Day 1 pm

Day 1 pm:


 Physical feelings: head ache all day which doesn't surprise me with my usual caffeine intake GONE. I did walk for about 3/4 of a mile but it was a lot colder out than it looked. But it was movement.

Thoughts: Definitely had several times today of wondering what the heck I'm doing and why did I want to do this anyway?!?! Missing my coffee. It did seem like I spent ALL DAY working in the kitchen to either fix my food, prep for my next days food or clean up. I had lots of conscious moments where I thought to myself, "normally I would reach out and take a bite of that", or "I would have finished that kids grilled cheese yesterday". If I spent too long thinking about the "long range plan", I would definitely get REALLY overwhelmed. One of my goals is to do ONE DAY AT A TIME. And I did it! Day one complete!! I drank 8 - 8oz glasses of water (which is lots harder for me to do at home. I drink really good at work!) I stuck to the menu for today! 

Emotions: I feel proud of myself for completing day one. But there's a lot of misgivings and doubt lingering back there. I worry about things popping up that I haven't planned for (mother-in-law) stopping by...etc. I'm going to work harder on the spiritual side tonight and tomorrow for extra encouragement and motivation.

Here's what I ate today: 

Breakfast: 

Whole food protein smoothie shake (different nuts, 1/2 banana, blueberries, almond butter, chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk)

Snack: 1/3 C. artichoke hummus with veggies

Lunch

Lunch: 

1/2 C. quinoa, steamed carrots and broccoli and antioxidant dressing

Snack: 1 hardboiled egg, 1/2 C blueberries

Supper:

Thai inspired stir fry with tempeh and coconut rice (this was yummy and Josh even liked it!)

 

Supper

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