Päiväkirja - madaboutmoose, 11 loka 11

Let's see today marks the beginning of Day 5 of my experiment with protein.

For those of you who don't know me well ... I am not "dieting" or trying some crazy "fad" diet ... I am simply trying to "mix it up" and do something different to unstall myself. Diets don't work. In fact I just read an article in MORE magazine that reinforced that very statement and reaffirmed what I have long suspected that being "overweight" according to the BMI does not mean I am less healthy. While, indeed I am often "tempted" to dive head long into some "magic" plan that will quickly shed pounds I have done it enough in my life to KNOW it doesn't work and it backfires on me EVERY time. This is short term ... just a couple of weeks to "mix it up."

And for my low-carb friends. I KNOW low carbers eat veggies!! I am just not eating them for a couple of weeks, maximum. I'm not sure I'll continue low-carbing it ... all depends on how I feel on October 20th!! I do so appreciate the counsel about the broth though ... hadn't really even occured to me!!! I have also thought that perhaps it is not the carbs but the type of carbs that might have been "weighing" me down. At least one buddy shared she slowly added things back in ... to discover what did and what did not agree with her. So far it has been good. Weight was steady this morning but from Friday to this morning the scale is down 7 lbs ... so I didn't really think I would continue to see such radical declines. I am anxious to mark "progress" in the numbers here ... but it will come when it comes. For now I seem to be doing okay. I do get hungry but I don't seem to have near the cravings I had before. And pork rinds? I could never really get into those!!! LOL!!!

It has been raining, raining, raining here!!! Seems like one day I was in sandals and cropped pants and the next I had to drag out my winter shoes!!! I need to put away summer things and bring out fall/winter things. Right now my closet is a mess!!!

Our first cord of wood was delivered yesterday. The second is coming tomorrow so hopefully we can get the first cord stacked tonight!! I THOUGHT they were going to stack it too ... but that must have been a dream. It looks great ... it is split ... so I am happy. They put it nicely in the wood shed in a big pile which is great considering the rain. My rear will be sore tomorrow from all the bending over!! LOL!!

Yesterday and today I did 45 minutes of elliptical (watching The Answer Man). Sunday I did 50 minutes of Pilates and 40 minutes of kettle bell!!! Tomorrow I'll likely do a little Pilates and one kettle bell routine ... or 30 minutes of Pilates ... we'll see what mood strikes me in the wee hours of the morning. I'm committed to keeping my exercise "mixed up" ... and am already feeling the benefit. Thanks to all of you who encouraged me to do so.

I continue to focus on growth ... I am kind to myself. I like myself!!! I love my body!!! I take care of myself. I sleep well. I am organized and efficient. I plan well and carry through. I am a successful business woman and entrepreneur. I am financially responsible and manage our finances well. I believe in myself. I am determined. Our wood shed is full. Our dental needs are met. We have money saved for a vacation in February 2012. I listen closely to my body's hunger cues and respond appropriately and my body rewards me by shedding pounds!! I sleep well. I am persistent. I am an expert in my field. People pay me for my expertise.

I am also grateful ...

1. for my husband ... he really is one of my biggest fans!!
2. for my reflective supervision groups
3. for a three day respite from my State job
4. for the sound of the rain on our roof
5. for how beautiful our garages look!!! I even parked my mom's car in one of the bays!!! Yeehaw!!!
6. for a not too busy day today
7. for a quick visit to my best friend next week ... we'll attend an ethics class together ... which means I'll be caught up on my continuing education requirement for my licenses this year AND get to spend time with my best girlfriend!!

I am missing chattycathy and jessyline and a few others who have been absent in their journals recently!!! It is funny ... buddies here really get under my skin. I check on the ones who are gone ... in case I missed an entry ... amyrk, flaxseed, and send warm positive thoughts their direction. I can't keep up with everyone on my "buddy list" and I know everyone has "a life."

Well ... time to do some writing that I actually get paid for!! Have a good day. Be kind to yourselves. Catch yourself being self-critical and turn it around. If you don't like what you are doing CHANGE it. But ... please ... be kind. Some of us may always be a tad "fluffier" than others. Health is above all. Practicing self acceptance and self care is important. (and always know I am speaking to myself as much as I am to anyone else who reads!!!)

Take care my friends!!!

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3194 kcal

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