Got all my crap done today. Yea me!
Uneventful day. Not a lot to report. Hubby home early so spent the evening watching golf.
Knee continues to feel better. Very hopeful for run tomorrow. Looking forward to incantations too.
Correction on earlier rant about protein calories. 70 cal for 2 scoops. Good deal! I have one scoop in morning and one at night. Fingers crossed for noticeable results. From what I read it will take 30-90 days before any results. Exercise in patience again! (Eyelashes were worth the wait!!)
Okay - really don't have anything to say. See ya tomorrow!
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Sunday Funday ...
... in it's own get-stuff-done way.
Productive morning already.
Wash in progress.
Kitchen cleaned up (yep unloaded dishwasher - boys!)
Drank my collagen - so much better in hot tea!!
Put away my new shopping goodies.
As much as I need to add VARIETY to my life, I enjoy a get-things-organized-for-the-week day too.
Grocery store and cooking today. Have to bake a cake for work (poke cake again!). Making dinner for kids too. Need to come up with something for me. I had planned a chili cook today, but I think I might take a short-cut and do faux chili. Honestly, tastes similar and 1/3 of the work. I'll see what inspiration hits me.
My knee is better than last night (thank GOD!!) but still hurting way more than before. I'll do an easy workout today and fingers crossed for a run tomorrow.
It's been a good stretch off work.
Productive morning already.
Wash in progress.
Kitchen cleaned up (yep unloaded dishwasher - boys!)
Drank my collagen - so much better in hot tea!!
Put away my new shopping goodies.
As much as I need to add VARIETY to my life, I enjoy a get-things-organized-for-the-week day too.
Grocery store and cooking today. Have to bake a cake for work (poke cake again!). Making dinner for kids too. Need to come up with something for me. I had planned a chili cook today, but I think I might take a short-cut and do faux chili. Honestly, tastes similar and 1/3 of the work. I'll see what inspiration hits me.
My knee is better than last night (thank GOD!!) but still hurting way more than before. I'll do an easy workout today and fingers crossed for a run tomorrow.
It's been a good stretch off work.
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Lordy my knee ...
Freakish accident involving a kid and my injured knee tonight. I am hobbling along on it at best. Sitting here icing and hoping tomorrow brings better, not worse. I can't seem to catch a break with exercise. Just starting up and wham - something takes me down. Frustrating. Hoping for the best.
Today was fun otherwise.
Shopping with eldest yielded good stuff for both of us. New bralettes and panties for me. Comfy and cute. I'm into Gap Body stuff lately.
My collagen protein came today. It's Whole30 approved and recommended. Helps with joints (main reason for taking it), skin, hair & nails. Hoping for some results from it. 1 or 2 scoops per day dissolved in anything. I chose water tonight. It has no flavor, but it does thicken the liquid. Mind over matter - hard to swallow it tonight. Tomorrow I will do in a flavored drink (maybe hot tea).
70 cal per serving. Not thrilled about that - but the benefits should outweigh the calories. Of course, I keep thinking 2 scoops is like a glass of wine calories... but it's not the same. If only!
I'm on a mission to change ME from the inside out. Food, supplements. All good stuff.
Speaking of which - I'm cutting down on the fish oil to every other day. I've been having unusual bouts of bathroom issues and indigestion. Looked up fish oil side effects and this can happen if your body isn't used to it. I'm on the fence if I'll buy it again. $50 per bottle. But everywhere you turn fish oil is the thing to do - get those omega 3s. Results are longterm - kind of hard to keep motivated on this one. Especially since I have amazing cholesterol numbers. I'll think about it.
BTW - fish oil has 41 calories. All these supplement calories are adding up.
Out to dinner tonight and was perfectly good with no alcohol. I wondered if it would feel hard. I did see a couple of glasses of wine that looked good, but it was a passing thought.
I like the Jason Bourne movie. Kids didn't. Quite the critics lol.
Even with my crappy knee ... sitting here in bed content. Hot tea, computer, kindle ... relaxing ... bed to myself. Good end to a good day.
Today was fun otherwise.
Shopping with eldest yielded good stuff for both of us. New bralettes and panties for me. Comfy and cute. I'm into Gap Body stuff lately.
My collagen protein came today. It's Whole30 approved and recommended. Helps with joints (main reason for taking it), skin, hair & nails. Hoping for some results from it. 1 or 2 scoops per day dissolved in anything. I chose water tonight. It has no flavor, but it does thicken the liquid. Mind over matter - hard to swallow it tonight. Tomorrow I will do in a flavored drink (maybe hot tea).
70 cal per serving. Not thrilled about that - but the benefits should outweigh the calories. Of course, I keep thinking 2 scoops is like a glass of wine calories... but it's not the same. If only!
I'm on a mission to change ME from the inside out. Food, supplements. All good stuff.
Speaking of which - I'm cutting down on the fish oil to every other day. I've been having unusual bouts of bathroom issues and indigestion. Looked up fish oil side effects and this can happen if your body isn't used to it. I'm on the fence if I'll buy it again. $50 per bottle. But everywhere you turn fish oil is the thing to do - get those omega 3s. Results are longterm - kind of hard to keep motivated on this one. Especially since I have amazing cholesterol numbers. I'll think about it.
BTW - fish oil has 41 calories. All these supplement calories are adding up.
Out to dinner tonight and was perfectly good with no alcohol. I wondered if it would feel hard. I did see a couple of glasses of wine that looked good, but it was a passing thought.
I like the Jason Bourne movie. Kids didn't. Quite the critics lol.
Even with my crappy knee ... sitting here in bed content. Hot tea, computer, kindle ... relaxing ... bed to myself. Good end to a good day.
Goodbye Jeans.
I have an awesome quote book from Reader's Digest (don't judge me!!). I brought it downstairs to my "stuff" drawer in the kitchen desk. Thought I'd inspire with a quote today.
"Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can be felt only if you don't set any conditions." -- Arthur Rubinstein
Point to ponder this morning.
Did a quick (very quick) clean out of some jeans this morning. I need to do a complete overhaul. Jeans last forever and I'm always reluctant to throw them out. But I buy new ones and choose the new ones to wear. Not good. I'm a jean hoarder.
I save them for bizarre reasons. What if I want a pair to hike in and get muddy? What if I'm cleaning out the garage and need a pair that can get dirty. Don't want to wear my "good" ones.
Then I need every length, fit and color. Some are roomier for the "up" times. Some are slimmer for the "down" times.
Wouldn't be an issue if I'd actually wear all of them (or actually cleaned the garage - I leave that to hubby). I think I have jeans that I haven't worn in 4 years. So I separated them and made a pile of "if I don't wear them this winter" then Good Will. I also did let go of 4 pairs that I just never wear. Progress.
I don't hoard other things. But as soon as I let go of jeans, I immediately think of ten reasons to wear them and I miss them.
I need a break for a minute. I'm so hungry this morning I can't even concentrate. Got to go eat breakfast ... hang on ...
Yum - green beans and eggs. My go-to breakfast. Sunny-side up eggs over bed of green beans. It's strangely delicious. I was so hungry, I'm not even un-hungry yet! I have a feeling today will be an eat-more day. But as I said yesterday, have to be careful. No workout + hungry = overeat. It's a balance.
But gosh golly am I feeling slimmer right now. I'm almost back to my old self. Hello to ME. Haven't seen you in so long. Need to remember not to "diet" just eat healthy and body will adjust. Hope some effort on muscle building starts to pay off soon too.
Here's what's the what today.
Dog walk followed by Starbucks (of course).
Good Will run - goodbye dear jeans.
Bank stuff with eldest.
Clothes shopping with eldest (always a challenge).
Bourne movie with kids this afternoon (hope it's good - I love going to the movies).
Dinner to follow.
Fun, easy day. Tomorrow will be back to regular stuff. Grocery store, cooking, etc. But today is just fun.
"Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can be felt only if you don't set any conditions." -- Arthur Rubinstein
Point to ponder this morning.
Did a quick (very quick) clean out of some jeans this morning. I need to do a complete overhaul. Jeans last forever and I'm always reluctant to throw them out. But I buy new ones and choose the new ones to wear. Not good. I'm a jean hoarder.
I save them for bizarre reasons. What if I want a pair to hike in and get muddy? What if I'm cleaning out the garage and need a pair that can get dirty. Don't want to wear my "good" ones.
Then I need every length, fit and color. Some are roomier for the "up" times. Some are slimmer for the "down" times.
Wouldn't be an issue if I'd actually wear all of them (or actually cleaned the garage - I leave that to hubby). I think I have jeans that I haven't worn in 4 years. So I separated them and made a pile of "if I don't wear them this winter" then Good Will. I also did let go of 4 pairs that I just never wear. Progress.
I don't hoard other things. But as soon as I let go of jeans, I immediately think of ten reasons to wear them and I miss them.
I need a break for a minute. I'm so hungry this morning I can't even concentrate. Got to go eat breakfast ... hang on ...
Yum - green beans and eggs. My go-to breakfast. Sunny-side up eggs over bed of green beans. It's strangely delicious. I was so hungry, I'm not even un-hungry yet! I have a feeling today will be an eat-more day. But as I said yesterday, have to be careful. No workout + hungry = overeat. It's a balance.
But gosh golly am I feeling slimmer right now. I'm almost back to my old self. Hello to ME. Haven't seen you in so long. Need to remember not to "diet" just eat healthy and body will adjust. Hope some effort on muscle building starts to pay off soon too.
Here's what's the what today.
Dog walk followed by Starbucks (of course).
Good Will run - goodbye dear jeans.
Bank stuff with eldest.
Clothes shopping with eldest (always a challenge).
Bourne movie with kids this afternoon (hope it's good - I love going to the movies).
Dinner to follow.
Fun, easy day. Tomorrow will be back to regular stuff. Grocery store, cooking, etc. But today is just fun.
Friday, July 29, 2016
Shorts.
Really, really good day today.
Tabata was fantastic - best class I've taken.
Lunch (at Whole Foods - awesome choices) and shopping with youngest.
Then some solo shopping. Good shopping karma - got gifts I needed for some fall birthdays.
Home movie with eldest. (Crappy movie "The Boss" but oh well.)
Guess what I wore today??? SHORTS!!! They finally fit. Good lord - summer is almost over and I'm just breaking out the summer clothes. Whole30 doing its magic. I'm a little late to the game, but I'm here now.
On that note ... cake held no interest for me today. None at all. What a difference a day makes.
I'm having a weird thing with timing my meals on my off days. Never a problem before, but now that I'm taking classes my workout time is later. It's screwing up my meal times. So today was another sort of no dinner night. It's after 9pm and I'm hungry. Whole 30 doesn't do hungry.
Tomorrow will be better since no workout. I'll have to figure it out. (And have to make a big breakfast.) Danger in skimping on eating is having an extra hungry day to follow. Extra hungry can lead me to an overeat situation.
Alright. Even hungry I can barely keep my eyes open. It's that time.
Tabata was fantastic - best class I've taken.
Lunch (at Whole Foods - awesome choices) and shopping with youngest.
Then some solo shopping. Good shopping karma - got gifts I needed for some fall birthdays.
Home movie with eldest. (Crappy movie "The Boss" but oh well.)
Guess what I wore today??? SHORTS!!! They finally fit. Good lord - summer is almost over and I'm just breaking out the summer clothes. Whole30 doing its magic. I'm a little late to the game, but I'm here now.
On that note ... cake held no interest for me today. None at all. What a difference a day makes.
I'm having a weird thing with timing my meals on my off days. Never a problem before, but now that I'm taking classes my workout time is later. It's screwing up my meal times. So today was another sort of no dinner night. It's after 9pm and I'm hungry. Whole 30 doesn't do hungry.
Tomorrow will be better since no workout. I'll have to figure it out. (And have to make a big breakfast.) Danger in skimping on eating is having an extra hungry day to follow. Extra hungry can lead me to an overeat situation.
Alright. Even hungry I can barely keep my eyes open. It's that time.
Laugh Out Loud.
I had a dream last night. Woke up laughing out loud. Talk about HAPPY! Even my dreams are making me laugh. I actually remember the whole dream - not particularly funny, but I still laugh when I think about it.
Usually I have wild food dreams on Whole30. Only one of those this time. Thought for sure I would last night after my cake struggle.
I really rocked it yesterday.
First I walked away from the cake. Then went to bed a bit hungry since it was late - too late for dinner - should I eat - should I stay up later, etc. Decided best action was go to bed. I was on a weird meal schedule yesterday. With a late lunch, I wasn't hungry for dinner until bed time. I ate plenty of food yesterday so not worried. Just PROUD. A little snack could have turned into an epic failure (especially with the cake looming).
