AlishaB's Journal

Apparently the chocolate cake was a hit with the guys at mom's job.  I started my period this morning and its not too bad but I sure look pale.   I went for my hike this morning anyway because it helps me feel better.  I was frightened by dogs on my hike that were in the back of someone's truck as they drove by.  I did the dishes this morning and worked on organizing tax papers for my Mom.  I spoke to my Dad about him and I working on the photos for my website tomorrow.  He is a photographer and very knowledgeable.  I took my meds on time.  I had my dark chocolate/white peony tea and read a chapter in Eat Pray Love at 10 am.  Worked for awhile, then cooked my eggplant in the oven.  Mom and I looked at the store room and made plans to get a couple of book cases to open up the energy in that room.  Its not walk able at this point but this house does not have a pantry.  Then I was tired for an hour after lunch.  I had two slices of eggplant and some avocado for lunch.  I did the dishes and felt better being in the sunny kitchen.  Then, I worked some more on the tax papers (significant for my Dad's business.)  Mom and looked/talked bout moving some things in their room around to accommodate a new  flat screen tv.  I came back down stairs and worked a little more and then did another load of dishes.  Grabbed an ounce of peanuts as snack.  Made a fresh batch of brownies from scratch. I only had half a piece and a half piece of home made lasagna and some Gymnema sylvestra to help me metabolize the sugars.  I also took my mid day vitamins at this time.  My weight is up.  I know its my period.  But, I worked out this week and counted calories so what gives?  Too much carbs?  Workout more next week?  I"m reading a good book called "The Real Woman's Personal Trainer" by Sam Murphy.  I like it so far.  I'm going to concentrate on my fitness level, not just my weight.  I hope the shift in thinking will help.  Also, I've been thinking about that phrase I heard on Oprah from the writer of that book "Does this clutter make my butt look fat?"  The phrase is Do whats good not what is easy.  Wow thats a revelation in a few ways.  I do pick the easy route.  I need to keep that in mind.  Just keep churning out steps.  One foot in front of the other.  The good over the easy.  Wow.  Its intense.