Back again already! I guess I just feel like writing at the moment. In fact, I even started writing this post yesterday, I was that eager. A few things -
* I mentioned to my chiropractor the thing with my knees and he seems to have different ideas about what's wrong; I'm having x-rays done on Friday. Though since he adjusted my knees they haven't been hurting as much, and it feels more like the pain of tight muscles. Which is more familiar, less scary and hopefully will be easier to fix.
* Speaking of adjustments, the ergonomics man came to our office last week, and he sorted us all out. Things were lowered, other things were lifted up, other things were gotten rid of. It's going to take a bit of getting used to, but I felt more comfortable immediately! He also recommended a new chair for me in his report. *pumps fist in the air and says, 'yesssssss'* He showed me how to adjust it when it comes, as well. I love the ergonomics man! (Not in that way, in an ergonomic-y way. Ahem.).
* I went for a walk at lunch time yesterday. The first in 2 weeks. It must have been meant to be - it was dry (though cold) and a pale sun was edging out from behind the clouds. Yet just after time lunch time was over, the clouds had closed in again and it was wet. Not just wet, but the rain was slanting sideways past my window. If I had the time, I'd imagine the foggy clouds were drifting, not past the grey monoliths of my city, but the infinitely more majestic craggy mountains of the Scottish highlands.
Eugh, sorry, don't know what came over me there.
* I've been really wanting to eat vegetables at the moment, too. Just get a whole bunch, roast em up in a tin, and eat em! Broccoli soup with parmesan, it sounds delicious. I've been trawling Pinterest looking for inspirational pictures of healthy winter foods. Yesterday morning when I was really tired (fall-asleep-at-the-desk tired) I bought myself a chocolate bar, thinking I'd really be wanting it after lunch. But strangely enough, I didn't eat it. I snipped the wrapper open with a pair of scissors, and I just sniffed it whenever I felt stressed. But the thought of actually eating it made me feel a bit queasy. I didn't feel like eating chocolate! I'm kind of freaking myself out here! =D I wonder how long an opened chocolate bar lasts until it goes off? Or at least no longer smells good??
* I'm feeling more positive than I have in a long time. I even started a craft project! I'm starting to think that things could actually happen. Reading some of my favourite blogs last night, I came across this post by Mana Starre: Weight Loss Tips: Ones That Worked for Me. I've been reading her blog for a couple of years. She lost 10kgs so far, is half-way to her goal, and can now fit into her dream La Parfait dress! Using sensible methods, all while studying in her last year of high school, and with a boyfriend who's addicted to junk food. I'm not at the same stage of life as her (and not into the same type of fashion), but darrrrnit, if she can do it, so can I! It also made me remember that I was going to set up an inspirational links page. Now may be the time to start!
* Here's a recipe for a basic iced green tea that I found:
* 4 cups boiling water
* 8 green tea bags
* 2 cups cold water
* 1/2 cup Splenda or other artificial sweetener
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes.
2. Remove tea bags from water, squeezing gently.
3. Stir in 2 cups cold water and sweetener, stirring until sweetener dissolves.
4. Serve with ice and optional fruit.
From here.
