Daily Food Diary – Day 199  of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is Day 199 of my Daily Food Diary and it is 1 week until I turn seventy!

This morning,  Dan was scheduled to pick up  granddaughter  Maddy and drop her off at work.  Since he would be at the southern end of the city, he offered to take me out to Dutch Growers.

Dutch Growers, one of our city greenhouse/landscaping businesses was large when it was in the city.  Now that it has moved to a more rural location, it is massive.

They sell everything Yard and Garden, plus clothing, accessories, jewellery, house plants and home decor.   They have a large four season building that leads to several large enclosed greenhouses.  

I was looking for a specific plant spray (which they do not carry).   But, I had my eyes open for something that I would appreciate for my seventieth birthday present.  I could probably have spent a few thousand dollars on waterfalls, planters,  and fairy statues, but I managed to resist such temptations.

I do have a sizable elephant that I picked up there years ago.

I did walk out  with a serious case of lung congestion.  We were not halfway home before Dan asked me if the humidity in the greenhouses had bothered me. 🤦

Seriously, I have asthma, bronchiectasis, and COPD – and I was so enthralled by all of the huge plants, decor, and miscellaneous goods that I hadn’t even noticed.  (Although, I certainly should have known going in).

It is great that between my daily workouts, my medications, and my general attention to diet, I can forget about my chronic respiratory issues.   But on occasion,  that does come  back to bite me on the butt!

Daily Food Diary – Day 199

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) granola nut bar (160)

Lunch:

(2) c romaine lettuce (15)

(2) green onions (16)

(3) oz canned chicken (150)

(1) tbsp Dilly Dip  (80)

(25) No Name barbecue potato chips (270)

(6) candy coated mini Easter Eggs (130)

* I swear, the bag is ALMOST empty

(48) oz water

Supper:

(2) c chilli with meat & beans (452)

(1) plain paratha (240)

(3/4) c ice cream (180)

(1) tbsp dark chocolate sauce (52)

(1) tbsp caramel sauce (130)

(9) pecans (59)

Total net calories: 1574

Net calorie goal: 1229 – 1574 = 346 over 👎

* Highlighted items contain significant collagen or significant contribute to the production of collagen

That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day! 💞😊

My garden meditation zone (pre Molly)

18 thoughts on “Daily Food Diary – Day 199  of 365”

  2. It’s a good thing that you got out of there in time. I’m familiar with Dutch Growers, but have never been to their new location. I’ll be sure to check it out sometime when we’re in Regina again. Have a good rest of your day, Anne!

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  5. i so love places like that. I can spend a lot of money and then I come home and think I didn’t need any of this but it makes me really happy! We have one around here called Petitti’s and right now It is limited by its suburban setting, but wow if it was in a rural setting it would be amazing!

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  7. Dan and I both love nature! When we are away on holidays we go to nurseries, butterfly houses, parks.. if it we had the money, we would buy a mansion and fill it with plants. And fairy statues and the like. 😂

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  13. I’m so glad you were able to enjoy it so much even though it bit you in the butt when you left. With all you have put into your health and wellness, it sure has paid off. I LOVE your meditation spot! Ahhhhhhhh…Have a fantastic Sunday to you, Dan and Molly! 😍

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  15. It was my meditation spot until Molly evicted me. I’m in the gazebo now. ☺️. I can’t imagine how bad my health would be now if I hadn’t changed my ways. I owe you and Dwight, Dan and all of my supporters my life – or at least the quality of life that I now enjoy. 💞

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