One of those thousand word pictures deserving of it's own journal:
However, I had my 'real' journal ready to post but there's a timing issue so it doesn't GET it's own journal. So here's the rest :-)
Today, August 25th, marks the two year anniversary of my current ‘journey’, diet, health change, whatever you want to label it. So many changes in that time physically, mentally and emotionally. So much more ‘work’ done this trip than in the past. I haven’t lost as much weight in two years as I have in the past but as the Kellogg slogan goes I’ve gained quite a bit. And that makes me proud. Some of it may just be wisdom accompanying age but not all.
I truly know that had I not found FatSecret in October that same year I’d likely have kept doing the same thing I always did; disordered eating. I’m not anywhere NEAR perfect now, I know. I’m not recording this journal from a high horse.
I’m just recognizing the day and loving myself for the things I have achieved. Additionally, I thank each and every one of you for all of your love and support. You’ve taught me so very much.
My weekend was pretty nice. Friday afternoon ended on a high note with a really good sale in the shop. I went to an art class at the library with Grace on Saturday then lunch at Applebees. Some thrift store shopping until the triple digit temperatures took their toll. We finally got my dresser moved over here yesterday so that’s done and I managed to put the older one into my shop for inventory saving money there and really making that wall look nicer. Things are still going well.
All Things Food I feel are not going so well - I felt like I over ate yesterday. I’d made a large pot of chicken and dumplings and throughout the day ate the whole pot but in reality it was like six cups. I guess because I never ‘felt my hunger’ and was just eating because I liked the hot broth I feel like I messed up.
Calorically I was probably fine; I have decided to stop recording food again because I got back in that trap where seeing the number was turning on the ‘you can eat more food’ switch. Physically I’ve been active but my right foot, leg, hip are aching. Probably all the standing, bending and lifting this weekend.
This weekend is the lake cabin thing with Blondie’s crew. I’m kind of excited. I hope it goes well and everyone is safe. I’ve sent her about 300 different S’mores recipes … including one with vodka.
That’s about it. Some ‘picture worth a thousand words’ follow. Thank you for stopping to visit with me.
Bella
