Losing a part of me

I ate another meal yesterday, but I do not think that what I ate warranted another 1.8 lbs. gain. I do, however, suspect that the protein bar that I ate after 9pm tipped that number up a little as well. I am not happy to have regained four pounds over the last three days, but I know that I needed to get beyond the withdrawal symptoms that were sapping me of all strength and energy, and which might even have been doing real damage to my insides. While I would like to get back to only meal replacements, I have my reasons for not doing so. I do not really have time today to write about them. 

I was so excited to tell my wife yesterday that I had a small but solid bowel movement that the oddness and awkwardness of discussing these things with anyone did not hit me until later. After four days of terrible diarrhea, I was so relieved to be on the toilet straining a little to push. My body can start getting back to normal now. Woohoo! This morning, I had no great success, and decided to dip my toes (or spoon) into the fibre again. I am really hoping that was not a mistake, but I suppose I will find out soon enough. 

It was a beautiful day in Southwestern Ontario. After I enjoyed a video date with my wife, a buddy came over for a few hours and we chatted until he had to go. Now I am ready to teach and will try to get a good night’s sleep. 

Have a great day folks!