Wow! I just watched this documentary called Food Inc. It's much of the same info as the book, Fast Food Nation. I had tried to read the book in the past but just couldn't get into it. I am so glad they made this documentary.

I am pretty informed about factory farming, especially where it concerns animals. I was a vegetarian for 13 years and did my share of pamphleting, protesting, and lobbying for animals but I really didn't know the extent of the Nation's food problem until I watched this documentary. It has changed me and will change the way I shop for food.

Now that I am able to eat less food, I can afford to switch my family to whole, natural, locally-produced foods and that is what I am going to do. My husband is happily on board (rare since we usually disagree on "green-hippie" issues like this). He watched the film with me and is appalled at the state of our country's food processing methods.

Watch it as soon as you can! It will change the way you look at food and what you learn from it could be a good companion to your healthy new lifestyle.

Meanwhile, I had another good day with the band. For breakfast, I renewed my childhood love affair with Cream of Wheat. Man, that is good stuff. I added a little varietal (blueberry) honey to it and it was incredible. Later, I made chili for dinner and just ate some of the sauce. I am still having trouble getting all my water and protein, though.

My Grandma stressed me out again today and for a second, I felt the old twinge to eat my feelings away. Instead, I just sat there feeling what I felt and then I felt better.

I also had a ton of energy and felt like my old self. Since my car accident, I have not been able to do all the things I used to. My house stays messy because I can't keep up with it and it that been a constant source of guilt and anxiety for me especially now that I stay at home and feel it is my job to stay on top of this house. Today, I was able to do a lot of chores and chase after my kiddo and critters for 12+ hours. I even finished cleaning 3 rooms! That hasn't happened in 2 years when, before the accident, I could clean my entire house in a couple of hours.

I am really really really happy that I got the band.

Congrats on cleaning the house I struggle with it too. I can't wait to feel like my old self again.

Way to go... I still cannot believe that you are on mushys. Still have three weeks of liquids left. Will see how that goes though cause I am starting to get hungry.. LOL I love cream of wheat also.. Good stuff. I thought about that milked right down so it is more liquid than wheat. LOL next week..

Im not really on mushys but cream of wheat, malt o meal, and oatmeal is on the list. That's what confused me about mushies. anyway, each doctor is different. I dont think I will ever understand the pre and post op diets! ha ha