Daily Food Diary – Day 117 of 365

Today is the 117th day since I began posting my Daily Food Diary. ☺️ Today is also federal election day in Canada. 🙄

For the past month, every politician,  newscaster, and everyone with an opinion on social media have been blasting us on  how this is  the most important Canadian election EVER.   It is imperative that we  make the right decision when we decide how to use our  vote or we will suffer the consequences for lifetimes to come! 

In July, I will be turning seventy.  Over the years I have made countless decisions – some more important than others.  I have made great decisions (in my mind) that have ultimately led to heartbreak and regret.   I have made poor decisions (made out of desperation) that led to the most amazing results in my life.  I have occasionally opted out, avoiding making any decision until someone or something made it for me. (That has never been good).

I made one of my most memorable decisions when I was a mere three years old.  I was in my father’s shop where he had been  working.  He had to turn his back for a moment and he issued a stern warning to stay far away from a red-hot rod that he had been welding.   In my defense, I was THREE and it was a very pretty shade of red.  I couldn’t possibly hurt it by picking it up for just a second.  In retrospect, I may not have thought this one through.  There wasn’t really an upside to that decision – other than I could have learned to take decisions more seriously following that incident.  

One of my most recent and one of the best  decisions that I have made, was when I decided to make my health and wellness my top priority.  The results of that decision have all been far better than I could ever have imagined three years ago.  

I have only one regret when it comes to the decision I made to prioritize my health.   I do  regret that I did not do it sooner.   But, I learned that it is never too late to make a good decision.

The decisions we make  regarding our values, our principles, and our priorities matter!   These decisions,  will have consequences – for better or worse, for lifetimes to come.  

Deciding which name to check off on an election ballot? In my opinion, not so much.   We choose our own fate – not a handful of politicians.

Daily Food Diary – Day 117

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)

(4) thin sliced bacon (173) (739 mg)

(2) scrambled eggs (160) (480 mg)

(1) tsp olive oil (40)

(1/8) tbsp milk (1) (.9 mg)

(1/4) c mushrooms (11) (.8 mg)

(1) green onion (8)

(2) potato patties (240)(420 mg)

(1/2) tomato (11) (3.1)

Snacks:

(48) oz water

(1) c  Tumeric Tea

(24) Salt & Vinegar chips (270) (450 mg)

Supper:

(2) c chicken noodle soup (320) (850 mg)

(2) Baking Powder Biscuits (184) (91.2 mg)

(2) tsp butter (69) (63.3 mg)

(2/3) c French vanilla ice cream (211) (39.6 mg) (19.8 g)

(8) pecans (52)

(1) tbsp chocolate syrup (33) (22.2 mg) (5.9 grams)

Total net calories: 1712

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1712 = 465 over 👎

Total Processed sugar: 25.7 grams

Processed sugar goal: 25 grams 👎

Total Sodium: 3164.8 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300 mg 👎

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! ☺️💖