Reflections

Yesterday I ate french fries from a local place for lunch (with salad), Wendy's fries for a snack on a the road, and tots from Sonic (and a shake) for whatever meal that was I had at 7:30 when I got home. Still enjoying the anticipation of my steak fries, popcorn, and potato chips.

Take-A-Ways --

Over this year, as I have often pointed out, I have enjoyed not sharing with everyone what I was doing as far as eliminating certain foods. I have grown to appreciate having something I reflect on later and not share verbally in the moment. In relation to food this has helped me be in the moment more. Yesterday with two new friends I enjoyed my first fried potatoes in a year and they had no idea of the significance of what was going on (I mean it is just a fried potato get a life, right?!). This quiet appreciation of self (not sure what to call it) has helped me in other areas of my life. When others aren't "getting me" or I'm confused by someone's response or lack there of I remind myself that we all have stuff in our lives that no one (in the room) knows about. Sometimes we may not even have our own awareness.

For the next year I hope to continue to post intention(s) monthly as this has been very helpful as I set the mood for me and have been a very workable amount of time.

For the remainder of July I plan on enjoying foods as they are offered with no limitations on choices. I also plan to continue to walk a lot.

 Looking ahead to August I want to make a small change of some sort for the month. Haven't landed on exactly what yet. I keep going back to wheat as I do feel less energetic when I eat too much of it.

Last Words--
Thanks everyone especially my sisters and daughter who have commented along the way this past year. Verbal affirmations (and thoughtful honest gentle critiques) are something I highly value and all of you supply that often in my life. Much love to all 3 of you wonderful women!!