Day 2

Got up about 6:15 because I couldn't sleep. Already 66 degrees so I got Duke loaded and went to walk. We got a mile in and the weather was nice. Nobody else out that early. I drank about 4 oz. of orange juice. Need to read up on that. Not sure if I'm supposed to have that on this particular diet. It was worth 2 points but it gives me quick energy. I came back and drank a Strawberry Slim Fast since I had purchased them and that was worth 3 points. So, at 7:50, I have used 5 of my 25 points. Going to shower and go grocery shopping with my points calculator.

I'm back from the store and tired. It took a long time to purchase the right products and check the points with my calculator before marking the points with my Sharpie. I feel good about what I bought even though my bill was huge considering the only meat I bought was skinless chicken (outrageously priced, by the way). I bought a couple of snack items too since they were 1 or 2 points. I just have to remember to check the serving size and not go over that unless I have plenty of points to spare.

I'm going to make myself a nice salad for lunch with some grilled chicken on top even though hubby is home. Today is Thursday and we usually get chicken and pastry from the grill. I'm not even going there because it's mostly pastry which is white flour seasoned with rich chicken stock. I think I'll make a bowl of tuna salad for tonight. I found Pepperidge Farms very thin bread to use for sandwiches.

I had a fudge popsicle (2points) this afternoon. It was good but I felt like I was cheating. Truth is I wasn't even hungry. Just knew it was here. I really have to work on that aspect.

Made tuna and we're having that before we head out to a baseball game. If a can of tuna is 7 servings(?!) then even if it's only 1 point, I have to watch it. I can't imagine getting 7 servings from a can of tuna. I can eat half the can by myself! Then, of course, I added 2 eggs, mayo, relish, and onion. Not sure what that amounts to. No snack for me tonight.