Re: I need support...I've fallen and can't get up

You're not alone!

What I gleaned from your post is YOUR need for nurturing and an escape from drudgery. I'm with you, sister! Chopping DOES get old, no matter that it is the right, loving thing to do. It is important for us to dodge that responsibility on a REGULAR basis and acknowledge our need for comfort, for nurturing.

As "head cook and bottle washer", I'm sure that the resposibility for food preparation lies with you, as it does with me. & I'm sure that some of these changes have not necessarily been embraced by your loved ones..."Mom! Seaweed AGAIN!!???". So sometimes it's easier to...give in...

So...suggestions? It's funny that you posted this because I am searching for the same answers. How about going out for dinner once a week? I KNOW that there are excellent resturants in the bay area..Also, how about handing over the dinner resonsibilty to your husband and son occasionally...? and if their choices don't appeal...eat only a little...? Personally I've found that some of the most "healing" food is food that does NOT involve work on my part. The relaxation and giving up of resposibility is very important, to me, at least...

I'm also looking for dinner ideas that are EASY, as in keep well and don't require a lot of preparation. Bean soups are good for that & a good winter salad is coleslaw(w/ rice vinegar & sesame oil..). Yams & squash are in season now & VERY easy to prepare. I do love to cook, I'm a GOOD cook, but I really don't want to spend my life in the kitchen!

One way that I HAVE found to stay on track is that I eat only fruit and nuts during the day. Texas ruby red grapefruit...apples..almonds...mmm...it's EASY, requires NO preparation and is cleansing. I also drink lemon water all day...so at least part of my day, I'm *good*.

One thing that I'm going to try to institute is a fast day once a week...give the digestive system(AND the head cook and bottle washer) a rest. I don't see this happening until after the first of the year, however.

you're gonna be just fine, Molly. We all need to find ways(especially we women) to satisfy OUR need for nurturing, for relaxation. AND to reprioritize our "responsibilities".

Hope some of this helps... :)