HERE I SIT AT THE END OF THE DAY eating a bowl full of pinto beans, chickpeas, kidney beans with a few Kalamata olives added for my supper meal. I'm way too tired to fix a big meal as we were out most of the day and I really am tired. Had a good day though and got much accomplished. Feet are tired and aching. My back needs the recliner. It seems my upper back is the problem today. Anywho, I am on DAY THREE of my Daniel Diet. 21 days and counting.
Breakfast was a V8. I know that V8 has some added natural flavors, but I cheated a little bit and drank one. Low cal and that's what I am aiming for.
Lunch was a Olive Garden Salad and Minestrone soup minus the pasta. Sipped on water and had a nice chat with Hubby, but I sat across the table from him watching him eat the delicious plate of spaghetti with meatballs and meat sauce. It was almost torture, but I got through it. I wasn't deprived and I left the restaurant contented.
Supper was the SALAD BEANS. It needs something besides what is in it. This would be really good mixed in with pasta, tomatoes, green beans, etc. I'll suffer through tonight and have a large crisp salad tomorrow. Just added some salsa to it and that made all the difference!
I started what I call a DANIEL DIET based off of Biblical scripture where DANIEL IS EATING VEGETABLES AND BEANS (pulse). For 21 days I will eat lots of veggies, legumes and beans in hopes of dropping some much needed weight. So far, so good. I drink water and unsweetened iced green tea.
May 24 through June 13th. Can I do it? I believe I can and will. I pray and cheer myself on.
This morning I put on my new walking/running shoes and my new blue jeans with an old top I had in my closet. I have plans of downsizing my wardrobe after I get further along on the interior of the house. I can only do so much and that's the much.
Today, I drove across the prairie to small town America to put a load of towels in the drier. Each time I go over to retirement cottage, I think out loud what we are suppose to do to it.
Off to Topeka for Olive Garden lunch. I ordered off their menu what I thought I could eat that lined up with my Daniel Diet. I knew I couldn't eat the pasta in the soup, so I ate around it. The Minestrone Soup had good flavor and the salad is always a winner. No breadsticks or dessert. I did just fine saying no.
Stopped in at GOD's STOREHOUSE and I bought a Momma Gorilla with baby gorilla behind her. I'll clean her up give her a new coat of paint or use shoe polish. I didn't need the figure, but for some reason I really liked this one. Not my usual purchase, but that's what makes it fun to go looking. Surprise...something different.
Drove over to another Thrift Mall and walked about. I left empty handed and that's alright. Drove the neighborhoods of Potwin Place and Westboro. Very nice neighborhoods. Kind of like a fairy tale how pleasant the houses and lawns are.
Went to the Natural Grocers for organic veggies. They have a reasonably priced fresh vegetable and fruit section compared to Dillons and Hy-Vee. Sometimes I shop Aldi as they are increasing their organic items by leaps and bounds. I laughed outlaid thinking I can't believe how organic we have become. I would never have believed it a few years ago. We have it in us to change.
Off to HOME we go. My feet were starting to hurt by then and I needed to take the tennis shoes off and wiggle my toes. My back was crying and I was ready to call it a day.
After I tried jeans on last Sunday, I stood in horror looking at myself in the dressing room mirror. I knew firsthand that I had to do something drastic. Way too heavy. SO I started a Daniel Diet on Monday. I want to be healthy and this is where I continue to make my wayward toward a healthier me.
I went back through my print outs from MyFitnessPal that records what I eat each day. I had started cutting back on portions in January. Here it is the end of May and I have switched gears again. 21 days of this Daniel Diet and then I'll return to adding small amounts of fruit, beef, and dairy. Not sure when I will add more carbs. They are part of my problem in why I am so heavy.
Years ago when I did a Daniel Diet in Texas, I would eat baked potatoes. When I allow potatoes this go round, I will only eat half of a medium potato due to it being loaded with carbs. Baked potato with salsa on it or spaghetti sauce makes for a decent meal. I'll have to skip the cottage cheese this go round, but after this fast, I will return to doing this. Baked potato, cottage cheese and salsa. It is good for sure.
Tomorrow is another day. I will pace myself and go from there. The month is running out of days. We need to go to the Court House and purchase our car tags before the week ends. The month of May included paying taxes on the cottage and auto insurance on the cars. Graduation gifts also. Now car tags. We got hit a little hard in the pocket book. December and May are that way. Have to plan for these expenses. June will have birthdays and medical bills that will need paid. It seems like the older I get, the more bills there are. It surely is a sign that I am ALIVE and kicking.
I would like to go decorate my Dad's grave for Memorial Day. I have a grapevine wreath that I might hot glue some artificial flowers on to make a wreath for Dad. It seems like it was only yesterday that he passed away.
We celebrated our fourth year on May 25th of living in this old house. I cannot hardly believe it. Four years. Take a deep breath and give THANKS to GOD for seeing us through.
I ordered some flowers for my Sister and Bro-in-law's 50th Wedding Anniversary that will take place on Sunday. Mailed some cards. They will not be having a reception. I wish they were, but this is what they want and that's that. My Grandparents' 100th Wedding Anniversary will be May 31st. They are no longer here on Earth, but we still think of them. God is good.
Blessings to all and may you have a delightful LIFE,
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