Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Reflections on Food Challenge Day #1
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Posted by
Dvlstx |
The following are my reflections on the NECC 5 Day Food Challenge Day #1.
Reflections on Day #1:
So my day began as any usual day, however for breakfast I ate 1 packet of Oatmeal (normally I eat 2 at a time). While it is a filling meal, I still was wanting something more. So, I ate my oatmeal and continued to perform my regular morning duties of taking the dogs out etc...
Off to work I went. It is definately different going to work wanting to eat more, but knowing that I can't. When I arrived downtown I began to realize that this week is not going to be easy. Rather this week is going to be difficult from the stand point of temptation. I soon realized that our world is inundated with FOOD. I walked down the street, and specifically avoided 4th Street Live, but still everyone had either food they were eating, or carrying that bagel they just bought back to the office. Food is everywhere in our society. No matter where you turn it is there.
I arrived at the office, and walked to my desk, and logged onto my computer as usual. Low and behold, our office is beginning our Metro United Way Campaign, and as a kick off they decided to provide all the floors with CUPCAKES! Sheesh, I just was beginning to realize that food is everywhere and here it is being thrown at me again. To top it off, later in the day, there was left over pizza in the break room. I can't avoid it!
Lunch came, and I ate 1 tortilla, 1 cup of rice, and 1/2 cup of beans. And let me tell you, by this time, I was HUNGRY! I made sure not to lose any grain of rice, or any single bean. I even used the tortilla to wipe the cup clean, to get every drop of food that i was rationed. I think what makes this harder than anything is that this challenge is a CHOICE. I am choosing to do this challenge, where as kids in Africa who are starving, eat this not as a choice, but as a means to live. If i really wanted to stop i could, but i won't.
The day was done, and i made my way home to eat dinner. Jenny was making us up our dinner when i got home, and for dinner I ate: 1 Cup of Rice, 1/2 Cup of Beans and 2 oz of Chicken. Let me tell you, I ate every scrap of food on my plate. After dinner i headed off to Men's Fraternity, and i was feeling pretty good. I continue to pray that God gives me the strength I need to make it through these 5 days.
Thoughts on the day:
It was hard to pass up the cupcakes, and the pizza, but I did it. The food I had was a blessing, as God provided this food for me. Sometimes we forget about what food we really have at our disposal. Just walking from my parking garage to the building, I pass no less than 12-15 places to obtain food. And the distance is only 3 blocks on 1 street. I am hungry after today, but I know it will get harder, but it will also get easier as my body begins to adjust. God has given me a lot in life, and food on my table is not as important as a life to live.
End of Day Hunger Level (1-10, where 10 is Starving): 4 and growing
Reflections on Day #1:
So my day began as any usual day, however for breakfast I ate 1 packet of Oatmeal (normally I eat 2 at a time). While it is a filling meal, I still was wanting something more. So, I ate my oatmeal and continued to perform my regular morning duties of taking the dogs out etc...
Off to work I went. It is definately different going to work wanting to eat more, but knowing that I can't. When I arrived downtown I began to realize that this week is not going to be easy. Rather this week is going to be difficult from the stand point of temptation. I soon realized that our world is inundated with FOOD. I walked down the street, and specifically avoided 4th Street Live, but still everyone had either food they were eating, or carrying that bagel they just bought back to the office. Food is everywhere in our society. No matter where you turn it is there.
I arrived at the office, and walked to my desk, and logged onto my computer as usual. Low and behold, our office is beginning our Metro United Way Campaign, and as a kick off they decided to provide all the floors with CUPCAKES! Sheesh, I just was beginning to realize that food is everywhere and here it is being thrown at me again. To top it off, later in the day, there was left over pizza in the break room. I can't avoid it!
Lunch came, and I ate 1 tortilla, 1 cup of rice, and 1/2 cup of beans. And let me tell you, by this time, I was HUNGRY! I made sure not to lose any grain of rice, or any single bean. I even used the tortilla to wipe the cup clean, to get every drop of food that i was rationed. I think what makes this harder than anything is that this challenge is a CHOICE. I am choosing to do this challenge, where as kids in Africa who are starving, eat this not as a choice, but as a means to live. If i really wanted to stop i could, but i won't.
The day was done, and i made my way home to eat dinner. Jenny was making us up our dinner when i got home, and for dinner I ate: 1 Cup of Rice, 1/2 Cup of Beans and 2 oz of Chicken. Let me tell you, I ate every scrap of food on my plate. After dinner i headed off to Men's Fraternity, and i was feeling pretty good. I continue to pray that God gives me the strength I need to make it through these 5 days.
Thoughts on the day:
It was hard to pass up the cupcakes, and the pizza, but I did it. The food I had was a blessing, as God provided this food for me. Sometimes we forget about what food we really have at our disposal. Just walking from my parking garage to the building, I pass no less than 12-15 places to obtain food. And the distance is only 3 blocks on 1 street. I am hungry after today, but I know it will get harder, but it will also get easier as my body begins to adjust. God has given me a lot in life, and food on my table is not as important as a life to live.
End of Day Hunger Level (1-10, where 10 is Starving): 4 and growing
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