January 21, 2008 Back to the Real World

“Back to life, back to reality”…that’s the way the song goes, and it’s true. Well, reality hit me like a ton of bricks!

I woke up about 9:30, got myself together and had an egg and toast for breakfast. (I had to cook?!?!?! ) I woke up Laura a little after 10 to take her to the lab for blood work. I told Danny he could take his time. We were in and out of the lab in under 10 minutes, and stopped for the traditional breakfast at Dunkie’s (Dunkin’ Donuts) that always follows the lab. We scooped up Danny and went to pick up the little furry boy from Doggie Camp. We had planned to go to the chiropractor, but found out she’d been in a serious accident Friday night, and would be out for an unknown period of time.

Since I hadn’t grocery shopped, the only thing in the house for my lunch was a Lean Cuisine entrée. I picked Pot Roast. The meat part was ok, but only about 2 ounces (if that) of meat. The potatoes were inedible. It was a FAR cry from the gourmet selection at Canyon Ranch! I had my V8, and supplemented the protein with some cottage cheese, and headed for the grocery store.

I’m planning to go to Whole Foods on Wednesday, so I didn’t need to get much. Nearly everything was organic, except bananas and a mango that didn’t need to be, and 2 apples (no organic MacIntosh). But my veggies, milk, brown rice, yogurt, and chicken were all organic, thanks to the natural food store that is connected to our Foodtown. With all that organic food packed in my cloth shopping bags, I looked like quite the Earth Mother! I came home and made a few phone calls, then it was off to the orthodontist. Fortunately, this was another quick appointment, and both kids are good for 6 months.

I had about ½ hour at home before it was time to run Laura to Sylvan, so I caught up on some of the mail that had piled up while I was away. Once I had taken her, I came home to start dinner and begin setting up my Canyon Ranch binder. I made up a notebook with sections for daily food journal, shopping, nutrition, menus and recipes, supplements, medical, and Neuromuscular/Lymphatic. Then I’m putting in all my notes and handouts and recipes, so they are all in one place. I’m going to make up a chart of some sort to record what I eat each day and the exchanges.

Dinner was a roast chicken, brown rice, and salad—all organic! I got the kids to try raw broccoli and cauliflower. They both vetoed the cauliflower, but Danny loved the broccoli. The rice was sticky—for some reason I can NEVER get my rice to cook right!! It certainly didn’t bother the kids, as they both asked for seconds. I packed up the extra in ¾ cup portions so I can use them for lunches or solo dinners.

My water intake today was way down. Probably the first time in weeks I didn’t get in at least 64 ounces. It was also my day off from the gym.. Tomorrow will be a bit more settled and I can get into my routine. I’m so looking forward to seeing what the scale says. I even finally got in a good poop tonite—although it felt more like giving birth!! (OK, I know, TMI…) It was funny—being in Dunkies and in 7-11 (to get a water bottle), I walked through and looked at all the food and I all I could think of was all that poison, garbage, and gross stuff. It was actually quite repulsive to me. I hope I continue to feel that way—it will make for a lot less temptation!!