realizations

justify1

March 09th, 10:11 AM

A couple of things dawned on me yesterday.

It's that time of the month for me. In the past just before my period started, I would think I was starving to death. I've jokingly said that if it ever possibly was edible, it went into my mouth. The last couple of months have been no different, but (and it's a big but here), it didn't have to be sweet the last couple of times. "Regular" food could satisfy me. That's a first. However, once it starts, only sweets will do. Thankfully, that craving doesn't last more than a day. And yesterday, for the first time, I found that ONE cookie did it for me. One cookie! I was so pleased! I can live with one cookie. Ten cookies is another thing, but when I see a reason and an easy fix, I'm good. That said, my chocolate chip cookies are not exactly health food. The only ingredient that might be any good for me at all is the egg. The rest of them...well, let's not talk about that.

The second thing is that this ole body doesn't feel full unless there is grain involved. I can eat eggs and bacon and veggies and fruit for breakfast and be hungry two hours later. I can eat 1/4 cup of oatmeal for breakfast and not be hungry for four hours. Can someone please tell me what that is all about? Diana, can I please trade in a couple of protein boxes for a couple of starch boxes?

It looks like if I actually make time to think, I can really learn something. Amazing.