Day 16

I know, I was bad and did not eat breakfast on Day 16. My mom already yelled at me for it! I drank 2 cups of coffee with hazelnut coconut creamer (my latest obsession), does that count? Well, I was busy working on my design project and helping fellow classmates with theirs, so I deserve a pass this one time!

DAY 16
Lunch: Amy's Tofu Scramble

I took the easy way out did not prepare my own lunch. And I have to admit this little meal from Amy's was pretty good! Of course, it was not as low-fat as it should have been for being in "the program", but my overall intake for the day was pretty low.

DAY 16
Dinner: Taco Salad

No chips required. Romaine lettuce placed on bottom. I added my own "sloppy joes" mix (see next post for recipe) for some protein and zip! I cut 2 slices of vegan American cheese into strips and placed them on top of the "meat" so they would melt slightly. Then I surrounded the bowl with the last of my homemade salsa for some fresh fruit and veggies. In lieu of sour creme, of which I was never a huge fan anyway, I added a dollop of my homemade sun-dried tomato & cilantro "mayo" to the top. Talk about a fantastic little Mexican meal!

The PCRM kickstart program outlined a handful of days where we could eat out: Mexican, Japanese, or whatever. I never ate out once. I controlled all my food. This whole time I have known exactly what I have been eating, which is wonderful and refreshing. However, it almost makes me apprehensive to go out to run-of-the-mill places. What will I eat? How is it prepared? Questions I will ask constantly. I just wish there were more vegetarian-vegan options in my community. Unfortunately, my middle-class, heavily blue-collared side of town does not partake in healthy living. Makes me want to move in the biggest way. Not just west of my city; west of this hopeless state of Michigan. But guess what? I own a house. Guess I am stuck for a while and will just have to make do with the resources I have for now!