Day 21

Jan 10, 2011

Well, I feel I have met my first milestone today. 3 weeks of working towards a healthy lifestyle. There have been lots of ups and downs, but in general, I am very proud of myself for what I have accomplished. I am thinking about food completely differently, setting and achieving goals, and in general feeling better about myself.

Today was a really good day. I kept the TV off for most of the day so I could catch up on a couple of things. I finally got some answers about my checks, and I am relieved to know that soon I will have moneys. It's a huge weight off my back. I took the boys for a walk, which was fun and chaotic. I read my book, and played some relaxing mahjong. I feel really good now, sitting here blogging. I feel healthier and more vibrant than i have in a long time. I was walking through the grocery store today, and I realized I was standing straighter, and I was smiling and joking with the strangers around me. I may not have lost a lot of weight physically, but emotionally I feel lighter. I know that there are still struggles to come, but I feel ready... even excited... to face them. The troubles from a couple of days ago keep me realistic that I'm not always going to feel this amazing. But, I love feeling this way, so it's motivation to keep on pace so I can feel like this as much as possible.

My eating today was the best I have done so far, I think. I ate 46% Protein, 27% fats and 27% carbs. The fats were all healthy fats, from fish and cottage cheese. I LOVED everything I ate today too. Cottage cheese and applesauce for breakfast. Cod, swiss cheese (the Laughing Cow wedge type), and green beans for lunch, and salmon marinaded in lemon juice and greek yogurt (with TONS of dill and garlic) for dinner. No butter. No oil. Just clean, excellent, healthy food. I feel satistfied and nurished. It's a good feeling.

Now, I am settling down for the night, and after I am done here, I am going to start crocheting a scarf for my friend. I haven't crocheted in along time, so hopefully what I make won't be monsterous. LOL 

Hopefully, my dreams will be happy tonight, and with a busy day tomorrow, I'll be able to carry on this motivation. 

See you here tomorrow!
Nicole 

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