Being good to oneself

These last few weeks I have been quiet here. I have been in a kind of transition that is not easily discussed with the world. Nothing huge, but mostly internal and in ways not easily seen or expressed.

I have been doing a short yoga practice most mornings, and cutting back on things like refined sugar and baked goods, in an effort to jump-start my health, loose some weight and maybe just maybe not get sick this winter. I’ve also started taking a probiotic and boy oh boy I think it’s super great. I really miss chocolate and chocolate chip cookies, though. I haven’t been super strict, and I have a problem saying no when ice cream is placed in front of me (it was John’s birthday last week, and while I managed not to bake a cake (he said he didn’t want me to!), some very lovely family members did provide us with the requisite Birthday treats!). But all in all I can report that I feel better all around. I’m more able to wake up a little more easily in the morning (another thing I have always had a problem with) and my skin seems noticably clearer, at least to me. So far so good.

Now if I can just find the best refined-sugar-less dark chocolate, I’ll be in business. (suggestions appreciated!)