In spite of the fact I have already dropped 5-6 pounds, I am discouraged. I want a main course, and all we have are sides. The first loaf of “healthy” bread I made was not particularly enjoyable. I am pretty sure I could bake another thousand or so and add on to the garage with them. This life change has been accompanied by two other new activities. I started deep breathing and meditation in the morning when I get up. I used to do that, but the habit slipped away, probably after the first week. I’ve also committed to a yoga class. So far, I have been able to focus during meditation on things like the image of a tree (breathe in - tree grows, sends out roots and branches, wildlife settles on it; breathe out - leaves change colors and fall off, everything gets gray and only at the roots is there life). But I feel certain that images of food will force their way in. I had a 3-hour daydream about pizza - so we are having vegan pizza tonight. Love my sandwiches, so I had this for lunc
