Joanna 1-27-10

Well I wish I was getting on here to scream and shout about my success doing a 5k on the treadmill today.....but instead I'm getting on to say I think I'm injured and had to walk the whole time. Bummer huh? I am pretty sure I've done a little more than just wear out my hamstrings - I'm starting to worry I might have done something more to them. They hurt to the touch, they hurt to stretch - the just HURT. Luckily my little boys are going to my mother-in-law's for the next few days so I am sitting in my bed (and scrapbooking) putting ice on them off and on and hoping I'll be back and ready to go soon. If anyone has any advice I'm open to anything - so share what you've heard works.

Food:

1. bagel & cottage cheese
2. yogurt & string cheese
3. lean cuisine
4. protein shake
5. tuna salad with celery and carrots & apple
6. protein bar

I'm hoping to make it through these next few days and eat healthy...like I mentioned - my kids and hubby are gone for the next few days. Normally I would be excited about some quiet time, time to not have to prepare meals for them, clean things up, stick to any kind of schedule....but I think normally that would also involve eating junk food, some meals out - indulging. So I'm hoping I won't eat out of the desire to indulge, or out of the fact that I'm alone. I'm trying to be aware of the situation and not eating out of boredom. Wish me luck.

Gratitudes -

1. Snowy weather on days when I don't have to drive in it. It really is beautiful!
2. Drinking water - we've had some water issues the last couple of days (now resolved) and it's so great to have yummy tasting water from the tap again!
3. The gift of prayer and knowing someone is listening.