Blessings and Tragedies...

Today was a perfect example of how too often those two words intertwine. I am trying this experiment to save my life, or at least my quality of life. A friend upon commenting on how my blood pressure has already shown such improvement reminded me today that God 'has ahold of me' in this. Isn't that so comforting to be reminded of sometimes when we are caught in the spin cycle of our lives? That is the truth, and the fact that brings me comfort no matter what. I don't know if my rapid improvement in blood pressure will be short lived, we will see how this plays out. I do know however that the only thing I have changed is my eating. What I am eating and what I am not eating. I am grateful however, for that blessing. It is an encouragement and a motivation to play this experiment out.

I didn't eat the best today, I need to find more protein I think. I know it is there, and to be found in things other than meat, and tomorrow I will hunt it down. I need to find some really good grains and nuts. Today was an emotional and reactive day and I lacked discipline and focus to do this experiment right so I just grabbed what I could quickly without thinking. It would have been perfectly natural to just grab something easy, but then again, since I am stocked on fruits and veggies, it was that easy! There was a heartbreaking tragedy involving a fellow officer my husband works with. She died in a tragic accident this morning. Her husband also works with my husband at the Sheriff's Office. She left behind a baby and a 3 year old. My husband has known them both and worked with them for years. He had to deal with that this morning after being called out on multiple calls all night until 4 am and having to go back to work for the day with less than 3 hours of sleep. I am praying he doesn't get called out tonight. We are turning in early this evening, hanging on tight, and resting in Him. Today was a another reminder to love the ones you love - and let them know it, and don't let anything petty interfere in that.

I didn't have as much energy in my workout today and I couldn't get my heart rate up to the point I usually do... THIS AFTER THE TRAINERS CONSTANTLY STOPPING ME TO SLOW IT DOWN frequently during the last couple months! Talk about a complete turnaround! If my BP is still low tomorrow I will call my Dr. just to check in.

I do have to say though, since starting this so far, I have not once been hungry, nor have I had cravings.

On a funny note, you should have seen the look on my daughters' faces when they had a sandwich and apple pie for lunch, and I didn't ration the amount of pie! Why should I? They got a generous portion of fruit and nuts... not too bad for a treat! Of course my youngest just went back for more and more just because she could and had to put it to the test. The 3 of us ended up pretty much polishing off the remainder of it!!!