DUT--And the Beck Diet Solution

I think there should be an addition to the Utah Penal Code. This morning I was out running and was almost hit by a car because the girl, who was about 18, was texting while driving. This is at least as dangerous as many other moving violations. I think we should have DUT's in Utah and the punishment should be no access to any electronic device for 30 days, and also some sort of rehab for the offender!

Okay, enough of that. I did go running this morning and had my best day yet since my return to physical activity. I do have to say that my side pain has all but disappeared, with only minor twinges the past few days. I mostly ran today, again with my ITB strap, and accomplished 3.25 miles. I was very slow, but that is just how I run. I've accepted that I will never win any type of award for running, but I enjoy it and that's all that counts.

My friend, Carol, told me about the book called "The Beck Diet Solution" so I ordered it off of Amazon and it came yesterday. It's not a "diet book" but rather a book on how to think like a thin person. Now if you think this is just another gimmick book, as I did when I first heard about it, check out her credentials. She has a PhD. in psychology. She wrote a university level textbook on Cognitive Therapy, she runs the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research and is an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania. So she does know what she's talking about in the area of cognitive therapy. Carol has had good success using this book, so I'm giving it a try. I've spent $$$ on Weight Watchers (which actually works as long as you attend meetings) and other diet books, so a few bucks isn't too much to spend on this book. As a social work major I like this kind of approach anyway, and who knows, I may learn something to use in my practice when I finally get my master's in 3 years.

One of Mike's friends is coming over to give me an estimate on remodeling the bathroom in my basement. It definitely needs work and I am seriously considering selling and moving to a slightly bigger house so that would be a good selling point.

Wednesday is my scrapbooking/laundry day so I need to hop in the shower so I can get started.