Diet: a Four Letter Word

I changed my eating habits five months ago, in September.  I quit eating fast foods, chips, cookies, candies and pizza.  I increased my protein and veggies.  And it has worked wonders for me, for the most part.  True, I'm not dropping pounds as fast as I want, but I feel better, overall.  Thats a good thing. 

But today, I just couldn't resist.  I grabbed one of those miniature sized Hershey bars from the freezer.  I let it thaw while I fantasized about how good it was going to taste. All that creamy texture on my tongue, all the chocolatey goodness.  

The reality?  It wasn't as good as I built it up in my mind.  And I'm certain I can feel the jittery rush of sugar ... and its no longer pleasant.  *sigh*

That's how I know this isn't a "diet", which implies reduced caloric intake for a period of time.  No.  This is a lifestyle change.  

We had family dinner Sunday, and as I normally eat my last meal (yogurt) at 3pm, I sit with the fam but I just sip my water.  But Mom always feels as if she has to explain (or announce) that I'm on a diet.  And that totally frustrates me! 

Maybe at some point there will be acceptance.  Until then, I will just ignore comments and keep doing my own thing.

My Turn Yet?

A week full of doing busy stuff.  I know it all has to get done, and most of it falls to me. Its hard being the responsible one.

Mom had her attic insulated. Her hope is that I live in her house when she's gone. That's a lot of pressure to put on me! 

Spent Saturday painting MrJ's name on tshirts and sweatshirts for Academy. They have very specific rules for some things!!

Mom had a dr appt this morning. I didn't go in with her, so I have no idea what she told him, or what she needs done next. He did mention she is anemic, but if she needed another blood draw, she didn't schedule it. 

The clinic called and said Mom needs a followup CT scan. She had a shadow on her lung 6 months ago, they are just rechecking to be sure 

I had my own dr appt ... down 13 lbs, cholesterol is better than its been in 4 years.  Just needed the referral for a mammogram, and now need to locate which facility is in my insurance network. I hate dealing with all that!!

Dental cleaning schedule for next week. Followup for doc in August. 

I'm still doing the babysitting thing.  And we added Josie to Friday afternoon as well because her mom is going out of town.

With all of this going on, I came home and did nothing all afternoon.

Is it my turn yet?