Better

[clevermanka]

Thank you to everyone who said such kind and helpful things yesterday. I'm feeling better about life and my body experiments, even though I've added nothing to my food intake except a dollop of fat in each soup bowl, along with some salt and pepper.

This morning I went to the gym. I hadn't slept well, but I knew I wasn't getting back to sleep, so... I didn't do the program as prescribed (which, to be honest, was a pretty tough set of movements and reps), but I did all the movements, just short a few reps, sets, or a combo of both. I left feeling pretty fucking wiped (and surprisingly out of breath), so go me for being proactive about my well-being.

I don't have the energy to go to the grocery store tonight, but tomorrow or Wednesday I plan to hit Natural Grocer's to stock up on some greens. Oh, god, sauteed kale is gonna taste SO GOOD.

Comments

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

I didn't see yesterday's post, but I'm really glad that you're feeling better about things today <3

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks. ME TOO.

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

Does much younger you ever look at older you and think, "Kale? You're excited about KALE?" Mine does, except it's about fresh peas.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Ha ha ha ha ha!

I dunno, I had some pretty weird food loves when I was a kid. For example, canned spinach with a splash of vinegar and a slice of Velveeta cheese baked on top? One of my FAVES.

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

My mom would cook greens to death, so belch. Now I love them.

[julii-wolfe.livejournal.com]

you never cease to me amaze me with your strength and self-discipline. Kale, so soon!

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[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

[julii-wolfe.livejournal.com]

this gif makes me ridiculously happy.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yay! A friend of mine sent it to me yesterday and this is the first time I've used it!

I love it.

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

OMG sauteed kale is FUCKING DELICIOUS. I am ridiculously excited for you that you get to have it soon. I was always scared of kale until I got some in my farmer's market bag last year and actually tried it.

I didn't see yesterday's post til today either. I'm so sorry it's been so rough. I am thinking positive thoughts for you though, that long-term this will help. And go you for going to the gym - hopefully the work-out will help everything else too.

*hugs*

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Have you tried making kale chips (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/crispy-kale-chips-recipe.html)? Tedious and time-consuming (IMO) but fucking delicious.

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

I haven't - hopefully after we get this move sorted out this week I can start getting some more things done that I want to do, and I definitely want to try them. Yuuuuuuum.

[msmitti.livejournal.com]

I didn't see yesterday's post either and I am sorry you were having such a rotten time with the food, but hooray for having gotten through it!

Glad you made it to the gym despite the low energy. Weekends are so hard for me to get to the gym (weird hours) so I am stoked that I get to start running and doing my new set of PT exercises at the park.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'm happy to hear your recovery is going so well!

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Well that's fresh!~

[alryssa.livejournal.com]

*hugs tight* I'm glad you're taking care of yourself and feeling better about things :)