PokeyJack's Journal, 07 June 2016

Sheesh!!! I was right there, in Trader Joe's this morning, and I didn't buy bacon!!???!! Seriously, I mean, bwah???! I am too good at following my grocery list!


Ah, well, going up there tomorrow will be my exercise for the day.


Was listening to a very interesting interview with a doctor who ascribed one's stress to one's "delusions," those core beliefs like, "If only people would do what I want, everything would be fine," or, "Everyone should love me unconditionally," or, "I should have a thicker skin," and so forth. In other words, we each have a strong belief that can trigger anger or shame or pain or even emotional trauma whenever they are countermanded, yet the belief is not true. Made me think rather deeply, it did.


He also said that he invites his patients to consider the "good in this horrible incident," which reminded me of something I'd heard a couple of years ago and try to remember to do. When something -- anything, like harsh words from a loved one to slicing a blood vessel to my favorite coffee mug tumbling over and shattering -- it is less helpful to complain, "Why is this happening to me?" than it is to ask, "Why is this happening for me?" Not to me, but for me. It's been my experience that the answer to that second question yields more insight, and often shows the way to a solution or a resolution. And I do like to solve my problems.


Okay, enough with the tangents. I'm having another day during which I just don't feel like eating as much as other days. Wonder if I'm becoming keto-adapted? I have been at this for a few months now, so it's entirely possible. It'd be cool if that were the case. Then again, it may just be all this too-hot-for-my-liking weather. At any rate, many negative net calories today. It's kinda nice to get away from the it's-been-two-hours-I-better-eat-something habit. Hope it continues once the weather cools!


I had no idea that the peanut butter I was getting from Trader Joe's was not organic, until I saw the organic butters on the top shelf. Or, rather, the organic butters now on the top shelf. Guess which jars I'll be reaching for from now on? ;-)

Diet Calendar Entries for 07 June 2016:
1474 kcal Fat: 121.55g | Prot: 54.29g | Carb: 59.70g.   Breakfast: Turmeric Coconut Latte, Trader Joe's Uncured Bacon Ends & Pieces, Trader Joe's Raw Sunflower Seeds. Lunch: Walgreens unrefined coconut oil, Trader Joe's Cowboy Caviar, Trader Joe's Unfiltered Organic Greek Extra Virgin Olive OIl, Trader Joe's Turkey Burger Patties. Dinner: Let's Do Organic Organic Creamed Coconut, Cowboy Caviar, Trader Joe's Unfiltered Organic Greek Extra Virgin Olive OIl, Trader Joe's Shredded Green Cabbage. Snacks/Other: Let's Do Organic Organic Creamed Coconut. more...
1720 kcal Activities & Exercise: Stairs (Climbing Stairs) - 1 minute, Resting - 15 hours and 30 minutes, Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 40 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours and 34 minutes, Grocery Shopping - 15 minutes. more...

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Suzy, something happening "to me" can have a negative tone, as in something unpleasant happening that is outside of my control and which frustrates me. Something happening "for me" can sound like a gift from fate/the universe/God, as in something that can provide me with a positive opportunity to grow, change, have unexpected good things happen, etc. English has a lot of idioms involving prepositions. There are so many that English speakers often use them incorrectly.  
08 Jun 16 by member: kpwcalories
Interesting and positive perspective PJ...Nice explanation Kpw!!  
08 Jun 16 by member: Steven Lloyd
Thanks for the reminder: Why is this happening for me?  
08 Jun 16 by member: Sugar Waffle
Thanks, Steven! Suzy, you are too funny! 
08 Jun 16 by member: kpwcalories
Great stuff! 
09 Jun 16 by member: trackin64

     
 

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