Some of what I am eating, what I gave up

If I had half a brain, and sometimes I doubt I do, then I'd be keeping a log of what I eat every day. I know, I know, I'm a slacker. I'll start this month charting the food, how's that sound?

Anyhow, this post is about the things I have eaten and some of the things I have cut out of my diet. Everything is in the name of achieving the goal of 40 pounds in six months.

Operation 40 is a work in progress. So, inevitably the following is not an all-inclusive list, as more items will be added later.

I'll start by noting some of the changes. I have cut back from 2 percent milk to 1 percent. I love me some milk and am not ready to drink skim, which is like milk-flavored water, nor will I entertain soy. At least, not at this time.


Cheese has been lessened in my diet and soon may go bye bye altogether. Also, diet drinks, while not bad for you in general, haven't been part of the deal, either. Water has been my drink of choice, aside from juice or milk during meals.

The holidays are here so, and it pains me to say this, I won't be partaking in the egg nog this year. That is, unless I find a really, really light version to drink. But, it's all part of the cause.

I've eaten only one egg in the last month. That's more to help my cholesterol than anything else.

Oh and I have cut out all fried foods.

Ok, as for what I am eating, I am doing well with portion sizes and good choices.

Many a lunch has consisted of a grilled chicken sandwich, banana, apples and milk from Sonic. I also have chosen several grilled chicken salads with light dressings (120 calories per pack), along with the fruit.

My "heavy meals" have been a turkey dinner from PoFolks, which I asked for light gravy and had plenty of veggies, grilled fish meals with broccoli, bread and rice.

I've also eaten a lot of pasta with fresh tomato sauce, homemade soups and bread, and plenty of green beans with home-cooked meals.

That's all I can gather off the top of my head. I wanted to get this update on the blog, so excuse me for not being too in-depth.


I promise I'll keep better track starting on Tuesday :)