Choices and Changes

I wish I didn’t drink so much Diet Coke. I’m trying to switch more to water, but I have a problem there. I’m not confident in the water from my tap and there’s no canned water in my area. Where I used to live, there was some flavored canned water, and it was really good.

In case you’re wondering, here’s why I want the cans: plastic bottles are difficult to recycle, and many that go to recycling centers aren’t even actually recycled. They end up in landfills. There are those trying hard to change that, but plastic is really difficult to recycle. I heard it on NPR, so I believe it.

I know I can get a water purifier, and I probably should do so. I have a friend who’s done that and like me, her kitchen is small and she wasn’t sure where she’d put the purifier. But she found the space, and if I really want to, I probably could, too.

I’m not proud of my eating habits, either. I need to have a more balanced diet. I don’t cook much, even though I’m perfectly capable of doing so. I don’t like making food that’s going to last me a week. I don’t really like leftovers, anyway, but I’ll eat them rather than throw the food away.

The good news is I don’t bake much anymore. I love homemade baked goods, and I’m capable of making some devilishly good cookies. I’m also capable of eating them one after the other until I can eat no more.

At work, I’m known for my sweet tooth. It’s a little embarrassing, because some of my co-workers bring in candy and I gobble it down like there’s no tomorrow. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, although I do get blamed for eating a lot of it. A lot more than I actually eat.

I recently had my annual physical, and much to my surprise, my lab work showed I was very healthy. I told my doctor that it surprised me because I have such a sweet tooth and I’m not sure I eat a very balanced diet, and he talked to me a little about it. After we talked, I realized that I do eat a healthier diet than I thought. However, changes could be made.

So I do my grocery shopping today. Time to buy lots of fruits and vegetables. Let’s see if I really do it.

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