Ruhu's Journal, 16 March 2014

Transition Sunday, but after a "I really want to eat" Saturday, which I'm curious about. We had really nothing going on, so I went to my spinning class -- a marathon 60 minute class -- ran some errands, did some bookkeeping & struggled with cravings in the afternoon. I thought it was fatigue, so I took a nap, had a snack & went on to mass and then dinner out with DH. The cravings continued after dinner, so I tried to satisfy them with my carob & nuts -- more than I truly needed to satisfy my hunger, but not a mindless binge -- but it was a battle most of the night even though DH & I watched a movie (Homefront -- intense, but not a fav for me). The day had certainly had its moments as DH attempted to download photos from his camera to our computers & iPads, which didn't go well & he was irritable at times. I was also bored & frustrated at times with the never-ending bookkeeping, but it is my job & I choose to "play" quite a bit during the week so I have to do some on the weekends -- this one, in particular, as I'm in between traveling weekends. So, I'll continue to be curious about if like I found while skiing in Utah, too much downtime can be as difficult as too little. I'm also curious if after the hard workout, my body just needed more nourishment as well.

But today is a new day & I am actively armed with my 5P's (Pause, Plate, Progress not Perfection & Prayer) and 3C's (Curious, Calm and in Charge) as I make my way through my Transition Sunday. I'm off this morning to boot camp, more household stuff & book work this afternoon but will again make time to meditate & nap, then dinner tonight with DH. Hopefully the cravings are a thing of the past, but if the re-appear, I'm armed & ready, and especially will stay Curious & mindful, Calm & in Charge. And to start again in the right way, I'll Pray --

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 I'll continue praying, breathing, logging, journaling & expressing my way through this one day and each one meal, moment, bite, thought & emotion. I'm so grateful for each of special you, my family & IRL friends, a new day & another fresh start, colder temps agains :( but with the end in sight as they quickly warm over the next few days, and having the health & wealth to live this life I love! xoxox

Diet Calendar Entries for 16 March 2014:
1368 kcal Fat: 44.43g | Prot: 132.98g | Carb: 109.49g.   Breakfast: Beachbody Shakeology - Chocolate, Harmless Harvest 100% Raw Coconut Water, Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Fat Free Milk, Spectrum Naturals Organic Coconut Oil. Lunch: Beachbody Shakeology - Tropical Strawberry, Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Fat Free Milk. Dinner: Berries, Olive Garden Herb-Grilled Salmon (Dinner). Snacks/Other: The Chia Co Chia Pod Blueberry, Evolve Greek Kefir. more...
1733 kcal Activities & Exercise: Resting - 15 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours, Calisthenics (heavy, e.g. pushups) - 1 hour. more...

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Guess we all get the "hungries" every now and then for no apparent reason. Hope everything goes as planned today.  
16 Mar 14 by member: BuffyBear
On one of the news stations I saw a piece on meditation and the benefits of meditation. It is helpful in reducing stress and helpful in reducing blood pressure, or so they said. I have found that my yoga class, which has about 10 minutes of deep relaxation at the end and meditation in spots during the class, does help relax me. I was thinking maybe I should try to do that more often than just in my yoga class. Hope your weekend is lots of fun! 
16 Mar 14 by member: SJacqueline
That's the part that gets to me everytime, kiddo, trying to figure out if my body is truly hungry and needs more food or if it's just everything else. As you've shared many times and we continue to focus ... just being aware of it is being mindful. That's what you're doing and your daily appreciation for the practice each situation is giving you will certainly lead to more progress - not perfection. Have a wonderful Sunday. 
16 Mar 14 by member: FullaBella
I've decided some days are just that way. On those days I just try to make some healthy nibble choices, doesn't always work. Then go back to the plan the next day and don't beat myself up over it. I figure it will even out over the week. Actually sounds like you have had really busy weekend. Maybe your body is thirsty instead of hungry.  
16 Mar 14 by member: wholefoodnut
Oh Ruth...I can eat for any reason...that's why I have got to get back to my routine and fast...Hugs my sweet friend...:O) 
16 Mar 14 by member: BHA
I think some days you feel extra hungry. I can usually trace it back to, 'less nutritious food', or not enough food... Coupled with exercise. I always think it is my body saying, hey... I need extra nutrition. 
17 Mar 14 by member: Sk1nnyfuture
Gosh, I wish I could find an explanation for "hungry" days. I write them down along with not so hungry days. I find that when I'm very busy or engrossed, it helps take my mind off of food, whether or not I'm hungry, but even on days I eat good amounts of protein and highly nutritiously, hunger can still persist. It's one of those stupid things. 
18 Mar 14 by member: mrsmole

     
 

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