JOURNAL ENTRY: DAY 28

Well, in the spirit of getting back on the horse, I began my day yesterday with a renewed determination to make good choices, and I was successful! I missed lunch, though, because I was trying to get the salad done in time to pick up Rachary for Easter dinner at the Porter's. I had also neglected to allot time for the Shaving of the Forest (the first dress-wearing of the Season, dontcha know), so I was doing my best imitation of a Headless Chicken by the time I actually got out of here. And I was still almost a half-hour late! Oy. Elaine put out healthy snack food when we got there, though, so I didn't go hungry. :) Here's the breakdown:

BREAKFAST

1/2 c. low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 c. pineapple chunks

3 strawberries, sliced

1 light multi-grain english muffin, toasted, dry

SNACK

baby carrots

celery

raw broccoli

grape tomatoes

black olives (5 or 6)

SUPPER

2 T. baked beans (made by Rachel Theresa - delicious!)

1 small slice baked ham

1 good-sized baked yam* (had the option of a butter/honey sauce, which I eschewed, but the yam was perfect all by itself -- didn't even need butter!)

4 spears of oven-roasted asparagus topped with sesame seeds YUM

2 good-sized servings of salad:**

green leaf lettuce

red leaf lettuce

romaine lettuce

cucumbers

mushrooms

red onions

green onions

grape tomatoes

garlic

bleu cheese

toasted pine nuts

parmesan cheese

alfalfa/radish sprouts

avocado

* Could probably have eaten 1/2 the yam and been fine. I admit it's a weakness. Rationalized it by not using any butter or other enhancements whatsoever (not even salt & pepper!)

** No dressing 

DESSERT

about 1 c. mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, pineapple, grapes)

1 c. jasmine green tea

So, I am officially back on track and happy to be here. Happy Monday, everyone.