So I’ve let my writing lapse over this past year. It’s been something that I know I ‘should do’ but always put off for a ‘later time’. Needless to say that never happens as proven by the tardiness in my post. So I am in the process of making some lunch for tomorrow and starting a loaf of bread in the bread machine and I think to myself I should start a post RIGHT NOW. I have time while I wait for this to start and possible finish a post.
Over the past couple of months I’ve started a new job. That’s been a little stressful as I have far more responsibility than previously. Mind you I’m not complaining. I enjoy the work and I like the additional responsibility. I feel like my contributions are valued and I have a voice at the table. That makes the new job better than any prior job.
So one of the things I’ve also neglected is my diet. I’ve been eating more carbs in all their forms. That’s lead to be gaining some weight. So tonight I am working on simplifying my diet and lunch for tomorrow. I have some chicken sausages, roasted brussel sprouts and Kamut (a traditional grain of Egypt). The Kamut takes an hour to cook so it’s a hearty grain. From the nutritional information I see it has 7 grams of protein per every 1/4 cup.
I also have a bread machine which has a loaf of wheat bread brewing. That of course takes 4 hours so that will finish sometime after 1 AM. Fresh bread is so amazing in SO MANY ways. I like baking though just because it makes me feel good. Of course those people that I share it with enjoy my baking as well. I have a loaf of cranberry and pumpkin bread that I’m going to take to work tomorrow. I’m sure they will be pleased.
I also made my daily FitBit goal today. I’ve not been good about that either for 3 of 4 months. By the time I leave work I’m just wanting to be a vegetable. So exercise is the last thing on my mind. I’ve not been to the gym in about a month. I HAVE started to walk from my house a little. Both need to happen far more. Some may say walking isn’t any big deal but if I walk from my house DOWN the hill to the Castro and then BACK UP the hill that’s about 2 miles with an elevation change of about 700 feet.
So today I can say that I’m back on track in some of my life goals. I will continue to work forward on these goals. I will not give up and I will not give in. These goals are important and are help my mental and physical health. Both of which are critical and extremely important to a healthy life.
Happy belated Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year?
I’m thankful for my friends, job, boyfriend and life in San Francisco. I am indeed lucky and thankful for what I have in my life.
