GI Day Five

Breakfast

• oatmeal with blueberries, soy nuts, cinnamon, and Splenda
• egg white "omelet" with onions, peppers, and low-fat Cheddar cheese
• green tea (not on diet, but allowed)

I really love this breakfast, and I'm happy that the really expensive pack of blueberries is lasting so long. Everything about the preparation is becoming a kind of ritual, and it gets my day started off in a nice, contemplative, and peaceful mood.


Lunch

• whole wheat flat bread pizza with tomato sauce, low-fat mozzarella, onions, green peppers, and Canadian bacon
• baby spinach salad with carrots, cherry tomatoes, and fat free Italian dressing
• dried apricots

My boyfriend asked to make the pizzas this time and insisted on doing it "his" way, which involved dicing everything up uniformly, baking it first, then broiling for crispness. He also put the spices on top, whereas I put them beneath the toppings mixed over the sauce. His version was delicious, and it was a treat to have him cooking for me (lately it's been the other way around).

The salad was also quite tasty, and I took my time enjoying the textures. Quite some time after we began cooking, my boyfriend looked over and was astonished that I was still eating, commenting on how long it was taking me. Now I've always been a slow eater (and he has always eaten much quicker), but he was right - even for me, this meal took a very long time to eat.

I think I enjoy slowing down and enjoying my meals though. I've been considering the daily tasks and how we perform them - either rushing around and shoving food in our faces or using the time to sit, think, and have a pause in the day. I think slowing down is really good for me and gives me time to feel in control of my day and life. Plus I'm sure it's better for digestion.

Afternoon Snack

• baked tortilla chips
• salsa mixed with lite creamy Parmesan dressing and low-fat Cheddar cheese
• Diet Dr Pepper (not on diet but allowed)

I had this snack when I got home from class, and it helped stave off my typically ravenous hunger that comes at that time of day. It also kept me from forsaking dinner for ordering take-out, which is a major victory for Wednesdays.


Dinner

• beef tacos with salsa, low-fat Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro
• green grapes

Unfortunately we were out of avocado, which has become one of the more luxurious elements of this dinner. I allowed myself a little more cheese and some extra greens to attempt to equate it. These were delicious, but I did miss the avocado, so I made a mental note to be sure to get some at my next opportunity.


Late Night Snack

• Dannon Light n' Fit cherry vanilla yogurt with wheat germ

I completely forgot that I was supposed to have almonds with this snack. Whoops. Still, incredibly delicious and highly enjoyable.