It's good to be here. I had a nice long gratitude session today, where I really thought about all of the things I consider blessings in my life. This blog is on that list. This week marks three years of daily postings and this daily commitment has no doubt, played a big role in keeping my awareness level, support connections, and daily plan in focus.
It certainly doesn't mean it's easy. The challenges of late have been large. Mental, emotional, and circumstantial challenges have tried me. I try to remind myself, each day, the importance of acting instead of reacting. The deeply ingrained reactions to compulsively eat instead of face whatever it is in front of me, don't just disappear. It doesn't matter how long I've maintained this healthy body weight, if I stop acting--and revert to reacting, I'll quickly lose peace and stability with food. That peace and stability is on loan and the payment required of me involves actions.
Acting involves a lot of things--the fundamental elements of the daily plan, of course. But the biggest action is always reaching for support. It's one of the toughest things to embrace, and one of the most important, in my opinion.
I took a 1/2 sick day today. I didn't sleep well last night and I had a dentist appointment this afternoon, so the 1/2 day was a good move. It allowed me to get a little more rest before the extractions.
I've rescheduled this appointment twice because of my schedule and also because I've been dreading it so much. I was relieved to get this part of the process behind me.
Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I exceeded my daily water goal, and I stayed well connected with exceptional support.
I thought I might feel well enough tonight for a gym trip--but honestly, I don't. I'm dropping in bed.
Today's Accountability Tweets:
2 cups water starts #morningdeal every day. It's the fastest 2 cups all day. 20 push-ups & 20 squats later (less than 5 minutes), its ☕️X. pic.twitter.com/g9rSPRJtdH— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 26, 2017
2 tbs half & half in the first, 3 tbs in the to-go cup refill. 100 cal. pic.twitter.com/QJKo2aBmbn— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 26, 2017
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/WBaKiOKjzQ— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 26, 2017
2 whole eggs, 2 egg whites & 110g avocado. Ezekiel toast w-3/4oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese. 6.2oz fuji apple. 574 cal. pic.twitter.com/XEH2D6pqFm— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 26, 2017
Approximately 140 g banana. 125 cal. pic.twitter.com/LkM9g90DNi— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 26, 2017
Lunch in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/OkaSJV0uAV— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 26, 2017
2 cups water with lunch #watertracking pic.twitter.com/2CKbcAYKEm— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 26, 2017
6.6oz top sirloin, 142g red potatoes w/3secOOSpray & 28g marble-jack cheese. 5.6oz fuji apple. 658 cal. pic.twitter.com/PgaLAQyL3b— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 26, 2017
Haven't decided what I'll do w/these baby portobello mushrooms. Stuff w/cheese & Bake? Or sauté with peppers and onions? What would you do? pic.twitter.com/fcqEbVa9sU— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 27, 2017
Part 1- Dinner in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/MxSwxG5TpC— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 27, 2017
Part 2- dinner in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/FbuFfGGFYH— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 27, 2017
123 cal side dish! I think I made the best decision with the mushrooms. pic.twitter.com/KInlzYdOQI— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 27, 2017
3 cups water with dinner #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/TAbQmwcjYA— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 27, 2017
6oz grlld chicken drumsticks, 208g red potatoes w/1 tbs sr crm, 1 tbs half&half & 7g butter. 121g grn beans- continued on next tweet... pic.twitter.com/OWwzi6Gef0— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 27, 2017
continued from previous: 7.6oz baby portobello mushrooms, 12g orng pepper, 58g yellow pepper & 70g red onion prepared w/3secOOSpray. 649 cal pic.twitter.com/ZF34NXPVVu— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 27, 2017
1.5 cups water exceeds #watergoal 6.7oz pear & 4.3oz (3/4) apple #lastfoodofday 177 cal. pic.twitter.com/cdG553M1lt— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 27, 2017
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
Sounds like you are taking good care of yourself Sean!
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