These three Philly birds are ready to fly the coop!
We're days away from moving to the mountains. Lots to do, lots to pack, lots of last-minute monkey wrenches. Because this week is so chaotic, I've opened my windows wider during the weekdays and nixed the down days entirely- but just for this week. I'll get back to my regular feeding schedule when we can actually have a schedule!
We measured all of the furniture. Later this week, we'll be going to the new place to measure the rooms. I'll have half of a day to figure out what furniture goes where, and what will stay and what will go. Unfortunately, one of our friends with a truck had to cancel, so we're down to two-thirds packing capacity.
There was a slight possibility that we might take everything, but that chance has also flown the coop. As a result, our mini convoy can only take so much in one trip, so the rest of our things will have to stay in storage for a few weeks until we can fetch them.
Stress levels aren't as high as I thought they'd be, but for someone who eats when stressed, it's high enough that I need to open my eating windows or start gnawing on the furniture we intend to keep.
My son moved out last weekend and has already started a new job as of yesterday. His first steps into becoming completely independent have begun, and I couldn't be prouder.
My daughter already made a few calls for employment opportunities close to the new house and has a job lined up in her expertise as a horse therapy trainer. I think they want us moved almost as much as we do!
Lots of changes, most of them good. There are still a few hiccups that need tending, but God's got us covered. He's cool like that.
I know many of my recent posts have been more about events happening than my actual fasting journey. However, significant life changes are a part of how and when I eat, especially when stressed, and I want people to see the good and the bad in the background, not just what I ate for the week. It all matters because I'm an emotional eater trying to train myself into a better, healthier lifestyle.
At least after this move is finished.
Maybe you agree with my decision; perhaps you're thinking I'm slacking. Either is okay. We're all different, and I need to make the changes I feel are better for my well-being. That's why I love the IF lifestyle so much. It's adjustable. Perfection can be left at the fridge door. Why? Because I'm human and stressed, so I'm changing my eating windows without guilt this week.
And next week, there will be a whole new set of challenges. But Intermittent Fasting won't be one of them!
