Wednesday but yesterday I thought today would be Thursday!! Oh dear.
So ... last night as I got into bed somehow my dog knocked my alarm clock off the night stand onto the floor. Took me a while to find it and when I did both the time had been changed and the alarm time. Reset. Thought I had set the alarm. Woke up late at 4:15 am (I know that is insane to be thought of as "late") which meant there was no time to exercise this morning. Drat. My whole routine was cattywampus and I'm dragging my rear around this morning, looking for my energy and enthusiasm!! I have to smile though, I guess one way or another I am determined to mix it up!!
The scale read 208.6 this morning.
Thank you everyone for all your counsel on my journal from yesterday. I am taking it to heart as I continue to plod along this path of mine.
As the weather cools I think it is a good idea to switch up my breakfast meals. I used to have eggs every morning. For a while I had oatmeal every morning. Then I read oatmeal might trigger migraines so I stopped. Of course the migraines didn't stop so I guess I can eat oatmeal. Could it be I am a creature of habit? So, I just need to establish some new habits, right? With more variety.
Dens ... your ipad makes some interesting statements!!! I was pleased you came back and clarified because I was completely baffled. I have never heard of Damascus Bakery. Remember I live in the sticks so shopping choices are limited at best.
Exercise. I currently do an interval routine on the elliptical, 2 minutes tough, 2 minutes easy, for 30 minutes. At the toughest level it really isn't that hard for me. It is a good machine but old so it may not have all the alternatives some of the newer machines have for programming. It is my "comfort" zone. I also get to watch DVD's whle I exercise which I enjoy. I will mix it up. I will add Pilates back in. I will use those kettle balls again. I will wake up my metabolism.
So, no peanut butter? Is peanut butter a "no-no?" Not that I eat it now but one of the suggestions was adding more fat. Almond butter is so darned expensive. I detest olives.
I appreciate the snack ideas. It does help.
Today something wonderful will happen to me!! I like myself!! I love my body!! I take care of myself and am kind to myself. I am organized and efficient. I plan well and carry through with my plans. I am an expert in my field. People pay me for my expertise. I am a successful businesswoman. I crave healthy foods. My body efficiently burns fat and loses weight. I crave variety in exercise routines. I am strong and capable. I will weigh under 200 lbs by Thanksgiving. My wood shed is full. I have money saved for vacation in February 2012. I earn $100,000 a year. I am financially stable. I handle strong emotion and conflict calmly. I am responsible. I believe in myself. My body tells me what it needs nutritionally and I listen carefully and respond to its needs.
I am grateful for ...
1. Waking up even though my alarm did not go off.
2. Receiving the brochures I ordered for my business.
3. Playing around on
Squidoo.
4. The changing colors of fall.
5. The incredible encouragement I receive here.
Busy enough today. Busy enough everyday lately!! Even though I am tired this morning I am feeling well. I find myself being more aware of my thoughts and actively refocus them on a regular basis. Yesterday was a simply awesome day. I had 4 home visits with 4 high risk intense families and EVERY visit was wonderful and enjoyable. I found myself smiling more, recognizing the strengths instead of being weighed down with the risks, and feeling hopeful.
With each challenge comes opportunity. Perhaps the challenge of gaining pounds has provided me the opportunity to increase my self-acceptance, learn more about what my body "needs," and grow in ways that I would not have grown had I maintained my weight. I don't know, but I know there is purpose and opportunity in everything, even if I can't see it and it makes no sense at all in the moment. So ... I continue along this journey. Learning all the time. Practicing kindness and gratefulness. Enjoying the process.
Have a wonderful day!!