On Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:47:57 -0500, Becca wrote:

> cybercat wrote:
>> Because one member of our family has high cholesterol and blood pressure, we
>> have decided to get most of the starchy, fatty, processed stuff out of the
>> house so that we can fill the larder with fresh, whole, fiber-rich, homemade
>> food. (!)
>>
>> By consensus, we decided yesterday was the first day of the diet, in that
>> first we needed to get rid of the tempting bad stuff. And who wastes food?
>>
>> I had two broiled, split ,bun-length hot dogs with finely chopped onions, a
>> thin line of ketchup, relish, and a load of melted shredded cheddar on top.
>> (I toasted the bud while melting the cheese.
>>
>> I could not move after the second one. I was like a snake that just ate a
>> wildebeest.
>>
>> We still have stuff left, I am thinking there may have to be a second day of
>> this type.
>
> Sounds like fun. :-)
>
> Over the years I have also changed my diet. I stopped cooking starches,
> like potatoes, rice or pasta, unless we have company. Everything else
> is the same, although I do eat more vegetables to take the place of the
> starch. If I am traveling, I eat whatever I want. Woo-hoo!
>
> Becca

it's a well-known fact that, like food consumed while standing up in front
of the refrigerator, food consumed while on vacation has no calories.

your pal,
blake