Well, I did it. For the first time (I think) since eliminating so many foods, I actually went out for dinner. It was pretty OK. We went to TGIFridays for Laura's school fundraiser. I had looked at the menu online so I knew what to expect. I ordered the Cedar Grilled Salmon, with a house salad (minus the croutons, cheese, and dressing...) and roasted red potaotes. I asked alot of questions, and our waitress, who was wonderful, made sure to tell the kitchen about my issues, and checked to see that no dairy, wheat, or eggs found their way onto my plate. I ate 1/2 the salmon (brought the rest home for tomorrow!)--it was pretty good. The salad was boring: iceberg lettuce, a few grape tomatoes, and some sliced cukes. I put on a little oil and balsamic vinegar (the balsamic viniagrette was iffy, so I skipped it) The potatoes were really yummy--just some oil and seasoning on them, so they were OK. I felt good about it. Nice to know it is doable.
At the gym today I decided to spend a little extra time on the elliptical, and did 45 minutes (up from 35 on Tuesday). It was actually easy! I could have gone farther, but I had to get home for Bible study. It's amazing to me that on January 2nd, I could barely manage 10 minutes on the lowest settings, and now here I am doing 45 minutes with some resistance and height, and it seems easy. Maybe Saturday I'll just do a whole hour! I've been noticing lately that each day, I write down my food, plan a little ahead, and then enter on SparkPeople in the evening, and 99% of the time, ALL my nutrients are in range--calories, fat, carbs, protein, fiber, and salt!!! I do believe I'm actually getting the hang of this. Of course, my diet is still pretty boring, but I'm slowly branching out to new things. If the nutritionist from the hospital ever calls me, I'll pick her brain for new and different ideas. And, hopefully, I will soon be able to add back SOME dairy and wheat. Even the occasional piece of cheese, cup of yogurt, or slice of whole grain bread would be such a huge help in terms of variety!
I really just cannot believe how much my lifestyle has changed in 10 weeks. If someone had told me on New Year's Day that before St. Patricks Day I would have become an exercise nut, or that I'd be cheerfully eating things like almond milk, healthy margerine, and organic everything, I would have laughed in their face! No way! Never! Not me! And yet, here I am. Eating what my body needs, taking the supplements it craves, and exercising, stretching, and strengthening it. What a concept! Now, I only wish I'd done this 20 years ago when I was still young and healthy enough to enjoy to results! But, alas, the damage is done, and some of it (like the joints and the digestive system) cannot be repaired. Still, I'll make the best of what I have, and treat it better--ALOT better. After all, if I don't take care of my body, where will I live?????
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