Woke up feeling proud, determined, comfortable, rested. Not possible if I had given into JUNK.
Moving on ...
Tabata today. Then rest tomorrow. My old legs are tired.
No plans again today. Might grab lunch with my youngest. It is a sahara desert of friends this week. End of summer and everyone is getting in those last vacations before school. I LOVE that my kids are out of district school. It's liberating. (Even though I happen to be sitting at home! We have special considerations with travel this year. Once hubby finishes company sale - we are hitting the road ... via plane of course.)
I might go shopping today. I'm not a traditional shopping girl. Lots of online and fun with a friend, but rarely by myself (unless I'm desperate for something). I don't want to be home alone with the cake lol. I have loads of coupons, but I think they don't start until Saturday. I'll play it by ear.
Ok. Enough said. Later gators (I love auto correct changes that to "haters" ... lol)
Usually I have wild food dreams on Whole30. Only one of those this time. Thought for sure I would last night after my cake struggle.
I really rocked it yesterday.
First I walked away from the cake. Then went to bed a bit hungry since it was late - too late for dinner - should I eat - should I stay up later, etc. Decided best action was go to bed. I was on a weird meal schedule yesterday. With a late lunch, I wasn't hungry for dinner until bed time. I ate plenty of food yesterday so not worried. Just PROUD. A little snack could have turned into an epic failure (especially with the cake looming).
Woke up feeling proud, determined, comfortable, rested. Not possible if I had given into JUNK.
Moving on ...
Tabata today. Then rest tomorrow. My old legs are tired.
No plans again today. Might grab lunch with my youngest. It is a sahara desert of friends this week. End of summer and everyone is getting in those last vacations before school. I LOVE that my kids are out of district school. It's liberating. (Even though I happen to be sitting at home! We have special considerations with travel this year. Once hubby finishes company sale - we are hitting the road ... via plane of course.)
I might go shopping today. I'm not a traditional shopping girl. Lots of online and fun with a friend, but rarely by myself (unless I'm desperate for something). I don't want to be home alone with the cake lol. I have loads of coupons, but I think they don't start until Saturday. I'll play it by ear.
Ok. Enough said. Later gators (I love auto correct changes that to "haters" ... lol)
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Early Update
Hello again!
Checking in to distract myself from the cake I just made for the kids. Throw back Thursday cake from my childhood. Mandarin orange cake with a cool whip, pudding and pineapple topping. Right up my alley.
Mistake to make during the witching hours. I WANT THE CAKE! I honestly think I could eat 1/2 the cake right now. I'm massively focusing on how that would make me feel - shaky, bloated, tired, gross all over, sweaty, guilty, regretful, angry, disappointed. Breathe. I may temporarily want this but I certainly don't need it.
Okay - thanks. I feel more in control.
Today was good.
HIITS class was a perfect workout for today. Lots of strength training and stretching.
Decided to cook a bit this afternoon. Paleo crockpot meatballs. Great freezer dish. Goes well with all veggies. Packs great for lunch. I'll make one other freezer dish this weekend (haven't figured it out yet). Always good to have an emergency stash.
And you know I made a cake lol!
Chilling right now. I actually might go get a second Starbucks (yep!). Sipping on my iced americano (decaf) helps distract me from eating.
Also fun today - got a late birthday goodie box from my bff. Tons of fun girly stuff. Love it! Got to chat for a few minutes with her too. Wearing an awesome bracelet now. So me!! She just "gets" me!!
Don't think I'll be writing tonight. Just me and hubby home so some one-on-one time.
Off to Starbucks.
Checking in to distract myself from the cake I just made for the kids. Throw back Thursday cake from my childhood. Mandarin orange cake with a cool whip, pudding and pineapple topping. Right up my alley.
Mistake to make during the witching hours. I WANT THE CAKE! I honestly think I could eat 1/2 the cake right now. I'm massively focusing on how that would make me feel - shaky, bloated, tired, gross all over, sweaty, guilty, regretful, angry, disappointed. Breathe. I may temporarily want this but I certainly don't need it.
Okay - thanks. I feel more in control.
Today was good.
HIITS class was a perfect workout for today. Lots of strength training and stretching.
Decided to cook a bit this afternoon. Paleo crockpot meatballs. Great freezer dish. Goes well with all veggies. Packs great for lunch. I'll make one other freezer dish this weekend (haven't figured it out yet). Always good to have an emergency stash.
And you know I made a cake lol!
Chilling right now. I actually might go get a second Starbucks (yep!). Sipping on my iced americano (decaf) helps distract me from eating.
Also fun today - got a late birthday goodie box from my bff. Tons of fun girly stuff. Love it! Got to chat for a few minutes with her too. Wearing an awesome bracelet now. So me!! She just "gets" me!!
Don't think I'll be writing tonight. Just me and hubby home so some one-on-one time.
Off to Starbucks.
Just a regular HAPPY day.
Stiff muscles again this morning. Good work tabata - keep pushing me. Today's class is a bit easier and combines with yoga moves ... which I need. I joined the studio to take yoga and I've ended up taking everything but yoga. (I tried a bunch of yoga classes but nothing stuck.) Oh well. It's the goal I'm after (build muscle and fix knee injury) not the path.
I'm noticing results in my body from consistently eating well. I feel slimmer and various clothes are fitting better. Welcome to the Danger Zone. Feel better + results + time = okay to "cheat." Got to keep focused on the long term goal (health and energy). And celebrate feeling better!!
No great inspiration for today. My morning will be full with the usual so need something for the afternoon. It might be take car for service. It's due and my tire pressure is struggling (even when hubby added air). Might be a slow leak on 2 right tires. Best to bet looked at. This is the first service. Not sure how long, do I need appt, etc. I'll find out today. I actually don't mind waiting for at an appointment. Read my book, drink a coffee - it's kind of nice.
That's all I've got. Off to have a HAPPY day.
I'm noticing results in my body from consistently eating well. I feel slimmer and various clothes are fitting better. Welcome to the Danger Zone. Feel better + results + time = okay to "cheat." Got to keep focused on the long term goal (health and energy). And celebrate feeling better!!
No great inspiration for today. My morning will be full with the usual so need something for the afternoon. It might be take car for service. It's due and my tire pressure is struggling (even when hubby added air). Might be a slow leak on 2 right tires. Best to bet looked at. This is the first service. Not sure how long, do I need appt, etc. I'll find out today. I actually don't mind waiting for at an appointment. Read my book, drink a coffee - it's kind of nice.
That's all I've got. Off to have a HAPPY day.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Faux Friday
I convinced myself it was Friday. Kind of funny. Nice to remember it's only Wednesday. Good day at work. Not as hectic as it's been. Nicely paced day - busy but not frantic.
Run went well this morning. No tendon pain at all. What a freakishly odd thing. Just glad it's better - worth the skipped run to have it fixed so quickly. Felt good to do incantations.
Tomorrow is a yoga/tabata mixed class. I haven't taken it for months. Excited to give it a go again - I almost forget what it's like. It was my favorite class when I started. Maybe it still is!
Nothing else planned. My kids and hubby are working late. All day to myself. Will have to do some planning in the morning. Don't want to waste a day. But relaxing sounds nice too. Too tired to give it much thought now though.
Eating is going well but I'm starting to crave a happy hour. Not really interested in drinking wine by myself (that's great progress) but I want a "social occasion." I love sitting on the deck, relaxing with friends, enjoying some libations. The image doesn't fit without the last part! We haven't entertained in a long time and I'm jonesing to have a gathering. Fortunately, the weather is HOT HOT HOT so no deck time anytime soon. I need balance and moderation eventually but now health and energy feel more important. But lordy could I go for a watermelon martini - with friends of course!!
On that note - pleasant dreams ... until tomorrow folks.
Run went well this morning. No tendon pain at all. What a freakishly odd thing. Just glad it's better - worth the skipped run to have it fixed so quickly. Felt good to do incantations.
Tomorrow is a yoga/tabata mixed class. I haven't taken it for months. Excited to give it a go again - I almost forget what it's like. It was my favorite class when I started. Maybe it still is!
Nothing else planned. My kids and hubby are working late. All day to myself. Will have to do some planning in the morning. Don't want to waste a day. But relaxing sounds nice too. Too tired to give it much thought now though.
Eating is going well but I'm starting to crave a happy hour. Not really interested in drinking wine by myself (that's great progress) but I want a "social occasion." I love sitting on the deck, relaxing with friends, enjoying some libations. The image doesn't fit without the last part! We haven't entertained in a long time and I'm jonesing to have a gathering. Fortunately, the weather is HOT HOT HOT so no deck time anytime soon. I need balance and moderation eventually but now health and energy feel more important. But lordy could I go for a watermelon martini - with friends of course!!
On that note - pleasant dreams ... until tomorrow folks.
My "Friday"
Still amazed at how well I'm sleeping. Only downside is I'm sound asleep when my alarm goes off - takes a minute to figure out what's the what!
Stomach still churning this morning. Hope it's not what I had for dinner. I have the EXACT same for lunch lol!
Planning on a run with incantations, but back-up is indoor something - I'll figure it out on the fly.
I try to replicate some of the tabata stuff at home (copy from class). I feel like I get a good workout. Then I take a class. Wow. I'm sore all over (in a good way). I guess she "forces" better form or more effort or some magic something.
If all goes as planned, I can take 3 classes this week and next. Might actually find a muscle somewhere lol. And get another massage!
A little bad news - my knee is feeling really crappy. I hope Whole30 helps it along (has before). I might need to get it looked at - ugh hate doctors. I hope cross training will strengthen muscles and support the knee. That's the general "treatment" for my self-diagnosed injury. Just haven't had a long enough stretch to see if that will help. Hoping this is the start of my stretch.
Oh - my new sunglasses came yesterday. Love them. (Of course I love all sunglasses.) Seems progressives are a bit more obvious than on my glasses. Have to get used to them for a minute. But glad to finally have aviators (yes it took me this long). Will be nice to be able to read with sunglasses. Kept my old ones for stuff like golf, etc.
Later gaters. Off to "something" before work.
Stomach still churning this morning. Hope it's not what I had for dinner. I have the EXACT same for lunch lol!
Planning on a run with incantations, but back-up is indoor something - I'll figure it out on the fly.
I try to replicate some of the tabata stuff at home (copy from class). I feel like I get a good workout. Then I take a class. Wow. I'm sore all over (in a good way). I guess she "forces" better form or more effort or some magic something.
If all goes as planned, I can take 3 classes this week and next. Might actually find a muscle somewhere lol. And get another massage!
A little bad news - my knee is feeling really crappy. I hope Whole30 helps it along (has before). I might need to get it looked at - ugh hate doctors. I hope cross training will strengthen muscles and support the knee. That's the general "treatment" for my self-diagnosed injury. Just haven't had a long enough stretch to see if that will help. Hoping this is the start of my stretch.
Oh - my new sunglasses came yesterday. Love them. (Of course I love all sunglasses.) Seems progressives are a bit more obvious than on my glasses. Have to get used to them for a minute. But glad to finally have aviators (yes it took me this long). Will be nice to be able to read with sunglasses. Kept my old ones for stuff like golf, etc.
Later gaters. Off to "something" before work.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Rocking Good Day.
I've been noticeably more pleasant lately. Taking crap in stride. Not living all negative in my head. Whole30? Focused effort? Incantations?
Probably all of the above. Love it!
Walked the dog and did incantations (I haven't done them in too long).
Tabata was great - foot held up fine. Hopefully good for run tomorrow.
Massage did not disappoint. Lordy I needed it.
Got loads done off my to-do list (including a "nursing note" book - good idea last night).
Cooked some healthy meals.
Check, check and triple check. Day done.
(I'm up to bed early - something upset my stomach. Lots of bathroom trips, but feeling better now.)
Actually happy to work tomorrow. That ends my work week. Nice stretch off. More recovery. More rest. More fun. More VARIETY. Yes!
Today I finally put away my TR program I listened to last month. (It was hanging out in my kitchen drawer - my "stuff" junk drawer.) When I put it back, I realized I had a couple of TR programs I completely forgot about. I've listened to them (I have some notes in the box) but I hardly remember them. Kind of scary how much I forgot about them. Both are on body and health. I think I'll take a listen again soon. Must be why parts of the seminar were so familiar but not part of what I had just reviewed. Good news (minus the forgetting part lol!!).
Time to eye-lash-grower up and head to bed. Morning likes to come quickly.
Probably all of the above. Love it!
Walked the dog and did incantations (I haven't done them in too long).
Tabata was great - foot held up fine. Hopefully good for run tomorrow.
Massage did not disappoint. Lordy I needed it.
Got loads done off my to-do list (including a "nursing note" book - good idea last night).
