi and a tablespoon of organic egg white powder. I got a ton of fruit in there, and the protein from the egg white powder made it a realistic "light" meal. (I had had some chicken earlier, so it wasn't my only dinner, just a semi-late night big snack.... I'm not starving myself.) It was certainly yummy - thanks for the organic egg white powder, Dad!
Another side note: School and work have been dragging me down lately, and I was struggling to wake up in the morning. I'll have a cappuccino once and a while at the restaurant (after a long day in the library and before a long night slinging around drinks and sandwiches), but I don't like to have coffee at all during the week. Back to the old fix - I picked up some all natural apple cider and had a cup this morning before cracking the books, and it worked like a charm. :-)
One of the biggest challenges I face with this way of eating is the price of food. I need lots of protein in my diet to be sure, and meats, especially the organic, no hormone, no antibiotic meats that I purchase, are very expensive. Eggs are a great option for protein, but I want to be careful about how much cholesterol I am taking in.
Side note: I actually have very low cholesterol and almost medically treatable low blood pressure, so I'm not in danger of compromising my health by eating a bunch of eggs. I just want to be careful - even though it's not a problem right now, I know it could be if I start eating 4-5 eggs a day.
Of of my roommates makes shakes with flax seed oil and frozen fruit almost every day, and I decided that I would start buying Trader Joe's frozen fruit and do the same. I know it's not fresh fruit, and I would much rather put fresh fruit in my body, but I have to cut costs somewhere.
Tonight I made a shake with orange juice, frozen strawberries, a fresh kiwi and a tablespoon of organic egg white powder. I got a ton of fruit in there, and the protein from the egg white powder made it a realistic "light" meal. (I had had some chicken earlier, so it wasn't my only dinner, just a semi-late night big snack.... I'm not starving myself.) It was certainly yummy - thanks for the organic egg white powder, Dad!
Another side note: School and work have been dragging me down lately, and I was struggling to wake up in the morning. I'll have a cappuccino once and a while at the restaurant (after a long day in the library and before a long night slinging around drinks and sandwiches), but I don't like to have coffee at all during the week. Back to the old fix - I picked up some all natural apple cider and had a cup this morning before cracking the books, and it worked like a charm. :-)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
A yummy dinner
Back to the grind - I need to keep eating this way.
It's difficult - it's expensive - but I need to get back on a more strict paleo diet so I get through this semester without any major health problems.
I had the flu last week, so I broke my no soda rule in a major way and had plenty of ginger ale, but that's coming to an end now. I also had plenty of crackers and toast - and that is also done and over with. Time to get back on the meat and (no potato) bandwagon. :-)
Tonight for dinner I cooked a half of a green pepper in some organic chicken broth, and cooked this amazing no hormone, no antibiotic, free range chicken that I get from the co-op in them organic chicken broth as well. It's certainly a yummy meal, and the chicken has so much natural flavor and it's so moist due to the addition of about a cup and a half of broth!
Yum!
It's difficult - it's expensive - but I need to get back on a more strict paleo diet so I get through this semester without any major health problems.
I had the flu last week, so I broke my no soda rule in a major way and had plenty of ginger ale, but that's coming to an end now. I also had plenty of crackers and toast - and that is also done and over with. Time to get back on the meat and (no potato) bandwagon. :-)
Tonight for dinner I cooked a half of a green pepper in some organic chicken broth, and cooked this amazing no hormone, no antibiotic, free range chicken that I get from the co-op in them organic chicken broth as well. It's certainly a yummy meal, and the chicken has so much natural flavor and it's so moist due to the addition of about a cup and a half of broth!
Yum!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Back in the "good" mode...
I haven't posted for awhile; things have been busy with travels and getting ready for the semester to start. However, with a snow day declared today, I have time to sit in my toasty warm room and write a bit.
I broke my diet some on my travels, but for the most part, especially when skiing, I followed the plans. Avocados, beef jerky, fruits, chicken, etc - only one splurge that weekend for a sushi dinner (and even then, it was only a small splurge). However, even with those few small cheats, I could tell they had taken a toll on me. I was eating whatever I had around the house for a few days when I got back, to avoid the grocery bill syndrome, but really started to feel ill again.
