Steppin'
Stepping back into control this week was the goal. My main problem I've had is not having a schedule. I try to set my own schedules but I'm not motivated enough to follow through on them. I just take my sweet time to do everything. This week though I made lists of things to do, I even found things to do just to have something to write down. For some reason when I list things and I get to cross them off, I do them. Its like a binding agreement, that now exists and something bad will happen if the list isn't completed. I haven't tried this with "get out of bed at 7am" but I think I will for Monday morning.
Gluten-free living is alright when you don't eat packaged anything. I went to the store twice this week and roamed, looking at everything I picked up. Fortunately, I live in an area where health is important and have several specialty type markets to provide me with a lot of gluten free options. I never really was a bread person so I'm fine there. The desserts I'm missing and the cereal. Items of convenience, that I can unwrap or heat up are my biggest downfall. I began an eating schedule. That way I'm guaranteed to consume as many calories as I need. That also depends on being up at 7 am.... It sounds awful that I have to eat at certain times, but it actually is quiet freeing. Next I have to develop a weeks worth of meals, so when it is time to eat, I know exactly what to do and I have no excuse.
As my dad puts it, "You must learn to live by the clock, so you can then learn to ignore it." I guess, I kind of feel like I'm learning how to live all over again. Its like I'm a baby adult. And I've found another side effect of CF, must enjoy food and know how to cook...
Gluten-free living is alright when you don't eat packaged anything. I went to the store twice this week and roamed, looking at everything I picked up. Fortunately, I live in an area where health is important and have several specialty type markets to provide me with a lot of gluten free options. I never really was a bread person so I'm fine there. The desserts I'm missing and the cereal. Items of convenience, that I can unwrap or heat up are my biggest downfall. I began an eating schedule. That way I'm guaranteed to consume as many calories as I need. That also depends on being up at 7 am.... It sounds awful that I have to eat at certain times, but it actually is quiet freeing. Next I have to develop a weeks worth of meals, so when it is time to eat, I know exactly what to do and I have no excuse.
As my dad puts it, "You must learn to live by the clock, so you can then learn to ignore it." I guess, I kind of feel like I'm learning how to live all over again. Its like I'm a baby adult. And I've found another side effect of CF, must enjoy food and know how to cook...