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Year Three, Day 328: Subtle Changes

Yesterday, before the "Art of the Fugue" fell into my lap, I had a most refreshing morning!

I did a load of laundry, practiced the piano and the portative organ.  I had a bowl of cabbage soup and I hooped. As I folded the laundry, I turned on the television to keep myself company.

Megyn Kelly was on. She fascinates me. She is in 40's, has young children and hosts her own tv show.  She often has chefs on. She has admitted publicly that she does not cook. She also says she has no time for exercise. Yet she is in supreme physical condition! (At least on the outside!)

I found myself wondering what she ate.

So I went to my friend Google. I started to type "What does Megyn Kelly..." and the first selection was "What does Megyn Kelly eat?"

So I am not the only inquiring mind to inquire!

It turns out she follows the "F-Factor" diet. Lots of good fiber, vegetables and lean protein.

I also found this nugget of information:


"Many of the diet hacks you think you need to follow to lose weight aren’t all that effective. Small, subtle changes to the way you eat can make all the difference. Eat plenty of whole grains and cooked vegetables. Drink less soda, fruit juice, and sugar-saturated coffee drinks. Even if you love adding condiments and spreads to your meals and snacks, the less you add to your food after you’ve prepared it, the more likely you are to avoid excess empty calories."
https://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/megyn-kellys-diet-is-so-easy-its-crazy-heres-how-you-can-make-it-work-for-you.html/?a=viewall

Good stuff.  It is pretty much what I am attempting to do.  But not so easy with all of my restaurant visits!

Speaking of which, can you say "Caldo de Res"?

I probably did not pronounce it correctly. But I have been watching regular customers at Teco's smile while slurping up a big bowl of this Mexican beef soup.

Something about Caldo de Res that makes people smile.  Now I know why they are smiling.


Muy deliciosa!


Caldo de Res at Teco's




And much healthier than my usual dinner: The fish taco platter. I am certain the fish have flour in the batter. I justified it because it is the Friday night special - only $5.99. But what price is my health? I would always feel like laying down on the floor and passing out after the fish taco platter.

But tonight, after the Caldo de Res, I feel invigorated!

This is one subtle change I plan on keeping!

On that note, I wish you a pleasant evening
 
Talk to you tomorrow.

Love,

Zita

P.S. Here is today's hooping video. Day 282!


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