Day Five - Kinda Angry

I have been reading the blogs of other participants and am sorry to hear how hard this Challenge is on many. I am glad to hear though that people have stopped if they were having health problems. That is such a strong message in itself – good that you/we have that option. I am getting through and would say that I feel more annoyed/discouraged/angry than anything else. I don’t like the food. I feel “full” but not satisfied after eating. I want to be able to make other choices. I am counting the hours until noon on Friday. But I will get through with bread, buns, one can of tuna, lots of margarine, M&C, a can of corn, soup and crackers left (and a few cookies…). (I feel a little guilty – so other participants, please call if you want anything!). I am annoyed/discouraged/angry because it just isn’t “right”. In a country as rich as ours, people should be better supported. This isn’t just about better quality foodbank food. I think that it is about our society better supporting people (i.e. social assistance rates, minimum wage levels) so that they can afford to make choices that are good for their health… so they can participate in society fully… so that they can be great moms and dads and letter carriers and teachers and politicians and…