Captain's Log - November 08, 2012

Hello internet people,

Sorry I have been quiet lately. I have been doing a lot of reading but haven't had much time to summarize and post. My contract at my current job ends in December (I was filling in at this location for a maternity leave) so I am on the job hunt once again. BUT, I am in the process of typing up some more of my highlighted articles/scribble notes (Including Article 7 that is part of the new guideline I posted today).

PACO (my gut) is down a 1/2 inch since the first guideline. I haven't stuck to it 100% diehard but the effort I have made has really helped. I try to eat lower carb options during the day and then I can have pasta or a potato or whatever at dinner with no worries. I used to eat bagels A LOT for breakfasts/lunches and just toning that down has been helpful. It's not that hard because you don't feel really deprived, you just say "I can have that food at dinner or as a treat for dessert".

I have put the new guideline into action this week. I have a bag of nuts at my desk for if I get hungry in the afternoon (protein and good fats instead of the temptation of chips or cookies) and I have been taking vitamin C caps (I'm not a huge fan of oranges or orange juice) so this works for me. I have been keeping up with walking. My uncle and I walk 4 days a week, even if its just a couple times around the block. I have also been trying to take 10 seconds a couple times a day to close my eyes and take a few deep breaths - even if I'm not stressed. Just to relax.

That's all for now :)

Amanda