Joints

I've been a bit loose and free with GLUTEN lately for weeks -- not always hog wild, but something every few days.  Crackers, toast, desserts.  The desserts I make are GF, but the ones we buy aren't.

Anyway, my joints are a mess.  They haven't been this achey for years.  My hands hurt holding the steering wheel, my feet ache all the time, my shoulders aren't happy.  Time to clean up the old diet and feel better.  Where have I read this before LOL?!?!

I know gluten is the big culprit for me, but I wonder if all-the-rest contributes too.  Dairy, sugar, other grains, etc.  It doesn't seem that I'm eating enough gluten to feel this poorly (although maybe the length of time is a factor too).

I've hit a critical load of feeling like poop -- and maybe THIS is enough to get me on the right track.  Survey says .... ????

Yesterday felt like a coming to God moment.  Good day shadowed by feeling physically horrible.  "Good" days are so few right now -- what a shame it was overshadowed by something preventable.

I've been low and low means stuffing my face (very bad habit loop, very hardwired).  The best way to ease up the poor eating is to feel less low.  Best way to feel less low is to start acting productive again.

I have this fun Enneagram stuff waiting in the wings, but I need to be productive and purposeful.  I have a few ideas and the first is I'm back to fostering.  Little OLD, sick gal -- the shelter named her Cruella which I thought was mean.  I re-named her Polly (like Polly Pocket).  She's a hot mess with a mass on her neck and lots of other medical.  I'll find out more soon.  Our rescue was looking for a commitment to pull her and get her out of the shelter before the holiday weekend started.  Hubby said yes and we're off to the races with her soon.  Old ladies are my heart and I'm ready for this challenge.

Soon baby ... soon.  This is
not how you have to live anymore.

Between Polly and helping hubby get ready to go to VA, this will be a full week.  I need it desperately.

BTW, early to the grocery store is the big winner idea.  I entered the store at 7:50 and didn't run into any person until the final 3 aisles.  Everything was stocked -- even picked up Lysol wipes for my son and for my friend (we have some).  AND, this is a holiday weekend.  I think I can go weekly if I need to if make sure it's early.

Anyway, dang, I need to get back to myself.  Enough shitting around ... why is turning the boat so hard?  Once I get a little momentum, it'll all be okay.  Have to stop wishing and start DOING.  Keeping my morning promises.  It's like I'm a totally different person come late afternoon.

Have a good Saturday.  It's the best weather day of our weekend.  Stay well.  Later gators.