With My Last Few $$ I Bought Romaine

Things really are changing around here. I'm doing what "they" say to do. I'm cutting down on fats, I'm making better choices when I snack, and the other day I spent my last few dollars on romaine. I have never spent my last few dollars on any kind of green food.

I used to spend my money on ice cream and candy bars. For a while I was only eating butter lovers popcorn, 5 bags a day. I have had a love affair with junk food, going way back.

My mother used to shut me up with candy when I was a baby. I used to spend my allowance on candy bars. When I became diabetic I still couldn't kick my sugar/fat habit. I figured sugar to me is what alcohol was to my parents. And they died because of it. Am I resigning myself to die from a sugar related illness?

I don't think so. The other day I reached for an apple instead of some other form of edible crap. And I enjoyed it! I have a new found love for Gala apples. And dinner is never served without a huge salad, that I estimate to be about 3 servings of veggies. Instead of candy bars I eat protein bars, instead of ice cream I eat yogurt and for something crunchy I eat nuts.

It was a few days before pay day and all I had was about $7 on me. I went to the store because I ran out of salad fixings! So I bought romaine. When I stopped at the cash register, I was blown away. I really have changed my lifestyle.

It's only a matter of time before my body catches up.