Cooked some healthy meals.
Check, check and triple check. Day done.
(I'm up to bed early - something upset my stomach. Lots of bathroom trips, but feeling better now.)
Actually happy to work tomorrow. That ends my work week. Nice stretch off. More recovery. More rest. More fun. More VARIETY. Yes!
Today I finally put away my TR program I listened to last month. (It was hanging out in my kitchen drawer - my "stuff" junk drawer.) When I put it back, I realized I had a couple of TR programs I completely forgot about. I've listened to them (I have some notes in the box) but I hardly remember them. Kind of scary how much I forgot about them. Both are on body and health. I think I'll take a listen again soon. Must be why parts of the seminar were so familiar but not part of what I had just reviewed. Good news (minus the forgetting part lol!!).
Time to eye-lash-grower up and head to bed. Morning likes to come quickly.
Massage Day!!
CAN NOT WAIT!!! This old body needs a good (gentle) rub down.
Tabata, shower, MASSAGE!! Oh and walk the dog and Starbucks before all of that.
I hope my AT is feeling better today. Hard to tell - walking feels fine.
Opened a "just because" gift from my girlfriend (my TR buddy in crime). Little sign ...
BFFS turn OMGS into LOLS. So perfectly sums up our experience in Dallas! Love her! What a happy, loved start to my day!
I have a weekend to myself (sort of). We had a schedule change so I'm off Thursday-Sunday. Hubby is out of town for a boys golf weekend. Just me home (with kids and dog). No plans. My two gal pals I would ask to hang on the weekend are on vacation. Maybe I'll try to catch a movie with another friend. I'm sort of jonesing for a movie.
BTW ... I know "jonesing" is spelled correctly (even though spell-check is not recognizing) thanks to Alexa (Amazon). I just ask her how to spell - and she does. For this spell challenged girl - fabulous!
Kids up - got to run!!
Tabata, shower, MASSAGE!! Oh and walk the dog and Starbucks before all of that.
I hope my AT is feeling better today. Hard to tell - walking feels fine.
Opened a "just because" gift from my girlfriend (my TR buddy in crime). Little sign ...
BFFS turn OMGS into LOLS. So perfectly sums up our experience in Dallas! Love her! What a happy, loved start to my day!
I have a weekend to myself (sort of). We had a schedule change so I'm off Thursday-Sunday. Hubby is out of town for a boys golf weekend. Just me home (with kids and dog). No plans. My two gal pals I would ask to hang on the weekend are on vacation. Maybe I'll try to catch a movie with another friend. I'm sort of jonesing for a movie.
BTW ... I know "jonesing" is spelled correctly (even though spell-check is not recognizing) thanks to Alexa (Amazon). I just ask her how to spell - and she does. For this spell challenged girl - fabulous!
Kids up - got to run!!
Monday, July 25, 2016
Workouts
Big old snafu in the workout department today. Apparently I've aggravated my achilles tendon. Started to run - sharp pain. Stretched - started again - same pain. Some things I don't mess with. I know that's a pain not to ignore.
Walked back inside and did a modified tabata workout. And I handled it well. Didn't go all pissy in my head.
Hope I can do my tabata in class tomorrow. My tendon is tender, but I can walk fine. I image this will heal soon since it's not horrible. May not be able to run on Wednesday either. Bummed because I missed my incantations.
I might have aggravated it walking up and down from the lake house. Super steep, long, uneven walkway.
Today was long, busy, tiring - the usual suspects. Cravings as expected today. Just ignored them (which isn't super hard tonight as I'm really tired).
I like checking back with cyber-land before bed. Nice way to end the day. I get really sleepy typing - like a bedtime lullaby lol.
Oh did my "learning" today. All work related (won't bore you!). But the learning goal is easy to do - much easier than variety. I should start a learning notebook for work - good idea. I'll add to my to-dos tomorrow.
Okay folks. It's that time again - nite nite.
Walked back inside and did a modified tabata workout. And I handled it well. Didn't go all pissy in my head.
Hope I can do my tabata in class tomorrow. My tendon is tender, but I can walk fine. I image this will heal soon since it's not horrible. May not be able to run on Wednesday either. Bummed because I missed my incantations.
I might have aggravated it walking up and down from the lake house. Super steep, long, uneven walkway.
Today was long, busy, tiring - the usual suspects. Cravings as expected today. Just ignored them (which isn't super hard tonight as I'm really tired).
I like checking back with cyber-land before bed. Nice way to end the day. I get really sleepy typing - like a bedtime lullaby lol.
Oh did my "learning" today. All work related (won't bore you!). But the learning goal is easy to do - much easier than variety. I should start a learning notebook for work - good idea. I'll add to my to-dos tomorrow.
Okay folks. It's that time again - nite nite.
Magic Moments
Listened to a 4 min snippet of TR talking about noticing (making) magic moments in every single day.
Very timely - been thinking (trying) to do this more.
Little moments add up exponentially.
Little moments make a happy day.
Little moments make a great life.
You can make them. You can notice them. You can be grateful for them. Choice is up to ME.
I think that's why yesterday was such a good day. I noticed moments. I made moments.
That is my goal today. I'm open to what the universe will show me. I'm open to SEE and FEEL the MAGIC MOMENTS.
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In regular news ...
Slept well again last night. Sleep has been a highlight of this Whole30-ish time.
Muscles feel more rested today. (Finally running today)
Skin is brighter (at least less puffy and dark circles are under control)
Starting to feel "leaner" ... pants fitting better.
Cravings are under control.
Need to be aware tonight. Hard day at work + tired + witching hour = disaster if I'm not focused.
Incantations for my run today. I'm still doing a bit of HAPPY ENERGY. But it's morphed into lots of positive stuff. Sometimes GRATEFUL LIST. Sometimes I FREAKING ROCK. Sometimes 15lb to UNSTOPPABLE. You get the picture.
Happy Monday!
Very timely - been thinking (trying) to do this more.
Little moments add up exponentially.
Little moments make a happy day.
Little moments make a great life.
You can make them. You can notice them. You can be grateful for them. Choice is up to ME.
I think that's why yesterday was such a good day. I noticed moments. I made moments.
That is my goal today. I'm open to what the universe will show me. I'm open to SEE and FEEL the MAGIC MOMENTS.
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In regular news ...
Slept well again last night. Sleep has been a highlight of this Whole30-ish time.
Muscles feel more rested today. (Finally running today)
Skin is brighter (at least less puffy and dark circles are under control)
Starting to feel "leaner" ... pants fitting better.
Cravings are under control.
Need to be aware tonight. Hard day at work + tired + witching hour = disaster if I'm not focused.
Incantations for my run today. I'm still doing a bit of HAPPY ENERGY. But it's morphed into lots of positive stuff. Sometimes GRATEFUL LIST. Sometimes I FREAKING ROCK. Sometimes 15lb to UNSTOPPABLE. You get the picture.
Happy Monday!
Sunday, July 24, 2016
No More Pity Party - Just Party!
Much better mood today.
First - I freaking rocked it at the lake. Ate well, no alcohol - most important ... GREAT TIME! Only a moment or two wanting the cake I made, but thought of how I'd feel and BAM craving done.
Today I got all my crap done early and now am happily sitting on the sofa just chilling (with a heating pad for my sore back).
Did bunch of cooking for family and for ME.
Got nails done (good-bye forever blue fingernails!).
Made my famous rice crispies for a friend's birthday (at work).
Cleaned up the kitchen (3 times).
Grocery store x2 (forgot eggs - then everyone added to my re-shop so list grew).
Signed up for 3 days of yoga studio workouts!! Finally.
Made appointment for 90 min massage. CAN NOT WAIT for Tuesday!!!
Packed breakfast and lunch for tomorrow.
Prepped a flavored water for tomorrow - super refreshing after a long day's work.
Ate well. Exercised gently (lots of workouts this week). Just overall HAPPY today.
This week starts my learn something new everyday. Looking forward to it.
Okay folks. Time for some well earned R&R.
First - I freaking rocked it at the lake. Ate well, no alcohol - most important ... GREAT TIME! Only a moment or two wanting the cake I made, but thought of how I'd feel and BAM craving done.
Today I got all my crap done early and now am happily sitting on the sofa just chilling (with a heating pad for my sore back).
Did bunch of cooking for family and for ME.
Got nails done (good-bye forever blue fingernails!).
Made my famous rice crispies for a friend's birthday (at work).
Cleaned up the kitchen (3 times).
Grocery store x2 (forgot eggs - then everyone added to my re-shop so list grew).
Signed up for 3 days of yoga studio workouts!! Finally.
Made appointment for 90 min massage. CAN NOT WAIT for Tuesday!!!
Packed breakfast and lunch for tomorrow.
Prepped a flavored water for tomorrow - super refreshing after a long day's work.
Ate well. Exercised gently (lots of workouts this week). Just overall HAPPY today.
This week starts my learn something new everyday. Looking forward to it.
Okay folks. Time for some well earned R&R.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Pity Party for One.
I woke up this morning mega grumpy (but I did sleep well!).
I'm really physically tired. Yesterday took everything from me. My body hurts - back, legs, neck.
Today I'm up to spend all morning in the kitchen cooking. Standing, back hurting, etc.
When I finally got home from work yesterday, I had to run the dishwasher - pet peeve of mine that whenever I enter the kitchen - run dishwasher or unload dishwasher.
Guess what happened this morning? Yep - no one unloaded last night. Just piled dishes in the sink for me to do before I spend all morning cooking. Oh - and doing TONS of dishes. And the cooking is nothing I can eat. So still need to figure out stuff for me.
I have a favorite new container I use for my packed lunches (love The Container Store). Eldest son took it to work mid-week. Haven't seen it home yet. Must have left it at work. I won't share again. Just pissed me off this morning. I wanted to use it for me today.
Today is a REST day from workout, but I need my incantations. I might do a really light walk on the treadmill. Lots of walking at the lake though. Her house sit way up a big old hill. Since my gal pal is visiting, I need to use the restroom a lot ... so lots of hill walking today. Not as much of a rest for my legs as I need.
All this and I'm feeling pressure to golf tomorrow. Answer is no. Work is set to be just as bad Monday. And tomorrow I need to redo my nails since the blue is pealing. And cook food for me to eat. And grocery shop for the family. Do they think this stuff happens by magic??
Yep - grumpy. I'd love to sit and drink my tea with y'all but I need to start cooking ... while everyone else sleeps. Grumpy fact #28.
I'm really physically tired. Yesterday took everything from me. My body hurts - back, legs, neck.
Today I'm up to spend all morning in the kitchen cooking. Standing, back hurting, etc.
When I finally got home from work yesterday, I had to run the dishwasher - pet peeve of mine that whenever I enter the kitchen - run dishwasher or unload dishwasher.
Guess what happened this morning? Yep - no one unloaded last night. Just piled dishes in the sink for me to do before I spend all morning cooking. Oh - and doing TONS of dishes. And the cooking is nothing I can eat. So still need to figure out stuff for me.
I have a favorite new container I use for my packed lunches (love The Container Store). Eldest son took it to work mid-week. Haven't seen it home yet. Must have left it at work. I won't share again. Just pissed me off this morning. I wanted to use it for me today.
Today is a REST day from workout, but I need my incantations. I might do a really light walk on the treadmill. Lots of walking at the lake though. Her house sit way up a big old hill. Since my gal pal is visiting, I need to use the restroom a lot ... so lots of hill walking today. Not as much of a rest for my legs as I need.
All this and I'm feeling pressure to golf tomorrow. Answer is no. Work is set to be just as bad Monday. And tomorrow I need to redo my nails since the blue is pealing. And cook food for me to eat. And grocery shop for the family. Do they think this stuff happens by magic??
Yep - grumpy. I'd love to sit and drink my tea with y'all but I need to start cooking ... while everyone else sleeps. Grumpy fact #28.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Walk it was ... thankfully.
I ended up walking on the treadmill instead of a run and I'm super glad I did. Brutal day today on my feet. My body is S.O.R.E.
I guess my VARIETY today was allowing a less-than workout because I listened to my body.
No time for lunch today. It was grab a bite or two when you could. Someone made homemade cookies - AND I resisted! Yea ME! Even when I was ready to leave and cases got added on and it was well into dinner time - I resisted!
Hungry, tired, mentally pooped - but I ate healthy dinner when I got home and now am lying in bed ready for some great sleep. Wanted wine for a minute, but then I didn't. Progress!!
Proud of my stamina. I rocked it today!
Tomorrow is cook all morning - then off to the lake for a fun day.
I guess my VARIETY today was allowing a less-than workout because I listened to my body.
