I stepped out for a walk today. I wasn’t sure if I would have enough time due to my busy schedule, but thankfully a call ended early. I only needed 30 minutes and then I knew I could shower between two other calls.

The sun is a tad deceiving as it’s chilly. I cannot wait for the dead of summer when the heat and humidity are “unbearable” as some folks say. I love that time of year; it’s my favorite.

My two miles seemed easier today. When this happens, I always wonder why. I’m backwards. When I have a tough walk, I don’t question why. I guess because it’s pretty cut and dry, but when it feels easier, I self-evaluate. Did I sleep better? Yes. Did I eat differently? Not any differently than yesterday. How was the wind? Strong. Was it the time of day? Nope…same time most days.

Answer: Maybe it’s because I slept better as I typically don’t sleep well at all…or maybe I’m more conditioned since I’ve been walking consistently lately. Or maybe there’s no defined reason and I just need to roll with it. (I tend to overanalyze things)

I am now on day seven of this Mediterranean diet. It’s not easy, but then what diet is? It’s boring. I have to be creative and come up with ideas. This diet is literally cutting out sugar, red meat, and processed foods, but you have to really up your veggie intake and lessen poultry.

Yesterday was NOT a good day, and I really wanted to just eat whatever I saw. I didn’t think I was going to make it through the day from just being hangry. I had a full day of meetings with only a 15-minute window for lunch. That’s no time to fix anything and I didn’t prepare.

I opted for a salad. It was a broccoli slaw mix that had shredded broccoli, carrots and Brussels sprouts. It just did not hit the spot. It was so boring and unsatisfying. This caused me to spiral a bit and I ate things I should not have.

I redeemed myself at dinner where I cooked ground turkey and added taco seasoning. I put that in a bowl with brown rice, tomatoes, and to my surprised delight: cottage cheese. I have NEVER been one to eat spoiled curded milk, but here I am. Never say never.

I ordered a cookbook on Amazon last night. I have Pinterest and TikTok giving me lots of recipes, but I’m looking for simple, easy selections to make this extremely busy person’s life easier. And I need variety, but not something I would cook and only eat once.

I already have new ideas on lunches, but still need to watch my poultry intake. I get bummed when I have to tell myself I’m only supposed to have poultry two-three times a week. I could eat that every day.

In the end, my walk was great. I’m in a decent head space. I’m not hangry today. I’m alive. That says a lot!

Peace out, Trouts!