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donnawanda
donnawanda
Okay, this is to share how I'm doing so far today and hopefully I won't want to ruin it by overeating tonight. I know it's not perfect or ideal but it's not bad either, right?

Okay, so for breakfast I had two pieces of Ezekiel toast with EarthBalance and a few apple wedges.

For lunch I had two rollups made like this: 1 Trader Joe Whole Wheat tortillas with 1 Trader Joe low fat organic mozzarella cheese stick, fresh arugula and homemade salad dressing (olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic); coffee with Trader Joe soy creamer (I just like it!).

I took the dog on a strenuous 35 minute walk (in the woods up a steep hill and some boulders).

I don't know what I'm going to do for dinner yet. Tempted to try one of Dooo's recipes but I'm too tired to go grocery shopping ...

I am interested in others and I am interested in suggestions to improve my diet. Everything should be as close to effortless as possible because I am tired.
Group FounderDoooOver
DoooOver
You did great! I posted the 40 day challenge and its small goals. I find if I set them too high and fail it doesn't give me much motivation to move forward. I find if I type out recipes a lot of the ingredients are alike and i will do one big grocery shop. I freeze a lot of this, including spinach and cilantro.

You did very well !
gizzy2010
gizzy2010
WOO hoo i MUST SAY oops wristsplint hitting caps lock!! I must say you got it goin on Donna. I know for me it is a lot easier freezing foods. I eat more meat now, or when I feel all right. I freeze a lot, including homemade soup. Then all ya do is throw it in the fridge the day of you want to have it for dinner, or just nuke it. No preparation. I know that you cannot do this all the time. Just sayin... and yes you did well. Be proud of yourself.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Haven't been here in a while, but there's news. I completed the first phase of my physical therapy at the hospital. That means they referred to a GYM! It's unbelievable, even with my weight and cane. In the past I would've been too embarrassed, but not now with how physical therapy's helping. I joined the same one my physical therapist belongs to, and had a workout today. Me on the machines with my cane lying right next to me, with all the beautiful people flirting with each other and sweating all around me. I couldn't believe I didn't care or feel intimidated. It just felt so good to workout for the first time in 4 years!!!

My physical therapy at the hospital continues, this time not with cardio but with exercises only meant to help the 2 herniated disks in my back. I'll go to the GYM on my own in between physical therapy appointments. My workouts are really light there, but I do love being able to say I belong to a GYM again. Yay!

Muji
Group FounderDoooOver
DoooOver
I am so exited for you Muji!! LOL, all the beautiful people flirting with each other.. and you weren't intimidated, that is awesome
Caballita
Caballita
Well done Donna & Muji : )