M3:D62 Food roadblock

After searching for the answer to the problem, Carlos DeJesus (inventor of the Quad Blaster) mentioned a recipe he uses to make chicken into a paste like substance that actually tastes good. (yet another reason to have a mentor who has been there and done that).  I gave it a try and honestly, the roadblock has been removed.  I am able to stomach eating more and more chicken.  I've also gone back to using canned chicken from Costco at times.  The canned chicken gives me alot of options.  I'm learning how important seasoning is to the ability to eat enough food.  It all just gives me alot more respect for people who eat the exact thing every day.  I used to be that way, but due to these texture issues, I have not been up for that lately.

Today found me continuing my reflective mood.  Please understand that what I've been going through is nothing serious.  I mean, it is very important to me, but it isn't life threatening.  It is definitely life changing at this point because it has caused me to look at myself in a different light.  To me that is a positive outcome to a negative situation.  At the same time, as I reflect I realize that the situation isn't really negative, it is only temporary. It will change and when it changes, I will end up being a better person having gone through it.

We all go through our ups and downs in life.  It is definitely a cycle that repeats itself.  Some of it can be controlled and should be controlled but alot of it has to happen for us to grow.   I truly believe in this philosophy.  Change happens when there is friction in your life.  It is all about how you react to that friction that determines the future outcome for you.

Throughout my life I've had alot of different relationship issues, so for me, when I have other issues, I tend to look at them in terms of a relationship.  At times you get too close to a situation and can't see the forest through the trees.  That's when you need to take a step back.  In a relationship this can mean time apart.  While that doesn't always work, if both people are sincere about the reason for the time apart it can work.  It is the same with other problems in life.  You take a step back so that you can see things more clearly.  As long as you are sincere about your reason for stepping back, as long as it isn't to avoid the problem, you can and will solve the problem.

Make sure that you are in touch with your feelings.  Don't bury them.  That's the worst thing that can happen. In a relationship, if you bury your feelings your partner can't make good decisions because every decision they make will be devoid of the truth about your feelings.  It is the same in other areas of your life.  Don't bury your feelings or your decisions will be wrong as they will also be devoid of the truth about your feelings.

Feeling down about your fitness progress?  That's fine, embrace the feelings.  At the same time, realize that feelings are what you make them.  Yes, anxiety can happen to everyone because of the situation they are in and that is next to impossible to control, but happiness or sadness can be controlled.  I have chosen to have a positive attitude.  It isn't easy.  My mind wanders all the time and I think “what if” types of questions, but by choosing to have a positive attitude I get through to the other side.   This has worked for me my entire life, so why would I change that now.