Can somebody slow the train down?!

Mar 05, 2009

Hi there,

I am trying to get back over here more often - our home computer is a dinosaur and I get so frustrated when I try to use it. Hopefully this year we can do something about that. At work I have been given a lot more responsibility and I just can't seem to justify taking time out of my day to check personal emails and stuff.
Today, however, I do have a little window of time and thought I would drop a line.

Life is good - and getting better. Sometimes I need to hear about another person's problems in order to realize just how incredibly blessed I really am. I try to live with the knowledge that this is all temporary - the good and the bad come and go just as quick as they arrive. I want to live in the Here and Now, enjoying the little moments as they come. Sometimes I get it and sometimes I rush through.

Just the other day I looked at my son (I posted a family pic in the gallery) and realized that in two years he could very well be on his way out of my home and on the road to making his own way - without me. He has grown to be taller than me, with a deeper voice, and is so independent. It hit me right as we were walking into the house with bags of groceries in our arms. I just had to turn look at him and grab him. It took all I had not to turn into a puddle - but I'm proud of myself, I just gave him  a big hug and walked into the house. I don't care if he thinks I'm wierd; I love him and he's the only child I have.

I've been reading a very good book. It's called Living the Low Carb Life written by Johnny Bowden and Barry Sears. It is filled with lots of information and I have found it helpful in developing a personalized approach to my nutritional needs. When I look back at my pre-WLS eating patterns, I can see how carbs were my downfall. I craved carbs because they made me feel better when I was stressing. Even now, I can feel the impact carbs have on my overall sense of being. If I have too many carbs I will be sluggish and sleepy all day. And I will want more carbs and want to eat more all day long. If you don't know a lot about diets and nutrition, I would highly recommend reading this book - it will open your eyes.

Well, I gotta get going - my day is starting to take off without me!

Be Well and thanks for checking in!

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