Yesterday was a trial run. Today is Day 1. It's almost time to get ready to go to work. I stayed up last night after work watching CSpan - John Dean and the Mueller Report before the House Judiciary Committee. It's a crying shame that the general public has been shielded from most of the truth. Most of the major networks aired the hearings -though some of the cable/ satellite networks may have aired part of it. There is a very disturbing component missing- people (the general public) aren't getting the information they need to make informed decisions about the subject. as a result they do not understand the magnitude of the Russian interference in our election. They aren't getting that the Russians could do it again and the Senate leadership is blocking legislation that would provide protection and aid to local election boards plus address cyber security. I see one party trying to get at the truth and another party with blinders on trying to block the efforts to get at the truth. This is scary to me...It's no wonder I have gained weight in the last 2 years.
I am venting and please forgive me if this offends anyone.
Everyone have a good day.
Re: Checking In
Posted by MaryL on 6/11/2019, 6:37 pm, in reply to "Day 1"
Hello. I am checking in to report I had my second shake and am doing OK. I am avoiding the break room with all the salty, crunchy, and sweet unhealthy junk food.
Everyone have a good evening.
Re: Day 1
Posted by Pam T on 6/11/2019, 6:22 pm, in reply to "Day 1"
Hi MaryL. I think the amount of stress we have all been under the past couple of years, regardless of political affiliations, has had its effect on us all. Yes, it is scary. I try not to get political or religious on the board so as not to cause any conflict or offend anyone so that's all I'll say about that.
Somehow we have to separate these areas of our lives so we do not allow outside stress to influence our health and choices. Easier said than done, I know. But you can think of it this way. Being in the best possible health will make us better able to handle and respond when necessary to whatever is coming our way. I remember watching the twin towers disaster on TV. I remember thinking that had I been there weighing over 300 lbs... I would have had to just sit down and wait to die. I had no ability to run, much less down a flight of stairs. I would not have been able to save myself. I was overcome with the realization of what my choices could have cost me. Sure...I was obese and diabetic and disabled with bone on bone arthritis and heart disease, but I had not accepted responsibility for any of that. I was blaming bad genes and searching for medications to fix me. I had my slap in the face reality check watching that horror on TV. The thought that anyone else would risk their life to try and save me made it even worse. I finally understood the importance of taking responsibility for my health, and not just for the frivolous reasons of getting to a smaller size. We have to do our best to be independently healthy in this unpredictable world.
So do your best to put yourself first. It's important.
Re: Day 1 Thank You Pam
Posted by MaryL on 6/11/2019, 8:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Day 1"
Thank you Pam for the phone conversation. You advice and perspective has always been a great help.
Re: Day 1
Posted by MaryL on 6/11/2019, 6:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Day 1"
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Re: Day 1 Last Shake of the Day
Posted by MaryL on 6/11/2019, 8:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Day 1"
Hope I get this right today. I just had my last shake of the day. Now it's time to cruise through the rest of the night with water and herbal tea. Herbal tea will be good because the temperature is a little cooler today. Everyone have a good night