February 7, 2023- The tiny lunch actually went a long way-with the prescribed food groups in their right proportions. This will be the way of the main solid meal, each day, accompanying two full-bodied shakes and two well-scheduled snacks. It will be so, until I hit my targeted weights, both corporal and visceral.

Of course, this affects some parts of my lifestyle that have been almost second nature, since I have been on my own: Dairy products are out, until the targets are met-and even then will be severely limited. Restaurant meals will be dine-in on special occasions only, and take-out orders, so that I can apportion the meal to fit my plan, will be more likely than they have been. That said, I am also not falling for the “safe baked goods” pitch of the meal plan’s sponsor- sugar is sugar. I may well get take-out pizzas or other meals-to bring to homeless shelters or other safe havens, thus still supporting our local businesses. The same can still be done at the bakery stalls in the Farmers’ Market.

It will also affect my actions on the road, as well-but with a digital scale and small blender on hand, there shouldn’t be much trouble. Living healthier, longer, is worth the small cost right now.