Raw Dish!

Breakfast- 3 large Navel oranges

Lunch- 24 oz fresh orange juice, a salad: Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, walnuts, cucumbers, raisins

Dinner- at Raw Soul: Louisiana Gumbo soup, Tamale Pie

After the heavy snack food I had for dinner the night before, oranges were the only thing I had at home that was satisfying.  In a perfect world skipping breakfast might have been the best thing for my digestive system, but I've learned that I get into trouble when I skip meals -it sets me up for compulsive food choices later in the day.

After work I had plans to go to a friend's holiday party and the good cooks from his church, West End Presbyterian, always supply the food, lots of home cooked comfort food and sweets and snacks.  I knew that if I arrived without having eaten beforehand I'd be defenceless in ignoring the call of all of that cooked food.  I decided to go to Raw Soul where I hadn't been in a long time.  It was the right choice.  First and foremost because I got to see both Lillian and Eddie, and secondly because dinner was delicious and infused with all the good lovin' that Lillian and Eddie infuse their food with.  It was a great way to treat myself at the end of the work week.  I also got to meet Effie who is working with Eddie and Lillian now.

The party at Alistair's was just perfect.  I was able to see, smell and admire the holiday spread and I was very content to not eat it.  We sang holiday carols and petted Anrnie (the rabbit).  Oh, I just remembered, I drank a small glass of white wine.  Between the carols, the holiday cheerfulness, the wine, having seen seen Lillian and Eddie and eating a good meal at Raw Soul, I ended the night full of holiday spirit.

It's been one full week back on 100% raw and I feel very good about it.