artistgrl's Journal, 31 March 2008

Today was very stressful, even for a Monday! I got to work at 6, and didn't leave until 430, and that was because I had an appointment, and had to sneak out to get there on time! It looks like tomorrow will be a long day too...

I had my second accupuncture appointment today, and this time I was prepared. One part of last weeks session that I didn't like was that there was no music, so, I brought my Zune, and listened to some really relaxing songs during my treatment. I think it really helped. It didn't hurt nearly as much as the first time. Only a little in the eyebrow region, but that was it. She used a lot more needles this time too...even down my neck! I think it was a nice way to wind down before heading home. And I do think it's helping my allergies! Hooray!

I had the most delicious snack today. I took a nectarine, cut it in half, and put a pat of butter in each half, then I sprinkled stevia and oats on it, and put it in the microwave for 2 minutes. It was hot and steamy and sooo good! and only 3.5 points! Next time, I think I'll cut the butter in half, I think it would have been 2.5 points then. I had a Smart Ones Salisbury Steak with Macaroni for lunch today, and I think if I wasn't using the golden rules, I would have been starving! I know it's only 4 points, but goodness, it was so tiny! I was still hungry after eating it, so I had a 90 calorie pack of mini rice cakes, and then I was satisfied. It's only 730, but I'm so tired, I'm going to call it a night.

Diet Calendar Entry for 31 March 2008:
991 kcal Fat: 29.95g | Prot: 48.19g | Carb: 133.61g.   Breakfast: whipped cream cheese, bagel. Lunch: Salisbury Steak Meal. Dinner: pace salsa, mashed potatoes, split pea soup. Snacks/Other: oatmeal, butter, splenda, nectarine. more...

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Accupuncture has always intrigued me. It is interesting to hear your story and see that it appears to be helping you. Eastern medicine makes a lot of sense when you think of the drug company designed practices in the west. Your nectarine snack sounds weird yet wonderful! I never would have dreamt that combo up. You're very creative! Have a good night's sleep. 
31 Mar 08 by member: evelyn64
where do you get your stevia? I didn't know what it was, looked it up and then saw that you can only get it in supplement form in the US.... So, where do you get it and what form does it come in?? :-) 
01 Apr 08 by member: CowGirlAtHeart
Hope you're well rested today. Ooh your nectarine "cobbler" does sound delicious! 
01 Apr 08 by member: biblioholic03
You can get stevia in liquid or powder form. I get it in powder, because it's easier to take to work for tea and oatmeal. I think the liquid is less bitter though. I usually buy it at Whole Foods, or the local health food store. I like Xylitol better, but it does have calories, albeit less than half the calories of regular sugar. 
02 Apr 08 by member: artistgrl
Where are you from?? I don't think I can get Stevia in the US because it isn't legal as a food aditive, only as a food supplement. MY husband works for a company that makes nutritional drinks and they are able to get it to put in those, but they can't put it in anything else. Let me know, thanks!  
02 Apr 08 by member: CowGirlAtHeart
I live in California 
03 Apr 08 by member: artistgrl

     
 

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