My blog post last night alluded to something I wasn't quite sure how to approach. I'm probably making it a bigger deal than it needs to be at this time, considering one reader read into it to the point of congratulating me on my engagement!! I laughed big and seriously, to that reader-- no worries, my friend. Honest mistake! No, no engagement. But I am now officially and exclusively dating someone. Why the apprehension and why is this important for me to write about?
If you're a regular reader or someone who has read every post along the way (a few have, I think), all 900 and something of them, then you're well aware of how open I've been in the past. Too much so for my own good at times! The thing I must remember is, even though this is very much a daily diary--I still must be respectful and considerate of the people close to me and not infringe on their privacy as I recount the elements that make up this sometimes very personal journey. I also know that dating is a big thing for me and the elements of my transformation. How I feel about myself contributes heavily in this direction. Tomorrow night I plan on elaborating more on this subject because I feel like it's an important one to explore.
Today was excellent. I feel absolutely wonderful these days. It's truly not exclusively because I'm losing weight--it's a lot of things combining for this to happen. It's my regular exercise, it's the food I'm eating, it's the support system I'm making important, it's the accountability I take very seriously and several other things. It's a balance I'm looking for--a balance that confirms I can take extraordinary care of me daily and not be so intensely focused that I lose sight of important people and things in my life.
I had dinner with my daughter Amber and her boyfriend KL tonight. We decided to have a nacho dinner. Yes--nachos! With my food scale ready to go, I step by step built an amazing plate of nachos that worked for me. I used a surprisingly affordable bag of organic white corn tortilla chips and a bunch of other really good ingredients.
After dinner we three visited and discussed things and we laughed, laughed so good--like, "therapeutic good." If laughter is good medicine, we're thoroughly medicated. It was a pleasure.
My food tweets today:
Veg & swiss omelet (2whl-2wht) w/sautéed pepper & zucchini, avocado (47g), salsa. Pineapple (3.5oz), apple. 423 cal. pic.twitter.com/5TSJIYCCKH
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 17, 2014
On the go snack: Cheese stick and Wild Rice Chips by RiceWorks. 220 cal. A 3hr separation from breakfast. #latetweet pic.twitter.com/t1iVh8g1TK
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 17, 2014
Nacho dinner at my daughters house! Organic white corn tortillas, beans(66g), beef(2oz), cheese (28g), etc. 654 cal. pic.twitter.com/aKX4LKwB5v
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 18, 2014
Toppings: Sour cream (15g), guacamole (1 tblspoon), onions, tomatoes, black olives (18g) #nachodinner
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 18, 2014
Cantaloupe (exactly 400g!!) So sweet and juicy good! 136 cal. #lastfoodofday pic.twitter.com/u1dz3dRg7S
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 18, 2014
I fell short on my calorie budget today. I must watch and be careful to not make it a habit. Thank you for reading and your continued support.
Strength,
Sean