No time for lunch today. It was grab a bite or two when you could. Someone made homemade cookies - AND I resisted! Yea ME! Even when I was ready to leave and cases got added on and it was well into dinner time - I resisted!
Hungry, tired, mentally pooped - but I ate healthy dinner when I got home and now am lying in bed ready for some great sleep. Wanted wine for a minute, but then I didn't. Progress!!
Proud of my stamina. I rocked it today!
Tomorrow is cook all morning - then off to the lake for a fun day.
Oh my tired legs ...
Boy I have sore legs. I need a REST day, but today is a RUN day and since I only have 2 of those this week, I don't want to miss out (wow - this is a long sentence!!).
VARIETY. I think I will run the 1st loop the other direction. If it's really hard (never done it) I'll just run home and skip the second loop. This might be good for my sore legs. If it feels okay I'll do the second loop before the turn home.
Now to remember to do this. When I run I'm on automatic. Kind of meditation-like. Probably why incantations work so well.
I slept like a baby again last night. One trip to the bathroom and I fell back to sleep immediately. Sleeping hard when my alarm went off, but waking up quickly.
Is it Whole30, my new vitamins, less caffeine?? Don't know - but it's working. I rarely do "just one" healthy thing at a time so never really apparent what is working. One thing? All three things?
My friend and her daughter are loving Whole30. I'm really glad I'm joining them and enjoying the feel-good stuff too. Fun sharing GOOD!!
Just got up to let the dog out. Lordy my legs are tired and sore. I'm tempted to walk on the treadmill instead of run. Can't decide if I can "run" the sore out, or I need to listen to my body and take it easy. I got up early and I hate to waste sleep and not workout.
Maybe I will cut the run really short if I'm too tired and walk the dog longer instead. I'll see how my warm-up goes.
Rest is as important as work. I really, really don't need an injury right now! But I'm so addicted to the feel-good feeling from working out. (One of my GOOD addictions!!)
Okay folks. Off to run or walk or something!!
VARIETY. I think I will run the 1st loop the other direction. If it's really hard (never done it) I'll just run home and skip the second loop. This might be good for my sore legs. If it feels okay I'll do the second loop before the turn home.
Now to remember to do this. When I run I'm on automatic. Kind of meditation-like. Probably why incantations work so well.
I slept like a baby again last night. One trip to the bathroom and I fell back to sleep immediately. Sleeping hard when my alarm went off, but waking up quickly.
Is it Whole30, my new vitamins, less caffeine?? Don't know - but it's working. I rarely do "just one" healthy thing at a time so never really apparent what is working. One thing? All three things?
My friend and her daughter are loving Whole30. I'm really glad I'm joining them and enjoying the feel-good stuff too. Fun sharing GOOD!!
Just got up to let the dog out. Lordy my legs are tired and sore. I'm tempted to walk on the treadmill instead of run. Can't decide if I can "run" the sore out, or I need to listen to my body and take it easy. I got up early and I hate to waste sleep and not workout.
Maybe I will cut the run really short if I'm too tired and walk the dog longer instead. I'll see how my warm-up goes.
Rest is as important as work. I really, really don't need an injury right now! But I'm so addicted to the feel-good feeling from working out. (One of my GOOD addictions!!)
Okay folks. Off to run or walk or something!!
Thursday, July 21, 2016
7 PM
It's that time of day night - early to bed for an early to rise workday tomorrow.
Not sure what to do on the VARIETY front tomorrow. My original thought was to run my running loops the other direction. Super hilly either way you look at it, but there is a reason I run the direction I do - easier - duh! I don't know if I can handle a harder run tomorrow. Muscles are tired. Exercise energy is low from Whole30. Problem is I don't have another idea! I'll see how I feel tomorrow.
Today was great. New place for lunch. Perfect options for eating Whole30. Fun with a friend too. She'll be at the lake Saturday and I've previewed the need to eat healthy. She said her hubby was doing the same! No worries about sticking to the plan. All about feeling GOOD and getting my ENERGY UP!!
I'm good and tired now. Until morning my dear cyber world ... nite nite.
Not sure what to do on the VARIETY front tomorrow. My original thought was to run my running loops the other direction. Super hilly either way you look at it, but there is a reason I run the direction I do - easier - duh! I don't know if I can handle a harder run tomorrow. Muscles are tired. Exercise energy is low from Whole30. Problem is I don't have another idea! I'll see how I feel tomorrow.
Today was great. New place for lunch. Perfect options for eating Whole30. Fun with a friend too. She'll be at the lake Saturday and I've previewed the need to eat healthy. She said her hubby was doing the same! No worries about sticking to the plan. All about feeling GOOD and getting my ENERGY UP!!
I'm good and tired now. Until morning my dear cyber world ... nite nite.
SLEEP!!
Wow did I sleep. I don't even remember a thought after I turned out the light. Slept through the entire night - almost 9 hours without so much of a flicker of waking up. I don't think I even turned over (as evidenced by my smashed ear!)
That's what my body should do. I have my period so I need extra rest and because I treated my body WELL it did what it NEEDED.
This is so simple - this healthy living, yet oddly hard. Why?
I am so HAPPY to be feeling GOOD. (Even with my monthly gal pal!)
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What's the VARIETY today??
Lunch with a friend I don't normally hang out alone with. We all have people we only see in groups - she's one of them - but today is one-on-one. Looking forward to it. Restaurant selection will be tricky. Nothing decided yet. I'll make the best selection I can (and try to steer the restaurant choice a little).
Bunch of house stuff. Dog to groomer, cooking (again!!), grocery store (again!!) - the usual suspects.
Better get moving :-)
That's what my body should do. I have my period so I need extra rest and because I treated my body WELL it did what it NEEDED.
This is so simple - this healthy living, yet oddly hard. Why?
I am so HAPPY to be feeling GOOD. (Even with my monthly gal pal!)
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What's the VARIETY today??
Lunch with a friend I don't normally hang out alone with. We all have people we only see in groups - she's one of them - but today is one-on-one. Looking forward to it. Restaurant selection will be tricky. Nothing decided yet. I'll make the best selection I can (and try to steer the restaurant choice a little).
Bunch of house stuff. Dog to groomer, cooking (again!!), grocery store (again!!) - the usual suspects.
Better get moving :-)
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Actually, I Freaking Rock.
Kudos to me today. Out to lunch - stayed on plan even though the "plan" choice made for a crappy lunch. Ate dinner early (because of said crappy lunch) and didn't go back to snack before bed. Score one for the good guy.
Also interesting today - my gal pals are 2 of my drinking buddies. Just hanging out today made me crave a glass of wine WHEN I GOT HOME!!??!? Force of habit. Weird delayed trigger.
I'm finding if I hold through the couple of witching hours in late afternoon - early evening I'm fine the rest of the night.
I hope this continues. I know I shouldn't say "hope" since I hold all the power - no HOPE needed - but I don't have complete confidence yet. I'm allowing social deviations from my good habits ... so the all-or-nothing monster is still lurking.
Focusing on FEELING HEALTHY as my main priority - not my pants fitting.
Noticing the good results from a good routine. ALREADY ...
Sleeping well.
Waking up early and easily.
Skin is less oily.
Face is less puffy.
Pants fit better.
Mood is stable.
Speaking of sleep ... I'm barely keeping my eyes open. Time for bed.
P.S. Got all my goodies at the Mart today plus a couple of cheap (but super cute) reading glasses. Perfect shopping!
Also interesting today - my gal pals are 2 of my drinking buddies. Just hanging out today made me crave a glass of wine WHEN I GOT HOME!!??!? Force of habit. Weird delayed trigger.
I'm finding if I hold through the couple of witching hours in late afternoon - early evening I'm fine the rest of the night.
I hope this continues. I know I shouldn't say "hope" since I hold all the power - no HOPE needed - but I don't have complete confidence yet. I'm allowing social deviations from my good habits ... so the all-or-nothing monster is still lurking.
Focusing on FEELING HEALTHY as my main priority - not my pants fitting.
Noticing the good results from a good routine. ALREADY ...
Sleeping well.
Waking up early and easily.
Skin is less oily.
Face is less puffy.
Pants fit better.
Mood is stable.
Speaking of sleep ... I'm barely keeping my eyes open. Time for bed.
P.S. Got all my goodies at the Mart today plus a couple of cheap (but super cute) reading glasses. Perfect shopping!
And I'm up ...
A plus to eating well ... become even more a morning person. Up well before my alarm. Taking advantage of a quiet house to journal early this morning.
Today is Mart day (re-do). On the agenda??
Sunglasses with progressives (ugh - I'm that blind).
Perfume (so much cheaper there - and I finally have one I like).
Dip my original wedding ring (want white metal now).
Fun, fun, fun. Going with 2 good friends. Leaving early, so it's good to be up with extra time (pup and I can still get a Starbucks if I move my morning along).
Lite, easy-peasy workout today. Need to rest my legs. Walk on treadmill (with new music and a few incantations) and some arms.
Easy day with built in VARIETY. All set.
I really thought I had "something" to write about this morning - but I can't remember lol! Oh well.
In a dark house, early morning I actually like my blue nails. Don't even get me started about them in the bright sunlights!! But this color is one of my favorites for my toes.
Later gators.
Today is Mart day (re-do). On the agenda??
Sunglasses with progressives (ugh - I'm that blind).
Perfume (so much cheaper there - and I finally have one I like).
Dip my original wedding ring (want white metal now).
Fun, fun, fun. Going with 2 good friends. Leaving early, so it's good to be up with extra time (pup and I can still get a Starbucks if I move my morning along).
Lite, easy-peasy workout today. Need to rest my legs. Walk on treadmill (with new music and a few incantations) and some arms.
Easy day with built in VARIETY. All set.
I really thought I had "something" to write about this morning - but I can't remember lol! Oh well.
In a dark house, early morning I actually like my blue nails. Don't even get me started about them in the bright sunlights!! But this color is one of my favorites for my toes.
Later gators.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Home.
Work done. Yea. Hard day, but we rocked it.
Headache ALL day. Period must be minutes away lol!
Priming was okay. Nothing to write home about. Probably not in the cards again. But who knows.
Tempting to "cheat" when I got home. Period cravings, hard day ... etc. But I thought about how I want to feel good tomorrow and I held it together.
Is it bedtime yet??
Headache ALL day. Period must be minutes away lol!
Priming was okay. Nothing to write home about. Probably not in the cards again. But who knows.
Tempting to "cheat" when I got home. Period cravings, hard day ... etc. But I thought about how I want to feel good tomorrow and I held it together.
Is it bedtime yet??
My "Monday"
First day of work this week. The proverbial "Monday." Unfortunately, in the land of my job, Tuesdays are as busy (sometimes more) than Mondays. Just need to tackle the day with a great attitude. Worked like a charm the past two weeks.
My variety for today is a different warm-up. Going to do some "priming" and jumping around Tony Robbins style. Should warm-up both body and mind before my run and incantations.
Eating well is going strong. Coming at it from an "I need to feel better" perspective is a strong motivator right now. Especially because I AM feeling better. The BAD shows you the GOOD. I missed feeling GOOD, feeling ENERGETIC.
Not only am I weaning off caffeine (just about there) but I'm weaning down taking Benadryl night before work. Bad habit. Gets me sleepy, but that can mess with my sleep cycles. Whole30 gets me sleeping really well. I just get nervous I won't be able to sleep - then I can't sleep. Crazy train.
I have a decision to make this week. Going to a friend's lake house Saturday - boating, dock hanging', eating, drinking, swimming, etc. Food will be everything I shouldn't eat - and then there's alcohol. I'm making 3 dishes (only one is compliant). Should I exercise moderation and enjoy, but not over enjoy? Or should I pack my own food and be weird? Lots of people, lots of kids, casual food (not a sit down dinner party - I wouldn't do that!) so not a big productions to slip a bit of something out of our cooler.
Good news is my friends know I'm struggling to get my health back on track. With that reasoning no one should give me a hard time. I'll wait and make a game day decision. This is about living my life not counting down days of a Whole30 (which I don't consider myself actually doing). I don't want to feel crappy the next day. It's that important to me right now to feel good. But so is having fun and being a bit more spontaneous. Hello dilemma.
Should have my monthly visitor today or tomorrow. I feel surprisingly "nice" still - so what's up with that??
Ok, time to prime! Wish me luck.
My variety for today is a different warm-up. Going to do some "priming" and jumping around Tony Robbins style. Should warm-up both body and mind before my run and incantations.
Eating well is going strong. Coming at it from an "I need to feel better" perspective is a strong motivator right now. Especially because I AM feeling better. The BAD shows you the GOOD. I missed feeling GOOD, feeling ENERGETIC.
