This is what I had to eat yesterday. I probably could have done a lot better, but I could have done worse, too. So I guess it's kind of middle of the road. Not bad, but not good either. Today I hope to do better. This whole journey, so far, seems to be about learning, and improving my eating. It has been a real challenge. I hope to eventually get my diet, on a good track, and stay on track. At least most of the time. Here are a few weight-loss tips to start your week with:

1.Relax a little and don't be too hard on yourself.
2.If you have a lot of weight to lose realize it's going to take time. Make allowance for a little off-track time.
3.Make a grocery list and stick with the list. If the food you shouldn't eat isn't there you won't eat it.
4.Put more effort into changing your eating habits and lifestyle than in dieting. I had to do this because of  
   Diabetes and Kidney Disease, but you can do it to avoid health problems, if you don't already have any.
5.The main tip for today: Don't give up! Remember if you really get off-track you don't need to quit. Just get
    back on track and move forward to success!

Breakfast:
1 Bowl of Oats with Raisins.
1 Piece of Toast and a small amount of Margarine.
1 cup of 1% Milk.

Lunch:
1 Serving leftover Whole Wheat Shell Macaroni and Cheese Casserole.

Snack:
Crackers and Honey Peanut Butter.

Dinner:
Ground Beef with Onion, Garlic and Tomato Soup and Egg Noodles.
1 piece of Texas Toast Garlic bread.

So there it is. I didn't really overeat, but I didn't eat enough fruit and veggies. Now that I see my mistakes I can try to correct them starting today. I will try to post the recipe for Skroodle Noodle Ground Beef and Cheese Casserole in a little while. Check back a little later on.