What A Difference A Day Makes...

Today has been a good day, I actually had to force myself to finish my allotted portions today as I just was not really hungry by later in the evening...

But, my treadmill time was reduced today due to the fact that my muscles are really really ticked off at me right now, my calves really are achy and confused. I think they would run away from home, if they weren't so sore! Anyway, I walked 16 minutes and then decided to give them a rest, my calves that is. I am stretching and warming up/cooling down I just think they are so unused to the motion that they are really confused as to what is going on!

I have also noticed another little interesting tidbit, my rings fit better! Now, I am sure this is not from weight loss but rather water retention loss, feels great to not be swollen and really uncomfortable every morning. Thats an added benefit I never even thought about!

I had a really meaningful and insightful conversation with a friend today, the same friend who inspired me to do what I am doing, and it is amazing how airing your feelings and thoughts with someone who completely understands and has been there makes things seem more manageable somehow.

The guys ate from home tonight and both seem to be full and satisfied, and them cooking did not bother me at all, so another plus.

I have started looking up Nutrition content on some of my past favorite foods, and WHOA I am shocked... In one meal yesterday my son ate as many calories as I am allowed to eat in two and a half days, really makes me consider what I had been eating.

I am surprised at the little differences in me that I am already noticing, like the fluid and swelling, and so amazed at what a difference a few days have made in my thinking. Now, do I trust myself to make good choices? No way, not yet. But am I learning what is actually in the foods that I was putting in my body, yes slowly I am learning how bad that junk was...

I actually figured it up and in a typical day (typical being described as lunch at home, take out and then an after dinner snack) I was consuming about 2960 calories, and thats a typical day, because there were days when we'd eat take out twice... Holy Moly! No wonder I am in the size and shape I am in today...

I really renewed my commitment to my health today and am just taking this one day at a time, but it is my turn to take care of me, to put me first for a little while and I know it!