On the Fast Since Friday - Nancy Peters

Hi Everyone,

Thanks to Kate for posting this for me. I just wanted to let you know that I’m with you on the fast. I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to walk in the shoes of our many neighbors who are trying to survive on precious little.

My husband (who’s not doing the fast) and I don't eat much meat so that helps but we try to eat all organic food. I wanted to see if I could eat the same food and stay within the guidelines. The only way I've managed is by eating very small portions with no snacking in-between meals. (I normally snack a lot - yogurt, nuts, juice.) Sunday and Monday were the worst days for me – I felt tired with a little headache but I feel much peppier today.

I opened a can of Trader Joe’s organic baked beans ($1.29) last evening, ate half the can and felt very satisfied. (Unfortunately, that was my last can and I can’t justify taking the subway to Union Square to buy more this week.) Eggs, pasta, cereal, whole grain bread with nut butter, bananas and occasional spoonfuls of vegetables have been my staples. I hadn't gone shopping until last evening. I wandered around the store looking at all the things that weren’t in my budget and ended up buying 2 bananas and a can of tuna.

I loved hearing about your shopping experiences and admire all the creative ways people are making do. It’s a unique feeling to walk around the city surrounded by purveyors of every type of food and know that if I want anything to eat, I have to go home!

I look forward to seeing you all at dinner on Thursday!