September 19, 2011
by Whitney Graves
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I’m out. I went to a Ukrainian wedding this weekend in Nipawin. I played with the idea of keeping up with the Food Bank Challenge, but I wanted to celebrate the union of two very lovely people to the fullest. … Continue reading
September 18, 2011 by Lesia Payne | 4 Comments
I’m writing this right now from a hotel in Regina.
At the hospital. Glad we could be there.
Chris’ uncle, as previously mentioned, is imminently due for surgery and is 83. He had just lost his aunt/his uncle’s sister, due to a related incident. We weren’t going to miss this opportunity to visit, as you never know what life is going to bring.
As many commenters have said on this very blog, sometimes the rug can be pulled out from under you when you least expect it.
So due to the added stress along with the complexities and pretty much impossibility of continuing this diet without any cooking facilities (in a hotel), we had decided to bow out. This morning, on our way out of town, we enjoyed and appreciated a real breakfast like we never have before. Same goes for lunch, and most recently, dinner.
Once we had to be out, I cherished breakfast.
Both Chris and I definitely have a new appreciation for food and the food choices we are _able_ to make. Especially when it comes to our son, Liam. This might be TMI for some but for those moms out there, read the next sentence:
Liam used to be a regular every morning pooper. But after only 2 days on the Food Bank diet, he had become constipated. Just today the poor guy finally relieved himself after we were able to provide him with adequate fiber, fruit, veggies, for a few days now.
September 18, 2011
by Anthony McCarthy
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(Please note: most of this was written last night – the 17th.) As I was cuddled up beside Jacob, rubbing his back and putting him to sleep, he asked his usual question: “Sooooo Mommy, what was YOUR favourite part of … Continue reading
September 17, 2011
by Sheri Benson
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I left John a comment that I too will bail. As my food choices dwindled, so did my will power. My stomache hurts and I am very tired. I didn’t think I would have any energy for work on Monday … Continue reading
September 17, 2011
by John Lagimodiere
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I just couldn’t do it anymore….I just couldn’t. Earls at 7pm last night. I put a hot wing in my mouth and proceeded to enjoy a fantastic meal of sushi, ribs and a Bronx burger with fries and gravy. And beer. … Continue reading
September 15, 2011 by Lesia Payne | 5 Comments
Overall, we are tired and managing with hunger, but mentally, the diet is taking it’s toll on both my husband and I. I am taking longer to understand concepts, taking longer to finish tasks, and generally am not as happy and full of energy. It’s causing additional stress in my husband and I’s relationship and makes being a good mother harder. This seems to be the general consensus among participants. I am gathering a little bit more understanding every day of the many different challenges that families living in poverty face. The hunger and lack of nutrition makes everything more difficult. Take your day to day ‘issues’ and multiply that by ten, combine it the overall feeling of being on sleeping pills at all times, and maybe you can begin to scratch the surface of what it might feel like to be hungry and struggling with poverty.
Cookies I did NOT cheat with but was oh so tempted
I have to come clean here that Liam is pretty much not on the challenge anymore as I have “cheated” quite a few times today.
We went to a play date and there was a beautiful plate of fruit (along with some DELICIOUS home-made cookies I did NOT have but oh boy I wanted it. Even the Tim Bits that were there with literally 10 wasps crawling on them made my mouth water).
He saw the strawberries.
There was no turning back.