September 25, 2023

Sep 25, 2023

It has been a while since I've blogged.  Things have been tough--they always seem to be tougher the closer one is to goal

I've been struggling with stress/anxiety eating even though I know what it is.  I just don't have a lot of other tools in my toolbag to address the stress.  I'm not a meditation person, so that doesn't work.  And I sure don't need to be spending money, so shopping doesn't need to be my go to.  I'm trying to use sewing, but that doesn't work when I'm at work.  So still trying to figure it out.  Sometimes, I just tryi to pay attention to what it is my body seems to be craving--salty vs. sweet vs. fatty, etc.--and find a relatively healthy or limited way to meet that need if only with a few bites.  Popcorn seems to be one good solution as it is chewy, salty, and with a bit of fat.

My doctor suggested I might have Sjogren's Syndrome, an auto-immune issue that could account for several of my symptoms, including my new burning tongue issue.  I hope to follow up with some actual testing to get a confirmed diagnosis but with the current state of affairs in Spokane health care, it may be awhile!  But as there really isn't any treatment or cure other than managing each of the symptoms, it isn't pressing. 

The worst thing that happened last month was the death of my dog.  My wonderful Vasi was hit by a speeding car and killed. It has been really difficult and I miss him each day. 

I am at a point where, while it isn't at my goal weight, it is at least an acceptable weight.  I still have some clothes that I want to wear which require me to get down about 15 more pounds.  So I will keep at it.  It would be great to be at goal for my 18 year anniversary date.

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