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A few lessons I learned on Day 1 :
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| preparing to make hummus |
- Having a snack is important for me. I ate my oatmeal at 7am. I ate the soup at 130pm . I ate 1/2 an apple at 3pm. I had a 715pm meeting at a restaurant. I didn't eat anything, but as I felt more hungry my concentration slipped and I secretly hoped the meeting would end sooner than scheduled so I could go home and eat. After dinner I made hummus and sliced and packaged carrots to take with me as a snack for the remainder of the week. The hummus recipe from budget bytes was a great help.
- I should not wait too long to eat. I was cranky and scattered when I got hungry. Not good for anyone.
- I didn't drink as much water as I would have liked, especially while at work. I have a Britta water pitcher at my desk. No excuse.
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| homemade hummus |
I wanted to share and address questions that were posed to me on Day1:
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- Q: What kind of fruit did you purchase?
- A: Two apples, 2 bananas, 1 grapefruit, 1 orange
- Q: Did you really spend $33?
- A: I spent $33.32 before deductions Here's receipt:
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- Q: Did you decline attending any events this week?
- A: Yes, I declined attending a couple of wine dinners. There will be other events.
- Q: Why are you participating?
- A: I'm participating because not too long ago this scenario was me. Unfortunately, I wasn't eligible for assistance and I subsisted on a meal allowance of $5 to $10 a week.
My goals for today:
- Drink plenty of water
- Bring carrots and hummus to snack on.
- Watch portion sizes to ensure my food is available all week.
Day 2 is going to be a busy day. Are you ready follow today's adventure? What questions do you have for me?
Be well,
Technicolor girl
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