Ok. As I wrote earlier, there are all kinds of habits I would like to embrace, so I just picked one that I thought would have impact on several areas in my life. Declutter for five minutes each day I have been doing it for a week now and so far so good. In no [...]
I have been influenced lately by the blog Zen Habits, especially by recent posts about decluttering and about relinquishing the perceived need to establish goals. This post puts forth the idea that setting goals is basically fruitless; whereas, the creation of habits focuses on enjoying the process. The author offers four practices that helped him: [...]
I dropped off two boxes of books yesterday at the used bookstore Blue Plate Books. I have been meaning for years to stop by this store and finally made it, and I can’t believe what a gem I have been missing–super nice owner, clean, well organized store. With the exception of buying books for the kids, [...]
The toys in the house had taken over and were just a mess. Parts to toys were spread all over in different rooms of the house, and it was all overwhelming for me and the boys. Over the last few days I tackled the issue, and it was much larger of a project than I [...]
L and I left the house this morning at 10:30 and didn’t get back until 5:30. We dropped some items off at the thrift store and then Wear It Again Kid consignment shop. They had tagged some of the clothes from an earlier drop off, and it was weird to see our items hanging on [...]
Well, I made it, but just barely. I fell apart on the last day since it was our family’s Thanksgiving meal in the evening. Actually, falling apart really isn’t quite strong enough. I totally bombed–cranberry sauce with sugar, corn pudding, pecan and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Ah, the dairy and sugar galore! Today, I [...]
Not much to report. Feel about the same. No weight loss. Ready for it to be over and looking forward to eating eggs again.
Well, week 2 is drawing toward a close. I never thought of myself as much of a carnivore, but I sure am glad to have a little bit of meat with a meal now. I made a delicious ratatouille last night, and I did find that quite filling. I still really miss eggs. I made [...]
Chicken has never tasted so good. Started off the day in a bit of a rush, so I forgot to take my supplements. I still must not be packing enough to eat for lunch and snacks because I was super hungry today. There only so many carrots a girl can eat. I had a delicious [...]
First official day of lean protein today. The program suggested fish or chicken,but I opted for some venison–very lean and no hormones or other icky things. I’m feeling fine. I’m tired, but who wouldn’t be after chasing after a two year old all day. I haven’t lost any weight which is a bit of a [...]
