Happy Mother's Day to all mother's out there!
It is a beautiful, sunny day in Portland today! My day started out on a high note. As I sat at the bus stop, on my way to church, I took out my cell phone. I was still determined to beat my son-in-law at Words With Friends.
That little rascal has beat me at nearly every single game so far. But I had a new strategy. I learned from him. That little rascal!
Anyway, a few minutes before the bus pulled up, I played the final tile and won! Final score: Me 370, Rascally Son-In-Law: 348!
I about did a happy dance right there on the sidewalk!
Victory is sweet!
But as the day progressed, I sunk a bit in my spirits. Now that I have won, I feel like I need to get back to real life.
I do fear that this game is an addiction. A means of escape. Like binge eating or binge television. Is real life so painful that I really need to escape. To numb?
Luckily, I got a phone call from my son and his girlfriend. They both wished me a happy Mother's Day. He stopped by on Friday and gave me a beautiful rose. These little acts of kindness from my adult children warm my heart.
Then I got a ping on my cell phone. My daughter sent me my morning collection of Baby Gracie pictures.
And another ping. My mother sent me a Happy Mother's Day image on her cell phone. She learned how to copy and send a picture! It was the one I sent her earlier, but still!
With my heart warm from loving family interactions, I made it to church. I am so glad I did. I received much needed inspiration.
I am in need of inspiration. Tomorrow begins year four of my blog. I am currently sitting at a computer at the library. Looking through old blog posts.
At the beginning of Year Three, my post reflected how far I had come in 2 years. My weight one year ago was 190 pounds. Today I weighed in at 187.
Here is the post: http://soulrunnings.blogspot.com/2017/05/year-three-day-1-new-beginning.html
At least I have not gained! I have managed to stay under 190 pounds for the past year.
Admittedly, I have yo-yo'd. And I still struggle with anxiety and depression.
My daily routine has helped. Especially daily Bible study, prayer and journaling.
So, yet again I am focusing on eating patterns for year four.
My daughter is doing a 30 day weight loss challenge at her church. There are prizes involved for the biggest loser. She could win $900! She is highly motivated to lose her remaining pregnancy weight and she and her husband could certainly use the money, since they are moving out of their trailer into a cute little apartment in June.
The eating plan is similar to paleo, but lower in fat. She told me that 2/3 of every meal is to consist of vegetables, especially green vegetables, and 1/3 of each meal should be lean protein. No dairy, except for a little yogurt. No fruit, except an apple a day.
Pretty extreme. But she has lost 6 pounds in 6 days. Almost at her goal!
I am not in a hurry to lose weight. But I would still like to lose more. I think it would help my energy level. And my aching bones.
My new goal for this year is to lose 37 pounds. I need to be more disciplined with my diet, for sure. I am still gluten free. But I am going to go back to reducing grains. Low sugar. No dairy, except for a bit of yogurt.
I have been packing raw veggies; i.e. celery, radish, cauliflower and broccoli and a small container of plain Greek yogurt mixed with seasonings for my snack. And an apple.
I think an apple a day really does keep the doctor away!
For now, I am going to keep eating beans. They are inexpensive, and a good source of protein.
I plan to continue my daily hooping and walking. But after my upcoming performance, I'm going to start going to the gym again.
I have more incentive to improve my health now that I am a grandma!
I will post a more concise list of my Year Four goals tomorrow.
Now, I need to head to the store for apples and celery. And then home to practice!
Talk to you tomorrow!
Love,
Zita
P.S. Here is today's hooping video. Day 316!
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