Today I met a positively radiant woman who has given me access to her overgrown garden in Kitsilano. You cannot imagine how grateful I am for this opportunity. Particularly, in light of the fact that according to my scale I have lost 8 pounds since I started. I haven't noticed the difference that much. I feel like I weigh the same, though eating popcorn late at night likely gives the illusion of satiety and weight. Also, I see myself everyday, so it's hard to tell. To be completely candid, the only place I have noticed a difference is in cup-size.
I am fortunate to have friends who worry about things like bone density and vitamin depletion. A friend mentioned that Morgan Spurlock had a medical team on stand-by when he documented eating McDonald's everyday in Supersize Me. I considered creating a rule that I would end the project if my health was suffering. I then dismissed the thought when I realized I had no real metric to base this on. I mean, sure, I have felt dizzy, fatigued and yesterday I had a slight fever, but I feel convinced this was a virus of some kind.
My plan is to see a doctor and get blood work done once a month. These tests will indicate organ function and nutrient/mineral levels. In addition to safety, this data will be interesting to observe as the project progresses. This data may even support the post-apocalypse as a viable lifestyle choice. I will post the results when I get them.
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