Glad to hear you got outside today. I try to eat before I get started on a project, because yes I get busy and forget too. On the US we are suppose to have snacks or broth, so lately I try and have cut up veggies, nuts, or a piece of fruit after a couple of hours. If I don't, I start to feel weak. The other thing that has helped is to drink a big glass of ice water frequently and to prevent muscle spasm, I take a break to stretch and rest. I went overboard today, cleaning the back porch, so we went out to eat, which should save me from a crash. It is a fine line between just right and to much.

I agree that food prep is a challange. It is something I have been working on for the last year, because we were eating out to much. When I cook, I always try and prepare enough for another meal but I don't like to eat the same thing more than once a week, so I freeze then reheat later.  I also read somewhere that leftovers start to grow mold within a few hours and if your sensitive, refrigerated leftovers may not be good for you, freezing is better. My new favorite cooking techniques is to use an indoor grill pan on my electric stove, my boyfriend thinks it taste as good as using the gas grill and frozen grilled chicken taste great reheated.

Since you have to travel so far for your food, do you bring along a cooler for your cold items? The store I use even provides free ice because many of their customers travel to them. Another great item to use is the green veg bags, you may have seen them advertised on TV, they really do work and keep fruits and vegs fresh longer. My store carries them, but they would be worth ordering online.

Currently I am still on the enhanced US, except the broth and a few compromises. There are several foods I want to reintroduce before making the conversion to the UM. I am also giving my body a chance to adjust and heal before I select which of the keys of the UM to address, maybe I'll get a clearer picture of my primary problem areas. I think taking the supplements are a very important feature for success and to feel better. My Mom has used Puritan's Pride for her vitamins and herbs for years. They have awsome sales, sometimes buy one get two free, and the quality of their products is good. I think to save money, I'll use them instead of buying from the health food stores.

I am going to sign off for now, but I was wondering where in the Midwest you live, because even though I live in Florida now, I am originally from Illinois. I was also wondering since we do have so much in common and if we want to continue to communicate, do you know how it works to send a private message? I usually just use the internet for research and shopping, so I really have no idea other than there is a link on our headings.