I thought I posted my comment on chia seeds. One or two spoons in my overnight oats most days. I once made a chia seed dessert. I think it was chia, coconut milk and berries. Very nice, because you get the flavour from the others and the chia makes it thick and settle, kind of like jelly.

I'm really bad at logging my food at the moment! Really trying to do better at it.

But had two good things happen today. Firstly, the normal gym I go to (I also go to a Jui Jitsu gym) isn't really suiting me. I want high intensity classes where they really push you, but those are rare and the times really don't suit me. There is a new gym opening in January and I went to find out more about it. Sounds awesome with loads of classes of various types and a low monthly fee. The sign up fee is really steep, but I have a few months to save and the location is also more suitable. I would be able to go during my lunchtime when working or from home with ease!

The other thing was bumping into a friend I have known since school days. His sister and I were really close then and still keep in touch. I don't see him often (even though he actually lives around the corner from me!) He complimented me on how I look these days and actually went on for about 5 minutes about how incredible the transformation is. He said I actually look better than I did when I was at school (which is over 20 years ago!)

@CaptainBoing Wow! That's a compliment!

@1skholloway Sugar-free tortillas? I didn't know tortillas had sugar in the first place.

@NewOR2015 a lot of food has added sugar. I am finding that most bread products have added sugar. I am trying very hard to not eat added sugar. I live in a small town and we don't have anything like a Whole Foods grocery. Ezekiel bread is the only bread I can find without added sugar and it's over $5/loaf. I can't afford to eat that all the time or maybe I'm just to frugal to pay that. I find that price ridiculous and refuse to pay it.

@2020pinktogo so glad your new job went well on your first day!

@blitzbis so glad you didn't get picked for jury duty! You will really enjoy the cruise after this week!

I am having a really busy, stressful week. The co-worker who helps me with my work is on vacation and of course, I had lots of work yesterday. Then my part-time job really kicked in to high gear this week too. I didn't have time to work out yesterday nor will I have time to work out today. I am determined to work out Wednesday an Thursday. Yesterday, I found myself telling myself "I will not get stressed" repeatedly. Thankfully, I received an order of essential oils last night and it contains a stress relief blend. I have it with me today.

Confession: I have been drinking diet soda again. I have been having gastrointestinal issues for 10 days now. Soda seems to help the issue. I went to the doctor 5 days ago. He told me an OTC drug to take and said it would take 5 days for the issue to resolve. Well, it's better but not totally resolved. I love Coke Zero. Of course, I want them when I am stressed too. I drank 2 cans yesterday. I am drinking one now because I am already nauseous and bloated. I can't start drinking these things regularly again. I have got to get over this stomach issue! I am still drinking plenty of water in addition to the diet soda. I drank 6 cups of water and a 12 oz. cup of coffee before leaving for work this morning.

The good news: Today I'm wearing a skirt I bought 3 1/2 years ago and have never worn. I bought it as part of an outfit to wear to an event. By the time the event rolled around, the skirt didn't fit. I wore the other pieces of the outfit some but outgrew them as well. I kept the complete outfit with the hopes of being able to wear it someday. Well, today is the day. I don't even like the complete outfit together now. What was I thinking? The skirt is a classic style so I can use it a lot. The other pieces, probably won't get worn much because they are more splashy than my lifestyle calls for. It feels great to be able to fit in to these clothes again!

Ok, I gotta get busy doing my work. I hope everyone has a terrific day!

@2020pinktogo I'm glad you are enjoying your new job. I still look forward to the future weirdos that you will come across though. I like your stories.

Yay for fitting into old clothes and for new jobs that allow things like decent breaks!!!

I'm doing really well and training hard this week. Very little time left until my fencing competition so I really need to focus on that, but it is so much fun at Jui Jitsu, that I end up on the mat instead of the piste! Tuesday evening I did really well at Jui Jitsu and survived 4 rounds of one kind of training we do!! I even beat a blue belt in one of the rounds.

This morning my sexy trainer decided to turn my legs into jelly (which he far too happy about!!) He also told me that since I started training my quads have got more definition (you can see the different muscles now), my hamstrings have got smaller and my glutes are more defined (previously there was not clear division between them). So basically now I have a butt!!

Yes, this means he has been staring at my butt for large amounts of time. I feel more comfortable with that idea knowing, it is how he does his job properly and that we get on really well!!!

@1skholloway I am so impressed that you are aware enough of your trials (decreasing soda intake once your stomach issues resolve) to be vigilant about it now. That is why you are achieving such great NSV's! Congrats. I feel ya about stressors at work not "allowing" time for workouts. Hope you have been successful in adding them back in.

@2020pinktogo great news about the job. So happy that it's a good fit for you. Heels are highly overrated and definitely not good to do your marathon walking around the buildings at breakneck speed. I keep a pair of Nike flipflops in my desk drawer for days I wear non-sensible shoes so I can walk without killing myself.

@JanolaBarbara i am amazed at how busy you guys are. Seems like you are always entertaining family or friends. How goes the knee? The A&E Pride and Prejudice is the best one ever. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

@CaptainBoing keep up the good training! Sounds like you have really kicked it up a notch. I know you are so proud and happy to be back to 100%

Last day of work. Office manager is back today so i am actually able to catch up on the reports etc i need to do prior to taking off this evening. I haven't been able to go to my park and walk during the day this week, but I am planning on getting in a good walk/run today. Fingers crossed.

I went back to the doctor yesterday for my stomach problems because although some of it was better, there were some new developments. The doctor is treating me for diverticulitis. He put me on two antibiotics and told me to eat soft foods for a few days. A lady in the office has diverticulitis and told me I needed to have a very low fiber diet for a few days. I felt rotten but stayed at work because I had work to do and the lady who helps me is on vacation. After going to the pharmacy for my meds, I ran in the grocery to pick up a few items. I could think of NOTHING healthy to eat that is low in fiber and soft. I went home and was asleep by 6:30 pm. I woke up this morning feeling good at 4:35 and got up and started preparing sugar free jello, rice, and mashed potatoes to eat today. I had to go in to work early to get some things done that had to be completed today. I seem to feel worst in the mornings a while after eating. On top of that, I felt really weak this morning and had difficulty standing for very long. After getting everything done that I had to do today, I came home. I did touch base with the doctor's office. The doctor's office closed at noon so he recommended having someone drive me to the emergency room. By the time I got that recommendation I felt better so I didn't go. I have spent the rest of the day in bed and feel better.

I'm not logging what I eat but I am trying not to over do it. The kind of stuff I am eating is what I like to eat and could eat all the time. It would be easy to fall back in to old eating habits. I don't have an appetite and seldom get hungry but I am making myself eat.

The stomach problems do seem to be better today since I am eating very low fiber and soft foods. The doctor also recommended that I get off the meds but I think I am going to try one or two more doses and see if they make weak. Yes, I am being hard headed. I want to get over this stomach issue! I have a lot of work to do this weekend and a birthday gift to make for Sunday. I hope to start adding back some regular food Monday. I'm not sure what to eat right now. I know oatmeal is high in fiber but it doesn't seem to bother me much.

@NewOR2015 I am not too strict with my food and have nothing that is not allowed but I aim to choose healthy options the majority of the time and limit the quantity and regularity of the treats. That day was only unhealthy choices the entire day and it resulted in my stomach objecting to the combination (I rarely have problems because I don't have a gall bladder, but when I do it really feels bad!)