Alone with my thoughts

Yesterday was tough, didn’t fast really. I broke down ate a peach and followed up the day with Triscuit crackers. Okay, whole grain, but not a water or fruit fast. Emotional eaters probably shouldn’t start anything on traumatic days. I’m going to take in a peach this morning in a bit, because fruit helps eliminate packed on gunk in your intestines. I’ve got my Snapple 32 oz plastic bottle that’s been slightly frozen. (I fill them with water half freeze then hammer the bottle until the ice breaks up into chunks and I can drink, crunch on my water) 4 of those a day and I’ve ingested my gallon of water! For some reason that’s easier for me to get down then 16 cups of water. Hey and even if I only down 2 that’s the standard 8 cups. As the bottles get old I dilute a Snapple ice tea throughout the day. I think that’s my best weightloss trick.

My mom brought over some tomato juice, which I may lean on later as well if I start feeling “emotional!” I think I’ll be okay today. Even though I was up late working on the manuscript, I feel good and got a few more poems done. Only 2 more and the manuscript’s done.

I sent off my application for a competitive Writer’s residency. I’ve been turned down 4 times, but my work has admittedly gotten stronger and more succinct. I’m feeling rather proud of my work. As soon as I’m done with those last two poems I can concentrate full time on my play. Although I’ve been writing for almost 30 years this past year has cemented my feelings for my work. My voice developed distinctly into my style. Looking at the collection of my work I can finally come up with a description of what it offers. (I still need to hone the exact statement though.)

The best thing about writing in the past few months it sure has helped keep my focus off food. In the back of my mind I really believe my writing will save me.

155/86 BP 63 pulse ~ Down -00 ~ Total Lost 039 ~ 377 till Goal
Foods Eaten: (Yesterday) Triscuits, peach (Today: Peach, tomato juice)

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