This title makes me chuckle because it reminds me of how, when I ask Eva what the baby says, she says "whaaa, whaaa, whaaa". I could tell as soon as she woke up today that she was sick. She just was not herself. Then, I was making muffins for the boys' breakfast and the smell of her walked up to me before she did. I had to abandon my breakfast efforts and give her an immediate bath just to get her cleaned up! (Incidentally, when I did eventually get back to the muffins, I had forgotten how much flour I had already put in and only after they came out of the oven did I discover my miscalculation...)
Eva cried pretty much all day and I literally did nothing but hold her. Oh wait, that's not true, I did have a piano lesson this morning and my student's mom held her for that 1/2 hour. Quite possibly, it was the first lesson that felt like a break for me! I finally called the dr.'s office in the afternoon when it was clear that something was really wrong. They thought she might have another UTI, and because of our terrible luck in the past with getting urine samples from her, they catheterized her. How sad is that, to have your first catheter at 15 months? Fortunately, the doctor was good at it and super-fast, and she rallied quickly from the betrayal. Unfortunately (sort of), the test came back negative, and he said she probably just has the stomach flu. When is that ever good news?
I had to cancel my afternoon lessons due to the possibility of stomach flu at our house. I never mind having my time freed up from canceled lessons, but I sure do mind the loss of income next month from having to give them a credit...
By the time Marc came home, I was feeling pretty low. The only thing I had been able to eat all day (due to the constant crying and holding) was three of the afore-mentioned, flat muffins. That does not conform to my new healthful eating plan. Plus, I had obviously never had a chance to shower, and did I mention that I didn't accomplish anything all day?
Lucky for me, things were looking up. Eva cheered considerably when her dad arrived on the scene (why do dads get all the lovin'?) and we all went to hit the track. Marc took Eva in the stroller and Jack on his leash, Lucas went on his scooter, and Max and I rode our bikes. Voila! Everyone was happy! I rode my bike for 1/2 hour. At first, I didn't know if I was getting much of a workout. But then, before I headed for home, I rode up over the canal to the other side of our neighborhood. By the time I got home, I was breathing hard, red-faced, sweaty, and my legs felt like jell-o. It was just what I needed to pull out of my funk.
I was telling Marc how strange it was today. You see, normally if I did something like eat 3 banana/chocolate chip muffins, I would feel like I'd blown the day and I might as well keep eating junk. But today for some reason, I just shrugged it off and only felt like I wanted to eat something healthy all the more. What is going on and who am I? This is just not like me, but I think I like the new me! Anyway, I made a great chipotle chicken taco salad for dinner (Cooking Light) and was so satisfied I didn't feel the need to eat anything else all night.
I'm finding myself wondering if this plan can possibly result in weight loss. So far, I haven't felt any deprivation or pain. But without actually dieting, will I really be able to lose weight? If so, I will feel like I have found the holy grail.
We are supposed to go to Salt Lake tomorrow evening to celebrate Marc's mom's birthday. The kids are so excited to go to Grandma & Grandpa's condo and go swimming. I sure hope Eva feels better tomorrow so that we can all go!
5 comments:
You're comment about blowing the day rings true to me. I used to feel like that, which is why all of my attempts at dieting quickly ended after a few days. I don't know what changed in me, but all of the sudden I realized how important it was to create a healthier lifestyle and my attitude about food completely changed, and it just clicked. I guess all of the times I tried dieting before, I just wasn't ready. It sounds to me like you're ready. Good for you!
I read an article the other day about intuitive eating, which is the idea that you eat whatever you want, but you only eat when you're hungry and you stop when you're full. According to their plan, you should always be at a 5 on the hungry scale of 1-10. I think the premise is good. Keeping a little food in your system keeps your metabolism up and If you don't deny yourself anything, you won't go crazy and overdo it when you finally give in. As long as you eat everything in moderation and make sure to incorporate healthy things I think you can absolutely lose weight, even if you feel like you're not dieting. Exercize is a huge factor in losing weight and it sounds like you have that down. How fun that you can get your exercize in and spend quality time with your family all at the same time.
Ok...I'm off my soapbox!!
I hope your little one feels better soon!
You do sound like a new you, and how great is it that you like the new you?! You never say things like that.
I'm so glad you all got out of the house and that you rode your bike and returned home with Jello legs. That's so impressive, especially after a day of holding a whiny and sick baby. I'm also impressed you made dinner. I would have surrendered to pizza at that point. Good job!
That's awesome about your successful healthy day! Congratulations! I'm glad you're getting off to a good start.
Poor Eva. Hope she feels better soon. Sad babies=a day of getting nothing accomplished, but at least you were the one taking care of her and not another.
So glad to see you all went on a bike ride. I love family affairs like that. I think you get into the groove of exercising you will crave good stuff. And keep telling yourself you aren't dieting just changing your old habits!
Jenny:)
Sorry to hear about Eva...hopefully she is over the stomach flu! So glad you are getting off to a good start on the "healthy lifestyle". I am really think you will feel better and lose weight on this lifestyle. Exercize is an essential part of the lifestyle. A benefit for me from exercizing...it reduces my appetite, (in addition to burning calories). I feel much better when I am consistent in my healthy eating (fruits and vegetables) and exercize.
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