February 7, 2011 Diet Blog

Whew, what a long day. I've been sleeping badly- that is to say, intermittently. I literally see the clock every hour all night long. I finally seem to nod off just as I have to wake up for work. I'm so tired.
It was a nice day. Busy, but not overwhelming. Thats the way I like the day to go. Plus I learned a new aspect of my departments jobs. That was cool. It took me a long time to get it down pat- but the good part is that no one pressures me in this department. I had as long as I needed to get the job done. I did get it done- and it came out perfect! My supervisor said so.
My co-worker from the front desk got promoted today. She'll be coming to the back in a week-ish. I'm so thrilled for her. I'm sad for the one moving into 'our' chair as my co-worker put it. THAT is a hard place to be everyday...talk about stress...no, on second thought let's not. I'm feeling kinda good... ;-)
On my way home from work I stopped at the grocery store to pick up several items that I had accidentally forgotten the other day. I was pleasantly surprised by a call from my friend in Florida. I can't help but wonder if he realizes what he almost lost in having me as a friend. I might not be the most beautiful girl asthetically speaking- but a better friend you'll not find... but anyway...
He is having a major disagreement with his sister. It's been going on for awhile now. He sounded so sad though. His health is doing better. He is on a microbiotic diet of some sort to clean the Hep-C out of his liver. He's quit smoking as of New Year, and has been sober and clean of alcohol and drugs for years now. He's still dealing with post-stroke issues that seriously mounted up, but he's okay. I'm proud of him. Changing yourself that drastically has to be rough. It has to be a concious effort 24/7. He's still the same guy that went down that path in the first place. You've got to give credit where it is due.
That same thing applies to us dieter die hards. Like him, we try and fail many times before the 'habit' of taking care of ourselves kicks in. We're still the same person, and fighting to change our way of handling a situation is a 24/7 job. Kudos to my friend...and you know what? Kudos to us too...let's get back on this horse and ride happily ever after into our respective horizons.
This morning I had the usual cup of coffee for breakfast, at 10am I had strawberries. For lunch I had 4 oz chicken breast and carrots. At 3pm I had an apple. For dinner I made organic shish ka bobs. Organic veggies and meats are supposed to be better for you. I did that, but honestly it's too expensive. I'll just use the regular things washed really well from here on in. I drank enough water to cause a flood....
The shish ka bobs were made with cubes of lean beef. Mine had 4 oz and my husbands had 6oz. They also had onions and yellow peppers between the cubes. This was laid over a bed of broccolli, cauliflower and carrots. My husband added a fruit cup to his meal because he hadn't had any fruit today. We had cherry diet jello for dessert. Really pleasing to the eye, and my tastebuds were cheering with glee!
I have to tell you that jello is excellent for the hair and nails. My nails have never been as strong, long or beautiful as they are now. My hair is VERY damaged since I got that bad perm. I'm hoping that it will help it to grow and to heal faster. The Memphis tour is so close. I'm so sad that I'm going to look like 'this' for it after all of my hard work to lose weight and feel better about myself. (sigh)
Anyway- so this diet isn't bad. No headache today- just exhaustion...and oddly enough, I'm not hungry. My sister in law told me that not being hungry was a side effect of this diet according to the Doctor. I didn't believe it for a second! It's true though. Maybe it's because of the fruit alone on an empty stomach thing...who knows? I just have to say that I like the feeling. I'm less likely to eat junk food if my tummy has no rumbly, if you know what I mean.
Enjoy your day, your week, ...your life. I've learned that it can be gone in a split second. Live in the moment- today. That's really all we have, isn't it? See you next blog. ;-)