Not only am I weaning off caffeine (just about there) but I'm weaning down taking Benadryl night before work. Bad habit. Gets me sleepy, but that can mess with my sleep cycles. Whole30 gets me sleeping really well. I just get nervous I won't be able to sleep - then I can't sleep. Crazy train.
I have a decision to make this week. Going to a friend's lake house Saturday - boating, dock hanging', eating, drinking, swimming, etc. Food will be everything I shouldn't eat - and then there's alcohol. I'm making 3 dishes (only one is compliant). Should I exercise moderation and enjoy, but not over enjoy? Or should I pack my own food and be weird? Lots of people, lots of kids, casual food (not a sit down dinner party - I wouldn't do that!) so not a big productions to slip a bit of something out of our cooler.
Good news is my friends know I'm struggling to get my health back on track. With that reasoning no one should give me a hard time. I'll wait and make a game day decision. This is about living my life not counting down days of a Whole30 (which I don't consider myself actually doing). I don't want to feel crappy the next day. It's that important to me right now to feel good. But so is having fun and being a bit more spontaneous. Hello dilemma.
Should have my monthly visitor today or tomorrow. I feel surprisingly "nice" still - so what's up with that??
Ok, time to prime! Wish me luck.
Monday, July 18, 2016
V.A.R.I.E.T.Y.
I did it. Got my spontaneity on.
After workout, Starbucks and shower - I googled "great chick flicks" and watched a movie before lunch (in the theater room). Love Actually. Kind of dumb, but the idea was fun and relaxing.
Left all my stuff behind and just spent a couple of hours for me.
Then I cooked (zucchini soup) and packed lunch while I sang and danced (sort of) to Eric Church Springsteen. Love that song. Downloaded for my workout playlist later this week.
Felt carefree. Felt happy.
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I feel good today - again. Eating well. Drinking flavored water (today was pineapple, mint leaves and cucumber). Fresh, easy, oh and BAM VARIETY. I make a different blend each time. Summertime treat I forgot all about until I saw it at the nail salon.
Remembering to change it up - I need that reminder - a lot.
After workout, Starbucks and shower - I googled "great chick flicks" and watched a movie before lunch (in the theater room). Love Actually. Kind of dumb, but the idea was fun and relaxing.
Left all my stuff behind and just spent a couple of hours for me.
Then I cooked (zucchini soup) and packed lunch while I sang and danced (sort of) to Eric Church Springsteen. Love that song. Downloaded for my workout playlist later this week.
Felt carefree. Felt happy.
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I feel good today - again. Eating well. Drinking flavored water (today was pineapple, mint leaves and cucumber). Fresh, easy, oh and BAM VARIETY. I make a different blend each time. Summertime treat I forgot all about until I saw it at the nail salon.
Remembering to change it up - I need that reminder - a lot.
Challenging challenge.
Okay - this VARIETY thing is harder than it seems!!
I thought work days would be a challenge but I'm ALREADY out of ideas. My plan was to see the movie Me Before You today (by myself). Loved the book. Turns out it's almost out of theaters so the time doesn't work easily. (I thought it was just opening!)
Could I force it? Probably. But honestly if it's almost to rental I'd rather watch it at home.
Now what?
Today happens to be a day when ALL my local friends are busy.
Is the challenge over before it begins?? Learning new should be easy. Doing a good deed should be easy. VARIETY is hard.
My definition of variety is doing something either new or something unplanned or something indulgent just because it's fun. When I say to myself .... it would be nice to do this ... BUT (insert all my responsible stuff) and then don't do it. That's what I SHOULD do. Be spontaneous. Be fun. Be a mildly less responsible.
So far today looks like this ...
Workout
Starbucks
Make soup
Pack for work tomorrow.
Thrill a minute lol! Guess I need to dig deep. Does my new tea flavor count? (BTW raspberry leaf not the same as raspberry!)
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In other news ... my caffeine lightening is going well. Got new coffees yesterday - fully decaffeinated. Also replenished my herbal teas.
I'm sleeping well. Feeling good. Unfortunately, that time of month is back (next day or 2) so will have a few crappy feeling days this week. Trying not to complain, but I'm not ready to feel blah AGAIN.
Okay, off to start my day. Later gators.
I thought work days would be a challenge but I'm ALREADY out of ideas. My plan was to see the movie Me Before You today (by myself). Loved the book. Turns out it's almost out of theaters so the time doesn't work easily. (I thought it was just opening!)
Could I force it? Probably. But honestly if it's almost to rental I'd rather watch it at home.
Now what?
Today happens to be a day when ALL my local friends are busy.
Is the challenge over before it begins?? Learning new should be easy. Doing a good deed should be easy. VARIETY is hard.
My definition of variety is doing something either new or something unplanned or something indulgent just because it's fun. When I say to myself .... it would be nice to do this ... BUT (insert all my responsible stuff) and then don't do it. That's what I SHOULD do. Be spontaneous. Be fun. Be a mildly less responsible.
So far today looks like this ...
Workout
Starbucks
Make soup
Pack for work tomorrow.
Thrill a minute lol! Guess I need to dig deep. Does my new tea flavor count? (BTW raspberry leaf not the same as raspberry!)
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In other news ... my caffeine lightening is going well. Got new coffees yesterday - fully decaffeinated. Also replenished my herbal teas.
I'm sleeping well. Feeling good. Unfortunately, that time of month is back (next day or 2) so will have a few crappy feeling days this week. Trying not to complain, but I'm not ready to feel blah AGAIN.
Okay, off to start my day. Later gators.
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Normal??
Today is the first day in many weeks I've had "normal" energy.
Had a super busy day.
Woke up early.
Ran.
Barre class (kicked my butt and every other muscle)
Polish change on toes (sparkle mid-night blue!)
Grocery store.
Cooked ALL afternoon. So much delicious food. Only one more recipe for tomorrow.
Cleaned the kitchen - what a mess!
Watched Tony Robbins Facebook Live (while cooking).
Now finally sitting down and other than a tired back from cooking - I actually feel fine. Don't feel like I need to flop down to bed. Actually, have energy to do more - if I had something to do lol! (I did bag on riding along for golf - cooking needed to get done.)
This is a normal feeling day.
Maybe after eating well (duh) and finally wrapping up being sick - I might just get back to being ME! Praise the lord :-) Do the happy dance. Shout for joy.
Had a super busy day.
Woke up early.
Ran.
Barre class (kicked my butt and every other muscle)
Polish change on toes (sparkle mid-night blue!)
Grocery store.
Cooked ALL afternoon. So much delicious food. Only one more recipe for tomorrow.
Cleaned the kitchen - what a mess!
Watched Tony Robbins Facebook Live (while cooking).
Now finally sitting down and other than a tired back from cooking - I actually feel fine. Don't feel like I need to flop down to bed. Actually, have energy to do more - if I had something to do lol! (I did bag on riding along for golf - cooking needed to get done.)
This is a normal feeling day.
Maybe after eating well (duh) and finally wrapping up being sick - I might just get back to being ME! Praise the lord :-) Do the happy dance. Shout for joy.
Weekly Challenges
I had an idea last night.
Weekly challenges for the next 4 weeks.
Week 1 - add at least one "variety" thing to my day.
Week 2 - make a point to purposely learn something everyday.
Week 3 - choose a variety or choose to learn something.
Week 4 - do something unexpectedly nice for someone each day.
Four weeks should get me well established into my good eating habits and this will be a fun boost to each week. I'm curious if it makes me HAPPIER. Also curious if I stick to it!
I'm counting yesterday as the start -- hello blue fingernails.
Today is my first Barre class.
That's what got the idea brewing. The rest of the week remains a curious mystery.
I guess I need to determine what constitutes VARIETY for me. Even that feels FUN!
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After just one day of eating well, I feel better this morning. Woke up on my own ahead of the alarm. I'm getting up early to have a short run before Barre class. I don't think it's cardio based and I had a day off yesterday. If I don't sweat a bit before the class I will be embarrassingly drenched.
Plus I finally moved back to my bed last night. Mornings are blow my nose to death. Didn't want to wake hubby.
On the books today?
Barre.
Grocery store.
Cooking.
Maybe polish change on toes (might do Monday instead).
Possibly ride along on golf course (see how time goes).
Seems mundane again but it getting an organized life back together actually feels really good.
BUT - see how my life is all about CERTAINTY. I must make a point to add VARIETY to my life. That's why these challenges will be challenging for me - and FUN!!
That's all I've got this morning. Later gators.
Weekly challenges for the next 4 weeks.
Week 1 - add at least one "variety" thing to my day.
Week 2 - make a point to purposely learn something everyday.
Week 3 - choose a variety or choose to learn something.
Week 4 - do something unexpectedly nice for someone each day.
Four weeks should get me well established into my good eating habits and this will be a fun boost to each week. I'm curious if it makes me HAPPIER. Also curious if I stick to it!
I'm counting yesterday as the start -- hello blue fingernails.
Today is my first Barre class.
That's what got the idea brewing. The rest of the week remains a curious mystery.
I guess I need to determine what constitutes VARIETY for me. Even that feels FUN!
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After just one day of eating well, I feel better this morning. Woke up on my own ahead of the alarm. I'm getting up early to have a short run before Barre class. I don't think it's cardio based and I had a day off yesterday. If I don't sweat a bit before the class I will be embarrassingly drenched.
Plus I finally moved back to my bed last night. Mornings are blow my nose to death. Didn't want to wake hubby.
On the books today?
Barre.
Grocery store.
Cooking.
Maybe polish change on toes (might do Monday instead).
Possibly ride along on golf course (see how time goes).
Seems mundane again but it getting an organized life back together actually feels really good.
BUT - see how my life is all about CERTAINTY. I must make a point to add VARIETY to my life. That's why these challenges will be challenging for me - and FUN!!
That's all I've got this morning. Later gators.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Blue Nails
I went for it. Added some VARIETY to my certain life. Pretty blue nails - for the next two weeks. Inside I love them. Outside it's shocking. But it's fun. I need more fun. Tomorrow I'm dropping in for a polish change on my toes. I want a midnight blue (current color not cutting it).
Got a bunch ofshit stuff done today. Trader Joe's run, sheets washed, bills paid.
Tomorrow I signed up for my first ever Barre class. Time to get the getting done. Come on muscles - you are there somewhere.
Ate well today. Spot on.
Now to just WASH, RINSE, REPEAT until I'm back in my pants!!
Got a bunch of
Tomorrow I signed up for my first ever Barre class. Time to get the getting done. Come on muscles - you are there somewhere.
Ate well today. Spot on.
Now to just WASH, RINSE, REPEAT until I'm back in my pants!!
And it begins ...
I LOVE beginnings.
Eat healthy.
Exercise.
Drink water.
Sleep.
Vitamins.
Be happy.
Simple. And I LOVE simple too.
I will admit I'm not particularly in a great mood about starting this BEGINNING right now. But the good news is I don't have to be. I do lots of things without feeling like dancing on the ceiling about them. I will LOVE the results.
My incantations yesterday morphed a bit in the end. "15 lbs to unstoppable" Sounds silly. Maybe sounds shallow. But it's actually true.
Follow me for a minute.
Lose the weight.
Closets fits greats.
Feel confident .
Feel happy.
More energy (eating right and being happy).
Do more things.
Feel more energy.
Feel more joy.
Be a better .... friend, spouse, mother, etc
Feel more energy.
It's a HAPPY LOOP! Today I bring hit the trail TO THE LOOP! I should be on the loop by Saturday. That's my goal. (Not all the weight, but pants fitting better, feeling better, etc).
30 days from now I will have my goal. You heard it here first my friends.
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So what's the what today?
Manicure. Might just go wild and crazy and do a COLOR on my fingers!
Pay those darn bills (and lots of paperwork too).
Grocery store (Trader Joe's and Sprouts might make the list)
Start some cooking (got some new recipes standing-by)
Wash the bed sheets!
Might not sound amazing but gets me organized and that makes me HAPPY.
I'm off for 3 glorious days. Hip hip hurray.
Eat healthy.
Exercise.
Drink water.
Sleep.
Vitamins.
Be happy.
Simple. And I LOVE simple too.
I will admit I'm not particularly in a great mood about starting this BEGINNING right now. But the good news is I don't have to be. I do lots of things without feeling like dancing on the ceiling about them. I will LOVE the results.
My incantations yesterday morphed a bit in the end. "15 lbs to unstoppable" Sounds silly. Maybe sounds shallow. But it's actually true.
Follow me for a minute.
Lose the weight.
Closets fits greats.
Feel confident .
Feel happy.
More energy (eating right and being happy).
Do more things.
Feel more energy.
Feel more joy.
Be a better .... friend, spouse, mother, etc
Feel more energy.
