Day 4

OK, so it's hard to believe, but on Monday morning (after lots of Christmas candy) I weighed in at 177.8 lbs. This morning I weighed 172.2. I am so excited! The first couple of pounds were due to Christmas, but it looks like I'm heading back towards the 160's, where I haven't been for at least 6 months.

I am hungry quite a bit, but only because I'm too lazy to go get something to eat right then.

Another great idea from yesterday: make marinara sauce and eat it in a bowl with a tiny sprinkle of parmesan cheese. You have to make it yourself, though--they put oil and sugar in the kind they sell in the store. It is really savory and satisfying.

Marinara (traditional)

2 cans diced tomatoes

2 cans tomato sauce

garlic

onions

dash ground cloves

oregano leaves

basil leaves

dash soy and/or Worchestershire sauce

bay leaf

Marinara (cacciatore)

2 cans diced tomatoes

2 cans tomato sauce

marjoram leaves

thyme leaves

bay leaves

black pepper

Simmer either type about an hour, high enough to cook down a bit. Tastes amazing :-)