Can't explain it. I wish I could explain it. I just feel awful; I'm tired, I have headaches, I can't concentrate, I am listless and I just want to crawl up in a little ball and die. I just don't ever feel good when I'm like that.
So instantly, I bought some red meat and ate it all with some green pepper. I drank a lot of water, and have been eating fruit like there's no tomorrow. I feel 80% better already.
Good find, by the way: Lara-Bars. https://www.larabar.com/secure/index_.php
Amazing treats - try the Ginger Snap!
I broke my diet some on my travels, but for the most part, especially when skiing, I followed the plans. Avocados, beef jerky, fruits, chicken, etc - only one splurge that weekend for a sushi dinner (and even then, it was only a small splurge). However, even with those few small cheats, I could tell they had taken a toll on me. I was eating whatever I had around the house for a few days when I got back, to avoid the grocery bill syndrome, but really started to feel ill again.
Can't explain it. I wish I could explain it. I just feel awful; I'm tired, I have headaches, I can't concentrate, I am listless and I just want to crawl up in a little ball and die. I just don't ever feel good when I'm like that.
So instantly, I bought some red meat and ate it all with some green pepper. I drank a lot of water, and have been eating fruit like there's no tomorrow. I feel 80% better already.
Good find, by the way: Lara-Bars. https://www.larabar.com/secure/index_.php
Amazing treats - try the Ginger Snap!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
I'm hungry.
I had plenty of protein and veggies today, but I'm hungry. I want those little sour gummy candies and a cheesy enchilada.
At this point, I know that I've had enough calories today to completely sustain me - it's simply a munching thing that I want. I want carbs and sugar.
Argh. Sipping all this water sure isn't helping all that much!
At this point, I know that I've had enough calories today to completely sustain me - it's simply a munching thing that I want. I want carbs and sugar.
Argh. Sipping all this water sure isn't helping all that much!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Weighing in...
I weighed myself again this morning - I forget most mornings, but need to make it more of a bi-weekly habit to manage my weight. My target is to stay basically where I am. As an almost 5'10" woman, about the lowest weight that would be healthy for my frame (which is smaller than average) is about 128 lbs.
As of this morning, I have lost a bit of weight, but not much. I currently weigh 135.8 lbs. For a few splurges over the holidays, I have still racked up a net weight loss. The trick will be to stay steady in my weight WITHOUT holiday splurges (after all, I don't exactly party on Martin Luther King Jr. day in January - there's no excuse to eat holiday cookies now).
And, let's face it. I am cheap. I have nice clothes that fit me when I'm in the weight range of 132-138 lbs. When I get to the lower or upper echelons of that weight range, my clothes start to fit me strangely. I'm too cheap to buy new clothes; this is what has kept me from gaining weight in my adult life. (That and all that gosh darn running!)
I am concerned that this nutritional regime is going to compromise my weight - that I will lose too much. However, I am flexible - if my body is working properly at a lower weight, perhaps that's my true target weight and I've been a touch too heavy for the last few years.
We will have to see! I'm off to eat my avocado omelette and fresh blackberries for breakfast.
As of this morning, I have lost a bit of weight, but not much. I currently weigh 135.8 lbs. For a few splurges over the holidays, I have still racked up a net weight loss. The trick will be to stay steady in my weight WITHOUT holiday splurges (after all, I don't exactly party on Martin Luther King Jr. day in January - there's no excuse to eat holiday cookies now).
And, let's face it. I am cheap. I have nice clothes that fit me when I'm in the weight range of 132-138 lbs. When I get to the lower or upper echelons of that weight range, my clothes start to fit me strangely. I'm too cheap to buy new clothes; this is what has kept me from gaining weight in my adult life. (That and all that gosh darn running!)
I am concerned that this nutritional regime is going to compromise my weight - that I will lose too much. However, I am flexible - if my body is working properly at a lower weight, perhaps that's my true target weight and I've been a touch too heavy for the last few years.
