20190512 Daily report

Hello.  As part of my (so far successful) system of weight control, I regulate my food intake.  I do that by keeping a food journal (a log of everything I eat) and I keep the system going by changing the way I was thinking about food.  I encourage myself and keep things interesting with a system of rewards.  And I find deeper meaning in my new life.  It is more satisfying, my food goals are more refined, and the feeling of control is a benefit and a motivator.  Part of the control is food portioning.  

A portion for lunch tomorrow

My food intake and calorie count

Breakfast – BLT wraps (400); pre cooked bacon pieces (100); waffle pieces (100)

  • 600 calories

Lunch – homemade chili and noodles (400)

  • 400 calories 

Dinner – Moroccan lamb ragout with rice (500)

  • 500 calories

Snacking – tea with half and half (80); fresh berries (200)

  • 280 calories

Total for the day: 1780 calories (limit 1800)

Anticipation

Today was Mother’s day. For dinner I made a Moroccan lamb ragout.  But I got started a bit late and it wasn’t ready until after 6PM.  Starting at 5, I had a few berries left over from the breakfast extravaganza.  Then a few more and a few more.  I have no idea how many I actually ate (much less than a cup), but when dinner was finally ready I wasn’t really hungry any more.  I lost my hunger/anticipation!  And the Moroccan lamb is one of my favorite lamb meals.  So that was a little disappointing.  On the other hand, I did eat some lovely berries.  

The leftover lamb was packed away for lunches and another dinner.  Maybe next time, I won’t ruin my preparations for enjoying it!  

Back to bacon.  I’ve now tried three kinds of pre cooked bacon, and there’s only one thing to say: precooked bacon is not as good as freshly cooked.   It’s like an echo of real bacon, and only good enough as a substitute for a short time.  This summer, I’m going to switch to another breakfast food!  Shocking, I know.  There will still be a place for bacon, somewhere.  I hear there is a chocolate covered bacon.  

-The Doctor