July 24, 2021
Weight: 140.8 it was one of those moments when I hopped on the scale and said, "I'll take that."
I went camping with a friend the other day and it was so nice. Unfortunately, she had sprained her ankle, but that made it a relaxing trip and we sat around doing not much of anything. We hiked in about 3/4 of mile. Once all the critters of the woods settled down for the night it was so peaceful - not a sound. It was a well-kept site and there was a shelter there, which was nice because before we could get out tents set up it rained quite heavily. We stayed dry and our gear did not get wet. That was better than if we would have been at the regular campground - there we would have had to sit in the car or get wet. So, the hike in site was a good choice for us.
I am rereading the Beck Diet Solution to get my mindset at least facing the right direction. I recall when I first started that cognitive therapy and learning to rethink how much dialogue I had going on in my head when I was facing temptation. Then the chaotic life hit and all thoughts of self preservation went out the window and I listened to those sabotaging thought. I am looking forward to being strong again in my thoughts and being stronger than the negative.
I flipped open the back of The Starch Solution to the recipe section and decided on the Split Pea Soup with Vegetables. I only had some yellow split peas and not quite the 2 cups so I added in some barley to make up the difference. That was a good choice, I liked the texture. I also had more celery than onion so I included more celery than the recipe called for. I also cooked it in the Instant pot rather than stovetop. Other than those changes, I pretty much followed the recipe and I am declaring this one a keeper. I will be portioning it out and freezing some for future meals when I am too lazy to cook.
Hubby and I visited my parents, who are doing well considering my dad now has issues with his face -- Bell's Palsy perhaps? But he seemed to be in good spirits. He is making the best of the situation. (My mom not so much) My mom is in the assisted living section and he is in the nursing home. Fortunately, they bring him to where the building connect and I am able to bring him to mom's apartment so they can visit. My mom is not physically fit to walk to his room. But not that it matters now, one of the staff tested positive and they no longer have indoor visitation. I am glad I was able to get them to visit each other before the facility was closed again.
Seeing my dad and his issues and me having issues with my hand and finger, I am getting a renewed motivation to get with this WOE and sticking with it. Plus my work jeans have now worn out and are just randomly ripping. I now have holes in my knees and I am thinking - WOW! I just saved $69.00 and I can just wear my holey old work jeans and be right in style.
I am setting August 1, 2021 as my new start date -- I am taking this week to get my act and mind focused on what I need to do. I cannot believe I let myself go and come to this. But, on the positive and I give myself credit that I have not given up completely despite what it may look like - but then, looks are deceiving. Somewhere, deep inside me is my motivation to do what is best for me.
So, come August 1st, if I do not seem to be on plan based on my posting, feel free to give me some encouragement.