We will have to see! I'm off to eat my avocado omelette and fresh blackberries for breakfast.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
It's a new year, and I'm going strong.
After reading Dr. Cordain's book, I'm relieved that he suggests that the paleo eater have one to three open meals a week. After all, if you have 20 meals a week, if at least 17 of them are paleo, it's okay to have a "somewhat" paleo meal every now and them. Now, granted, this doesn't mean that it's allright to eat a whole pizza or a Big Mac and fries on these "open meals". Perhaps a lean ground beef hamburger and a small bag of potato chips, or a few slices of pizza.
That being in mind, I decided to stay strong throughout the week until last night, when I enjoyed an avocado and turkey sandwich on a 7 grain bread with steamed veggies. Technically, it wasn't a paleo meal, but I did skip the french fries and the 7 grain bread satisfied my bread craving. I was very happy with the meal!
Friends and I went to a party in Brooklyn after dinner in Manhattan (I went to NYC if you haven't figured it out by now). Thankfully, I had brought an all natural apple carrot and orange juice blend (my favorite!) and some soda water to make my own sparkling juice drink, so I stayed completely away from the alcohol. The gracious hosts had provided 3 yummy cheeses, hummus, veggies and other goodies. I was grateful for cucumbers and carrots to munch on, and even treated myself to a few bits of cheese and some fudge. Overall, it was a nice night (food-wise). (It was a great night non-food wise!)
I managed to enjoy my "open" night without splurging. Although I consumed a mionr amount of non-paleo food and no alcohol, I still woke up this morning feeling sort of off. I believe my body was confused as to why I gave it cheese and bread --- it hasn't had those two things in several weeks now! It didn't take me long to get back on track - I had a fantastic salmon with shrimp sauce and steamed veggies for lunch. (Lots of steamed veggies - seeing a trend here?)
I think I will stick to one or two open meals a week on this paleo plan, and I will be flexible about when they are. Dr. Cordain only says that two open meals should not be in the same day - and the more spread out they are - the better. We'll see what the weekend brings - I've been craving some Chinese lately. Perhaps I'll get some steamed chicken and veggies and indulge in a bit of fried rice one of these days. It's exciting seeing that I can have tastes of my favorite foods every now and then. Makes this whole process much more tolerable.
That being in mind, I decided to stay strong throughout the week until last night, when I enjoyed an avocado and turkey sandwich on a 7 grain bread with steamed veggies. Technically, it wasn't a paleo meal, but I did skip the french fries and the 7 grain bread satisfied my bread craving. I was very happy with the meal!
Friends and I went to a party in Brooklyn after dinner in Manhattan (I went to NYC if you haven't figured it out by now). Thankfully, I had brought an all natural apple carrot and orange juice blend (my favorite!) and some soda water to make my own sparkling juice drink, so I stayed completely away from the alcohol. The gracious hosts had provided 3 yummy cheeses, hummus, veggies and other goodies. I was grateful for cucumbers and carrots to munch on, and even treated myself to a few bits of cheese and some fudge. Overall, it was a nice night (food-wise). (It was a great night non-food wise!)
I managed to enjoy my "open" night without splurging. Although I consumed a mionr amount of non-paleo food and no alcohol, I still woke up this morning feeling sort of off. I believe my body was confused as to why I gave it cheese and bread --- it hasn't had those two things in several weeks now! It didn't take me long to get back on track - I had a fantastic salmon with shrimp sauce and steamed veggies for lunch. (Lots of steamed veggies - seeing a trend here?)
I think I will stick to one or two open meals a week on this paleo plan, and I will be flexible about when they are. Dr. Cordain only says that two open meals should not be in the same day - and the more spread out they are - the better. We'll see what the weekend brings - I've been craving some Chinese lately. Perhaps I'll get some steamed chicken and veggies and indulge in a bit of fried rice one of these days. It's exciting seeing that I can have tastes of my favorite foods every now and then. Makes this whole process much more tolerable.
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