It's a HAPPY LOOP! Today I bring hit the trail TO THE LOOP! I should be on the loop by Saturday. That's my goal. (Not all the weight, but pants fitting better, feeling better, etc).
30 days from now I will have my goal. You heard it here first my friends.
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So what's the what today?
Manicure. Might just go wild and crazy and do a COLOR on my fingers!
Pay those darn bills (and lots of paperwork too).
Grocery store (Trader Joe's and Sprouts might make the list)
Start some cooking (got some new recipes standing-by)
Wash the bed sheets!
Might not sound amazing but gets me organized and that makes me HAPPY.
I'm off for 3 glorious days. Hip hip hurray.
Friday, July 15, 2016
Last PUSH day.
Heard two interesting, thought provoking quotes this week (added them to my quote book).
There are two amounts of money: ENOUGH and NOT ENOUGH.
If I asked you to name the things you LOVE, how long for you to name YOURSELF?
Both made me pause and think. Sign of a good message.
Just thought I'd share (with the zillions of readers!)
Any-hoo ...
Off to work today to end my two week push. I was sound asleep when my alarm went off and I'm having a tiny weeny bit of trouble being coherent this morning. T.I.R.E.D.
So after much thought yesterday, I decided I was OVERTHINKING all this diet stuff. The only important thing is I do something consistently. And by consistent I mean don't give up and eat the pantry at 5pm (hello last night).
'Nuff said. (Good lord - I was trying to be cool and shorten "enough" - autocorrect bitch slapped me 12 times before it let me use it. Yes autocorrect - I AM that cool.)
So my gray hair isgone hidden once again. I also get a mini-keratin treatment and my eyebrows dyed. That first day out of the salon - not my best look. Hair is flat and greasy, eyebrows are over-dark (some dye gets on my skin under the eyebrow) and my skin is bright red from waxing. Beautiful. But today the PRETTY comes thundering back lol.
Just an aside ... apparently autocorrect is also not awake this morning. Come on - you usually "get" me way better than this. AIDJBE!!!
With my brain running in slumber mode my time is up. Run, Starbucks, work, bed. My day in 4 words. Later gators.
There are two amounts of money: ENOUGH and NOT ENOUGH.
If I asked you to name the things you LOVE, how long for you to name YOURSELF?
Both made me pause and think. Sign of a good message.
Just thought I'd share (with the zillions of readers!)
Any-hoo ...
Off to work today to end my two week push. I was sound asleep when my alarm went off and I'm having a tiny weeny bit of trouble being coherent this morning. T.I.R.E.D.
So after much thought yesterday, I decided I was OVERTHINKING all this diet stuff. The only important thing is I do something consistently. And by consistent I mean don't give up and eat the pantry at 5pm (hello last night).
'Nuff said. (Good lord - I was trying to be cool and shorten "enough" - autocorrect bitch slapped me 12 times before it let me use it. Yes autocorrect - I AM that cool.)
So my gray hair is
Just an aside ... apparently autocorrect is also not awake this morning. Come on - you usually "get" me way better than this. AIDJBE!!!
With my brain running in slumber mode my time is up. Run, Starbucks, work, bed. My day in 4 words. Later gators.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Hair Day!
Lord it needs it. Long, gray, frizzy hot mess. CANNOT WAIT!!!!
Paying some bills, light workout, Starbucks and that rounds out my day. One more PUSH day tomorrow and I'm home free. Saturday is DECISION day. I WILL lose the weight. The path is still a bit of a mystery though.
Bare with me as I try to figure it out.
Jenny Craig, Whole30, calorie counting??? So many choices. Good news is all roads lead to VICTORY if I walk the road.
My biggest hurdle is my ALL or NOTHING thinking. You see I really want to have my social life back in swing. I've been MIA for over 2 months but I can't do the ALL if I'm socializing. So what fits best with "cheat" days??
Should I do Jenny Craig and then calorie count on my social days?
Should I do Whole30 and allow treats that are worth it?
Lunch socializing is easy. I WANT healthy at lunch time. I never drink at lunch (don't even want to). It's dinners, happy-hours, night stuff that becomes an EPIC FAILURE. I over-indulge. Then the next day is impossible to get back on track. One night becomes 3 days.
My story is not unique. Hello almost every weight loss blog!
But I really need to commit to my commitment Saturday. Not a choice. Not a maybe. It must be a MUST.
There is a major defeat not living up to a promise to myself.
I have a secondary (should be my primary) goal. FEELGOOD GREAT. A big part of that is being at my "healthy" weight. Probably the best way to achieve both goals is through Whole30.
One of the things that makes Whole30 so hard right now is having kids home for the summer. Why??
Whole30 is SO MUCH COOKING and I'm now cooking for an entire family. Lots more work (i.e. there is no such thing as left-overs with a house of big boys).
Treats, junk food at every turn. Whether I buy it or not. They bring it home.
A plus of Whole30 is I can eat with the family. Easy to modify. Easy to go to a restaurant. So I'll feel more included. It's a nice part of having them home.
A plus of Jenny Craig is I don't have to cook for me. Much less work. But the weight loss is fast.
I have two more days to decide. Might need to do one more comprehensive pro/con list and figure it out.
Today is all about the hair though. I'm going to sit back and enjoy. I downloaded a new book. It should be a good day.
Oh ... and ever notice how when you feel pretty (i.e. hair day) it's inspiring, motivating etc. I'm looking for that boost today! Spread the incentive to be a better version today.
Paying some bills, light workout, Starbucks and that rounds out my day. One more PUSH day tomorrow and I'm home free. Saturday is DECISION day. I WILL lose the weight. The path is still a bit of a mystery though.
Bare with me as I try to figure it out.
Jenny Craig, Whole30, calorie counting??? So many choices. Good news is all roads lead to VICTORY if I walk the road.
My biggest hurdle is my ALL or NOTHING thinking. You see I really want to have my social life back in swing. I've been MIA for over 2 months but I can't do the ALL if I'm socializing. So what fits best with "cheat" days??
Should I do Jenny Craig and then calorie count on my social days?
Should I do Whole30 and allow treats that are worth it?
Lunch socializing is easy. I WANT healthy at lunch time. I never drink at lunch (don't even want to). It's dinners, happy-hours, night stuff that becomes an EPIC FAILURE. I over-indulge. Then the next day is impossible to get back on track. One night becomes 3 days.
My story is not unique. Hello almost every weight loss blog!
But I really need to commit to my commitment Saturday. Not a choice. Not a maybe. It must be a MUST.
There is a major defeat not living up to a promise to myself.
I have a secondary (should be my primary) goal. FEEL
One of the things that makes Whole30 so hard right now is having kids home for the summer. Why??
Whole30 is SO MUCH COOKING and I'm now cooking for an entire family. Lots more work (i.e. there is no such thing as left-overs with a house of big boys).
Treats, junk food at every turn. Whether I buy it or not. They bring it home.
A plus of Whole30 is I can eat with the family. Easy to modify. Easy to go to a restaurant. So I'll feel more included. It's a nice part of having them home.
A plus of Jenny Craig is I don't have to cook for me. Much less work. But the weight loss is fast.
I have two more days to decide. Might need to do one more comprehensive pro/con list and figure it out.
Today is all about the hair though. I'm going to sit back and enjoy. I downloaded a new book. It should be a good day.
Oh ... and ever notice how when you feel pretty (i.e. hair day) it's inspiring, motivating etc. I'm looking for that boost today! Spread the incentive to be a better version today.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Wine.
Drank it (2 glasses). Done. Not feeling the wine-love. Yea. Now it's out of my system.
Long, hard, happy day.
Hair appointment tomorrow - hello beautiful!
In bed ready to call it a night. No alarm for tomorrow - amen. Nite-nite.
Long, hard, happy day.
Hair appointment tomorrow - hello beautiful!
In bed ready to call it a night. No alarm for tomorrow - amen. Nite-nite.
Hi ho, hi ho ... off to work I go.
Two more days left in my big work PUSH. Glad I have incantations this morning lol!
No Mart yesterday. Closed for a show until next week. Bummer. At least we found out before the long drive there. Rescheduled for next Wednesday. Coffee instead. Still fun to catch up with a friend. Then took my youngest out to lunch. Nice day overall.
Eating, well ... another story. "Good" all day. Then hit some cheese and sweet treats at night. But wait ... what about Whole30??
Yep. Sucks.
My mindset has been get through these two weeks, feel better, start the healthy process and then BAM. What mind mind hears is "you don't have to REALLY start yet." All or nothing strikes again.
Trouble is, I'm worried I can get back FOCUSED in the game come the weekend. I need to lose around 12-15 lbs (haven't weighed myself). Shit or get off the pot. But if my mind isn't ready, it will be that game of SORTA trying, treading water.
One of the weird problems I have is I want to have some wine. Wine before I begin my "diet" #112. I want it. But I shouldn't. But I want it. But I shouldn't. See the problem??
I fantasize about pouring a glass, relaxing, etc. But then I think how crappy I'll feel in the morning. (Because one glass will become ... let's say, more than one!) Should I get it out of my system? Should I tell the craving to shut up? Oh the conflict.
Also, I've been cooking Whole30 since the weekend. It's a pain in the butt. Is that because I'm tired, recovering, working a brutal week ... or is that the way it is?
No answers this morning. Only questions. But goal is clear. Lose the weight and feel better. The process is fuzzy. I want answers by Saturday - pretty please universe!!
Other updates ...
Fish oil. I did it. First teaspoon! Tastes like peppermint followed by fish. Not bad though. Burped a bit, but just peppermint taste. Have to remember this morning.
Caffeine taper is tapering.
BTW eyelashes still going strong (in case you were wondering)
Is there anything else?? Can't remember right now. Lol.
Okay. Finishing up so I can go run and incantate myself to HAPPY. Later gators.
No Mart yesterday. Closed for a show until next week. Bummer. At least we found out before the long drive there. Rescheduled for next Wednesday. Coffee instead. Still fun to catch up with a friend. Then took my youngest out to lunch. Nice day overall.
Eating, well ... another story. "Good" all day. Then hit some cheese and sweet treats at night. But wait ... what about Whole30??
Yep. Sucks.
My mindset has been get through these two weeks, feel better, start the healthy process and then BAM. What mind mind hears is "you don't have to REALLY start yet." All or nothing strikes again.
Trouble is, I'm worried I can get back FOCUSED in the game come the weekend. I need to lose around 12-15 lbs (haven't weighed myself). Shit or get off the pot. But if my mind isn't ready, it will be that game of SORTA trying, treading water.
One of the weird problems I have is I want to have some wine. Wine before I begin my "diet" #112. I want it. But I shouldn't. But I want it. But I shouldn't. See the problem??
I fantasize about pouring a glass, relaxing, etc. But then I think how crappy I'll feel in the morning. (Because one glass will become ... let's say, more than one!) Should I get it out of my system? Should I tell the craving to shut up? Oh the conflict.
Also, I've been cooking Whole30 since the weekend. It's a pain in the butt. Is that because I'm tired, recovering, working a brutal week ... or is that the way it is?
No answers this morning. Only questions. But goal is clear. Lose the weight and feel better. The process is fuzzy. I want answers by Saturday - pretty please universe!!
Other updates ...
Fish oil. I did it. First teaspoon! Tastes like peppermint followed by fish. Not bad though. Burped a bit, but just peppermint taste. Have to remember this morning.
Caffeine taper is tapering.
BTW eyelashes still going strong (in case you were wondering)
Is there anything else?? Can't remember right now. Lol.
Okay. Finishing up so I can go run and incantate myself to HAPPY. Later gators.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
What a day!
Yesterday was killer. Like the days I had at my last job. Long, hard, frustrating.
But you know what? It was still a HAPPY day. Right attitude. Right perspective. Right on baby!!
We "played" and laughed and worked together and got through it.
I really need to give credit to INCANTATIONS. Sets up ANY day to be a good day.
I am HAPPY ENERGY.
I also tackled my demon case - the one that always ends up convoluted, unorganized, PAINFUL. Oh and I had to do 2 back-to-back at the end of the day. Thought there must be a way to do better. I found it. And I CELEBRATED it. The celebration was contagious. We high-fived, cheered and left exhausted but triumphant.
Ate better quality, more healthy food yesterday, but not 3 meals and not totally balanced (veggies, protein, fat). It was a day heavy on fruit, moderate on veggies. Lots of small eating opportunities but not time for regular meals. This will happen all week. That's why I'm not going crazy holding myself accountable for those details.
Giving myself a break on "perfection" this week.
Big win ... no wine. Boy I wanted aglass bottle last night. But it was the last thing my body actually needed. Food and bed were such a better choice.
Getting up this morning was hard (again). But work hang-overs are common after days like yesterday. Again, just getting the process of feeling better started this week.
