I slept in today and it felt very good. I planned on joining family at a restaurant about twenty-five miles away at 1pm. I really didn't want to wait until 1pm to eat something, so I split my breakfast in two parts--having a little something before getting ready to leave and a little more later, during the brunch visit.
Noah was already eating when I arrived. He was chowing down on broccoli, of all things! He loves broccoli and salad--two things I wouldn't touch growing up. As you'll see in the Tweets below, he also loves strawberry cake! Yep, he's my grandson!
It was just a really good day. Well rounded, really. I spent time with family. I spent some time in direct communication and support with others along this road. I made time to prepare excellent food and I made it to the YMCA for a great workout. I must tell you, I've skipped the body weight strength training I planned to do tonight (mentioned in Tweet below). I've been cleaning my apartment instead. It might not be the same, but I'm going to tell myself it is, tonight.
I sincerely appreciate the wonderful outpouring of support from last night's blog post. I sometimes struggle to properly articulate what I'm trying to express. Your response reassures that I expressed myself well.
It's very important for me to share not only the 'here and now,' but the way it was not too long ago. Because if you're just now "tuning in," you might get a completely different impression. It's important to know and understand there is hope. It can get incredibly dark in the depths of relapse and regain--I seriously, more than once, thought it was all over for me. I all but resigned myself to just not caring anymore. But I couldn't do it. I just couldn't give up. If you're in a similar place to where I was, I hope you'll embrace yourself, extend yourself some compassion and forgiveness and realize, all is not lost. It's not over. There is hope. You can do it. Take a deep breath and smile because you're good, right where you are...and you, never giving up, really can create change and positive momentum.
I'm dropping in bed a little earlier than normal for a Sunday night. I'm hoping this will give me a nice boost for Monday and the new week ahead.
My Tweets Today:
Slept in well. Dark roast with 2 tablespoons half & half and a sprinkle of cinnamon X 2 cups= 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/lYfFAYnCuH
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
Holdover until brunch out with family. 177g apple, 74g fresh peach, 11g whole natural almonds. 188 cal. pic.twitter.com/UNzW3aYnKU
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
Three whole eggs over-easy, 1% milk fat cottage cheese (1.5srv or 3/4 cup), four saltines. 378 cal. pic.twitter.com/bgWqck0PEg
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
My grandson loves broccoli! Interesting! :) pic.twitter.com/XPwkrYP6IR
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
And strawberry cake... pic.twitter.com/CT1IqI0Vtc
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
74g avocado w/salt & pepper, 14g blue corn tortilla chips, 6.7oz Anjou pear. 295 cal. pic.twitter.com/NsFruPvL2Z
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
3 cups water. Workout starts now. Elliptical at Y, body weight strength training at home, later. #workoutplan pic.twitter.com/FDCRw5c851
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
Feels good. Feels real good. Level 19 on this thing still works me well, especially when I push. #endorphinrush pic.twitter.com/rbeRX77EUJ
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
It really depends on whose life we're talking about. ;) pic.twitter.com/oh7Nkyk42e
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
Fast run.... pic.twitter.com/mavzaLxPA7
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
Dark roast with 2 tablespoons half & half. One now, one after dinner. 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/LjqOYoO4RF
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 26, 2015
Oh my-- this is going to be delicious! pic.twitter.com/EE4Cuc5nQZ
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 27, 2015
3 cups water with dinner. This OSU bottle reminds me it's almost time for college football! #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/HbDp1eHmJT
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 27, 2015
7.5oz sirloin steak, grilled asparagus, sweet potato (210g) veggie medley sautéed in olive oil spray (4sec). 635 cal. pic.twitter.com/2YV702imPt
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 27, 2015
Veggie medley includes: sweet potato, red onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, sliced baby portobello mushrooms & zucchini squash.
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 27, 2015
5.4oz fresh pineapple & 92g seedless green grapes. #lastfoodofday 140 cal. pic.twitter.com/QDk9wZMA3G
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 27, 2015
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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