Running into people whom I haven't seen in years, is sometimes fun. This happened (again) today. After giving me one look, "You're still doing well on your diet" fell out of her mouth accompanied by a surprised expression. I didn't explain anything. I simply said "yes, every day."
I cringe a little at the word "diet"--because, I'm not on a diet--and haven't been. See this recent blog post for a more in-depth explanation of that one. But I get it and it's fine. This happens quite a bit actually--these interactions, recently in fact--the whole "You're still skinny" thing. Anyone can call it anything they like, because I know what it's been.
It's been a miracle.
Most people don't make it back. I'm here. And considering where I was and how quickly I got back there...yeah, it's an absolute miracle for me to be here, now. I give thanks for this blessing each day, right before I start doing what I've been told and shown works, by others who've traveled this road long before me.
I don't know it all. I don't have all the answers for anybody, including me. But I can learn and I can watch and I can study what others do and I can stop talking long enough to listen and I can read between the lines and I can be honest with myself long enough to function in reality instead of some alternate perception created in my own head for the specific purpose of releasing me from the responsibility of taking extraordinary care of me. And somehow, this miraculous thing gets done, one day at a time--it gets done. It's not impossible for me.
It's not impossible for you.
I can do this.
You can do this.
Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, remained refined sugar-free, exceeded my daily water goal, stayed closely connected to awesome support, and enjoyed a great workout at the YMCA. It was a good day.
I visited with mom this evening before my Y trip. She's doing better as indicated by a few things, namely her blood oxygen reading after forgetting to put the oxygen tube back on after a restroom trip. Thirty minutes later and she was still in the mid 90's. I'll pick up mom tomorrow afternoon, right after work, for a trip to her doctor in Stillwater. It'll likely be her last visit with her primary care doc there--considering she has a new doctor here. She's looking forward to getting out and about!
Today's Accountability Tweets:
2 cups water starts thing thing I call the #morningdeal It's my personal routine before coffee-then, 20 push-ups & 20 squats- then coffee!✅ pic.twitter.com/3tiVhsIeA7— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
2 tablespoons half & half inbthis first cup. Another 3 tablespoons in the to-go cup refill very soon. Good Wednesday to you! 100 cal. pic.twitter.com/WmkvdlXOcV— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/HIZI1tJBiU— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
2 whole egg & 2 egg white omelet stuffed w/104g avocado, seasoned simply w/salt&pepper. 6.3oz fuji apple & 5oz pear. 519 cal. pic.twitter.com/EB50Tc3qW2— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
2 tablespoons half & half in this cup of dark roast. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/0xoxKJN06z— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
Lunch in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/YlUsACmeeJ— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
2 cups water with lunch #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/boKyg3D7Vw— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
Bean&Cheese Chalupas. 2 Joseph's flax-oat bran-whl wht pitas w/221g fat free refried beans, 2 tbs salsa, 2 slices swiss&50g lettuce. 446 cal pic.twitter.com/bqKsKaM6xD— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
2 tablespoons half & half in this after lunch cup of dark roast. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/hR3zpzQ6HA— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
2 cup bottle of water #wateraccountability 42g smoked almonds & String cheese stick. 330 cal. pic.twitter.com/ZDOqaK3Gdp— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
2 tablespoons half & half in this afternoon dark roast. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/ErTusmH9iT— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
Yes, please. Bargain! pic.twitter.com/sJe7uflARx— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
Veggie kabobs! pic.twitter.com/f2OAdI3zSM— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
Leftover prep... pic.twitter.com/gGhY4dnheb— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 22, 2017
Dinner in MyFitnessPal. Not shown in screen shot: 121g green beans. pic.twitter.com/tXLxXdRnvh— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 23, 2017
Me love cooking with 🔥 Big Chicken & Veggie Kabobs, without sides: 323 cal. pic.twitter.com/CEqUkdvmpW— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 23, 2017
3 cups water with dinner exceeds today's #watergoal pic.twitter.com/ttrnoxMmBo— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 23, 2017
7.8oz chicken brst, 51g red onion, peppers: 57g red, 49g orange, 44g yllw, 208g baked swt.pot.fries w/5secOOSpray & 121g green beans. 567cal pic.twitter.com/pAnAu8z0Ac— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 23, 2017
Elliptical ride starts now. 3 cup bottle for during/after further exceeds today's water goal by 32oz. pic.twitter.com/E4wDue76Gq— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 23, 2017
Solid max level 20/30min elliptical ride still makes me sweat. And I can make it more or less intense with my movement. #endorphinsflowing ✅ pic.twitter.com/a4i6r2OxAx— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 23, 2017
5.7oz fuji apple, 1 slice flourless/refined sugar-free cinnamon-raisin Ezekiel toast w-1/2oz 1/3 less fat crm cheese. #lastfoodofday 199 cal pic.twitter.com/Xhqspj74UY— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 23, 2017
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
A miracle! I hadn't thought of it that way. But that's exactly what it is. But this miracle was achieved through your efforts. And because you are making that effort every moment of your life, it continues to be a miracle day after day!
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