Ice Ice Baby
It's funny how one small little thing can make a difference, isn't it?
Getting caught up at work yesterday made a big difference for me, mentally. It has been so busy that my workspace has been pure clutter and chaos and it litterally gives me a headache because I've wanted so desperately to have some sort of order around me but day after day I was working alone and too busy to catch up. So finally yesterday it was a little quieter at work and I got a helper in the afternoon and I finally made a little headway. My boss covers me when I'm out, so he knows how crazy it's been and he been sensing my stress. So him coming to help was just what I needed. I ended the night at work with a contented sigh instead of looking at a mess that would be waiting for me the next day.
The lower carb menu is going really well, I like how I feel. I guess I wasn't really aware that I'd been eating that high of a carb content to make a difference in how I feel, but I certainly feel like I have more energy. Mentally, there have been a few times when I have thought about how good something would taste, particularly my husband's sesame seed bagel with peanut butter he ate next to me this morning, but for the most part, I like the foods I'm eating this week and feel pretty darn good. This is why I have always found low carb dieting to be easy, and why I will keep using it.
Another little thing I did today was, for the first time in a long time, I put a little extra effort into how I look. I have not cared or paid attention much lately, but today when I got to work I looked in the mirror and was surprised at how much I needed a little TLC. My skin was so dry it was flaking, my eyes looked tired and my hair was not stellar. So I pouffed this and smoothed that, put a little lotion on and glossed up my lips. I felt so much better. Not necessarily because it made me look better (it did help a bit) but because I was sending an ever-so-subtle message of self-love to myself.
My new glasses came in today too, and I still need a little time to adapt to the lenses, but I love having a stronger bifocal so focusing on smaller things up close is a lot less of a strain. Ahhh. I feel a little lifted.
The other thing I decided to do today was to get a bag of ice for work. I love ice in my drinks, so much so that I drink at least twice as much as normal when I have ice in my drinks. And since I have cut way back on soda this week (none at home and only 4 cans all week so far) I decided to get some iced tea to have and the ice is making it extra tastey. It is a mental game, I know, but ice just makes it feel more special. As much as I love soda, I think I could drink it a lot less if I had ice around for water or tea. I've been wanting to cut back on soda for a long time now, and maybe doing it as the same time I'm restricting in other ways isn't the best timing, but it really doesn't bother me right now. It probably helps that my stress level has come down too. I don't know if I'll always be as good about drinking less soda, especially since my mindset has always been well I'm restricting in other ways, this is like a little treat that I'm allowed to have and it doesn't affect my weight. It is part of the good ole diet mentality that I am trying to do away with. It is not healthy for me and it does not provide any nutrients, it is purely a mental ( and sensational) satisfaction. Oddly enough, my new dentist didn't ask about soda consumption or yell at me for drinking it. I kind of wish she would have, maybe it would have made giving it up all the easier. No matter, not only have I cut back on my own, but I've also been flossing religiously since my cleaning. Its the first time in my life I've flossed this many days in a row, and when I do, I can see why it's so important. Who knew all that yuck was hanging out in between your teeth? Yikes.
So those are my small things that added up to big ones for today. I feel a lot better mentally and even physically (and today I even feel better aesthetically ha ha). Its been a while since I have felt calm and content. I will take that, with a side of ice!
Getting caught up at work yesterday made a big difference for me, mentally. It has been so busy that my workspace has been pure clutter and chaos and it litterally gives me a headache because I've wanted so desperately to have some sort of order around me but day after day I was working alone and too busy to catch up. So finally yesterday it was a little quieter at work and I got a helper in the afternoon and I finally made a little headway. My boss covers me when I'm out, so he knows how crazy it's been and he been sensing my stress. So him coming to help was just what I needed. I ended the night at work with a contented sigh instead of looking at a mess that would be waiting for me the next day.
The lower carb menu is going really well, I like how I feel. I guess I wasn't really aware that I'd been eating that high of a carb content to make a difference in how I feel, but I certainly feel like I have more energy. Mentally, there have been a few times when I have thought about how good something would taste, particularly my husband's sesame seed bagel with peanut butter he ate next to me this morning, but for the most part, I like the foods I'm eating this week and feel pretty darn good. This is why I have always found low carb dieting to be easy, and why I will keep using it.
Another little thing I did today was, for the first time in a long time, I put a little extra effort into how I look. I have not cared or paid attention much lately, but today when I got to work I looked in the mirror and was surprised at how much I needed a little TLC. My skin was so dry it was flaking, my eyes looked tired and my hair was not stellar. So I pouffed this and smoothed that, put a little lotion on and glossed up my lips. I felt so much better. Not necessarily because it made me look better (it did help a bit) but because I was sending an ever-so-subtle message of self-love to myself.
My new glasses came in today too, and I still need a little time to adapt to the lenses, but I love having a stronger bifocal so focusing on smaller things up close is a lot less of a strain. Ahhh. I feel a little lifted.
The other thing I decided to do today was to get a bag of ice for work. I love ice in my drinks, so much so that I drink at least twice as much as normal when I have ice in my drinks. And since I have cut way back on soda this week (none at home and only 4 cans all week so far) I decided to get some iced tea to have and the ice is making it extra tastey. It is a mental game, I know, but ice just makes it feel more special. As much as I love soda, I think I could drink it a lot less if I had ice around for water or tea. I've been wanting to cut back on soda for a long time now, and maybe doing it as the same time I'm restricting in other ways isn't the best timing, but it really doesn't bother me right now. It probably helps that my stress level has come down too. I don't know if I'll always be as good about drinking less soda, especially since my mindset has always been well I'm restricting in other ways, this is like a little treat that I'm allowed to have and it doesn't affect my weight. It is part of the good ole diet mentality that I am trying to do away with. It is not healthy for me and it does not provide any nutrients, it is purely a mental ( and sensational) satisfaction. Oddly enough, my new dentist didn't ask about soda consumption or yell at me for drinking it. I kind of wish she would have, maybe it would have made giving it up all the easier. No matter, not only have I cut back on my own, but I've also been flossing religiously since my cleaning. Its the first time in my life I've flossed this many days in a row, and when I do, I can see why it's so important. Who knew all that yuck was hanging out in between your teeth? Yikes.
So those are my small things that added up to big ones for today. I feel a lot better mentally and even physically (and today I even feel better aesthetically ha ha). Its been a while since I have felt calm and content. I will take that, with a side of ice!
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