BLESSINGS ON SUNDAY! I could hear the local church bells ringing this morning. A beautiful sound to my ears. With the sun shinning, this should be a day with pleasant weather. We've had way too much rain as of late. Drying out is desired. Lord, Bless our day.
I typed in verse of the day and this came up:
Today’s scripture is Philippians 1:9–10: “That your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight… so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.”
Then I typed in verse of the day.com and this came up:
First time for me to use https://www.verseoftheday.com/
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
I liked it and think I will use it more often. There's a recorded message for you when you tune in. A short devotional for me.
PLANS. A long soak in the tub.
I'll be shuffling through boxes and bubble wrapping some beverage glasses that were found in a cardboard boxes in the storage unit. I'll wrap them and place them into new see-through storage tubs. They'll be stored in the cellar later this week.
I'll be shuffling through boxes and bubble wrapping some beverage glasses that were found in a cardboard boxes in the storage unit. I'll wrap them and place them into new see-through storage tubs. They'll be stored in the cellar later this week.
FOOD PROGRAM.
This is my 4th day on the BETTER YOU BETTER SOCIETY food plan. I'm aiming for taking at least 20 minutes to drink my 2 Premier Protein drinks for Breakfast. I was able to stretch this out to 40 minutes this morning. Proud of myself instead of gulping the drinks too fast, I made it last a tad bit longer. First, I drank the chocolate flavored one then a Cafe Latte which taste a tiny bit like coffee.
Each carton has 30 grams of protein and 160 calories. This morning meal totals 60 grams of protein which is excellent and 320 calories which is about right for someone cutting calories.
Praying I can stay on this plan for at least a month. Lunch and Supper are extremely simple due to having 6 to 8 oz of chicken and a half plate of at least a cup of non-starchy veggies like Brussels Sprouts.
Already, I substituted the chicken with turkey for one of the meals. Knowing what I know about foods, it's safe to have chicken, turkey and fish. Skipping BEEF, eggs, legumes, seeds, nuts, grains altogether. The veggies can be anything from brussels sprouts, green beans, wax beans, lettuces, spinach, cabbage, onions, bell peppers, green peas, carrots, asparagus, celery, radishes, cauliflower, broccoli, squash, zucchini, beets, tomatoes, sweet potatoes. Can you think of any other veggies? No potatoes (too starchy) or corn (more than likely GMO'd).
HEALTH.
With having NO thyroid, my body does not lose weight like someone with a healthy thyroid and this is difficult for me to appreciate. Yes, I am thankful for being alive after having thyroid cancer, but I do not thrive at feeling good. It's also a mental battle field convincing myself that I am happy about carrying way too much weight on my bones and gaining. The exercise more and eat less to lose weight is a heart breaking theory because this is about a hormone imbalance. I have one. I'm learning that vitamin D (a hormone) has to be in an optimal range and not just the lower end of the chart to me to do any good.
With having NO thyroid, my body does not lose weight like someone with a healthy thyroid and this is difficult for me to appreciate. Yes, I am thankful for being alive after having thyroid cancer, but I do not thrive at feeling good. It's also a mental battle field convincing myself that I am happy about carrying way too much weight on my bones and gaining. The exercise more and eat less to lose weight is a heart breaking theory because this is about a hormone imbalance. I have one. I'm learning that vitamin D (a hormone) has to be in an optimal range and not just the lower end of the chart to me to do any good.
In order for D to be in the range where it helps, magnesium, selenium, zinc, K2 must be in a good place. Magnesium jump starts the D. You want K2 when taking Vitamin D3 supplements as the K2 helps pull the D into the bones and cells where when you do not have K2 with the D, the calcium stays in the arteries roughing them up.
Okay. Alrighty then. Moving right along.
GRANNY NANNY CHRONICLES.
Yesterday was fun and relaxing. We watched a soccer game that our youngest grandson was playing in. Chatted with family members afterwards. Went over to a Grandson's home to hold his newborn baby. So sweet. So very sweet. Baby smiled at me! Love this when this happens. Took a drive and decided to go to a different community to shop for chicken and veggies, but was disappointed that their chicken was overcooked so we drove over to Manhattan. On the way, Hubby called LIL MISS to see what she was doing for lunch and we made a date to eat together. Wonderful to visit with her and her HUNNY.
I ordered a smoked turkey sandwich without cheese knowing I could just eat the turkey with lettuce and tomato. Instead of French fries, I ate some brussels sprouts and drank H2O. Right on track for the BETTER YOU BETTER SOCIETY food plan to lose weight. I was able to avoid the bun altogether and I did not crave it. No desire to eat bread. That's not like me. humpf. Maybe I'm catching on.
THE REST OF THE STORY.
We had a great visit, said our good-byes and took a drive. Went shopping for veggies at Aldi. We stocked up on canned tuna and chicken. Bought fresh lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower.
Drove HOME and rested. Driving alone does make me tired for so many reasons.
Time to go. Not sure I'll work in a walk or not. I really need to. Kick my attitude. Another day on the Better You Better Society meals. I weighed myself this morning and nothing has changed on the scales. Keep going, child. I have it in me to keep going. Keep going. Don't quite.
Whatever hurdle you're trying to get over, remember you have worth, are loved by God and not alone. Being a BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN where you have the HOLY SPIRIT in you to guide and direct you is a heavenly assistant and we all need this. ~d
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