September 22, 2009 Diet Blog

So another tough day...I'm not sure if it was tough because of the day itself or because I feel 'less than.' It may be a combination of both. I'm trying to pull myself out of the tailspin that is creating in my head with my self esteem but I'm finding it so difficult. I had the weight control Oatmeal for breakfast, a plumb for snack, which was very difficult because of the party goodies laid out at work for one co-worker's birthday and another's pending baby birth. The goodies were mountainous...all BAD for my diet. I held strong. I had a croissant and fruit for lunch, lite n fit yogurt for snack, chicken breast green beans and one small Pillsbury roll with no butter for dinner. I clung to the diet by my fingernails but I did it. I'm giving myself a mental pat on the back because I really deserve one.
Today I promised anonymous persons from the check out line at the grocery store that I would discuss a delicate subject. I cannot believe this is what the crowd that gathered around me decided to talk about when a woman asked me how I liked the Smart Ones. How did the conversation go from that to this? I don't know. Of course I do like the Smart Ones and said so as well as recommended several of my favorites. We got to talking about dieting and several other 'waiting' people on the line chimed in. The subject, you ask? Flatulence. Nope...I'm NOT kidding... this happens to me all the time...people tell me their life stories and all kinds of things...my family thinks it's hilareous. They are usually laughing very hard as they dismiss themselves from the area feining no knowledge of the crazy psyciatrist. I can't blame them.
Yes. When dieting it seems like 'gas' happens more frequently. I agreed.
It is my given opinion that since you are putting more fruits, vegetables and good things in your body, that your body has to learn to process them. It also occurred to me that perhaps toxins of some sort are being forced out. Since there wasn't one member in the entire crowd that had formed that did not share this experience I promised to mention it on this blog. I too have experienced this. I think from this new found knowledge, that flatulence is indeed normal when one begins putting the right things into their body.
One man wondered if any of the bloating/gas type of over-the-counter things would help to fix it. My opinion is ask your doctor. I only know my body and it's not so bad that I need to refer to any medicine intake, but you know you. If it is that bad I would always say to see a doctor before ingesting any kind of medication what so ever. That's the soundest advice I can give regarding this delicate subject. Thankfully the line moved before getting any deeper into the colon area if you get my drift- but about that let me just add again: you know you. If somethings not correct you don't need me to tell you what you already know. See a doctor.
I'm happy to report that my clothes fit very comfortably today. It was kind of nice. They aren't falling off but I'm not being cut in half and the button on the pants isn't digging into my belly. It was nice. It may not sound like much but for me it was a sure sign that I'm on the right track and it means a lot right now. When the going gets tough....and IT HAS BEEN TOUGH LATELY...the tough get going. I'm going to do this. Were going to do this. Were going to do it together. I'm weighing in only once a month...the numbers depress me and I know me well enough to know that I don't want it nor can I handle it while juggling all of the current stress on my plate- so to speak. I promise to post it regardless of the outcome. As it has been said: You don't have to see the whole staircase to take the first step... so I say start climbing...but do it for yourself!
On that note let me continue to drill this into you: You look the best that you can for today. Tomorrow you will look that much better. Do not let your perception of your body stand in the way of you having a good time. Stay positive! See you tomorrow. ;-)