Well, Day One has come and gone, and I have to say that it was quite interesting. I didn't quite realize how hard it would be to go without all the foods that my diet as a vegetarian has been based on - milk, cheese, eggs, etc. A brief outline of my day would look something like this...
9.45 - Wake up. Remember that it's summertime, and there is nowhere to be. Be happy, and listen to Modest Mouse. Then, remember that the lawn has to be mowed and I have work today, and now I am vegan, and say a few choice swear words.
10.10 - Look through my fridge. Realize this plan would work better if I had any control over the food that we have in our fridge. End up eating 2 enormous, crispy Gala apples for breakfast and smear them with some homemade almond butter. Gulp down water and coffee.
10.25 - Mow the lawn. It is too hot to mow a lawn. Ugh.
12.00 - Look completely befuddled, trying to figure out what to eat for lunch. So perplexed that I consider skipping lunch, then remember the nightmare that I am when my blood sugar drops too low. Cut some veggies, and blend up hummus, and eat another big apple and some blueberries.
1.00 - Work. I scan, and I file, and I answer phones. I love my life.
6.00 - Eat whole wheat spaghetti and basil and tomatoes, and glare across the table at my brother as he smacks down 4 pizza pops. How is this fair? FOUR of those things, and he weighs about 80 pounds. This really makes me hate guys. Search the freezer for something that I can maybe whirl into a smoothie for dessert, and stumble upon gold... a container of Dark Chocolate Coconut Dream that my lactose intolerant grandfather left by accident when he visited us a month ago. Wow, truly amazing...
7.00 - Went to the barn and rode ponies, all the while dreaming of Coconut Dream.
Then, I came and wrote this. So, evaluation of the first day? Not terrible, but I think I need to plan this stuff out more in advance - it's harder work than I thought. I'm not going to post my eating schedule every day (or ever again) but I thought I would today since it's the first day. Looking forward to 182 more days!
This is my new love... farewell, boyfriend. I'm Coconut dreaming on such a summer's night...
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