My vitamins and fish oil came last night. Wish me luck on that fish oil!!
Today is a field trip to the Mart. Huge wholesale shopping - with special guest opportunities. Can't wait! (Just wish my girlfriend wanted to go not quite so early :-)
On that note, time to get going. Later gators.
But you know what? It was still a HAPPY day. Right attitude. Right perspective. Right on baby!!
We "played" and laughed and worked together and got through it.
I really need to give credit to INCANTATIONS. Sets up ANY day to be a good day.
I am HAPPY ENERGY.
I also tackled my demon case - the one that always ends up convoluted, unorganized, PAINFUL. Oh and I had to do 2 back-to-back at the end of the day. Thought there must be a way to do better. I found it. And I CELEBRATED it. The celebration was contagious. We high-fived, cheered and left exhausted but triumphant.
Ate better quality, more healthy food yesterday, but not 3 meals and not totally balanced (veggies, protein, fat). It was a day heavy on fruit, moderate on veggies. Lots of small eating opportunities but not time for regular meals. This will happen all week. That's why I'm not going crazy holding myself accountable for those details.
Giving myself a break on "perfection" this week.
Big win ... no wine. Boy I wanted a
Getting up this morning was hard (again). But work hang-overs are common after days like yesterday. Again, just getting the process of feeling better started this week.
My vitamins and fish oil came last night. Wish me luck on that fish oil!!
Today is a field trip to the Mart. Huge wholesale shopping - with special guest opportunities. Can't wait! (Just wish my girlfriend wanted to go not quite so early :-)
On that note, time to get going. Later gators.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Caffeine.
I am sensitive to caffeine. Came on quite suddenly in my early 30's. Tremors (was worried about MS), nervous feeling, sleep disruption. Before that dreaded year, I never understood why DECAF was a thing.
Most of the time I stay pretty caffeine-free (or at least caffeine-low). My Starbucks is decaf (so still has small amount of caffeine) and occasionally I will have iced tea when I'm out to lunch.
Cue the head injury.
Found some delicious new tea flavors while I was off work for 7 weeks. Plus found some grind-your-own coffee and I mix just a bit of the regular stuff (because I liked the flavor). I don't put anything in my tea or coffee, so I LOVE the flavored stuff.
Not working. Taking naps. No schedule. Why not?!?
And here we are today. Too much caffeine. Not enough to bring on tremors, but I wonder if it's contributing to my TIRED all day feeling. Could it be messing up my sleep cycles?? Maybe. Possibly. Enough question that I need to cut back is a BIG way and see what happens.
UGH.
I love my new teas and coffees.
And it's become part of my ... well ... bathroom regularity. I never needed it before, but when I don't have it now ... things don't move as smoothly.
So let the TAPER begin. Not in the mood for cold-turkey. Sugar withdrawal is plenty enough right now.
I am determined to feel back to normal. Cold is fading nicely. Just some lingering night symptoms, but my energy is still bottomed out. Could be still related to being sick. I went to bed early (as always before work), slept reasonably (2 bathroom wake-ups), woke-up just before my alarm AND I still feel UNRESTED.
Need to figure it out. Caffeine?!? We'll see.
So the plan Stan?
Bye caffeine (or back to it's low, low level)
Whole30 (eat well, feel well)
Vitamins (on order)
Fish Oil (good luck to me on this one! also on order)
Sleep and exercise are already (and always) on my list.
I feel success lurking just behind all these good ideas.
I'm kicking butt through my "hard" 2 weeks. One week down. Call finished (in 3 hours from now). Three long days this week, but sandwiched with two fun days. Tuesday = Mart. Thursday = Hair.
My goal through these 2 weeks was to feel better. Cold fading (already feel 10x better), working on the fatigue thing. Incantations going strong. Last night I got stuck in some negative thinking and all of a sudden .... "I'm happy energy" in my head. Lordy incantations are powerful for me.
So as soon as my coffee does it's bathroom job (remember taper not cold-turkey!!lol) (and I'm overdo for some success in that department) off to outside run and "I AM HAPPY ENERGY" land.
I choose to make this hard day a HAPPY day.
Most of the time I stay pretty caffeine-free (or at least caffeine-low). My Starbucks is decaf (so still has small amount of caffeine) and occasionally I will have iced tea when I'm out to lunch.
Cue the head injury.
Found some delicious new tea flavors while I was off work for 7 weeks. Plus found some grind-your-own coffee and I mix just a bit of the regular stuff (because I liked the flavor). I don't put anything in my tea or coffee, so I LOVE the flavored stuff.
Not working. Taking naps. No schedule. Why not?!?
And here we are today. Too much caffeine. Not enough to bring on tremors, but I wonder if it's contributing to my TIRED all day feeling. Could it be messing up my sleep cycles?? Maybe. Possibly. Enough question that I need to cut back is a BIG way and see what happens.
UGH.
I love my new teas and coffees.
And it's become part of my ... well ... bathroom regularity. I never needed it before, but when I don't have it now ... things don't move as smoothly.
So let the TAPER begin. Not in the mood for cold-turkey. Sugar withdrawal is plenty enough right now.
I am determined to feel back to normal. Cold is fading nicely. Just some lingering night symptoms, but my energy is still bottomed out. Could be still related to being sick. I went to bed early (as always before work), slept reasonably (2 bathroom wake-ups), woke-up just before my alarm AND I still feel UNRESTED.
Need to figure it out. Caffeine?!? We'll see.
So the plan Stan?
Bye caffeine (or back to it's low, low level)
Whole30 (eat well, feel well)
Vitamins (on order)
Fish Oil (good luck to me on this one! also on order)
Sleep and exercise are already (and always) on my list.
I feel success lurking just behind all these good ideas.
I'm kicking butt through my "hard" 2 weeks. One week down. Call finished (in 3 hours from now). Three long days this week, but sandwiched with two fun days. Tuesday = Mart. Thursday = Hair.
My goal through these 2 weeks was to feel better. Cold fading (already feel 10x better), working on the fatigue thing. Incantations going strong. Last night I got stuck in some negative thinking and all of a sudden .... "I'm happy energy" in my head. Lordy incantations are powerful for me.
So as soon as my coffee does it's bathroom job (remember taper not cold-turkey!!lol) (and I'm overdo for some success in that department) off to outside run and "I AM HAPPY ENERGY" land.
I choose to make this hard day a HAPPY day.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Decision Made.
Whole30 it is.
I was fighting it for the wrong reasons. My health (or at least my "feel good") should be worth a bit of effort. It's a catch22 - so tired I NEED Whole30 but too tired to do the work. Oh trouble!
So I took my chances while on-call. Grocery store x2, meals x4, dishwasher x2. Score 1 for the good guy - small miracle.
Then that funny, funny Universe played it's hand. Somehow 2 containers worth of food jumped from my loving arms onto the floor and - extra funny - said containers opened up and dumped all over. Joy (for the dog).
But my resolve (today) is strong. So I just will keep on keeping on.
I'm not really committing to the whole 30 days. I'll do this until I feel better. I don't think I "need" a complete 30 but my diet needs to look like this most days. Occasional treats don't make me fat or feel crappy. But regular ones do. I need to get back to my "regular" changes that I started after my first Whole30 1 1/2 years ago.
Honestly, the reason for a possible short 30 is because I've had such a large dent in my fun, social, enjoyable life lately - I'm not willing to sacrifice social enjoyment right now.
So there you have it. Bring on the veggies (and the dishes!).
Tomorrow we'll tackle caffeine ... riveting!
I was fighting it for the wrong reasons. My health (or at least my "feel good") should be worth a bit of effort. It's a catch22 - so tired I NEED Whole30 but too tired to do the work. Oh trouble!
So I took my chances while on-call. Grocery store x2, meals x4, dishwasher x2. Score 1 for the good guy - small miracle.
Then that funny, funny Universe played it's hand. Somehow 2 containers worth of food jumped from my loving arms onto the floor and - extra funny - said containers opened up and dumped all over. Joy (for the dog).
But my resolve (today) is strong. So I just will keep on keeping on.
I'm not really committing to the whole 30 days. I'll do this until I feel better. I don't think I "need" a complete 30 but my diet needs to look like this most days. Occasional treats don't make me fat or feel crappy. But regular ones do. I need to get back to my "regular" changes that I started after my first Whole30 1 1/2 years ago.
Honestly, the reason for a possible short 30 is because I've had such a large dent in my fun, social, enjoyable life lately - I'm not willing to sacrifice social enjoyment right now.
So there you have it. Bring on the veggies (and the dishes!).
Tomorrow we'll tackle caffeine ... riveting!
Smonday
SMONDAY.
When Sunday becomes Monday. Love that! And we all know the moment when that happens.
Busy day today (call willing). Bunch of errands. No workout today.
Keeping this quick today. Feet are moving around upstairs - soon to join me down here.
When Sunday becomes Monday. Love that! And we all know the moment when that happens.
Busy day today (call willing). Bunch of errands. No workout today.
Keeping this quick today. Feet are moving around upstairs - soon to join me down here.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
#100
Noticed this is my 100th post. Guess I like this blogging (really more like journaling) thing. It's like my own private therapy - where I'm both patient and therapist.
Diagnosis ... CRAZY ... duh.
I have thought about therapy a number of times. Not for any specific reason - more like getting a life coach kind of thing. Trouble is, it's hard to find. So I've never really explored it. I "do" my programs and call it coaching. Probably enough. But still - how cool to dial up the ME channel and get "professional" feedback.
(BTW ... my ramblings will continue tonight until my cold meds kick in.)
Still giving thought to Whole30. I reread part of the book "It Starts With Food." Informative, inspiring and proven to work for me. I LOVE the food. Delicious. I mean really, really delicious. Best meals I've made in years. Great flavors, creative, satisfying. It works. It's how I should eat. How I want to eat.
No brainer. EXCEPT ...
It's TONS of cooking. Even though I'm more experienced and am more efficient there is no way around lots of work. Grocery shopping, cooking and don't get me started on the dishes.
If I had ... well, a wife ... I'd be all over it again. Wouldn't it be nice to come home to cooked meals, full refrigerator, clean kitchen. Maybe in my next life!
The angel on my shoulder says it's only 30 days. Worth it to feel well, look good and be back on track. If I had committed a mere 30 days ago, I'd already be "fixed." Plus I will be green with envy at how my friends are LOVING the results (and they will!) and wish like crazy I had done it with them.
I'm leaning toward YES.
Ahhh ... let the foot stomping, baby whining begin.
I have to decide if it's a MUST. But now my meds have kicked in enough that I can go to sleep. Still on-call. Need to get my rest.
Happy #100 cyber-land. We rock!
Diagnosis ... CRAZY ... duh.
I have thought about therapy a number of times. Not for any specific reason - more like getting a life coach kind of thing. Trouble is, it's hard to find. So I've never really explored it. I "do" my programs and call it coaching. Probably enough. But still - how cool to dial up the ME channel and get "professional" feedback.
(BTW ... my ramblings will continue tonight until my cold meds kick in.)
Still giving thought to Whole30. I reread part of the book "It Starts With Food." Informative, inspiring and proven to work for me. I LOVE the food. Delicious. I mean really, really delicious. Best meals I've made in years. Great flavors, creative, satisfying. It works. It's how I should eat. How I want to eat.
No brainer. EXCEPT ...
It's TONS of cooking. Even though I'm more experienced and am more efficient there is no way around lots of work. Grocery shopping, cooking and don't get me started on the dishes.
If I had ... well, a wife ... I'd be all over it again. Wouldn't it be nice to come home to cooked meals, full refrigerator, clean kitchen. Maybe in my next life!
The angel on my shoulder says it's only 30 days. Worth it to feel well, look good and be back on track. If I had committed a mere 30 days ago, I'd already be "fixed." Plus I will be green with envy at how my friends are LOVING the results (and they will!) and wish like crazy I had done it with them.
I'm leaning toward YES.
Ahhh ... let the foot stomping, baby whining begin.
I have to decide if it's a MUST. But now my meds have kicked in enough that I can go to sleep. Still on-call. Need to get my rest.
Happy #100 cyber-land. We rock!
9 Lives.
I've been complaining a lot lately (no really ... I have lol).
Why can't I get a break? Why are all these things happening to me? Why, why, why?!?
Had a thought last night. Maybe even an epiphany. I was thinking I have 9 lives ... and I'm using them up ... as ALL these things keep happening to me ... one after another. I'm dodging bullets left and right.
Then my epiphany (I think it's worth this BIG word). I have actually been amazingly lucky, blessed, fortunate, guided ... whatever you want to call it.
Fall was bad, but could have been a whole lot worse - permanent brain, spine damage - nope.
