Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I met my daily water goal, and I stayed well connected with exceptional support.
I'll never forget the chaos and fear I felt in the middle of that night in the hospital, twenty-four years ago. Courtney was a breech baby. And she wasn't waiting. The doctor on duty called for an emergency C-section, but the anesthesiologist wasn't answering his pager at 4am, and again, Courtney wasn't waiting. They ordered me out of the delivery room and prepared for a very risky delivery. I didn't know how serious it was until that moment. It was chaos--the doctor barking orders, everyone basically freaking out-- and I was pacing in a waiting room all alone praying--or more honestly, begging and pleading, making deals, negotiating with my soul--whatever I needed to do for God to make Irene and Courtney okay. It was the fastest answer to a prayer in my entire life. I looked up and across the way to the nursery, as a nurse motioned me over to see my baby girl for the very first time. That moment was the epitome of "love at first sight." That first look combined with the realization that Irene and our daughter were both perfectly fine, was one of the biggest moments of relief and gratitude I've ever experienced.
My youngest daughter, Courtney, turned 24 today! As Noah would say, "Whaaaaattt?" I know! It doesn't seem possible. She's the mother of Noah and Oliver and she'll always be my baby girl.
We're planning a special family dinner out tomorrow night in celebration of this special occasion.
Happy Birthday, sweetie! I love you!!
Okay--I officially feel super-old now--mentally, but physically, I feel wonderful, and so it evens out, I think. Yeah, it evens out.
Hitting the pillow, but before I do--some special Courtney pictures from the archives...
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| Courtney and Me at a family restaurant gathering |
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| Years ago-Courtney and Me after a workout |
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| My sweethearts. Courtney & Amber. |
Today's Accountability Tweets:
2 cups water, 20 push-ups & 20 squats #morningdeal ✅✅✅Done. Good morning! Coffee pass earned. pic.twitter.com/c3wPY3XVtt— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
2 tablespoons half & half in the first, another 3 tbs in the to go cup, soon. 100 cal. pic.twitter.com/QG1GelbVLB— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal. Not shown in screen shot: 83g strawberries. pic.twitter.com/Z4CfuHMFxm— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
Ezekiel toasts. One w/119g avocado, one w/3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, and 1 slice gouda cheese. 199g cantaloupe & 83g strawberries. 626 cal. pic.twitter.com/aEsb89T8GR— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
2 tbs half & half in this midmorning cup of coffee 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/yxNg7UqF5D— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
Lunch in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/s0h4rX25FF— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
Bean&Cheese Chalupas w/211g fat free refried beans, 3 tbs salsa, and 2 slices gouda. 5.5oz apple & 107g banana. 611 cal. pic.twitter.com/FCA0opTagt— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
2 tbs half & half in this after lunch cup of coffee. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/Ewgq3f7wSt— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
3 tbs half & half in this afternoon cup of coffee. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/S2qDJ84Yjy— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
Dinner in MyFitnessPal. Not shown: 88g mixed veggies. pic.twitter.com/LLbxK8miC5— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 20, 2017
8.4oz pork loin w/18g refined sugar-free peach all-fruit. 258g red pot.w/2 tbs half&half, 15g sr.crm & 7g butter. 88g mxd veggies. 720 cal. pic.twitter.com/uXb1rHXowq— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 21, 2017
2 cups water meets today's #watergoal 6.4oz peach & 100g strawberries #lastfoodofday 102 cal. pic.twitter.com/2vhEpQLdrM— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 21, 2017
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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