May 10,2011 Diet Blog

Haven't actually dieted but have gained some control of the reigns. I've made the decision to go back to what was 'tried and true.' In other words- what worked for me. I seemed to go askew when I changed to my sister-in-laws diet. I did okay then went to Memphis---and THAT was all she wrote, so to speak. It's gotten so far out of hand that my clothes are completely uncomfortable. SO it's time to get back to the business of doing the right thing. That diet is great...for her. Me? It didn't work for. I'm going back to the basics and just eating to feel un-hungry, and eating for health. THAT is what works for me-though a MUCH slower process. Not that my sister-in-law doesn't look FABULOUS. She absolutely does- BUT I do not. It was working the older way- even on trips and that type of thing- so I'm going for it! Tonight I hit the grocery store and then I'm on track!
The weird thing about it is that I'm actually happy. In thinking about it, I have always 'handled' my negative emotions with food as the comfort for them. How weird is it that I would use food to 'master' the happy ones? I'm really not used to them. I think that I'm meant to do what I'm doing with the books and the talks. It feels SO right, though I'm no where near my potential yet. I think that I'm on a learning curve there...and here...still.
Anyway- I promised to keep you informed and be honest about the struggle- so there it is. Reality. In Black and white print.
I'm still not feeling my best from the weekend. It was Mother's Day. I was alone. I saw my son Saturday, which was lovely, and my husband was diving. So, I had the actual Sunday of Mother's Day, alone. My sis in law (bless her heart) wasn't having any of it. She wouldn't take no for an answer and invited me over. We were outside all day. I have never had 'allergies' until last year. Monday morning I woke up with my eyes literally caked shut, nausea and the biggest headache I've ever had. There was a fire place thing going the whole day too. It seemed like no matter where I moved- the smoke followed me. My throat was also raw. The combo of the two things left me in trouble the next morning. I HAD to call in, which I despise doing on a Monday or Friday- but I couldn't see well. Today -Tuesday- I'm feeling better and heading in.
So on that note let me just remind us all that WE LOOK THE BEST WE CAN FOR TODAY. TOMORROW WE WILL BE THAT MUCH BETTER. DO NOT LET OUR BODIES< OR RATHER OUR INTERPRETATION OF THEM TO GET IN THE WAY OF US HAVING A GOOD TIME. STAY POSITIVE! WE ARE NOT ALONE- WE HAVE EACH OTHER! Enjoy your day/night...;-)