Necessary Mutilation

Weight: 200.9 lbs.

Hover. Linger. Stall. Maintain.

Sigh….

Enough said.

I awoke so stiff and achey today I though for sure that I’d snap in half when I struggled out of bed. A new C-Pap mask was delivered yesterday and I wore it last night, and feel as if I got the first deep, long, meaningful night’s rest that I’ve had in a long time. This one fits snugly and securely, and didn’t whistle and hiss me awake like the old one has been doing for a long time. I’d say that I feel well rested, but I actually feel more groggy instead, probably because of sleeping so deeply.

I tried to work the kinks out of my body this morning, but despite a brisk work out, I remain stiff. Hopefully this too is a result of such deep, probably motionless sleep, and will work itself out in my long work day.

In other news, I bought a book at Big Lot’s this weekend, as it looked intriguing, and was in their $3 bin. It is called:”Good Fat-with 100 recipes”, and is by Fran McCullough. Now I love books and buy them everywhere. However, I rarely actually have time to READ them, and they generally just accumulate all over the house in exciting little bunches, calling for me to enjoy them some rainy day and piquing my interest. This one though, I actually picked up and began, and am glad that I did. It is an awesome study on how fats have been maligned through modern time, and how low fat diets not only don’t work, but can be deleterious to your health (and weight). It is very Atkins friendly, with a twist, as it embellishes on his theories further, and comes to similar conclusions for even more compelling reasons related to our bodies desperate need for good fats. It tears apart food industries recommendations regarding things like the consumption of carbs and vegetable oils (really bad), and how things like coconut oil was grossly accused of being a bad fat, when indeed it is the best. Everything is supported with data and compelling info., and written very well. I am only part way through it, and already feel empowered to make (and keep up with) healthier food choices. I am happy for the reminder of why the Atkins concept not only works but is healthier, and this should reinforce my choices of late.

Please consider buying this book, especially if you have a Big Lot’s near you and it too has a cheap book bin. I am going to find myself a couple more, and hand them out to my diet and health conscious friends.

Oh, and speaking of buying things…. Tom and I did cave yesterday, and bought that new computer of our dreams. It is still sitting here in its box however, as neither of us could yet bear the work and technology involved in actually using the darn thing! I am so afraid of messing up things with this one as we transition from one to the other, that it may take a while before we are both confident enough to switch. Any techno geeks out there wanna come over and help!?

Well, I’d best move on and ready myself for the big day ahead. Now that we are broke from buying computers and books, I hafta work even harder…!

I will pack a good lunch and snack of probably leftover souvlaki and what not today, and remain diligent that I am eating as I am not just to get under freaking 200 lbs., but for the long term, health benefits as well. And THIS can’t be argued with!!