March 31st, 2020 Challenges

March 31st, 2020 Challenges

Since our last edition: I've maintained the integrity of my food plan boundaries, I've remained refined sugar-free, I've met or exceeded my daily water goal, I enjoyed a nice 2.8 mile walk, and I've stayed well connected with exceptional support.

I've often described mom's health challenges as a rollercoaster. This analogy certainly fits the last few days. Saturday was a good day. Sunday wasn't. The symptoms of her UTI suddenly became stronger-and a night and day difference was the result. The nursing staff and the doctor reacted quickly, immediately switching to a different antibiotic. Unfortunately, mom's profound brain fog (a side-effect of the UTI) made her forget that she must have help in getting around. She took a fall Sunday night when she decided to trek across her room on her own. Fortunately, she didn't get seriously hurt--and the staff treated her abrasion and bumps without a hospital trip. That's a blessing. They've also kept her down by the nurse's station for extended periods of time as an extra measure of care since the fall.

I wish I had more time to write this morning, I don't. But I wanted to at least provide an update on mom's situation. I sincerely appreciate the tremendous outpouring of prayers and support. Your comments, messages, and emails have been and continue to be a tremendous blessing to mom and me.

My morning foundational routine is complete, my food is planned and packed, and I'm headed for my morning show.

I hope and pray you and yours are doing well in this tremendously uncertain and unsettling time in our history.

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#whatsforbreakfast 6.1oz petite sirloin, 2 whole eggs prepared over-medium, and a sprouted grain Ezekiel toast topped with a generous 100g portion of avocado, mashed and seasoned simply with salt & pepper. #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure 655 cal.

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#whatsforlunch Trying something different! 5 small grilled chicken wing drummers with a refined sugar-free Thai seasoning (345 cal alone? Really?), 1 large ear corn on the cob with 7g butter, salt & pepper. #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure 586 cal.

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#afternoonfruit 6.8oz Envy apple slices. #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure 100 cal.

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#whatsfordinner I never buy this type of fish because it’s too pricey! But on sale- yes! 10oz Baked Orange Roughy on a bed of veggies: 191g sweet potato, 91g red onion, 86g red pepper, and 97g yellow pepper- all pan prepared with approximately 4 seconds olive oil cooking spray. #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure 527 cal.

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#morningfruit #metabolismwakeupcall 8.8oz Envy apple slices. #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure 130 cal.

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#whatsforbreakfast 4 egg whites & 1 whole egg, 2 sprouted grain Ezekiel toasts sharing 94g avocado. #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure 448 cal.

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#whatsforlunch Pita Burger. Joseph’s Flax-Oat Bran-Whole Wheat pita with 5.5oz 93% lean ground beef, 15g mustard, 12g refined sugar-free ketchup, 33g dill pickle slices, and 20g yellow onion. #foodplan #dailypractice #weighandmeasure 333 cal.

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#whatsfordinner Meat n Taters. 7.9oz petite sirloin seasoned with a dry refined sugar-free Thai seasoning, 189g red potatoes, mashed with 1 tbs half & half then topped with 3g butter, salt & pepper. 1/2 ear of corn topped with 3g butter. #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure 644 cal.

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