Day 7

9:45am
hot water with lemon and honey

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And so it begins again...

Meal #1 12pm
bowl of soup



Comments:
I added some salt and basil and a little extra water to cut out the pepper. It feels so good on my throat.

Snack #1 1:15pm
Banana with almond butter



Comments:
I've been hungry since I finished the soup, but I didn't want to push it. I was craving some almond butter and my legs still really hurt, so I thought the extra potassium from the banana would be helpful. I'm still too stubborn to take any Advil.

Meal #2 2pm
2 hard boiled eggs with mayo, pepper and chili powder on bed of lettuce
1/2 red pepper



Comments:
Even after that banana, I was still legitimately hungry. I decided I should just make myself an actual meal instead of snacking more. I guess I have my appetite back now. I'm starting to feel a little better too.


Meal #3 6pm
Two pork chops seasoned with pepper, basil and garlic powder
steamed broccoli and carrots



Comments:
These pork chops were so good.

Snack #2 7pm
20 almonds



Comments:
I just finished the almonds and I'm still hungry. I'm going to wait it out though and drink some more hot water with lemon and honey.

Meal #4 9pm
bowl of soup
2 crackers



Comments:
I thought it would be a good idea to get in another bowl of soup. What I really wanted was a pastrami sandwich. Maybe some corned beef on rye. An actual deli sandwich that's so big you can barely get your mouth around it to take a bite. I settled for soup. The crackers are my son's and to the best of knowledge don't have anything in them I'm trying to avoid. I just wanted something crunchy.

I'm drinking regular water with this meal. The first I've had all day. It finally tastes good again and isn't obnoxious to swallow. I'm hoping to go to sleep by 11 and be fully recovered by tomorrow. It'll be unprecedented.

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I just read a post by an allergy blogger. I am the first to admit I haven't always eaten this healthy. I'm also the first to admit that it's doubtful anyone ever looks at me and thinks I eat this healthy. I understand there are misconceptions all over the place. I'm frustrated tonight though because the blog post touts Boar's Head deli meat for being gluten-free and mostly allergen-free, which is great, except it's still deli meat and still processed and full of sodium and so bad for you!

Yes, I realize I'm saying this right after admitting a profound desire for pastrami. I didn't say it doesn't taste good, just that it's not good for you.