My refrigerator broke.
After defrosting the freezer (to make room for healthy veggies, proteins, and carbs for my UBC program) I turned it back on and began coughing uncontrollably. An oily gas started leaking from the tube that lines the freezer portion of my fridge/freezer combo.
Turns out it's bad to inhale coolant. I felt what I believe someone with asthma feels like; luckily it was only temporary.
I'm not sure what's worse: Admitting that I was defrosting my freezer on a Saturday night, or dealing with this new challenge I never anticipated.
You see, the UBC course I've signed up for requires a commitment to eating fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy carbohydrates, and lean proteins. Unfortunately, very few of these are shelf stable, so I'm left to discover exactly how resourceful I am until my refrigerator is repaired or replaced.
I could let this be an excuse to complain, whine, or argue that I don't really need to start until I get a fridge. But I believe that this is just a test.
When it happened, my mind raced "should I keep my groceries at work?," "can I figure out where to find healthy pre-made meals?" I felt under pressure to make some decisions. Quick.
Then it hit me. My old apartment, just 2 blocks away, is still empty and under the care of my friend Nikki. She'll give me the key and access to the fridge.
Yeah, it's going to be less convenient to walk over there, but it's actually a blessing: 1) It'll force me to plan ahead and 2) It's a big barrier to eat anything beyond my plan. Mindless eating will definitely not happen.
I've done UBC before, but this occurrence has made me sure that this time will be different. There will be a new set of challenges, a new set of accomplishments, and I have a feeling, will require a new level of commitment. Bring it on.
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I enjoyed re-reading my posts about doing UBC in the fall of 2008. In case you would too, here they are:
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1 comments:
Good for you!! My mom did The Zone diet when our house was being renovated. We didn't have a stove and only had a mini-fridge, and my brother and I were in high school, and active with sports, so we were constantly eating... and my mom still hit all her healthy eating goals and lost about 30lbs.
Sometimes little challenges are there... but YOU CAN DO IT!
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