The most important lesson I have learned over the past 2 weeks is that I need to prepare for, be present in and respond appropriately to changes in my routine. The week of 3/3-3/9 was filled with appointments and grocery shopping, and getting ready for this journey. My week was pretty normal and I kept my routines. Then I went to Chicago for the weekend with my daughter. It was a good weekend, but it threw me off a bit. We came home Sunday and started the day with donuts. I can't remember the last time I had donuts. When we arrived home, my husband made salad and split pea soup, and it was so good. It's a recipe from my undergraduate days - a little bookstore cafe in Bellingham, Washington called the Colophon Cafe. I used to love it when we lived there. While it did start my week off in a great way, the rest of it went to shit - in some ways. ResultsHonestly, the best part of the last 2 weeks is that I have started not to care about the results I see on the scale. I gained a couple of pounds after Chicago, but I think it's going down a bit. I did not even weigh myself this morning. I stopped tracking everything on MyNet Diary. I just feel a bit freed from all of that crap. I think because my biggest win was this: I know there were more, but I forgot to check them. Just by eating tons of plant food, my body feels better (I'm feeling better in it) and my weight just isn't as important to me. Believe me, I don't understand this either, but I'll take it. So, no numbers this week! I finished the book Fiber Fueled too. It enforces the plant diversity goal and gives you a lot of reasons to do it. I'm really feeling the best I have in months (years?). The other thing I'm doing is taking a prebiotic called Sunfiber GI. It was recommended by my dietician. It's making me pretty gassy, but not bloated. Still, hoping that my body gets used to it. The biggest disappointment from the week is my lack of exercise. I did not workout any morning. I had one of the most stressful weeks at work that I have ever had, and our dog had some vaccines and was up a few nights. So, I was not getting the rest or exercise I needed. I really love the effects of working out each morning. It helps me start the day with a good attitude and a feeling of accomplishment. I was able to hike 5.5 miles yesterday, so at least I had some movement incorporated into the week. The Next 2 WeeksI have 2 crazy weeks coming up. Tomorrow, my husband and daughter head to Florida to spend time with my mother-inlaw. Her husband passed away last week. I fly down on Thursday and will spend a day with her and then the three of us will meet my daughter's boyfriend at Disney.
So, I have one week without my husband to take care of the animals, dinners, etc. and one week in Disney. Luckily, I have a coaching call tomorrow with my health coach to come up with a strategy on how to adjust to a break in routine (a major one!). My plan this week (while I'm home) is to: Workout Monday - Thursday, even if it's light yoga. Get my (at least) 30 diversified plants in Only eat out 1-2x (including lunch and dinner) My plan for next week (pending advice from my coach): Eat mostly plant based at Disney
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