take a chance...

I may have mentioned that at clinic this week we were encouraged to trust our intuition about food and not rely or depend so much on a program such as myfitnesspal all the time. So yesterday and today I have not entered my intake. I realize that I'm more concerned about not getting enough than I am about getting too much, which I think is a good sign. I think maybe I will be fine through the week as I tend to have some standard things most days, or at least a stable range of things. The weekends might be ok with a little less structure...

You know that I never believed that I would be able to even eat 1200 calories and not gain weight, so this is pretty profound for me to take a chance with. Amazingly, it feels right, so I will see how it goes and adjust accordingly if needed.

I got kale salad at costco recently and wasn't a huge fan. The cranberries are full of sugar and the pumpkin seeds are covered with stuff too. I didn't even examine the dressing closely... Today I made soup out of what was left, minus the cranberries, seeds and dressing, and it's wonderful!

I had a relatively quiet day today and put the house back in order after my week of play. I replaced a long overdue furnace filter, did laundry and celebrated my niece's birthday. I still need to make the bed so will sign off for now.

Love, elly

"It takes but one positive thought, when given a chance to survive and thrive, to overcome an entire army of negative ones."  Robert H Schuller

and this just because of who it reminded me of...
"If by chance some day you're not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I've said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your clown has been fulfilled."  Red Skelton