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.
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