My transition period took longer than I thought it would but still, for a little over a week now I've been eating according to the Yogi Millet plan (almost)… in terms of WHAT… but have not worried much about proportions. Cottage cheese, olive oil, and dried fruit are my likely culprits. Cottage cheese is suppose to be a substitute for tofu not in addition. The plan says to use Pam, spray oil or none at all. That seems gross to me so I'm still using Paul Newman olive oil… and OK it actually glug glugs and does give the tofu a nice toasty edge… Then I've been eating dried fruit kind of like candy… I do feel better but for all my dedication and efforts have only lost one pound. OK at least that is the right direction but in light of my goals… Oh yes, and I'm still flirting with caffeine… I may never give up green tea and still have my Lady Grey. Sigh…
So now that I have the WHAT (+ a minor caffeine issue) I guess its time to work on the HOW MUCH. This is I think where the mindfulness of eating comes in. I'm well prepared… I have Buddhist teachings, books on mindful eating, and Pema Chodron, the Buddhist teacher who always helps us look those compulsive distractions in the eye… stay tuned...
