It seems these days that nothing is out of bounds when it comes to documenting one's experience of anything. Doesn't seem to matter how trivial or important that experience is so long as it is either recorded and published via a video or a still picture or a carefully crafted written work. Everything is fair game. In the spirit of that no-limits approach and nothing-is-too-boring approach, I will be documenting my own experience. It's not just any experience, mind you. It's the experience of a vegan/plant centered person and it's mine! I will be writing for the full seven days about what is working and what isn't. I hope you will follow along and maybe at the same time, I can provide some useful information.
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This morning (Saturday) I tried a larger breakfast all at once rather than several smaller meals. I had a slice of sourdough toast, a small serving of mashed potatoes, green beans, and a pumpkin cookie. I also had a little bit of water to help things along. That's a starchy all carb. meal so we will see how long it lasts and what happens to my blood sugar.
*Update to the above: Blood sugar was fine. I was still hungry.
Some things of note:
1. I am heartily sick of soft, boiled vegetables. Specifically, peeled carrots and green beans. Although on the flip side, I really enjoyed the carrot puree. I cooked the hell out of the carrots and then blended them in the food processor. They became light and airy like whipped cream. Dreamy.
2. Also sick of tofu which, as you might guess, is not good news. I will bounce back from this one.
3. Eating more at lunch was helpful though uncomfortable. A nap helped.
4. I have a soup planned for after the procedure. I can't wait to eat beans again but I think I will blend them into the soup to make things easier on my stomach. We will see how I feel. Maybe I won't want to eat much.
5. I have been able to stick with my exercise routine which is nice. I do enjoy my walks. My energy level seems fine too. People live on all sorts of diets by necessity and manage to thrive. This one thankfully is only a few days.
6. I have been drinking my water straight from the refrigerator. When it is cold like that for some reason it is easier to get down. Despite this tactic though I am still only drinking about 20 ounces or so a day. (This doesn't include coffee or juice.)
7. I am still very involved with myself with not much room for anything else. Wanting nearly seven days to pass so that you can get something over with isn't so great when you are my age. You really don't want any days to pass.
And on that note!
Libby
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