Ruhu's Journal, 03 July 2013

Almost all set for our July 4th cookout & #1 son comes home tonight :) ... so life is good! Today I'l get organized to pack on Fri & off we go to Lake George Sat morning. Now that it's almost here, the stressing over it is turning into excitement for the fun, being with my in-laws & their families whom I love dearly, having both my boys there & hopefully squeezing in some R&R. We'll take our bikes & one of my SIL's teaches fitness classes which she'll do there for us... hopefully lakeside... so I know I can get in the exercise that's become such a part of my daily morning routine. And I'll take a nice selection of the gluten free, lactose free items I like as I'm not sure how easily it will be to find them there. (None of the rest of my DH's 5 siblings seems too concerned about what we'll do for meals there, so I'm taking care of me & will figure out the rest as we go. And, I certainly did not want to take on that job as well. I organized the caterer for the party on Sunday, so know was sure to arrange some healthier choices too. I'm getting pretty good about this "taking care of me" stuff!)

And, I'm still at my goal weight. While I was secretly hoping to get a little below before the trip, I know this aging menopausal body seems to be healthfully, naturally staying in the 120-122 range. My goal again for while I'm away will be to eat mindfully. This has been working really well for me, especially when I've traveled in the past.

I'll have my iPad with me & plan to journal each day (as often as needed) as it has become a real source of strength for me -- your support always amazes me & gets me through! Expressing my feelings in my journals has become the new habit I'm developing instead of eating my emotions. I know there may be times when I'll need it when we're away so with IPad in hand, I'll be ready!

As always, I'll begin my day in prayer --

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

And again I'll pray, breathe, journal & express on this one day and each one meal, bite, moment & emotion throughout, being grateful for all the blessings in my life especially all of you and having my oldest home tonight & my entire family together for the next 10 days:)! xoxox
120.0 lb Lost so far: 8.0 lb.    Still to go: 0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.
steady weight

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Love your journal today kiddo. It's crazy of all the skills we pick up along the way it seems we are finally learning to take care of themselves too. Better late than never, I guess. If I had a daughter right now I'd be raising her with a completely different mind set, wouldn't you? 
03 Jul 13 by member: FullaBella
Absolutely, my friend! And, I'd hope she could have a special Angel like you in her life! 
03 Jul 13 by member: Ruhu
have a safe and wonderful trip, Ruth! Blessings 
03 Jul 13 by member: Helewis
I have to commend you staying at your goal weight. I personally feel that it is more difficult than losing. Enjoy the festivities - you know if you gain anything it will be quickly lost. 
03 Jul 13 by member: BuffyBear
Ruth, you rock. Enjoy your time at the cottage, enjoy the special food you are taking with you. And your family. And thanks for your support this last few days. So glad you are finding your voice to look after yourself, it's a skill I have yet to master :) 
03 Jul 13 by member: sarahsmum

     
 

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