What I'm eating

Every now and then I like to keep a record of what I'm eating. I don't know why, really. I guess it gives me something to do. I'm also sort of a habit eater, in that I tend to eat the same things for a period of time. Then, once I get tired of that, I will switch to something else.

So, here's a rough list of the foods I am currently in the habit of eating:

MORNING -

• I start every day with a big glass of water right off the bat.
• I make a big mug of green tea (with a splash of milk) to take to work. It usually lasts from 4:30-8:30-ish.
• I have been eating breakfast between 8 and 9 am. Usually a cup of plain Greek yogurt that I mix with blueberries. Once in a great while I will have scrambled eggs with veggies. I will also drink a couple cups of coffee after eating breakfast.

LUNCH -

• I've been on a big avocado kick lately. Generally I will have a half or whole avocado one of three ways:
• On a mixed green salad (and the avocado serves as the dressing). I will also add in some other veggies like tomato, carrot, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, etc, as well as sunflower seeds. Or,
• A slice of turkey or ham with avocado rolled up in a tortilla shell. Or,
• A slice of turkey or ham with avocado between two slices of whole wheat or whole grain bread.
• Water to drink.

MID-AFTERNOON SNACK -

• I just started a week long green smoothie "thing." I think it's called the 'Simple 7 Smoothie Challenge' or something. There are just seven ingredients, for seven days. Each day's smoothie consists of either: Spinach or Kale, and banana, strawberry, mango, oranges or pineapple. 
• When not doing smoothies I will generally have a side salad or fruit (apple, banana, or melon) or a raw veggie like celery, carrot, broccoli, or cauliflower. I may use peanut butter with the veggie sometimes (rarely anymore).

SUPPER -

• Jane takes care of supper. She is a great cook, and most of the time she makes super healthy suppers of fish, chicken, turkey or hamburger, with rice and/or some other type of healthy vegetable.
• Occasionally we will splurge and have a frozen Tombstone pizza (my favorite treat), or maybe order out or go out to eat. If we go out, it is almost always to the same place, where I will get a cheeseburger with a side salad (and ranch), a flat-bread of some sort, or pizza. We try to go out once a week.
• Water to drink if at home. If we go out it is usually beer.

LATE SNACK -

• I try not to snack after supper, which isn't usually too difficult since I also try to go to bed around 8 pm. 
• If anything I may have some almonds, which I keep a bag of beside my recliner in the basement.
• Most nights I will have a couple glasses of wine between supper and going to bed.
• And, just like how I start every day, I end every day by drinking a big glass of water before going to bed for the night.

That's pretty much it. Every day. I vary my diet very little, although it does change slightly on the weekend. Mostly because Jane usually makes a big sausage, egg and potato breakfast, and sometimes we don't have lunch if that's the case.

While I am not intentionally intermittent fasting, I do usually go from 6 pm to 8 or 9 am without food. So I guess that's 14-15 hours of fasting every day. That's just kind of how it works out.

Overall, I'm actually pretty happy with my food choices. The day before writing this I had: yogurt with blueberries, turkey and avocado sandwich, spinach/banana/mango/pineapple smoothie, some kind of turkey and veggie mixture for supper, and two glasses of wine at night (along with the tea and coffee and umpteen glasses of water during the day).

To be honest, I do have my weak moments though. If I start eating Tortilla chips I have a hard time stopping. Same with chocolate, cheese, and cookies (hmm, they all start with a "c"). I am at my worst when we visit my parents. I don't know how they've lived so long and stayed so healthy, because their house is full of the worst food choices. :) 

Anyway, I try not to be too much of a fanatic about food. I try to keep things as simple as I can, and the foods I eat seem to agree with my body well. I think that's what's most important. I prefer a rather bland diet, and foods I am familiar with. I also try to eat as much fruit and vegetables as possible, and water.

And that's about all there is to say about that!

Peace out; and in...