"You're going to be just fine"
- from the box of Band Aids in my bathroom
Mood: labile, tearful
Energy: low to moderate
Physical symptoms: beginning to show
I'm in a dirt pile right now. I've completely let go of everything I was working on so hard and made my way back to the land of candy and crap and convenience eating. What a sad state.
In fact, my pants are feeling tight right now. I'ma go change into my comfies...
brb...
Back on line...
Much better .::relieved sigh::.
A wise man said to me: "Change happens when you get uncomfortable" True dat.
I have been refraining from writing on here due to the embarrassment (and, I'll admit it, shame) that I feel about how far I've fallen in such a short period of time. I had to remind myself today that the falls are just as important as the get-back-ups and their documentation is crucial. How else will I know how to predict and prevent this behavior that is so destructive?
I won't bore you with the details of my crash. I know them well, so I will not be short changed by not keeping a strict inventory here. If at some point I think making a strict inventory will be beneficial, I will certainly add it here.
Okay, the plan to get back on track:
What has been working during this fall (i.e. do more of this):
- I've kept up with my exercise on the weekends
- I'm eating at home in the evenings instead of out to eat
- I make gluten free choices when they are just as accessible as mainstream choices
- I make time to be alone when I need it
- Meds have not been taken consistently
- Eating candy and drinking caffeine (the two biggest baddies!)
- More fruits and vegetables in my meals
- Journaling and reflection (including blog)
- Tracking food and activity
- Activity during the week
- Lunches in restaurants during the week
- Water, water, water: two 32 oz bottles tomorrow
- Take meds immediately after brushing teeth
- Have a fruit smoothie for breakfast
- Attend the Saturday Kettle Bell class
- Purchase microwaveable veggies in a bag, fresh fruits, and my fav yogurt
- Go shopping with my hubby for some fun time
- Take a nap
- Blog my success!
Hey, the Band Aids were right! I am going to be just fine.
You can do it!!! Double check with the gluten free diet. Mu friend has scyliacs (sp?) And he has said a gluten free diet for those without the disease can be harmful. I've not researched it but thought I would pass that on! Love your band-aid reference :-)
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