Here we go…!
Breakfast – cornflakes and milk
Lunch – pasta, vegetables with stirred in soft cheese
Tea – spaghetti hoops & potato wedges
Drinks – water & diet cola
I work in the city centre – so there is an abundant choice of food available at lunchtimes etc. Brownie points that I actually remembered to bring in my lunch today; I was afraid I’d leave it in the fridge. I’ll admit that I was peckish around 10am – and would normally have had a snack or some fruit at this time. I had a walk at lunchtime around Chapelfield park – normally the smell of chips from the market doesn’t bother me – today it was torture.
The afternoon ‘crash’ is the worry – but I’ll push through. For the record I really don’t like the Aldi diet cola….!
Tea was disappointing if I’m honest – very metallic taste to the value spaghetti hoops but the potatoes were quite filling.
I had to review my choice of TV in the evening as I sat down to watch my recorded episode of Bake off – that was a mistake as it made me crave sweets / sugar. All adverts seemed to be food related too – or chocolate related as Easter is fast approaching. Never bothered me in the past but when food is on your mind my focus was drawn the number of food related advertisements.
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For many people, eating what you want when you want is possible and that is something to be so grateful for. Others – who we see every day at foodbank and those we hear from who struggle to access our support – have such limited choices that the things we take for granted are out of reach for them. If you’re in the first group, practice gratitude and take a moment each time to be thankful for the choices you can make. If you’re in need though, don’t struggle in silence or alone – there are plenty of charities who can help (including us!) so do get in touch and ask for help. 01603 251733 or admin@norwich.foodbank.org.uk
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