Simplicity in the Burbs ($2 a day): Study & Resist the Urge [Day 2]

Yesterday was pretty much a normal day.  I had an appointment in the morning and spent the rest of the day studying.

2 realizations…

1) Studying at Starbucks sucks when it doesn’t involve a cup of coffee.

2) Peanut butter is going to get old as my source of protein.

So, in the midst of studying I felt hunger growls and urges for food.  Resistance is what I must continue to choose.  I wonder if I will get over the ‘hump’ and my eating schedule and limitations will become normal?  What will it be like to have food for the mere purpose of nourishment rather than pleasure.  I am starting to realize that eating is a pleasure activity in our culture and specifically in my life.  Unfortunately, this often (unknowingly) becomes an idol during my day.

Here is what I ate:

Don’t forget, you can give $2 for a great cause!  Also, I am fasting from social media, so my next post will be a reflection on the weekend…