S.O.F.A.

You know when people tie the arms of their sweaters/sweatshirts around their waists?  I do that.  I do that mostly at work because I have poor temperature regulation (no, it isn't my thyroid.  Its been checked) and I get hot and then cold while at work.  Not to mention that work itself has poor temperature regulation to add to the discomfort.  So I like to keep my sweater with me around my waist for easy access when I get cold. 

But I wear it for another reason.  A reason of self consciousness.  Its my S.O.F.A. Sit On Fat Ass.  I wear it to hide what is underneath.  Granted it probably accentuates the bigness of my butt, but it helps me hide my tummy which really looks pregnant in the right shirt.  Or at least I think it hides my tummy.  I'm not really brave enough to look, but it helps me believe its hidden. 

We sometimes have to carry around a clipboard at work and I don't mind carrying that thing around, because I use it as a shield.  When I sit down, I place the clipboard in front of my abs and let it all hang out.  I try to be cautious about my belly and suck it in when I can.  The problem is that it is getting more and more difficult to suck in.  So I use the shield and my S.O.F.A as camouflage. 

Anyway, I had another good day today!  Hopefully soon I won't have to wear the S.O.F.A. as a means of hiding what I have, but rather just as a sweatshirt I need in case I get chilly.

Intake:
cereal with blueberries
Bean and Rice Burrito
cherries
few veggies with ranch
one mini cream puff (I am particularly proud of this one because I was at my mom's house and she had those delicious cream puff things.  They are SO GOOD.  Before eating JUST ONE, I took a mindful approach.  I stopped.  I asked myself if I was hungry.  I even peeked at the serving size and calorie count to learn that one serving size was 6 cream puffs for 290 calories.  After doing the math, I found that one cream puff is only 48 calories, so I thought, what the hell.  I ate one.  I ate it very mindfully.  I carefully took a few bites, chewed slowly, and ENJOYED it.  In the past, I would have devoured that thing faster than a blink of an eye).

Afterwards, I decided to use my McDonald's coupon for a Real Fruit Smoothie.  I have done well, I was actually famished and it will serve as a large portion of my dinner.
The night is young so I do plan on eating a more balanced dinner than just the smoothie.  My plan is to have 1/2 turkey sandwich, fruit, and cottage cheese for dinner.  If I stray, I will update as needed.

Also, I went for a 45 minute walk after work today.  I also mowed my lawn (15 minutes).  For a total of ONE HOUR!

Yet another successful day!