Saturday and it is almost noon. I was up earlier but got to doing 'this' and 'that' and just now have logged on here. I went a little crazy last night with two bottles of Mike's Hard Limeade and then remembered I had 40 spice hummus in the fridge and Stacey's Pita Chips in the cupboard. I guesstimated how much I ate on my food journal because I did not weigh or measure it!! Most likely I exceeded my RDI. However, weight was steady this morning and I really enjoyed the snack.
We watched Edge of Darkness last night. Well done movie I thought. Not for those who are offended by violence and blood though. Mel Gibson may make a mess out of his 'real' life but he really is quite an actor.
I am in the midst of laundry and sprucing up my toenails. Bob is in town, helping with security for a veterans event in town today. One of our good friends is a vet and an active supporter of events that benefit veterans. Mom ran to town to run a few errands and stop by Coldwater Creek to see if she can find a pair of white pants. She is officially on VACATION and will be heading towards Seattle for a week for the National Miniature Convention. She is quite excited. I so enjoy seeing her enjoy her life. So much of her life has been focused on sacrificing for others ... it is wonderful that she is doing things SHE likes!!!
Later, this evening we'll meet up with some friends and kick up our heels a bit. I hope Bob isn't too tired after his day with the veterans!!
Our warm weather continues ... and it finally feels like summer.
Just realized I am HUNGRY!!! Perhaps that protein bar this morning wasn't enough??? Actually, it is close to when I typically eat lunch and I did spend 40 minutes on the elliptical so I guess it makes sense I would be hungry. LOL!!
1. I am grateful for time alone at home ... even if it is doing laundry!!
2. I am grateful for my mother's good health at 70 years of age and that she has friends and activities she enjoys.
3. I am grateful for Blue not pulling me off of my feet when he saw a Doe trot across the driveway on our walk this morning!!
4. I am grateful for good friends.
5. I am grateful for today.
All is well. I have much to be thankful for ... just always need to remember to focus on those things rather than the frustrations, disappointments, unmet expectations, and irritations in my life. While my weight is higher than I would like it to be ... yesterday when I tried on clothing I easily fit into size 12 pants so I really do not think I need to worry too much. I do need to remain vigilant. I have come too far in this journey to permit myself to slip back into denial and hurt myself by not paying attention to what I put into my body. As far as moving the scale lower. I still am not convinced that it is completely up to me. Well of course it is ... I could cut back calories, increase exercise, D I E T. Whether or not my body would stay at a lower weight? Who knows! For today, I will simply live ... I will enjoy my life which also means I pay attention to what I eat and make sure I move my body daily in a positive way. My health is more than a number on the scale. It is not that the number is meaningless ... it is NOT meaningless. It just doesn't define me. I still battle with this ... but that is okay. I have so many wonderful buddies here to support me in this journey that eventually I will find some balance with weighing myself ... it isn't all or nothing ... it is an important tool.
Yes, it is the weekend. Moose just talks and talks and talks and talks and talks and talks!!! Mostly to myself you realize!! Time to get back to the tasks of the day. Have a good one my friends. And of course ... join me in practicing kindness towards ourselves. We are ALL worth it!!!
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