Day 15: November 25

My lunch at work today: 1.5 cups of pretzel crisps with hummus. I felt full, and the calorie intake with this meal is very low. I love the flavor and texture of these pretzels and they are a great combination with hummus. I attached an image of the kind I bought, but they sell many flavors - I've bought mine at Walmart & Hyvee. 

A client commented, "Oh what a beautiful bowl! Where did you get that?" I enjoy telling the story behind the Portion Plates and sharing my experience with them. A meaningful conversation enhanced by a delicious meal adorning a gorgeous bowl by Lauren Karle. 

Day 16: November 26

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!! So much to be thankful for - Friendship, food, and life!

Place setting ready for Thanksgiving dinner. 

My grandmas punch!

Indian Appetizers made by Shilpa. 

Turkey by Rob from England. 

The "family-less" residents sharing a Thanksgiving meal and fellowship. What a night it was!

My plate. I thought I would go back for seconds, but was full by the time I finished this... And I was going to allow myself more guilt free. It's good to have a moment to reflect on the fact that I was satisfied. 

Pumpkin pie dessert in my small bowl. Oh so good!

Tea to digest while talking over music and candles. It was a beautiful 

And best of all Luis was here! My heart and stomach are full, happy, and thankful. 

Day 15: Meeting one of my biggest goals.

One of my biggest goals coming in to this was to actually set aside the time to eat lunch everyday at work. I tended to skip lunch a lot and now I make it a point to eat lunch and a healthy one at that. 

Today I brought a premade Mediterranean Quinoa Salad from Bakers deli bar. I also had cut a pomegranate and brought that.