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TGISun and Operation Weekend Overhaul continues to be successful as I work to eat & live healthfully on the weekend, just as I more easily do weekdays. Today, I'll have even more of an opportunity to use the mindful eating & living skills I'm learning because me who likes to plan and feel in control is again asked to be flexible and go with the flow. DH & I are going for lunch to see good friends from London who we haven't in several years. I'm so looking forward to it as we were very close when we both live in London almost 20 years ago now. DH & our friend worked together there, and have been in charge of the plans, hence the many unknowns. Initially we were to have dinner with them; then they couldn't do dinner, could it be lunch instead? in NYC; then lunch at another of their friend's in Rye, NY; then are we also available after if we can spend some time with just them after (doing what & where, I've no idea); and/or also since DH and their 12-year-old son have stayed quite close, would DH want to take him to spend some time? I'm confused just reiterating it all, of course, as I've heard it from DH. The lesson learned here after last weekend too is to find a way to make the plans with the wife! Anyway, at DH's suggestion (he has gotten so considerate of my needs, for which I'm so grateful), I"m driving separately to have an escape if needed, and especially if it turns out he takes their son to the lake after lunch.
Regardless, I'm determined to stay my course, starting my day at spin class shortly but first in prayer --
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
And through this one day of this one weekend, and each one meal, bite, moment, thought & emotion, I'll pray, breathe, journal, stay curious & express my way. I'm so very grateful for each of tremendous you, my family & IRL friends, the continued success of my overhaul and knowing that each step in that direction helps me form healthier habits, and having the health & wealth to live this life I love! xoxox
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