Saturday, May 22 -- Week 20, Day 7

Today was a very busy day, but I think I managed pretty well. Today was a scheduled use-up-perishing-ingredients day. I did NOT have a plan, which is always scary. We had a soccer game this morning, and my morning was a bit of a rush, so I just grabbed some cold cereal, juice, and milk. I actually went with the 3/4 oz serving suggested by the book, because I knew I'd be busy and not have a chance to think about being hungry, and that I would be eating at noon.

BREAKFAST:

• 3/4 oz oatmeal squares
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup apple juice

We took the kids to EMS Day at the ambulance hall after the soccer game. Free food! You can bet I was all over that. I had resolved to control my eating while we were there. Fortunately there was plenty to do, and the food wasn't near where we were. I had a grilled chicken leg quarter, a few bites of potato salad, and a cookie. But then I went out to watch the helicopter take off and grabbed a burger on the way back in. Not sure the count on any of that, but it was certainly better than I'd have done another time, I'm sure.

DINNER:

• about 1 cup egg noodles
• about 1/2 cup chicken in gravy
• 1/2 cup carrots
• small salad with the last of my delicious light Italian Romano Red Pepper dressing

Another good dinner. This is how normal, non-1980s Weight Watchers people eat. Normal food that everyone likes. :-) I have next week's menu planned out and ready to go. It was a combination of the book menu and a few of my own adaptations. Next week I will be back to posting the original menu as well as my adaptations. Don't expect them to be close. I mostly used the book for inspiration.

I found a second copy of this book at a thrift store this week for $1.99. I almost bought it because I thought it was funny that I found another. But then I realized I have no use for a second copy, and that it would be a food expense, so I left it. It's at the new animal shelter thrift store by SNK, if anyone's interested.