Necessary Mutilation

Weight: 211.9 lbs.

I had an all in day yesterday, and feel so much more balanced today as a result. I did several loads of laundry, filed more papers, and most inportantly, caught up on my job’s paperwork that I had brought home. I did several hours of this, and need to go in today to finish it off, copy it and hand it all in. I feel so much “cleaner” now!

Today I have a dentist appointment, and then tonight, we head to the casino for our usual Monday ‘freebies.” It is raining and yucky out.

I have worked out already this morning, and for the first time in several days, my lower back and hips aren’t paining me. I’m still not sure why they were in the first place.

Hey, and did anyone watch Extreme Home Makeover, last night? Pretty inspirational, huh? On the other hand, it made Buffalo look a little like a third world country, given the state of our housing stock on the West Side and all. I tried to see Tom and I in the crowd when they panned, but all I saw were thousands of fellow Buffalonians supporting the cause, cheering, and probably pooped from a long day, like we were. I was so happy to finally get to see what the Powell family was all about, and am heartened by their generosity, respectfulness, and maturity. What a great family, and I am heartened by the whole thing.

So, this was how Tom and I ended our otherwise low key day…and as a result, I have little else to say here today. I ate well and moderately (by my standards, probably not yours!) yesterday, including: oatmeal with pb, flax seeds, raisins and banana for breakfast, lunchmeat and cheese on a low carb tortilla wrap for lunch, some of those awesome “chips” I wrote about yesterday, chicken stew I made in the crockpot that included loads of veggies, for dinner, and nuts and a pear for snacks. Maybe these aren’t the lowest calorie foods, but I feel good about the balance of nutrients and the hearty nature of my choices. Clearly I am not one to starve myself or eat tiny bits, but I doubt that I am inclined to0 suffer from deficiencies, either. Between what I eat and my careful supplementation with Celebrate vitamins, I must say that I am feeling quite good and energetic and have no health complaints except the occassional arthritic thing. I actually don’t dread my next doctor appointments as I always used to, and think that I will be fearless in the face of blood work results, other than the taking of the blood in the first place, of course!

So, although I am not losing at the speed of light like some, I am content and don’t feel deprived or hungry beyond my tolerance. More importantly, I do now feel that I am choosing life giving foods that nourish not just my body, but my soul. For this transformation, I am extremely grateful! I will be challenged some by the buffet tonight, but since I am intimately familiar with it, also know that I can choose well even there, and find wholesome and healthy items that won’t compromise my new, improved mindset. I’ll let you all know tomorrow!