What's on your Wednesday Menu RNY'ers?

Good morning~ I love that it's already Wednesday also! I am getting caught up at work, and getting organized at home which makes me happy. Lately, I keep coming across my mom's scent. It's random, but heavy and unmistakable. It happened this morning again. I always start talking to her when this happens. I take it as a sign either I'm doing well, she is worried about me or she is trying to tell me something... I usually figure it out - I just know her so well, how she thinks and what she would say - I imagine she is right there, it just feels so natural. I miss her so much.

Good luck to all the AMAW'ers!!

QOTD - I can't think of a new one in particular - but I am continually amazed at how much more comfortable I am in my body and in life in general. More and more, I almost forget that I was ever 300 lbs, particularly in public.

22+mo out

b coffee x 3, yogurt

l-turkey breast

d- eggbeaters, salsa

es - yogurt

v/l - on track

e - yoga

Have a great day!

Hi - what does QOTD stand for? thanks

It stands for the "Question of the Day".

What scent did your mom wear, Amy? I love that you're aware of her like that. I don't smell my mom, but rather, I feel her like a cold (but not uncomfortable) almost *****ly feeling along my left arm, kind of like a gentle but cold shower would feel. Sometimes other encounters with people in spirit feel that way too, but I can always identify my mom.

My mom wore Estee Lauder, Youth dew or White Linen - total old school. The scent I smell is a mix of that and her home (flowers and candles). It's weird - I started crying one day in the grocery store after coming across a woman wearing her perfume, but lately it's while I'm driving (this morning) and no one is around. It's her.

I love that you can feel your mom

this gave me goosebumps. how amazing

Oh for sure! My mom wore White Linen too, and Aliage - all those old Lauder scents. Plus Balenciaga, and Arpege. And in the summer especially, 4711! Wow. I miss her! I'm so glad for you, that you are so aware of your mom's presence!

It's already 12:40 and I'm just getting a break to log in. The last few days have been very busy with work and home and I've only gotten to read about 8pm.

My trainees are keeping me busy but I am trying hard to take at least some short breaks to reset my mind and body. Yesterday I ran a 5K on my lunch break as a fundraiser for our office CFC (Capital area Fundraising Campaign--like United Way for Feds). It was 85 degrees and 85%+ humidity but it was fun to get out there for a good cause. After the run, I cleaned up and went back to work for the rest of the day. Came home and crashed early though.

Today on my lunch break I walked about a mile each way to CVS and Trader Joe's to pick up a few items. Hot and humid again but nice to get out and away from the office.

DW and I had planned a trip to Santa Barbara this week to attend the wedding of a friend. Because of her loss of income and cognitive difficulties, we cancelled the trip, which is very disappointing. I think it is for the best though since she is not doing well.

Accountability: had a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie after the race yesterday. They are my favorite! Probably more calories than I burned off running though!

Menu:

B1: Isopure C&C protein shake w/ iced coffee

B2: chicken breast

S: salmon jerky, 5 almonds

L: TJ's chicken salad w/ sesame dressing (pitched the Chinese noodles)

S: Buddig's turkey package, small apple, maybe another protein shake before my workout

D: TJ's salmon patty, baby carrots

Exercise: walking at lunch, cyber workout with my trainer.