Saturday, 9/21/13

Crazy, crazy, crazy day.  Can't even write at this point.  Didn't eat over it, so I'm happy.  More tomorrow!


Breakfast: Fruit Salad: watermelon, honeydew melon, strawberries, blueberries, watermelon, kiwi, banana

Lunch: E2 Sprouted Ancient Grains Tortilla, lettuce, tomato, Chipotle Mayo

Dinner: Salad: lettuce, tomato, carrots, cucumber, tofu, Ranch Dressing; Baked Tortilla Chips, salsa, Frozen Cacao

Friday, 9/20/13

I was woken up in the middle of the night by a kiddo having an asthma attack and discovered that I was having back spams.  I think I overdid it in the pool yesterday.  It's frustrating because I think that I just need to work my muscles harder, but with my back, I guess that isn't always the case.  I went back in the pool today but moved a little bit slower.  So far, so good!

Breakfast: Oatmeal, blueberries, apples

Banana

Lunch: E2 Sprouted Ancient Grains Tortilla, Faux Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Chipotle Mayo

Dinner: Salad: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red cabbage, radishes, onion, Ranch Dressing; Baked Tortilla Chips, Chipotle Mayo


Exercise: Walking/exercising in the pool for 2 hours

Thursday, 9/19/13

I was so hungry today but didn't feel up to making anything else, which was probably a good thing!  It was a beautiful day and I loved being in the pool.  The water was still cold but the sun was hot and felt so good.  Kids are extra crazy today but I'm practicing breathing instead of shoving food in my mouth.  It's a great substitution!  :)


Breakfast: Apples, Strawberries

Banana

Lunch: Black Bean Soup, tomatoes, Vegan Sour Cream

Applesauce

Dinner: Spicy Stuffed Potatoes, corn, Pico de Gallo, Cheeze Sauce, Sour Cream, Salad: red leaf lettuce, tomatoes, dressing


Exercise: 1 1/2 hours in the pool, walking/exercising

Wednesday, 9/18/13

Feeling good today.  Swam in the frigid waters - at least my face was warm from the sun!  Very emotional later on after reading Truth From Parents of Children Who Died.  It was good to feel those emotions without feeling like I needed to stuff them (usually with food!).  Just a huge reminder to live in the present moment, something that I feel like I'm just starting to do again.  It's time.


Breakfast:  Nectarines

Lunch: Mac n Cheeze (used Annie Chun's Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles and petite peas)

Dinner: Spicy Twice Baked Potatoes , Salad: red & green leaf lettuce, tomato, Ranch Dressing

Peach


Exercise: 1 3/4 hours in pool, walking/exercising

Tuesday, 9/17/13

I meant to make a salad for dinner but got busy and didn't get to it.  I will make a big one tomorrow!  My breakfast and dinner were SO good.  I love eating food that tastes so good and makes me feel so good!  I forced myself to exercise even though it was really, really cold.  I felt good while doing it; I just can't warm up!


Breakfast: Blueberry Banana Oatmeal, Peach

Raspberries

Lunch: Black Bean Soup, Cheeze Sauce

Dinner: Mac n Cheeze with Annie Chun's Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles and petite peas
Applesauce



Exercise: 1 1/2 hours in the frigid pool, exercising and walking

Monday, 9/16/13

I wasn't going to go in the pool today because it was cloudy and windy out.  But, when it started getting stressful here, I grabbed my suit and went in.  The water was so cold, but I could feel the stress melt away as I walked faster and faster around the pool.  With special needs kids, the stress isn't going to end, so my job is to figure out how to deal with it.  In the past, it was chocolate and wine.  Today, it was the frigid pool!


Breakfast: Potatoes and Ranch Dressing, Peaches

Lunch: Salad: Red and Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomatoes, Ranch Dressing, Black Bean Soup, Sour Cream, Cheeze Sauce

Dinner:  Peach, Spinach Lasagna, Cheeze Sauce

Engine 2 Ancient Grains Sprouted Tortillas, Cheeze Sauce



Exercise:  1 1/2 hours walking/exercising in the pool

Sunday, 9/15/13

I forced myself into the pool today, despite the 66-degree water!  It was so cold, but invigorating.   For the first time, I was able to run in the pool!  Afterwards, as I was making dinner, I noticed that it wasn't as painful to stand up.  I felt that I could stand up straight, instead of being hunched over in pain, as is usually the case.  It didn't last long, as pain and exhaustion hit tonight, but it gave me a little glimpse of being pain-free.  It also gave me lots of hope for future recovery!


Breakfast: Peaches & Grapes

Lunch: Salad: Red and green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, Ranch Dressing, Baked Tortilla Chips, TJ's Salsa

Dinner: Spinach Lasagna

Bananas & Peaches


Exercise: 1 1/2 hours in the pool, walking/running/exercising