Ice Cream, Doughnuts, and Lates, O My!

It has been an emotional few days for various reasons and this is never good for eating well. I had a bowl of the world's greatest comfort food; moose tracks ice cream. Anything is good in moderation, but there was nothing moderate about this bowl! This thought raises a question… I swear I heard a Bible verse that said that everything is good in moderation. I went to find it to put a link in here for you, but I couldn't find it. Am I wrong? Do you know what verse I'm thinking of or is this not scriptural?

After my bowl of comfort I went to bed only to wake up still upset. So, even though I had a fridge full of yummy healthy food I went to the grocery store to buy a doughnut, banana, and a venti skim latte. I was going to go to the gas station to get a doughnut, but I went to HyVee just to get fruit...and there is a Starbucks there. Regardless of my motivation for going to HyVee, I'm proud that I had the banana. On the way to the store I called my mom and with some perspective on my emotions I ate my banana. Then...I didn't eat the doughnut! I threw it away. Yes, I wasted money. Yes, I wasted food. Yes, I'm pretty pumped. In a perfect world I would have stayed home to have a free protein filled breakfast but instead I adjusted to my first mistake of leaving my apartment.

I brought my friend Katie her latte and I had another good talk with her. We then had an unhealthy lunch. This was only because it was free. If I had planned I would have brought healthy food, oh well. At least I threw away a doughnut!

Right to left: Me, Katie, and our friend Schultzy. We've been friends for 8 years! This was our first picture together. Awww.

I need to take more pictures. This is a year an a half old, but it is the best I could find.

The rest of the day was no fruits or veggies, just a lot of saturated fat and sugar due to not planning. Then being all sad again I got another latte and had another good chat with Katie. Then I went home to have a great devotion.

 

I've been in a much better mood for the last twenty-four hours. Today I had veggies, lean meat, whole grains... Today wasn't even a good day. I went to the ear doctor. I forgot how much I hate the ear doctor. I even cried and my ear is sore. It turns out I have hearing loss. My options are: do nothing, hearing aid, or exploratory surgery. So, as if I wasn't cool enough, I have an appointment to learn about the possibility of a hearing aid.

I'm always amazed that even if I have three good conversations with people in one day what really helps is a good conversation with God. I find it interesting that carbs are comfort food and Jesus is the "bread of life." John 6:35 So, the lesson here is plan ahead and spend time with God.

One of the reasons for my bad mood is my "little brother" leaving for the Navy this week. I hate this picture of me, but this is the last one I have with him. We are at his grad party.

This is one of my favorite pictures of us. He was so little! We've been family friends for 14 years... I think.