This was yesterday's lunch for me and josh. Shortly after, we declared it the best sandwich ever and had it again for dinner. I think the bread is what makes it special, he thinks it's the combination of everything: , artisan bread, local/organic tomatoes and spinach, organic bacon, fresh mozzarella and little mayonnaise. It was amazing.
I learned a valuable lesson yesterday (one I've been learning for a very long time) do not bake treats or bring convenient ones in the house while at the height of PMS. Don't even think about it.
Yesterday I was feeling moody and funky. One of those days where it's best to settle in, get work done and have little interaction with the world. So I decided to cook. Tomato sauce from scratch, black bean dip and mini pumpkin muffins. I don't know what it was about those muffins, but I just started popping them in my mouth. One after another. I felt sick and had to take an hour long nap.
This feeling made day two of c25k (couch to 5k) much harder. My stomach was churning, my mouth was dry, and I was willing my body up the hills like a crack fiend. Too much sugar.
What did I learn? No treats in the house. Especially during the throws of PMS. And that c25k requires real food and real fuel. Mini pumpkin muffins will only get you so far.
This morning I'm still hung over from the experience. Full, bloated and a head ache from dehydration. There are mini muffins still in a baggie on the table, but they look less appealing. Food does not interest me right now.
My plan of action for the day:
Really pay attention to hunger. If you feel the need to eat otherwise, blog about it. Do something else.
Do 30 minutes of some activity.
Drink lots of water.
Move on.
What a grown-up BLT! I love it. May be dinner here tonight.
I love that you’re writing so much more now! I enjoy hearing about your journey.
This time of year I LOVE all things pumpkin! Its such a temptation for me. I understand why you were loving those muffins!!!
I second what Sara said, I love that you’re blogging more often.
I can’t remember how I came across your blog, probably one of those random internet happenings..but I love it. You write so well and of an experience that I can totally relate to.
So keep up the good work
Thanks for staying with me through my ebb and flow
Hello, I really appreciate your blog. And, I especially applaud your courage: you put it all out there with total honesty.
I recently asked lots of people in my life what would be the least amount of money for food that they imagined they could live on. For me, I imagined the least amount of money would be about 50 dollars. I was astounded when three people I had asked said 10 dollars. And one of those people did it for two years, while struggling as an actor in Chicago. WOW!!! That seemed pretty amazing. So, I decided to give it a try.
It’s been pretty amazing. For the past month, I have lived on $10 a week for food, aside from the occasional coffee shop bagel. It forced me to plan my meals, eat simply, cut out extra foods that didn’t give me nutrition (like sweets, treats, extra snacks that I just used to distract myself), eat less meat, buy and cook in bulk, and has saved me SO MUCH MONEY!!! I was totally that girl who ate food like a shopoholic shops. I always wanted excitement in my food, different flavors, variety, fancy foods, etc. I treated eating like shopping… at Forever 21, and we all know what that’s like.
I am eating now a lot of beans and rice, (there are a variety of beans!!) and this meal is so filling and satisfying, eggs, drinking lots of water. I feel healthier and have tons more energy. Plus, I’ve given my wallet a big break!!!
I would recommend anyone trying this , just to see what it’s like. Even $20 a week is a huge stretch, then that’s the goal for you. Also, hey I have had three pot lucks since I started this, which has reminded me that food and eating provides so many opportunities for building community and sharing with one another..
Just some thoughts. Thank you all for reading.