Week 2 Day 5

     I knew today was going to be a tough day. My oldest son advanced from his school science fair to the district science fair. However, one of the requirements to continue advancing was that we do his project in a certified lab. The reason today was tough was because for his project we went to four different restaurants and took cultures from 5 of their condiment dispensers.  Since we were discreetly taking samples to test for bacteria I did not want to go into a restaurant without being a patron. As a result we went to four different restaurants before noon.
     For breakfast we went to Western Sizzlin and had the breakfast buffet. I chose to use the smaller plate and definitely ate less than I used to, but still ate more than I should of. After that we went to McDonald's for samples and I got just an unsweet tea. Later in the morning my son and I went to Chili's where we split the sampler appetizer. For lunch I called in reinforcements and had my wife and other children meet us at Pizza Hut, Since I had already eaten breakfast and an appetizer I did not eat anything at Pizza Hut.
     For dinner the family and I went to Diego's Mexican restaurant in Flippin where I once again used the tip that was suggested to me by several of you. I counted out my 10 chips and then ate the pollo Monterrey. When we got home I walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes.
     The good thing about today was that while I ate to much, my body rebelled against me. I have been eating totally differently than I used to for the last three weeks and even though I did not eat as much as I once would have, the food was heavier and richer than I have eaten in a while. I could tell the difference in the way I felt after eating the food today. I am ready to get back to eating leaner foods and smaller portions. I definitely think that this is a God thing where he is helping me by changing my desires. In the long run I believe this change will help me to follow God's will in this area of my life.
     I was able to begin getting back on track this evening and look froward to continuing the journey tomorrow. Praise God that we do not have to collect any more samples!