Evening Walk

When you're trying to do the right thing(s)  and they arent working the way you want them to, doesn't it make sense to switch it up? 

How many of you made a resolution to "lose weight"?  Such a common one, and frankly, harder to do than other things.  For myself, I never make that one because it fails, making *me* feel like the failure.  Lousy feeling!

I cut out processed foods, sweets, snacks. I started fasting 16:8 and lost the first 20lbs even thought it took me six months or so. But I haven't been able to do much beyond that.  Sure, I've probably lost another 10 lbs .... but its the same 2-3 pounds up and down for the past six months. Grr.

So my switch is going for a walk after my last meal of the day, which is usually 3-4pm. That works for me very well, until my "mom issues" interfere.  She wants me to visit, like today, ended up sitting there watching TV while she dozed off.  Even taking her out to the courtyard to get some sun and she was dozing off.  Mildly frustrating if its just once or twice, but it is common.  Taking care of her needs, my needs and packing up her house is stressful.  Makes it harder to *do me*.

Hence the switch ..... a walk after my last meal just might help!!  Even if it just reduces stress.  So switch it up -- changing one thing breaks the old patterns!

Gotta love Arizona sunsets!!