Finally Back!

Or at least... to posting. 

Remember my last post when I mentioned that we think we figured out the cause of all my soreness was related to a flare-up of my fibromyalgia?  I was going to begin walking 2 miles a day, limiting refined flours and empty carbs.  Trying to eat more produce and healthier meats...

I *was* dreading waking up in the mornings because I was in so much pain.  I *was* dreading bending over to pick something off the floor because it would hurt so much to get back up again.  Well... three days of being faithful to my plan, and I woke up this morning... NOT in pain.  I was stiff... but there was NO pain!  My muscles feel less tight, and I'm motivated to keep going.  It can only (hopefully) get better and better. 

Friday, I can't remember what I ate- but I *do* remember that I tried my best to stay "on plan".  We had salad and pizza for dinner, but made the crust with potato flour.  (It's a sweeter, chewier crust... but it still tastes good- and it's better than white crust... but not as good as whole wheat.)  I do know I got all of my water in as well. 

Anyway, Saturday I only got in one mile of walking because I woke up later than usual.  But... that is still one mile.  It's within my goal range.  I didn't keep track of foods on Saturday because it is my "free day"- but I remember NOT eating treats (sugar).  I did have some berries and cream... but no sugar sweets. 

Now... the days I remember...


Journey Log for December 18th (Sunday)

Breakfast: Sausage Patty and Biscuit, 8oz. cider, small apple
Lunch: 2 baked chicken drumsticks, steamed carrots, green beans, and 1 whole wheat dinner roll
Snack: Handful of multi-grain crackers, 1 cheese stick (mozz.)
Dinner: 2c. homemade popcorn, popped in coconut oil, 8oz. milk, 1/2 banana

Water: 68oz.
Exercise: TWO miles

Journey Log for December 19th:

Breakfast: 1c. oatmeal, 1/2c. sliced strawberries, 8oz. rasp. tea
Lunch: 4oz. sliced ham, salad, 1c. cauliflower, hot lemon water
Snack: Clementine, graham cracker
Dinner: Baked Chicken Sandwich on ww kaiser, baked potato w/sour cream, butter, chives, 8oz. milk

Water: 72oz.
Exercise TWO miles

Evaluation:  I've done really well.  Not only have I exercised every day, but I got in TWO miles on Sunday AND Monday.  My fibromyalgia is still *there* - and I am still stiff...  it's effects are helped SO much by the effort I've been putting in, and I feel motivated to keep at it... even if I don't lose weight... but just for the HEALTH benefit of feeling better!  I'm getting in more produce- which I have wanted to do.  I've only been at this for almost 3 weeks.  And, while my weight hasn't fluctuated much, I feel SO much better. 

Travel Plan: Continue doing well.  Try to get in 2 miles every day, Monday-Friday, take 1 mile on Saturday, and Sundays are "free" for exercise.  Do it if you feel like it, but don't fret if you don't.  :)  Keep up the produce intake.  Christmas week is coming, baking begins tonight... stay faithful.  Be strong! 

And that's how *I* have been doing.  :D  I cannot exclaim how GOOD it feels to FEEL GOOD!