When a storm is brewing, there's nowhere to hide

Rough patches will cause you to occasionally think that your goals will never happen.  This has been my experience for the past 2 weeks, feeling defeated.  The change of eating contributes to it, but mostly it’s been other things.  I’m sure that “things” are responsible for many a lost goal of broken dream. 

I wished I was in a better place in my head, I wished that life would not interfere with my journey, but what kind of journey would it be if it were always easy.  I can totally relate to Langston “life for me ain’t been no crystal stair”, he certainly hit the nail on the head; my life has always been a series of challenges.  I have never had the great pleasure of just relaxing and enjoying my time in the sun, because with every bit of sunshine, there was almost a guarantee of rain coming very soon afterward. 

I have always wondered how it would feel to have everything you ever wanted, to have things always go your way, to never have a doubt that you will have great fortune, what must that feel like?  I wished someone would write a book about that sort of charmed life so that I could live vicariously through them if nothing else.  I’ve never had it easy, never been able to rest on my laurels, because there weren’t any, never had a situation go right the first time, there has always been a hurdle, a challenge, a delay etc. I’ve heard that it “builds character” to have your life take so many dips and dives, but it can also make you very weary.  I am weary.

So I’m making due with trying to change my life all while living my life, difficulties and all and despite everything, 2 pounds are gone.   Gone for good? Probably not, but at least they took a vacation on someone else’s butt for now.

First weekend eating at 3 hour intervals, not quite the success I had hoped for, but today I’m right back to my new routine.  I have discovered a WONDERFUL 3 hour mini meal, Evol mini burritos and Olive Valley falafel sticks!  Super Yummy!

The burritos have 180 calories, 8 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber, I had this and a couple of Olive Valley Falafel sticks  (there are 8 in a package) and at 2 servings per package, you can eat a couple of them with the burritos to round out the meal. You’re getting plenty of fiber and protein and it’s good healthy food. I know not everyone loves the so called "healthier" foods, so if you're not use to eating different types foods, just choose a few things at a time to try and taste them when you're not hungry so that you'll get a real taste for what you're eating.  Most foods will taste good when you're starving.