Thanks for the response. The message about trying to be superwoman rings true. I realized it myself while I was journaling, which is one way I stay on track and also a reward because it's down time to myself.
I did indulge my cravings yesterday with some pretzels, but after a little bit, I realized that I'd rather have a crunchy salad instead.
As to the question of not being superwoman, I decided that while I still have a little time before school starts that I'm not going to push as hard first of all. Then I'm going to explore the City a little bit, maybe a walk on the beach and in the park. Maybe a visit to a museum.
I added some fiber to my morning protein shake and it's started to help make my system feel better. I've bought some African mango, which is a superfruit supplement used to remove toxins and improve metabolism. I bought a scale and I have put on some weight, but I've lost a few pounds already, just with diet and exercise. The African mango I hope will also help.
I realize I'm making a lot of changes all at once so my body isn't going to like it though my mood is good. Also I've just turned 50 so I'm not taking that in really. I feel younger so I feel like I can do more and more drastically than probably is reasonable. To give myself a little credit, I had to move when I did and have a timeline before school starts so I feel like it's better to try to make these changes and feel uncomfortable when I can afford it, before I have a busy schedule and can't really take naps or relax with a TV show or my journal.
