6 Week - Day 15

My Food:

Breakfast: fried potatoes with mushrooms, spinach, and broccoli, cup of fruit (melons and grapes)

Lunch: green apple, decaf black coffee, handful of chex mix

Dinner: spinach with pecans and mandarin oranges, large bowl of Three Bean Lentil Soup, handful of popcorn, frozen cherries with cocoa powder for dessert, tea

*Pretty*

Exercise: none

My Thoughts:

We went out for breakfast this morning with our oldest. I ordered my best from the menu. It was good, even if it was loaded with oil.  Because I started the day with starch, I was trying to be really careful to avoid them the rest of the day. But, as usual, if I start with starch, I battle the craving all day.

And, because we took the day to go out for some fun, it sure did feel like we should be snacking along the way. My son offered me some of his Chex Mix and I didn't resist. Sigh.  My oldest made a big bowl of popcorn for dinner and I grabbed some to munch.  Sigh. 

BUT, even though I'm going CRAZY, I am NOT eating the "cardboard pizza" that my boys are enjoying tonight.  I am determined to not give in. 

I'm feeling fat and frumpy and like all my work is for nothing today. My clothes aren't feeling loose, I'm not feeling springy, I'm just feeling ick today. 

I have a strong suspicion that has to do with not eating well the last two days.  My energy is low because I'm not getting in the foods that are what I call "alive".  I need to get back to eating enough of the nutrition that I know gives me what I need to feel great. 

Looking Ahead:

Tomorrow is my little guy's birthday.  We bought some special fruits so we could enjoy a treat while the rest of the family has cake tomorrow.  Maybe I'm feeling a little emotional about that too. 

I am looking forward to my breakfast salad in the morning.  I need a good start like that again.