13 Feb 2019 - Diet Diary - I'm baaaaack! No, the days off did not bode well for me. Ate more than planned both days, guessing in the range of 15-16K, no guess on salt. I think I had not really committed to meeting my Feb 15 goal and as it got near, I knew I would have to limit to an unhealthy level for 3-4 days to meet it. So, what did I do instead? Yeah, ate more! I've been a bit susceptible to frustration lately and that is not good. Years as an emotional eater are not easy to overcome and frustration/anger/sadness are big triggers.

Intake today was low, making up a bit for the last couple days. Finished at 1115 with salt under 1200. Still had a BP spike though, not sure if I need to keep checking salt since it doesn't seem to make a difference unless I go absolutely nuts on it. Even then, it is debatable whether the salt is involved. Eating is not the only thing about me that is influenced by emotions.

I have history of severe gallbladder attacks, hives (some severe) weight gain (of course) and strangely, weight loss and asthma, largely prompted by emotional stresses. I wouldn't have known about the asthma but after my AFib diagnosis and learning that Albuterol could trigger an episode, I decided I would rather wheeze than have Afib so I quit using the inhaler. Yep, pretty much completely quite having asthma episodes as well. Given the options, I guess I would rather have problems with eating because even if I lose it for a few days, I CAN CONTROL IT!!

Threw myself into my project the last couple days, got plaster done on the wall and painted. Today also patched some defects in the dining room walls, particularly around the large window. I think the house settled some, causing cracks in the plaster joints. Will be able to paint those tomorrow. Then can start on the shelves and painting the cabinets. Keeping this busy today did help, need to have more days like this. Plus, I might get some projects done.