Breakfast, Day Thirty-Six

• 1/4 cup dry oatmeal
• 2 tbsp slivered almonds
• 2 tbsp wheat germ
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup fruit cocktail
• 1 tbsp raisins
• 1 cup skim milk

Having weighed in and realized I'd gained, I've become very determined to follow this diet plan to the letter. It seems the reduction in calories doesn't change which recipes I'll have, rather the portions within those recipes, such as 1/4 cup of cottage cheese instead of what had usually been 1/2 cup. I'm kind of relieved because I don't have to learn a bunch of new recipes... though also a little disappointed because I was hoping for new options. Then again, I've barely scratched the surface of the recipes available, so I'm hardly in a position to complain about variety.

I only had 1/4 cup of fruit cocktail so I added half of a serving of raisins (1 tbsp) to the oatmeal, which was a very pleasant addition.

It feels good to pay attention and have confidence that the reduction in calories and more closely following the diet will work out well for me.