Day 121: Analyzing a Sample Food Journal

A middle-aged woman with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses, sitting at a cozy kitchen table. She is wearing a casual sweater and smiling contentedly as she takes a bite of apple pie with a fork. The pie is on a white plate. The kitchen is warmly lit with rustic wooden cabinets, and there is a vase of fresh flowers on the table.

Hey everyone welcome back to my holistic journey!

Today’s lesson from PN was fascinating as we reviewed a sample food journal. It included a mixture of measured foods and hand portions. While it wasn’t entirely PN plate-friendly, it didn’t look too bad on the surface. However, there were some points of interest, such as 2 cups of orange juice with breakfast. Although that sounds healthy, it's often better to eat whole fruit rather than drinking juice due to the hidden sugars and lack of fiber in the juice.

I'm still focusing on using photos to track my meals and really am looking forward to this habit to be over. I don't enjoy it at all. While I am trying not to judge myself, I am finding that I am wanting to have more things like apple pie a couple of days in a row which is throwing off my PN plate goals. I know that it is just information but then I get annoyed. Happily the pie is gone now but still, it was a good visual reminder that I am a work in progress when it comes to my food choices and why I have avoided having too many temptations around so far.

Today's Workout

Today was a workout day with a combination of handheld weights, bodyweight exercises, and resistance bands. I’m really enjoying the progression of exercises in the program. I'm particularly looking forward to Friday’s workout, as it’s been my favorite in previous phases. I’m curious to see what new elements will be added.

Tornado Warning Adventure

Tonight, we experienced a tornado warning. The whole family trekked down to the basement and followed the storm updates on our phones. Thankfully, no tornado materialized, and after about an hour, Environment Canada lifted the warning. It’s been quite a few years since we’ve had such an alert, so it was a surprise to get that notification across all our phones.

Vermicomposting

I'm thinking about getting a vermicomposting system to help with my plants. My son said he would help as well. So many different options to choose from for the initial set up but I think I like the ones with trays and a catch at the bottom with a spigot for the worm tea.

What is vermicomposting?

Home vermicomposting is an eco-friendly method of recycling organic kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost using worms, typically red wigglers. By providing a controlled environment with a worm bin, bedding material, and regular feeding of kitchen scraps, vermicomposting accelerates the decomposition process, producing high-quality compost known as vermicast or worm castings. This nutrient-rich material enhances soil health, promotes plant growth, and reduces household waste, making it a sustainable and effective solution for gardeners and environmentally-conscious individuals.

Looking Ahead

I am looking forward to this habit being over. I think that I will revisit it again when I have a better thought process around it.

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