Gotta say that day two ended brilliantly. Lunch was a crunchy blend of leftover cucumber & tomato salad over leftover brown rice and pineapple salad with some chicken breast. Totally flavorful, totally satisfying.
First day I ventured out on my own after the back injury...out of bed and actually driving on my own. It was a little ambitious...pain went up and ready access to "comfort foods" went up along with it. I just watched my responses like an observer, though. It was so interesting to notice the "ritual" I have around savoring foods that I enjoy while I'm doing something else...or because I'm in the neighborhood...or because it just "sounds good." I felt good about just noticing...not judging...not denying, and affirming that if I had really wanted that cookie (or milkshake or any number of other things that crossed my mind!) I could, indeed, choose to have it and enjoy it. When I stopped to be present for a moment and really ask my mind and body if I really wanted it then and/or if my body would benefit from it in any way right now, the answer was a plain, apologetic, non-dramatic "no." I enjoyed the cold grapes I had brought along and went about my business.
Dinner was a quick fix of 1/2 of a turkey/ham sandwich on luscious wheat bread with a huge heap of crunchy salad on the side. I soothing cup of warm lemon water before bed replaced the "ritual" (or "habit") of cruising out for a bowl of ice cream or handful of chocolate chips.
Started the morning having lost another 2 pounds of water weight and feeling incredibly healthy and good about myself...primarily good about listening to what helps my body thrive and actually responding to it. Eggs with herbs and avacados for breakfast, along with some steel cut oatmeal with fresh berries and agave nectar. Pretty sure I'm poised for a day of well-being and kindness to my body. Right on!
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