When I woke up this morning I wondered what I was going to eat for breakfast.

I stood in my kitchen staring at the contents of my food hamper and decided I would start the day off with a cup of hot water and ½ sliced apple. At about 8, I ate the rest of my apple, took my kids to school and went to my scheduled work-out in Cullen Gardens.

At 10.30 this morning after my work-out I was starving and choose toast with kraft peanut butter. I enjoyed my toast. I also drank a diluted glass of cranberry juice.

There was no snack before lunch and lunch was at 1.30 today which was a can of tuna. No bread and no condiments.

Again this afternoon around 3, I was very lightheaded, felt faint and was moving at a much slower pace. By 4 o’clock this afternoon I had another massive headache, my body became clammy all over and concentration dropped.

For dinner I craved some warm comforting food. It is not the hunger I am having an issue with it is the symptons I am experiencing.

Therefore I sautéed ½ diced onion my skillet with a little water until cooked then added 2 chopped potatoes and continued sautéing for approximately 10 minutes adding little water when I needed too. Then I added 2 cups of water brought to boil, reduced and made a nice potatoe soup for dinner.

 Nutritionally, I have had limited protein and virtually no essential fat. Tonight I did enjoy my potatoe soup but it did not have any protein or a good source of fat with it. I am holding off for as long as I can on consuming any canned vegetables or pasta. I fear the sodium intake.  Therefore I have not had a balanced meal in terms of Carbohydrates, protein and fat. I am definitely way off base when it comes to following Canada’s Food guide. I do not meet any of the nutritional requirements. Daily essential fat is vital for concentration and it is no wonder it is hard to stay focused. I couldn’t imagine how hard it would be to motivate yourself and improve your situation if you are not meeting your basic daily nutritional requirements.

 Well on to Day 3!