Got myself turned around today. The two weeks between Easter Sunday and my birthday were tricky going. Too much food, too many choices, too much social stress, too much sugar.
Today's formula was fairly simple...I have made weight loss far too complicated in the past. I walked 2 hours today...4 groups of 30 minutes...breathing in the amazing and fresh cold spring air. I tipped my head back and let the air whip my hair around. I enjoyed the bright blue sky and the white tree blossoms. I counted my calories as best as I could. It is always harder to track food and caloric intake when surrounded by family and friends, and yet, social isolation...being alone so that I can protect myself and control every calorie...is not a healthy option.
I have many social obligations and opportunities this week. It will be a step by step, minute by minute and hour by hour healing process as I enjoy my friends and good times.
I drank a lot of water today and it is amazing how much smoother my skin feels. I finished eating by 7pm. I celebrated the end of the day with a hot bath and a good book. Avoiding emotional conflict (especially when it is not necessary...such as trying to change a family member) is healing and calming. If I sense stress connected to this process...I will walk away from the healing. My goal is to lose just one pound this week and to enjoy the process. Today was a good and happy day.
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