Perspective Shift

 I had a perspective shift.  Sometimes it is almost annoying to be making a call and having to push a number for English.  And it isn't that I think there shouldn't be a choice...I just think that I shouldn't have to for my language when my language is the language of the country.  Perhaps push a number for all the other languages. But it isn't a big annoyance or even an all the time annoyance.  I  have friends and relatives who are always annoyed and more by it.  The sentiment is if you come here you should learn the language.  

My dentist is Hispanic.  I'm not sure which country she is from but English is not her first language and she does pretty well.  However, I, at times, do not understand everything she tells me.  Like she gave me a prescription and I had no clue what it was for until I picked it up and the pharmacist told me.  I'm sure she told me but I didn't get it.  And as I sat there I realized just a little bit that this must be what someone goes through who does not understand my language completely.  It was an aha moment.  

Sometimes until you experience something yourself, you really do not have a good understanding.  As I experience more I am able to apply it to all of my life and go 'oh, so that is what that was about'. 

So now I understand better all the options on the phone.  All the options to read things in different languages.  It is inclusive and should be.  

Oy The Minibun

 And so I hit that goal.  So excited that it coincided with a trip to the mall.  Bought my minibun and took it home. After craving it for so long and not being able to get one.  And then hyping myself up with using it as a reward.  I've got to say I was rather disappointed.  

It tasted fine. Not quite the same as the cinnabon.  I think the dough is spread thinner for the mini and it changes it just a bit.  Or my tastebuds have just changed with all the new healthy food I am eating.  For two months I have eaten almost no sweet carbs.  The only exceptions have been pieces of birthday cake, twice. 

So it is what it is.  

MiniBun

 Getting so close to my reward of the minibun.  I am hovering at between 19 and 20 pounds lost.  Trying really hard to not be frustrated with the daily yo-yo and patiently waiting for the yo-yo to move under 20.  One of the hints of the program I am on is looking for other things to tell me that I am working the program successfully. 

They check my blood pressure at the dentist.  And I noticed that it is even better than it normally is.  I don't have high blood pressure to begin with.  Just a noticing.  Also my resting heart rate is back down.  This has to be due to the walking I am doing. 

My clothing fits so much better and goes on easier.  I can walk faster.  That 20 pounds is like carrying two ten pound bags of sugar.  What a picture.  My hips don't hurt as much.  My knees, on the other hand...actually I think I have some tendonitis going on again and at least walking does not bother it.  I'm starting to sleep better.  

I have many ways to tell me that this whole thing is working and making me healthier.  So glad I decided it was time to take care of me. 

Delicious Food

 Let me preface this with I am not an adventurous eater.  I tend to lean way on the picky side and usually don't like to try new things. I also don't like too much mixture of foods in one dish.  But I found this recipe on Natashaskitchen.com  for this Greek Salad.  I never ever would have added olives, avocado or feta cheese to a salad.  I doubt I ever would have tried a lemon dressing.  And yet I did it to follow the recipe and it was so delicious.  And easy.

I made it the way Natasha did and it was so gorgeous.  I ate it for three days.  Granted the first day was the best, but it remained edible until it was gone.  This is how I change habits and keep on my new journey.  Almost 16 pounds gone.