One of the major topics on my briefing before being released from the hospital was my diet.
The good news is that it will not change a lot. Gayle some years ago cut out red meat, salt and other things from our normal diet. But I did realize my diet at work needs to improve, a lot....
So how am I doing on my diet? Not bad, but the worst part is watching those tv commercials. You find out what you really can't eat by watching tv commercials. I never ate at Popeyes, but I have a craving for their new dipping chicken strips, french fries and cajun dipping sauce for $3.99. Now that I limit my hamburger intake, they are building a In and Out across the street on Hawthorne and Del Amo. Carls Jr. 6 dollar hamburgers look tempting even though I never ordered one.
I had a carne asada taco the other night and to be honest, did not miss the beef. I do miss tacos. Everytime we eat at a Mexican restaurant I order the chicken soup, but splurge on the chips and salsa.
I still drink a half cup of coffee (caffeinated) every morning, but just can't bring myself to decaf yet. I have a stock pile of decaf coffee that everyone has been bringing me, but Jordan and I have yet to start the neutered coffee habit yet......
I am looking forward to Thanksgiving, the one day I will allow myself to splurge. Gayle's brother Cliff is a fantastic cook and it is always a joy to eat his food. But since his health problems earlier this year, even he has changed how he eats. Instead of a pork roast, he chose leaner pork loin, the side dishes tend to be less fatty, but some of the true favorites remain. He did put his foot down when Gayle and Judy offered to make vegan side dishes.
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