It's always a good day, but today was especially good

Two noteworthy things, today. Went out to lunch for the first time since all this started (I still refuse to refer to the changes as a "diet" because it so isn't). I was worried about going out to eat, it was my last huge hurdle. I could easily consume 1000-1500 calories in one good lunch.

Today Alden and I went to Turning point, as a test to myself. I studied the menu, and weighed my options. I wanted something warm and filling, at least. I settled for a soup/salad combo. The soup was a white bean tomato soup, which was broth based and zero fat. The salad was chicken with fruit, coconut and pecans. I ate the soup and half the salad there, and ate the rest of the salad around 3:30. All well within the amount of calories I need by that time. I'm happy. Alden and I walked more than usual, and everywhere I go, instead of ambling around, I've been hustling.

The other noteworthy thing is Tai Chi. On a whim, I bought a DvD set with flash cards, that simply introduces you into the warmup, the whole Tai Chi form, and cooldown. I feel so poweful just doing the warmup. Because of the energies I raise and project as a part of my natural religion/spirituality, this is coming very easy for me. Not the form, that's a challenge, but the concept. I feel good about this, and even better that Alden is doing it with me. I have a ways to go, on perfecting the form, but that's my goal. I'll say it right here. I intend to be practicing it with ease and as a part of my everyday routine by the end of July. So far, I've mastered the two stages of warmup. I'll need more space to really practice the form, Alden and I are trying to learn it, and banging into each other.

I am *so* happy. I haven't felt this good in a long time.