It is Day 203 of my Daily Food Diary. 💖🤗
That is a full 29 weeks since I became mindful of my daily diet. The real story is what does not appear in my diary – everything I reach for, then walk away from or each time I pivot and go with a healthier choice, rather than my first choice.
I have done temporary Food Diaries in the past (for medical reasons) and I found them to be an annoying inconvenience – and not particularly useful to anyone. For two or three days, I could easily deprive myself of anything that might seem questionable to a doctor or nutritionist. Which of course would defeat the purpose…
Now, I appreciate having this constant nudge to eat mindfully and (relatively) responsibly.
It is bizarre how seldom it is that we seriously consider what we consume. In that regard, I think we are far more aware of how we nourish our pets and our plants than our own bodies. (Maybe it’s just me. 😔)

In retrospect, it seems beyond bizarre that I have been more conscientious about nurturing a plant than my own body. (Even if it is a cool plant. 🤔)
Daily Food Diary – Day 203
Breakfast:
(1) c coffee (2)
(1/2) Grapefruit (39)
(1 1/2) c sugar (24)
(1) c Shreddies (200)
Lunch:
(2) oz Rotisserie chicken (100)
(8) Lay’s BBQ potato chips (75)
Snacks:
(1) Coffee Crisp Ice Cream cone (280)
(1) Almond flour/dark chocolate chip cookie (50)
(48) oz water
Supper:
(1) Chef Salad – lettuce, green onions, radishes, cucumber, tomato, olives, ham, boiled eggs, shredded cheese, sunflower seeds, dried fried onions, Black Peppercorn Ranch salad dressing (500)
(12) oz carbonated water
(1) Almond flour/dark chocolate chip cookie (50)
Total net calories: 1146
Net calorie goal: 1229 – 1146 = 83 under
* 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! 💞🌞

It’s not just you
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It is not just you, Anne. You are sure stronger than I am when it comes to choosing healthy foods over others. That orchid is gorgeous. I wish I was doing so well with diet and plants as you are. Hugs
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Stunning orchid!
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Probably not! 😊
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Thank you, Mags! For my diet, I do have the incentive of food allergies. Some things are just not worth it once I realize what they are doing to me. I do love my plants. 😉 Have a great day, Mags. 💖😊
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Thank you, Treacy. We saw some at a green house on the weekend that were HUGE. I don’t know if they were older than ours or some giant breed.
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Your self-awareness has taken you far, Anne and it will continue to serve you on your journey. Congratulations on that orchid! I was gifted one three years ago and I couldn’t keep it alive for three months, even with carefully following instructions! House plants are definitely my nemesis.
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Thank you, Terry. I have an ivy that I wish I had the heart to kill. My daughter brought it to me to ‘save’ for her. Now it is too big for her house and mine. Have a great day, Terry. 😊💞
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you’re very wise – and your flowers are beautiful! Linda xx
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Thank you, Linda! ☺️
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so welcome 🥰
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