Day 14 - 2 weeks down!!

Wow!  I can't believe I've actually been keeping up with this.  I've never kept up with journaling. I've had it recommended to me for a variety of reasons over the years but I just never stick with it.  I still really think it's the online thing because I'm always on the computer.

So, yesterday went very well. I'm beginning to have more good days.  I still have another weekend to face in a couple of days and that's my continuing struggle. I can't worry about that though.  Think positive!!

I started the day by doing my lap around the cul-de-sac as usual.  Then I had to do a deep clean on my bathroom and dust and mop my bedroom.  That was 3500 steps on it's own.  Then I continued with the 6 minutes every hour on the elliptical because it's still too hot to walk outside.  I forgot to set my timer one time so I only did 4 rounds instead of 5 and only had 4.47 miles.  I really wish my Fitbit did a better job of keeping track on the steps on the elliptical but it's not that important.

Because I was trying to get the cleaning done first thing in the morning, I didn't eat breakfast.  I ended up eating more of a brunch meal.  I had chili verde for lunch and then realized I had had that for my last three meals.  I probably shouldn't do that.  I didn't have another meal until dinner but I did eat some goldendew melon as a snack.  I forgot to buy an ingredient for the tuna noodle casserole, so my hubby made hamburgers.  I had a small one and that was really all I needed.  I've noticed that my appetite is adjusting to smaller meals and not eating constantly, so I'm not always starving. I've also noticed that my tummy has gone down.  While that's not necessarily weight loss, it is a sign that inflammation may be reducing (probably because a significant cut in junk food/sugar).  I also noticed I'm getting fewer headaches.  Normally, I have headaches all the time.  I noticed this yesterday because I actually got a headache and then I realized I hadn't taken any Tylenol or Advil for days.  The headache turned out to be a menstrual headache.  Totally normal for me.  Instead of rushing to the pain meds, I tried using peppermint essential oil.  I recently learned that if I put a couple of drops on my temples and across my forehead and up the back of my neck.  I wasn't expecting too much but it worked.  My menstrual headaches usually last for at least a couple of days but this wiped it out in about 30 minutes.  Peppermint essential oil is my new best friend.  😁

Today's plans are:

Breakfast:  Greek yogurt with berries, GF granola and chia seeds

Lunch:  Leftover chicken wings

Dinner:  Tuna Noodle Casserole

Snacks:  Cherries, banana or melon

Exercise:  The loop and then the elliptical

Day 11 of the Emotional Eating 30 Day Journaling Challenge

If I could take a magic pill and have my dream body, what would it be?

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!!  I would be at my goal weight with nicely defined muscles (especially my arms because I've always been uncomfortable showing my arms).  I would be tan (I know. But I've always liked being tan). I would be comfortable in clothing that doesn't hide my body and I would be very proud of my accomplishments.

That's all for today.  I hope you all have a great day and always remember...things become possible if you want them bad enough.