I didn't have such a good night because of severe indigestion. In one of those light bulb moments I realized I've been ingesting too many fats, which I need for the calories but also need to monitor. So while I can still enjoy ice cream, sour cream on potatoes, and the like, I just can't have them all at once! I have always used whole milk and definitely will not change that. I never have been a milk drinker, but now I get it in the form of shakes and in my cereal, etc., and non or lo-fat milk is like water to me. I'll just do without before I'll go that route. And no, I don't drink almond milk or (god forbid) coconut milk.
At lunch today I baked a cod filet that I seasoned perfectly and cooked for just the right amount of time. It tasted wonderful, and maybe when the stitches are out I'll try a salmon filet. Salmon seems to me to be a much firmer fish, and the cod was just right. I did have mashed potatoes but skipped the butter (but not the cheese). I just need to experiment with what my limits are, and I definitely want to cut back on some of the carbs and sugar. I could open the door, go out onto the porch, and just scream! That would do me absolutely no good so I'm trying to look at my situation in the best light I can. There are many people who are much worse off than I am.
I came home from the chiropractor and opened a package of small canvases, and put a coat of gesso on each one. I think the bottle of gesso recommends two coats, 24 hrs apart, so I will do it again tomorrow and have them ready when the mood strikes. At least the artistic endeavors give me something to look forward to, and I can spend a little or a lot of time on them.
I had considered making an appointment at the local UCD Med clinic to have blood work done (it's been two years). I'm curious as to where everything stands, although that could open up a whole set of issues that I don't want to deal with. For one thing I would have to select a doctor because the one I had been seeing left the practice, which is fine with me as I had intended to look for a different doctor. The one I thought I might try was a homeopathic doctor but either I have the wrong name or he has left the practice as well. Maybe I don't really want or need to have blood work done. No matter what the results would be I'm not going to change my lifestyle. My previous statement is sort of funny to me because I realize I have no lifestyle!
By the way, with all my questionable eating habits lately, I got on the scale this morning and found I topped 120! (120.1 to be exact).
I think I need a nap right now since my sleep was erratic last night. I hope it improves.
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I hope you find the right combination of foods for you. Is 120 good?
ReplyDeleteYour liver may have reacted to the surge in fats. A shame though, as fatty things can give you a feeling of fulness.
BTW, I like your potatoes.
I'd love to get back to 120, but 125 would be the best. I had dropped to about 115/116, and it's just so hard to gain it back.
DeleteHmmm . . . not your meal, but the potato painting.
ReplyDeleteI thought you meant the painting, but my first thought was, you should taste my potatoes! I love potatoes to begin with and they are so satisfying and delicious.
DeleteI love potatoes too. Had them just last night mashed with sauerkraut. Boy was that good. Love them fried of course. tsk tsk and as potato chips which I actually prefer baked to fried. We make some no oil potato chips that take time but are the best chips I've ever tasted.
ReplyDeleteI used to fry potatoes & onions a lot when I cooked for my family. Now that I just cook for myself I take the easy way out.
DeleteSherry -- I'm a potato lover too and especially like sauerkraut and mashed potatoes together. The potatoes take the edge off the kraut and the kraut jazzes up the potatoes. A win-win. I particularly like eating fermented veggies on a regular basis as they are nature's probiotic and help my tummy.
DeleteI wish liked fermented vegetables, but I only eat sauerkraut once in a blue moon, and always with potatoes.
DeleteFor that indigestion - dash of kitchen soda in sips of water, miraculously fast.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleasantly surprised by your artistic talents; all is looking real good. A quick learner you are!
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Why thank you, Caddie! I'm anxious to start feeling good again so I can get back to the artwork on a more regular basis.
DeleteSorry to hear about your indigestion home last night was better.
ReplyDeleteI slept like a baby last night, but I think it was because of an adjustment the chiropractor made, as well as the fact that I ate some regular food (baked cod) yesterday.
DeleteAs Caddie mentioned above, baking soda in water is great for indigestion too but I usually take Apple cider vinegar and it is about the same.