txpatticake
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity" Albert Einstein
Apr 21, 2009
Today was a different kind of day for me! This morning, the tummy simply did not welcome any solid foods of any sorts. I finally got two scrambled eggs down and called it quits! That was okay, that happens most every morning with me.
We bowled, I took a Protein Bar to eat. Done. But, after the middle of the afternoon, it was time for something. After arriving home, I heated some marvelous chicken thighs (2 of them) that Michael cooked last night for dinner. They had gone down without a hitch last night!
Suddenly, after a few, slow, small bites...the tummy said, 'not now, either'! So, all of that effort was literally, down the drain, so to speak! Yep, it came back for a second vote of the day! That was alright, but I sure did not want any food after that one!
I drank a wonderful protein shake and called it even-steven. Tomorrow's a new day. During these days, due to my energy level, the way I feel again (like the old me) and the enjoyment of life, itself, I find ME not wanting to waste a second of any day or night! I have my house in order, cleaned, organized and still uncovering some treasures I had tucked away a few years back.
As I sat on the deck this evening watching the sunset, I thought about how important life is and how pleasurable it can be. These days/evenings, I spend time out in the yard, going to the mall, attending a movie, straightening up the back yard messes our 6 month old Bull Terrier makes and much more!
Reagardless of the challenges, it's all worth it and my eyes are set on my personal goals! I would encourage anyone about to go through are already into this lifestyle change to be so happy, know that you have done yourself a favor!
I suffered with health issues since 2000 and all of those issues have 'laid down'. As for me, live it, love it and flourish in every waking second. We don't get many second chances at life. It's a one shot deal most of the time!
Remember, positive self talk for YOU and know that change is good!
A thought for you --
"One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it's expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately OUR RESPONSIBILITY".
Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884 - 1962
