Cool as a cucumber !
I have no idea what the scale is going to say on Saturday. It will have been a month since being on it, well about that anyways. My partner David is pleading with me to not get on….. poor guy! But I am emotional when I am weighing in frequently. He says what does it matter if I feel good and he may have a point. The number is not going to tell me when I am “there”. Of course it is a feeling inside of knowing that I am really there. No more giggling and no more difficulty finding a pair of jeans that fit. And the closer I get to goal, I can feel my clothes fitting better. So does the scale matter? Well I am a curious cat, but I really want the number to not affect my mood. I want to show him and myself that it REALLY is not about that number. So, I feel motivated. Joints are feeling a bit better. Still a ways to go, but this is the life…….. We are works in progress.
I know I have said this before, but I really admire Marge who has taken to eating so healthy. I mean, I am not entirely sure I could give up certain foods, but since I have been eating more vegan meals and snacks (not 100%, but just a little more), along with some cherry juice (thanks for the tip Shanna), my joints are feeling a little better.
I am as cool as a cucumber today. Yes, yesterday was just one of those days.
I am organizing my life as best as I can and coming up with menu ideas and freezer containers of foods for convenience since the coming little while will be busier for me then it has been working. Yes, my brain has not been used for studying for a good long time, but it is time. Time to get it going on so that I can be proud of me.
Went shopping for some yummy fruits and veggies among some other good things. I have to say, I like shopping by myself because junk does not come home. Okay I got David a treat and myself one, but we did not come home with stuff that is loaded with junk. I am such a sucker because he wants, then I want and then suddenly, Trouble! Sometimes I start it and it is usually because of a bad day. But it was very Zen today and I enjoyed myself.
And on the exercise front, well I am not doing the high intensity stuff which I think is not so good for my mood, but really good for my joints. Slow and steady……… Rock hard lower abdominals and flabby thighs. Hey, I will take it! *wink*
Progress……………..
Thanks, honey. I am getting into some soy now and I enjoy a little soy cheese. Doesn’t taste like the cheese we are used to, but has it’s own nutty flavor. If you buy some greens that are strong, throw in a few raisins while they are cooking. Takes away the bitterness, I promise. I need lots of greens for the magnesium ….a mineral I seem to deplete easily. And I love baked sweet potatoes. Just gouge with a knive, wrap in foil and bake. I enjoy the clean tastes too. Each vegetable has such a unique flavor and texture. I don’t use many recipes, just enjoy each item for itself. I love strips of red peppers and raw turnips with hummus. I am still a foodie, just enjoy a better selection of foods. Take care. Hugs, Marge
Wow, a month? That is so great! I wish I could make myself stay off that darn scale. Great job to you for not allowing the scale to determine your mood lately! I too admire Miss Marge. She is such an inspiration and teaches us so much! She is the best, huh?
Keep up with the great attitude and have a great coming weekend!
If you are a cucumber, can I be a tomato? Let’s add some olive oil and onions and have ourselves a salad. LOL
I love this positive blog!! I know what you mean about the scale…I think we love to see the number go down…regardless of how are clothes are fitting…it’s the way we are conditioned…still, David has a good point…of course, David is from Mars…and what do Martians know anyway? Heheheeh!! Keep us posted, I am curious to see what the scale says and I will pray so that it doesn’t affect your mood!
You sound like you are in such a good place! I love it! Glad your joints are better, I missed the cherry juice tip?
Hey, don’t let the scale get you down, it is only one small part, remember how good you look and feel too! Hugs, Kama