Update

   I have started services with Dr. Leach. He is wonderful! The staff is wonderful! And I know he is helping my body get back to where it can heal itself! Tomorrow I am going to a class of sorts, taught by Dr. Leach, about how to lose weight by learning when to eat. I will definitely let you know what I learn there! I also need to remember to ask him about that workout routine he mentioned before that only takes a few minutes of intensive work.
   As I am feeling better, this has inspired me. I have started walking 3 times a day during the week. We have a great walking path that starts right here where I work and goes on & on! I have no idea how long it is and until today, I didn't even realize it went past the next street over. I have been basically walking around my building in the morning, during lunch & then again mid-afternoon. It's given me a great sense of accomplishment and more engery! Today I decided to be brave ( I don't work in the most upstanding area of town, and about a block from what used to be known as the absolute worst area ) and I followed the path several blocks over. I have no idea just how far I walked, but I am estimating about a mile round trip.
   It's a very beautiful path that follows a water way filled with jumping fish, turtles, fishing birds and just a great scenery. I feel blessed to have such a great way to exercise! It was a little scary, the further away from work, but then again, I felt at peace. I will have to do that at least a few times every week!
   I am still working on the eating habits, though they have gotten MUCH better. I still eat my yogurt mix for breakfast ( vanilla bean Greek yogurt, blueberries, a banana, granola with bits of dried fruit & raisens, ground flax seed & wheat germ ). For lunch I am trying to eat healthy foods. It's so hard when my co-worker wants to go out to lunch. I am great at making wise choices on my own, but when out with friends, the temptation is just too great! Dinner has been consisting of some meat on the grill ( grilling helps cut down electric usage too! ), fresh steamed veggies & some sort of healthier grain, like quinoa. For snacks, I keep nuts around and corn tortillas with salsa - Oh and Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches!
   Anyhow, that's the update on me. Check back in the next few days to learn about the diet. Be blessed!