I can’t believe it’s been a week since I’ve posted! And what a week it’s been. I finished my current job last Friday, then my mom picked me up in NYC and drove me (and Arthur!) to their house in Virginia. My parents are trying to move to Colorado this summer, so I needed to pack up/throw out/sell all my stuff (and help them post stuff to CraigsList). It’s such a crazy experience going through my life in boxes, and figuring out what’s worth keeping/what needs to be thrown away. Right now I have everything consolidated to one bookshelf. So weird!!

I also keep stumbling upon old journals filled with pages of “I ate SO much, what’s wrong with me” or “I need to exercise more!” or “I need to stop exercising so much” or “Why can’t I be normal around food.” Yikes. I know I haven’t been posting as much about body image lately, and I think it’s because sometimes, when I’m having a bad body image day, it doesn’t help to write about it; it’s better if I try not to nurture the feelings. Does that make sense?

So, while I’ve been indulging a bit too much this week (and can feel the toll it’s taking!), I’ve also gone on a 1-hr. hike almost every morning with my mom and the dogs, and eaten some yummy healthy food, like these two salads!

mmm sprouts

Salad #1: Sprouted lentils, chopped granny smith apple, parsley, crumbled walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil

with a splash of white wine - because I'm on vacation!

with a splash of white wine - because I'm on vacation!

strawberries, walnuts, spinach, and homemade dijon/balsamic dressing

Salad #2: Strawberries, walnuts, spinach, and homemade dijon/balsamic dressing

I’m off to organize stuff for our moving sale! Hope you guys had a wonderful 4th of July (and Happy Belated Birthday, K!!). It’s my favorite holiday, and I had a great time BBQing at an old friend’s and playing lots of Rock Band II :-)