May 19th was a stellar diet day (and my dad's birthday.) I had a delayed start, that part was not great, but things got better. Yesterday I had my first meal of 4 eggs and a large piece of turkey sausage at 10:30 am. I also had 7 whole almonds. I did not schedule well and my next and final meal was at 5:15 Saur kraut and sausage.
Why do I say it was stellar? Between starting late and not eating the prescribed foods (sausage is not one of them) and probably not drinking enough water, I was feeling not so great and when I bent over at the store to reach the tuna from the bottom shelf I saw stars for a moment. I learned a valuable lesson early on -- stick to the program. This morning I have already had my breakfast and been encouraged by the fact that even though I am eating a great deal of protein, my system is moving steadily.
I have read MANY health and diet plan books in my time, and along the way,( I believe it was in the Diamond's book "Fit for Life") the idea of food sitting in the gut and rotting was introduced to my mind. The Diamonds were proponents of proper food combinations -- not mixing carbs and meats in the same meal. I do not remember all the science, but it was something about enzymes required to digest meat and the ones to digest carbs not working the best together. The point is so far the digestive system seems to be working fine.
I am excited to weigh and measure for the first week of results and I only now starting my third day. I keep the Sabbath and do not want my eat anything "free day" to be Saturday. I would prefer to have it on Wednesdays when I am in Jacksonville and can enjoy some of my favorite restaurants.
3 John 2
Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
Until Later ~Rita
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