Monday, July 1, 2013

Good Things:
Got out for a brisk walk first thing this morning with my husband
Started the day smiling, showered, and even fussed with my new haircut a bit. ;)
Enjoyed a lovely cup of lemon ginger tea this morning.
Did a ton of shopping with a couple teamers.  Got in all the groceries under budget. I was a little nervous. 
Went out for lunch with my husband, sat in on an important meeting with him.
Saw my dear, precious friend who is also The Best Midwife Ever today. :)
Ended the day under on calories and very tired.
Made some new recipes for dinner and everyone had great attitudes and even LOVED one of them.

Not So Good Things:
I have the poison ivy now and it's spreading. Blah.
Fumbled a bit with lunch and ended up eating some chicken that I hadn't planned to eat along with white flour flatbread at Subway. 
Lost all energy by dinner time. Probably the lunch hangover kicking in.
No Wii workout tonight. Too physically worn out.

The Simple Bean Burgers were a HUGE hit!! Everyone was asking for seconds.

The three oldest children and I worked together to make them. We served them on pitas with burger fixins and it was a huge success.  The Great Greens (steamed kale, chard, spinach with a vinegar dressing), not so much. Pretty sure that fail was on our end because they were just way too salty.  But, my Benjy boy really liked them and even had seconds when the rest of us didn't want to eat them. I'm impressed with that boy trying hard to like his mom's weird food. ;)

I was feeling discouraged that I didn't make a better choice for lunch.  It was a last-minute decision that I was even going with my husband to this meeting, so lunch had to be on the run.  I walked in the restaurant and just completely blanked out on what to order. It's like my brain isn't sure how to think about food just yet without the boundaries of the fast. I didn't want to choose an animal protein because I knew I was planning for that later in the week.  But, I couldn't think beyond that. What I did choose, I worked with wisely, I think.  No cheese, no sauce, add some cucumbers with the lettuce and spinach...it should hide okay in there...and it did.  The sandwich was delicious and I purposed to eat it with joy, giving thanks in all things. :)  Now that I've entered it in to mfp, I'm not feeling so bad. Even though it wasn't the most nutritious choice I could have made, I still made good choices overall and enjoyed a lovely lunch with my husband.

I do think I'm feeling the effects of it now, though. Worn out and lethargic a few hours later. I read that this happens after the fast when you start adding in foods. 

Overall, my first day off the fast went very well. I was busy and active all day.  I made wise choices, overall.  I got in all my water and some exercise.  I'm working my plan and doing it joyfully with the people I love.  The poison ivy that is overtaking me isn't so great. I could do without that.  But, I'll be thankful that I can better empathize with my husband and sons who are battling it as well.

My verse for the day:

Psalm 34:1    I will bless the LORD at all times ; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Praying that my mouth will be so filled with His praise that none of the ugly words or foods fit! :D