Last night before I left for work, I drank my Thrive shake and decided to save my yogurt and blueberries for this morning. I took my lunch and dinner meals with me. For me, it was a relatively slow night, as I was charge nurse precepting a new staff nurse. I never knew that travelers could be charge or precept, but there I was. The night dragged. It didn’t help that my blood pressure was 107/65 at midnight. Maybe my lisinopril dose is too high?
I drank my Bulletproof coffee at quarter to 5, just before I left for work. By 10 pm, I was so hungry, it wasn’t funny. My lunch was fantastic! The fish was moist and the cauliflower, though a little over salted, was delicious. I ate very slowly. At 130 am, I had to take my break, so I ate my dinner since I had time. I was hungry then, too. Again, a very tasty meal. The butter I topped my green peas with melted into everything and made “dinner” taste next level
It’s a little after 7 am now and I’m back at the apartment. I have to admit I am very hungry and looking forward to my yogurt. By the time I hit the proverbial hay, I’ll have also had 132 ounces of water. And I still have cotton mouth. Not fun.
This morning, I realize I had a winning moment. One of my coworkers mentioned there was a free breakfast for employees in the cafeteria, and rather than go downstairs to eat bacon, grits, and eggs, I stuck to my plan to eat ONLY my meal plan. They picked on me a bit last night because I am the snackiest nurse even I know, but I didn’t get swayed. The Holidays are here, so we’ll see if I’m able to keep with the program.
Every journey begins with the very first step. In this case, it began with a meal, and then a day. Tonight is going to be the second in a chain of what I expect to be an exciting and interesting journey to a healthier me.
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