It's the start of day three, and since this challenge began I've altered my schedule somewhat to take time to read blogs, reflect on others thoughts, and mentally prepare for my day. I do this with my first cuppa (with milk), and read bits and pieces to the boyfriend about others struggles and thoughts that are happening to them through this project. Needless to say; those of you going to potlucks, and making dinner for friends/family; I commend you... I wouldn't be able to do it. Yes, I made dinner for my guy last night, but it wasn't until he pulled out the cookies he bought that I struggled...I'm not a big cookie person, but last night - I would have loved to have one, and was sad my box never did receive cookies, like other boxes did.
Trying to get through the week on what I have is going to be tough....I've been halfing everything. Half the box of KD Friday night, half the rice, soup and green beans last night...Everything is being cut down to even smaller portions then I was given...It allows me to rotate the food, and avoids (as much as possible) leftovers (which I dislike). The only thing I haven't halfed is the tuna - that can is way to small as it is! This way, I feel I'm having something different each day, and hopes that I can trick my brain and stomach into believing it as well.....
I'm huge on social media - my business offers it, and I use it all the time. Facebook and Twitter, coupled with the blogs seem to be one of the things that is getting me through this challenge. The fact that I am trying to approach this creatively, and thus allowing myself to focus more on what I'm going to say about the challenge rather then focus on my quickly depleting supplies helps me get through the tough moments of headaches, being lethargic and the melancholy....I've never really been hungry; like Penny's blog below; the bulk of the food has kept me full.
Trying to get through the week on what I have is going to be tough....I've been halfing everything. Half the box of KD Friday night, half the rice, soup and green beans last night...Everything is being cut down to even smaller portions then I was given...It allows me to rotate the food, and avoids (as much as possible) leftovers (which I dislike). The only thing I haven't halfed is the tuna - that can is way to small as it is! This way, I feel I'm having something different each day, and hopes that I can trick my brain and stomach into believing it as well.....
I'm huge on social media - my business offers it, and I use it all the time. Facebook and Twitter, coupled with the blogs seem to be one of the things that is getting me through this challenge. The fact that I am trying to approach this creatively, and thus allowing myself to focus more on what I'm going to say about the challenge rather then focus on my quickly depleting supplies helps me get through the tough moments of headaches, being lethargic and the melancholy....I've never really been hungry; like Penny's blog below; the bulk of the food has kept me full.
But I digress.... It was Facebook, that gave me last nights meal idea. My friend and Q92 FM 
radio announcer Holly Thorne tossed out the suggestion of "Barf Casserole," something her grandmother fed her seven children with from time to time. Holly said it looks gross but tastes not so bad, and I'll be darned if she wasn't wrong. The casserole gives me two meals, and when I ate it, I wasnt left feeling sick from it like I was the KD and hot dogs. I could imagine adding fresh veggies, and garlic and onion, and perhaps creating something similar to put into regular rotation!
I am getting worried about the amount of food I have. There are still five days left, and I've eaten a lot of the heartier food items...The pasta and brown beans are being left for mid week, but it might be soup and oatmeal for the next couple of days...Considering I've never had oatmeal, because I hate mushy cereal - I'm really going to have to mentally prepare for this... And that's what gets me - to me, this challenge, my troubles about my likes and dislikes are nothing compared the the fact that this is life to others, and my personal struggle - ends Friday.
To others - this might ever end.....
radio announcer Holly Thorne tossed out the suggestion of "Barf Casserole," something her grandmother fed her seven children with from time to time. Holly said it looks gross but tastes not so bad, and I'll be darned if she wasn't wrong. The casserole gives me two meals, and when I ate it, I wasnt left feeling sick from it like I was the KD and hot dogs. I could imagine adding fresh veggies, and garlic and onion, and perhaps creating something similar to put into regular rotation!I am getting worried about the amount of food I have. There are still five days left, and I've eaten a lot of the heartier food items...The pasta and brown beans are being left for mid week, but it might be soup and oatmeal for the next couple of days...Considering I've never had oatmeal, because I hate mushy cereal - I'm really going to have to mentally prepare for this... And that's what gets me - to me, this challenge, my troubles about my likes and dislikes are nothing compared the the fact that this is life to others, and my personal struggle - ends Friday.
To others - this might ever end.....
Hi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteI feel for you about the oatmeal, part of the trick to good oatmeal is how it's cooked. Here's my secret to perfect oatmeal-microwave not stovetop! 1/3 cup oats, 2/3 cups water, microwave in a deep bowl for 1:40 on high(depending on how strong your microwave is-mine is kinda whimpy) with milk and sugar and a rumbling belly its actually quite good. (although I prefer brown sugar, nuts and cranberries...but it will do)
Good Luck
Kathy-