I couldn't turn my brain off last night. I had too much on my mind. The car issue was just one of a few. I made the decision to take a sick day today. I just wasn't feeling well. It wasn't an illness--but it was needed. You know? Some days--sometimes, we just need a day we can simply rest--get recentered and adjust our perspective. I needed it and I took it. And it was worth it. I'm worth it.
We had a special event guest speaker tonight on the support group conference line. Dr. Marty Lerner was incredible in every single way. Dr. Lerner's free e-book available at Milestonesprogram.org is titled "A Guide To Eating Disorder Recovery." I highly recommend!
I had the pleasure of being introduced via phone to Dr. Lerner years ago by Life Coach Gerri. He actually wrote the expert review of my book. If you have a copy of Transformation Road--his review is on the very first page. What's interesting to me, is, in that review, he alluded to possible trouble ahead, without saying it--and he was right. His expert review was glowing and wonderful for me, but also foreshadowing of events to come.
Without saying it directly--it was as if he knew what was likely coming. And boy did it ever come. But as I've said before--that 164-pound relapse/regain was exactly what I needed in order to reach where I needed to reach, to see what I needed to see--accept what I needed to accept and once and for all, give it a tight embrace.
I wish I could write more tonight. There's so much I have to write about! But it's too late. I tilted my schedule and day when I slept in so incredibly well.
I will not end this post without confirming...
I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I stayed connected with solid support, I exceeded my water goal and I enjoyed a wonderful workout at the gym.
Continuous Accountability Live-Tweet Stream:
Home from work. Not feeling well. No #morningdeal selfie today. But minimum #morningdeal done, regardless. pic.twitter.com/J5ubkiKn3L— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
Minimum #morningdeal 20 push-ups & 2 cups water. ✔️✔️Done. Coffee time.— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
Three tbsp half & half. This and refill, soon. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/saAGwtBIsY— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
Refill with brunch. Only two tablespoons half & half in this one. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/V5IwS5JWyq— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
Big brunch in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/nWas7dtwvt— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
I ❤️ this brunch. 3 whl eggs stuffed w/97g avocado (seasoned w/salt&pepper only), 3.8oz salmon&5.1oz orange. 654 cal pic.twitter.com/1000aaIjl1— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
Using 1 whl egg & 2 egg whts, plus 27g less avocado, adjusts the calories down by 149. Suddenly, 654 becomes 505. All egg whts makes it 452.— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
Two tablespoons half & half in this, "I really should be drinking water, instead," cup of coffee. #addicted 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/NZqQcNKui3— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
Late late lunch in MFP... pic.twitter.com/jnvOtB2n06— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
Two cups water with late lunch #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/ZqqYaqm36F— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
Fast, easy-awesome. Peanut Butter&Banana. 32g nat.peanut butter & 1.8oz banana slices on Ezekiel. 6oz apple. 483cal. pic.twitter.com/qN4fq5jJC8— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 1, 2016
163g red grapes & string cheese. #holdover until later dinner. 188 cal. pic.twitter.com/SpyKtPrAHt— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 2, 2016
3 cups water #wateraccountability Workout time! Climbing aboard the magic elliptical ride! Next stop: EndorphinVille pic.twitter.com/vZlYw3nnN3— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 2, 2016
Arrived in EndorphinVille. Everyone here is in a good mood. Hmmm. :) #sweatyman #needshowerbad #mustgetdinner pic.twitter.com/zNjDO7W2zk— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 2, 2016
Dinner in MFP... pic.twitter.com/TwE0LMJaSM— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 2, 2016
2 cups water with dinner exceeds #watergoal pic.twitter.com/jxVGztHYjs— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 2, 2016
8.1oz sirloin, 96g red pepper, 24g red onion, 263g fresh cut & baked sweet potato fries w/4secOOSpray. 585 cal. pic.twitter.com/xoSEZLllJ8— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 2, 2016
Dessert! 5.3oz apple, 2.3oz banana & 21g nat.peanut butter. #lastfoodofday 247 cal. pic.twitter.com/zUh5fzpyCB— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 2, 2016
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
One thing I have learned is to eliminate/reduce the chronic stressors where I can. Your car seems like it might be a chronic stressor that needs resolved, like a major change. Dependable car makes a huge difference in our day to day lives.
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