mskestrela's Journal, 04 May 2017

Well! Another new 20+ year low!
It looks like my foray into Latin American cuisine kicked my metabolism into a new gear.
After a light day at work, I decided to stop into my local seafood store. What a surprise when I walked in! Previously, it was a drab, cavernous place with no decor, and just one refrigerated showcase that held the day's offerings. Now, it's a beautiful country store, with quaint rustic decor and lots of fresh, locally grown produce. They also have homemade jams and pickles, jugs of lemonade, locally produced soaps, candles and bath bombs, and a small selection of in-house baked goods and candies. I spoke with the owner, and she told me that they have partnered with a few local farmers to provide fresh, local, seasonal produce at reasonable prices. I was so thrilled, I almost cried!
I picked up 1/2 lb of shrimp that were caught that morning, and a couple of green tomatoes. I butterflied the shrimp and grilled them over coals, then slathered them in sugar-free BBQ sauce. The tomato was simply sliced, dusted with salt, pepper and garlic powder, then fried in butter. SO good!! For the first time in a long time, I cleaned my plate.
This afternoon is the first yoga class at the cultural center. I have to dig out the yoga mat I've had stashed away for years. I'm really looking forward to it!
Have a great Thursday, buddies!
~Kes

162.0 lb Lost so far: 38.0 lb.    Still to go: 12.0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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797 kcal

Fat: 62.27g | Prot: 24.39g | Carb: 37.77g.   Breakfast: Pyure Stevia Sweetener, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Half and Half Cream. Lunch: Butter (Salted), Melissa's Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes, Sour Cream, Sam's Choice Beef Bone Broth, White Flour, Ikea Swedish Meatballs. more...

2613 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Watching TV/Computer - 9 hours, Washing Dishes - 30 minutes, Cooking - 40 minutes, Resting - 5 hours and 50 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...