Happy Wednesday. Today has been a much better day. Though the kids still woke up early, everyone was on the right side of the bed and that made all the difference. I had a little bit of time for myself which was more valuable than I could a have ever imagined pre-kids. I had a great day on plan. Had my Kefir shake with berries for breakfast with tea, a late lunch of my favorite salad from the cutting board with a cup of iced mint tea and dinner was eggplant parm from the 17 DD recipes (no breadcrumbs, egg whites & baked not fried). It is a lot of work, I made a double batch though so I can have a serving for lunch or dinner over the next few days. And I am having a cup of pomegranate green tea as my after dinner drink. I really haven't missed drinking overall too much. Yesterday was a bad day and I really wanted a glass or 4, but I know weigh in is coming up again soon and didn't want to chance any extra calories. I have been thinking about this weekend. It's the 4th of July meaning lots of BBQ's and crap food. I have a BBQ and pool party at my Aunts house and am already trying to figure out what I'll be able to eat. I am in charge of the salad. So if nothing else I know I can have a big honkin' bowl of salad and maybe some fruit salad to go with that. But I think unless they make chicken, I'll be done. I don't even want to stand up and look at the desserts when they come out. My family makes the best desserts. I will have to nicely ask someone else to help my kids get their fill. Not fair to punish them...I did go grocery shopping and have noticed it's getting easier. I got through the store faster today and didn't have to buy as much just replenish what we went through last week. I stick pretty much to the perimeter of the store so it does go pretty quickly with a list in hand. I have things on my list in order of when I will walk by them so I am not going in circles and forgetting things. Anyway, I do feel better today. Yesterday was a bad day. I felt the need to vent and am not sorry for that. They were my true feelings bad day or not. This journey is hard enough to go through and share in such a public way without worrying about what others think. It doesn't matter because this is about me and my life and I how can make it better. Enough about that.
I do have to say I ran into a lovely woman named S this morning and S told me a very nice compliment. She said she's been reading my blog religiously and finds it truly inspirational for anyone trying to make a change of any kind in their lives. It made me happy to hear that and I am thankful for that feedback. It's nice to hear that people find this inspirational, I am living this part of my life in a very public way right now. The reasons behind that for those who may not have read are accountability and support. I have tried and failed on more diets than I can count. I know this has got to be a lifestyle change in order for it to stick and truly work for the long haul. I just hope that the weight comes off at a relatively good pace to keep my motivation going. But, I feel good. I have more energy, less gas, very little bloating and am clearer headed. Could food be a factor in how my brain functions? I always read about brain foods but didn't put much stock into it. But lately, I just feel like a fog has lifted and I can see clearly now.
Anyway, hope everyone else had an equally great day. Hoping tomorrow is just as good and I continue to plug along one meal and one day at a time.
Love,
S
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