I am 97 days into my Daily Food Diary. That leaves 268 days to go.
When I adopted a Healthy and Active Lifestyle three years ago, my driving mantra was “My future self will thank me!” That thought kept me pushing through the difficult, frustrating, day to day pain and struggle.
Three years later, my life is so much better because I am so much healthier, stronger, and happier. AND… I am THANKFUL for everything that my past self did to get me there.
97 days into my Daily Food Diary, I am beginning to realize health benefits from being more mindful of what I am consuming and the changes that I have made to my eating habits. I am thankful for what I started and I am excited to see how much better my future self will be faring in 268 days. 🤗🤗🤗
I have to wonder if this future self work is typical for most people. To be honest, doing anything for myself was pretty much a foreign concept to me until three years ago. 😢
Are you doing anything to make life easier/better for your future self? If so, what do you do?
Daily Food Diary – Day 97
Breakfast:
(1) c coffee (2) (4.7)
(1) Bran Muffin ((148) (264) (14)
(2) tsp butter (69) (63.3)
Snacks:
(1) c Lemon Ginger tea
(1) Pear (103)
(10) Raspberries (10)
(15) Salt & Vinegar chips (139) (200) (.6)
(44) oz water
Supper:
Homemade Potato Soup:
(3/4) c Half & Half Cream (237) (59.1)
(3/4) low salt chicken broth (7) (447) (.7)
(1) c boiled potato (160) (237)
(1/4) c cooking onion (3)
(3) sl. Bacon (130) (554)
(1/8) tsp salt ( ) (291)
(1) PC celery (1) (3.2)
(2) oz shredded marble cheese (227) (378)
* Black pepper, chilli powder & paprika
(6) mini Easter eggs (85) (10) (14)
Total Net Calories: 1240
Calorie Goal: 1269 – 1240 = 29 under 👍
Total Sodium: 2553.4 mg
Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300 mg 😳
Total Processed Sugar: 29.3 grams
Processed sugar goal: < 25 grams 😳
That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day! 💞🤗

I eat the same stuff pretty much, Anne, but it works! 😂 I love your yard decor, so cute!
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Thank you, John!
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You’re welcome, i hope you get some of the warm weather there that is hitting our west coast!
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It is supposed to be pretty nice today – except for the rain. 🤦
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Rain is better than snow, right? No shoveling!
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Definitely harder to shovel! 😂
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I’ll be in Michigan soon for several days and I’m not looking forward to the cold and having to wear long pants!
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Hi Anne, I have to admit I’ve always worried about everyone else and not so much about myself through the years and am learning about boundaries and self help. I’ve realized that I want to be happy, and part of that is taking better care of myself, body and mind! So I’m hoping my future self will be happier and maybe healthier by better choices and less worry for others. I’ll always care about others mind you, but I think we can care better if we start with ourselves! ❤️🤗 I’m not sure if I’m making any sense, but with age does come some wisdom. I so enjoy following your journey!! 💝
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Thank you, Diana! I am glad you are taking better care of yourself. It is our most basic personal responsibility and one we seem to let slide. Plus, you are setting a good example for all those you care about. (They do notice). 💞🌞
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