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So, for my weekend opportunity to use my mindful eating & living skills, I start today with many options. DH is leaving this morning to go skiing with his brother overnight & back early tomorrow. A day to do as I please… so, I think I'll start with tabata spin & errands, some long-overdue filing (not much fun yet but I know how good it will feel to get these things done), then mass & a movie, with the Olympics playing in the background along the way. I've been wanting to see "The Butler" which is out now to rent. I was waiting to watch it with DH, but it turns out it was his in-flight movie on this last trip, so tonight it will be my in-home movie.
I'm feeling good as I continue to build my road gluten, lactose & sugar aware, and mindfully eaten. I'm realizing that when I choose to detour it usually starts mindlessly eating a bite here, then 2 bites there, followed by a handful… so, I've set a personal challenge to plate whatever I choose to eat & sit down and enjoy it. It sounds so simple… we'll see if it is?!?
Yesterday I had two specific challenges & I'm thrilled to say, two successful handlings of the opportunities they presented. I had a nice lunch out with friends, but craved something sweet after. I like these girls but a couple can be a bit pretentious at times, so in all honesty, it was nice, but not really that much fun, so I'm sure the disappointment added to the craving. (But, I did have a delicious grilled calamari salad & ate it mindfully.) For me, the most important piece was that I remembered to take that pause before I dove into something when I got home. The thought of the "what then's" directed me instead to a nice hot cup of coffee & the distraction of checking in here & getting busy around the house. Then, last night, DH came home early & unannounced. DS was home too, so we had an impromptu dinner together after which I could have gone for the something covered cashews that DH was having. Instead, I again paused, breathed & choose what I knew my body needed -- fresh fruit instead. I had delicious fresh, ripe mango & a clementine, both of which were plenty sweet followed by a cup of tea brewed just in time to watch the Opening Ceremonies.
So, I'm not sure what opportunities lie ahead of me today, but I know the best way to start this one day… in prayer --
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
And for this one day, and each one meal, moment, bite, thought & emotion, I'll pray, breathe, log, journal & express my way. I'm so grateful for each of Effervescent you, my family & IRL friends (especially the down-to-earth, non-materialistic ones), another day & opportunity to eat & live mindfully, and the health & wealth to live this life I love! xoxox
Diet Calendar Entries for 08 February 2014:
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1386 kcal
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Fat: 47.46g | Prot: 91.32g | Carb: 171.25g.
Breakfast: Primal Nutrition Primal Fuel - Vanilla Coconut Creme, Spectrum Naturals Organic Coconut Oil, Harmless Harvest 100% Raw Coconut Water, Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Fat Free Milk. Lunch: Primal Nutrition Primal Fuel - Chocolate Coconut, Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Fat Free Milk. Dinner: Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Berries, Whole Foods Market California Quinoa Salad, Roasted Red Peppers, Trader Joe's Healthy 8 Chopped Veggie Mix, Salad Mix. Snacks/Other: Ralphs Whole Raw Almonds, Evolve Greek Kefir, Trader Joe's Fresh Vegetable Tray, Wholly Guacamole 100 Calorie Snack Pack. more...
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1989 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Bicycling (very fast) - 17.5/mph - 1 hour, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 15 hours. more...
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