Long Time No Post

It's been a while since I've posted because my funk had not yet lifted and I'd just be a downer. I'm going home today to see my family and its going a long way in terms of lifting my mood. I'm always so much happier when I'm heading up the hill. As soon as I hit Mountain Gate and start that descent up out of the god forsaken Valley and into the hills I'm a whole new and happier person. Conversely everytime I head back to Sac I'm immediately saddened as soon as we hit Redding. But for now I've got the next three days to spend with my family that I love and miss so much and of course enjoy some of my Momma's great cooking!

Mom's got a way of cooking healthy that still tastes SO good...like you we're splurging and eating something totally bad for you but you aren't. For those who don't know...my mother is an excellent cook and really LOVES healthy food. She always has and really eats healthier than anyone I know. It's kind of frustrating actually because she's struggled with her weight for so long and she doesn't deserve that. She's very active, constantly on the run and isn't the least bit sedentary yet she has trouble losing weight. I wonder sometimes if I've inherited some of that but I'm still at an age where the weight can come off so I have no excuse. I know its harder and harder the older you get so its a good thing that I'm really making a conscious effort to start now. My most notable change has been in my portion sizes. I've cut them back quite a bit and it doesn't even bother me now. I was pretty peckish at first and kept wanting to snack but I'm over it now. A lot of times I'm not even hungry when its time to eat. That's a really positive step for me because GIRL CAN EAT!

That's not something to brag about anymore and kind of reminds me of a line from Gone With the Wind. Mammy is trying to get Scarlett to eat before the BBQ and she tells her "I is told ya and told ya that you can always tell a lady by the way she eats in front of folks like a bird and I ain't aimin' for you to go to Mr. John Wilkes and eat like a field hand and gobble like a hog!" Smart lady Mammy was...and a hell of an actress. And I guess if I don't want to continue to look like her I'd better keep up her advice. Time to go to Weed and pop in GWTW with my mom and sis...then take a long walk afterwards. I always love walking around Shastina with Mom. We have some of the best talks then. I hope everyone has a great weekend and I'll try to post more next week. Much love and happiness...signed, Eatin' Like a Bird!