Thanks for all the support! This weekend really went easier than I expected. I was super-aware of the social/situational aspects of food and eating though. We went to a Big 10 football game and I really wanted a brat at the tailgating party we stopped by and when ds and dh wanted pizza at our favorite spot in the world. I guess I'm learning to savor the smells! I definately prefer my shakes in the blender, but survived ok otherwise. I ended up with several A&W/vanilla shakes just for the ease of travel.
MIL had a nice turkey dinner but I just claimed an upset stomach and held out for steak. Ummmm.... tenderloin on the grill, spinach salad w/tomatoes, feta, red onion and my first stab at olive oil/balsamic on my own. I had a few fresh cheese curds too. The rest of the beef is safe & secure and resting in the freezer as we speak. (dh grew up on a dairy farm and we buy 1/2 steer about every 18months from a neighbor; it works out to about $2/lb for everything and we know the source, butcher, etc so we don't worry about recalls)
Julie: Really interesting about the casein mimicking gluten. Obviously, casein plays a big part in my diet this month (or I'd be chewing my arm off after 45 min or so) so either I tolerate it well or I could be down even more.
Greg & Mel: Thanks for the support!
Tina: Hustle on over in about 7 days and I'll fire up that grill!
It is nice to have it all readily available until we get to the end and have 25# of ground beef remaining. I feel like the Forrest Gump of the hamburger world.
Victoria: Definately cut up! I'm glad there are few vegetarians around here or they'd be totally disgusted.
It's supposed to be a nice day here. I guess that means I should start raking or else wait for a big windstorm to blow them to the neighbors (I wish!) My walking partner (Alex the dog) is back from Grandma's, where she spoiled him rotten. At least I have someone to talk to as I walk though; people smile when I talk to myself!
