Day 1 of 30

First things first.  Stepped on the scale this morning and it read 256 lbs.
What?  Did you think I would do this if I were thin?  Hahahaha.

Shopping last night was interesting to say the least.  I found alternatives to almost all of my favourite things.  Before I left for the store I did a little re-con work.  Some things surprised me and some didn't.

10 things in the cupboard;

1) Oreo's - contain dextrose, cornstarch and glucose
2) Triscuits - corn maltodextrin, corn starch
3) Premium Plus Crackers - I was shocked to find that these are on the "safe" list!!!
4) Crispy Mini's - corn (with germ removed), fructose, corn syrup, maltodextrin
5) Ketchup - white vinegar (can be made from corn ethanol, tho for cost effectiveness is more likely made from barley)  I call this an ok (in moderation) item.  But read the label!
6) Thai Chili Sauce - Yipee!  Something to use with chicken and rice, since teriyaki and soy are both no-no's.
7) Pasta - Again, this surprised me.  It's a very happy surprise though!
8) BBQ Sauce - modified starch, corn syrup (sadness, may have to learn to make my own)
9) Quick Oats - Great for breakfast; filling and corn-free!
10) Baked Beans - I had read that baked beans may contain corn by-products, but the Safeway brand I checked was just fine.  Got to read the labels!

Food Diary November 2, 2011
7am) 1c. Sunny Boy cereal, 2 tbs. brown sugar, 1 orange
1045am) 3/4c. fat free greek yoghurt, 1tbs. maple flax
1pm) 2tbs. Sunbutter (natural made with sunflower seeds), 1tbs. strawberry jam, 2 slices 12 grain bread, 10 baby carrots, 1/4c. garlic hummus, water
310pm) 1c. homemade garlic salted pumpkin seeds
430pm) diet coke
530pm) shepherd's pie (1c. gound beef, 1/4c. frozen peas and carrots, 3/4c. potatoes from flakes)
645pm) diet pepsi lime
8pm) 25 seedless green grapes
10pm) banana, water
1245am) 1 pouch (28g) cream of wheat, 40g. raisins (aprox. 1/4c.)