Fat Tuesday

So today was Fat Tuesday in Japan, which means absolutely nothing. Less than 1% of the people in Japan follow a Christian religion, and fewer still who are Catholic. However a co-worker of mine is, and he is "looking forward" to start fasting tomorrow. But in Japan, if you are a 5'11"+, 170lbs+, then everyday is a day of fasting.

My breakfast ritual has not changed much. I still have coffee and toast, with the occational egg or yogurt. However my lunch and snacking habits have changed quite a lot. A typical lunch is rice, some vegitables, and about 60g of meat, and while working a snack is coffee. At home snacking is more elaborate; typically rice crackers, tea, chocolates, coffee, chips, or fruits.