Day 6 of the Great Cheese Cutback

So it's only midday Sunday, but I went all day Saturday and thus far today without so much as a bite of cheese, and I haven't touch a pop in six days.

My roommate and I ended up at a bar last night instead of the sushi happy hour, and I was really worried because my old standby at this bar was artichoke and spinach dip; just full of melted cheese! I was tempted to give in, but I ordered mushroom fries instead.Fried food is in no way healthier for me than cheese, but I also eat it sparingly, and not with the regularity that I was taking in cheese. Today for lunch I had my same sandwich (man, that thing is delicious) with juice that was the healthier kind with veggies blended in there too. I skipped breakfast because I slept really late. Whoops. For dinner I sauteed up some potato slices, snap peas, and onions in olive oil with a ton of garlic, ginger, and basil, and a little rosemary, chilli powder, and chives. It was really delicious! I'm drinking chocolate soy milk; again, I'm also cutting back on soy because it isn't great for you, but I've also had a ton of water and no caffeinne at all today.

So the point of talking about what I'm eating, other than to keep myself accountable, is to compare it to my former eating habits. So, what would I have ordered at the bar a week ago? Probably a clear rum and pop, but for sure the spinach and artichoke dip. So even though mushroom fries and a beer were not the healthiest option, comparitively, it is probably the smarter choice.

As for my meals today, well, my sandwich for sure would've had a ton of cheese on it, and you know what? I don't even miss it. This is very similar to a sandwich I already made frequently, the only difference is the lack of cheese, and I think it tastes better now! The flavor in the hummus really pops, and it's nice to actually taste the cucumbers.

I think the main difference in my dinner is that normally, I would have thrown some parmesan in there too. I don't really miss it, mostly because I have never made this dish before, so I have nothing to compare it too. I probably also would've used butter as well as olive oil, but am really glad I didn't. The potatoes alone are really delicious, but the spices and veggies thrown in make this a meal by itself! I debated heating up some meat substitutes, but I didn't even need them. I have leftovers, so if I get hungry later, that's still a possibility.

Tomorrow will mark the end of week one, and I'll discuss what I think my current strengths and weaknesses are.