Firewalk - loads of people burned. Not even a hot spot for me.
Dallas. We were in the EXACT place of the shooting. No exaggeration. Two weeks earlier.
A yucky sucky lingering cold. Treated tons of young-ish people this week - terminal illnesses - no "better" for them.
Someone, something somewhere watching over me. Making the bad not BIG. Taking care of me.
And I'm complaining. Not anymore (at least about this stuff lol ... a girl can conversationally bitch every once and a bit!)
Okay ... that was big and dramatic. Now for the fluff.
Didn't exactly start the Whole30 yesterday. I ate Whole30 until I came home. Hubby got me take-out for dinner (and I appreciate the effort). Not completely complainant ... hello all or nothing. And by that I mean 3 hot-out-of-oven, gooey cookies. My friends are starting Tuesday. I thought I'd get a jump on it since I'm on-call and can't drink. Guess not. I did have lots of healthy veggies - that was a plus.
I guess I'll finish up my Jenny Craig left overs this weekend. Then decide if I want to pledge another Whole30 (I've done 2). What I want is to lose 12 or so pounds. Just don't know what I want that process to look like. (I wish it looked like drinking wine and eating junk!)
What I DON'T want is to flit around trying, not really trying ... losing, not really losing. Ending up the same or heavier, discouraged and tired from treading water. I need 4 great weeks and I can be done with this. Back to where I need to be. Mark the calendar. (Okay this is bringing the motivation back.) Some thinking to do. Stay tuned.
Drinking my new tea (reminds my strangely of oatmeal - in a good way) and then a quick workout. If call cooperates!! Usually mornings are relatively "safe" as docs go to bigger hospital first.
Doing an arms-focused tabata today. Trying to maintain through next week. Then BAM - calling the magic. Time to put pedal to the metal and get this DONE.
Later gators.
Why can't I get a break? Why are all these things happening to me? Why, why, why?!?
Had a thought last night. Maybe even an epiphany. I was thinking I have 9 lives ... and I'm using them up ... as ALL these things keep happening to me ... one after another. I'm dodging bullets left and right.
Then my epiphany (I think it's worth this BIG word). I have actually been amazingly lucky, blessed, fortunate, guided ... whatever you want to call it.
Fall was bad, but could have been a whole lot worse - permanent brain, spine damage - nope.
Firewalk - loads of people burned. Not even a hot spot for me.
Dallas. We were in the EXACT place of the shooting. No exaggeration. Two weeks earlier.
A yucky sucky lingering cold. Treated tons of young-ish people this week - terminal illnesses - no "better" for them.
Someone, something somewhere watching over me. Making the bad not BIG. Taking care of me.
And I'm complaining. Not anymore (at least about this stuff lol ... a girl can conversationally bitch every once and a bit!)
Okay ... that was big and dramatic. Now for the fluff.
Didn't exactly start the Whole30 yesterday. I ate Whole30 until I came home. Hubby got me take-out for dinner (and I appreciate the effort). Not completely complainant ... hello all or nothing. And by that I mean 3 hot-out-of-oven, gooey cookies. My friends are starting Tuesday. I thought I'd get a jump on it since I'm on-call and can't drink. Guess not. I did have lots of healthy veggies - that was a plus.
I guess I'll finish up my Jenny Craig left overs this weekend. Then decide if I want to pledge another Whole30 (I've done 2). What I want is to lose 12 or so pounds. Just don't know what I want that process to look like. (I wish it looked like drinking wine and eating junk!)
What I DON'T want is to flit around trying, not really trying ... losing, not really losing. Ending up the same or heavier, discouraged and tired from treading water. I need 4 great weeks and I can be done with this. Back to where I need to be. Mark the calendar. (Okay this is bringing the motivation back.) Some thinking to do. Stay tuned.
Drinking my new tea (reminds my strangely of oatmeal - in a good way) and then a quick workout. If call cooperates!! Usually mornings are relatively "safe" as docs go to bigger hospital first.
Doing an arms-focused tabata today. Trying to maintain through next week. Then BAM - calling the magic. Time to put pedal to the metal and get this DONE.
Later gators.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Good-Night.
Home from work. Ready for bed. Cold meds on board.
Call day one is done.
Not a bad day. Thank you very much.
Call day one is done.
Not a bad day. Thank you very much.
Yes, a better morning.
I have turned the proverbial corner. Cough under control. Sinuses not pounding. Still fatigued but that should be gone by Monday.
WOO HOO!!!
Today starts my call weekend. Here's hoping for a quiet one.
I'm really excited about my plan. Now the universe needs to cooperate and let me work the plan lol! I'm joining my friends in a Whole30 starting today. Eat better, feel better, be better. It's the God's honest truth.
Not much to say this morning, so good time for a grateful list.
AIR CONDITIONING!! So nice to be comfortable.
My sweet, sweet dog. Came in to get me a love nudge last night. It's the best!
Feeling better.
Feeling better.
Feeling better!!
Cleaning crew today. Will come home to a sparkling house. After a house of boys, it needs it!
Outside run with my incantations. I'm happy energy!
Call weekend. Oddly gives me an opportunity to relax. Can't do anything else. As long as I don't get called in a lot, it will be a restful weekend.
Call pay. Obvious one!
Game of Thrones. Fantastic! I'm on season 5.
Hitting the books. Finally feel well enough to get back to reading.
Fun lunch with my aunt yesterday. She's a hoot. Oh and she gave me 2 awesome bags :-)
New tea. This one is cinnamon and vanilla. Must have a thing for cinnamon lately.
Whole30. Feels good to do good.
Okay folks. Finishing my tea, heading to run and off to work. Sending good vibes for a good call weekend. Later gators.
WOO HOO!!!
Today starts my call weekend. Here's hoping for a quiet one.
I'm really excited about my plan. Now the universe needs to cooperate and let me work the plan lol! I'm joining my friends in a Whole30 starting today. Eat better, feel better, be better. It's the God's honest truth.
Not much to say this morning, so good time for a grateful list.
AIR CONDITIONING!! So nice to be comfortable.
My sweet, sweet dog. Came in to get me a love nudge last night. It's the best!
Feeling better.
Feeling better.
Feeling better!!
Cleaning crew today. Will come home to a sparkling house. After a house of boys, it needs it!
Outside run with my incantations. I'm happy energy!
Call weekend. Oddly gives me an opportunity to relax. Can't do anything else. As long as I don't get called in a lot, it will be a restful weekend.
Call pay. Obvious one!
Game of Thrones. Fantastic! I'm on season 5.
Hitting the books. Finally feel well enough to get back to reading.
Fun lunch with my aunt yesterday. She's a hoot. Oh and she gave me 2 awesome bags :-)
New tea. This one is cinnamon and vanilla. Must have a thing for cinnamon lately.
Whole30. Feels good to do good.
Okay folks. Finishing my tea, heading to run and off to work. Sending good vibes for a good call weekend. Later gators.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Good Morning?!?
Definitely BETTER morning. I'm slowly seeing the "getting better" happening.
Now I need to focus on getting my immune system back up and running where it needs to be. Guess what that means? EAT HEALTHY!!! Oh, it always comes back to this ... "it starts with food" ... to quote Whole30.
Been toggling between Jenny Craig, Whole30 and Crappy Eating ... with the latter winning big.
Things will calm down in a couple of weeks so I'll have more time to focus on Whole30. I think that's the best option.
Over next couple of weeks, I'll do the best I can but not kill myself with strictness. I need to give myself a break, but I need to also take better care of what goes into my body. Cookies won't help me. Wine won't help me.
And actually I really need to NOT drink. I've been popping cold meds like crazy. My liver needs some R&R before it tackles alcohol.
Today was supposed to be a dog swim at the lake with my aunt and our beloved pups. Had to change (taking care of me) so lunch instead. Much more manageable. I thought about doing my Yoga HIITS class this am, but my cough is bad in the morning ... will have to wait another week.
I have this plan in my mind. It goes like this. Spend next week and a half getting better. Feel better, eat better, hold my fitness level - do good, but don't push. Work is hard but I will focus my downtime on taking care of ME. Pushing now will set me back and also feel like swimming upstream - hard work, no progress.
Then schedule returns to normal (and hopefully I finally feel normal) and BAM ... start building to GREATNESS!! or at least back to my normal AWESOME lol!
I hope I've seen the last big hiccup in a long line of hiccups. I'm ready to reclaim my life. And take the lessons from the last couple months plus and MOVE FORWARD! I want my journal to be about GROWTH and PROGRESS instead of this complaining and crappy crap.
I see a light ... fingers crosses, plan in place.
Now I need to focus on getting my immune system back up and running where it needs to be. Guess what that means? EAT HEALTHY!!! Oh, it always comes back to this ... "it starts with food" ... to quote Whole30.
Been toggling between Jenny Craig, Whole30 and Crappy Eating ... with the latter winning big.
Things will calm down in a couple of weeks so I'll have more time to focus on Whole30. I think that's the best option.
Over next couple of weeks, I'll do the best I can but not kill myself with strictness. I need to give myself a break, but I need to also take better care of what goes into my body. Cookies won't help me. Wine won't help me.
And actually I really need to NOT drink. I've been popping cold meds like crazy. My liver needs some R&R before it tackles alcohol.
Today was supposed to be a dog swim at the lake with my aunt and our beloved pups. Had to change (taking care of me) so lunch instead. Much more manageable. I thought about doing my Yoga HIITS class this am, but my cough is bad in the morning ... will have to wait another week.
I have this plan in my mind. It goes like this. Spend next week and a half getting better. Feel better, eat better, hold my fitness level - do good, but don't push. Work is hard but I will focus my downtime on taking care of ME. Pushing now will set me back and also feel like swimming upstream - hard work, no progress.
Then schedule returns to normal (and hopefully I finally feel normal) and BAM ... start building to GREATNESS!! or at least back to my normal AWESOME lol!
I hope I've seen the last big hiccup in a long line of hiccups. I'm ready to reclaim my life. And take the lessons from the last couple months plus and MOVE FORWARD! I want my journal to be about GROWTH and PROGRESS instead of this complaining and crappy crap.
I see a light ... fingers crosses, plan in place.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
It's All About the AC
Sitting here happily cool in my WORKING AC! Thank you repair man. Thank you hubby. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
But guess what happened to me today?!?! Lightening struck the hospital. Took out electric and back-up electric (had to go to double back-up electric). NO AC all afternoon!
Got so hot and humid it actually rained in our procedure rooms. It was the craziest thing. We monitor temp and humidity for machine health. Jumped from 50ish% humidity to 92% in 20 min. Water. Puddles. On floor, on countertop, all over papers ... drip, drip, drip. Wild.
So many people now without power. Ouch. That is horrible in this heat.
I'll take my blessing tonight and say a little prayer it holds. Oh and hoping for those without too.
But guess what happened to me today?!?! Lightening struck the hospital. Took out electric and back-up electric (had to go to double back-up electric). NO AC all afternoon!
Got so hot and humid it actually rained in our procedure rooms. It was the craziest thing. We monitor temp and humidity for machine health. Jumped from 50ish% humidity to 92% in 20 min. Water. Puddles. On floor, on countertop, all over papers ... drip, drip, drip. Wild.
So many people now without power. Ouch. That is horrible in this heat.
I'll take my blessing tonight and say a little prayer it holds. Oh and hoping for those without too.
Here's what's happening today.
Still sick. I know, you're tired of hearing about it. Me too.
Horrible night's sleep. Wish I could stay in bed all day today. No such luck. This virus is kicking my butt. It's been a week - should be on the mend soon. Moved from throat to head to cough ... all with tremendous fatigue.
I'm going to "try" to run today. Sometimes that helps, sometimes it doesn't ... but it's worth the try. Heading outside unless storms lingering (have to check weather before I go).
AC should be fixed either late today or tomorrow. Thank God for small favors. I played the girl-who's-sick card and am sleeping in the spare room (by myself) with partial AC - lucky me!
We are working VERY short next 2 weeks at work. Not looking forward to pushing through.
You wouldn't know it from this blog lately, but I am a positive, high-energy person. The last 2 months have beat me to the ground - mentally and physically. I want the old me back. There must be a lesson to be learned somewhere. Can't appreciate the sun without the rain?!?! Something like that??
Maybe I'll come out of this appreciating my good health and energy so much more.
I wonder if I should do my incantations today. Seems odd to incant positive vibes when I feel so crappy. Will that be counterproductive?? I honestly don't give a rat's ass this morning lol. Today is about surviving and getting back to bed!
Catch y'all tomorrow.
(Today's post is sponsored by the apostrophe ... lordy I've used it today!)
Horrible night's sleep. Wish I could stay in bed all day today. No such luck. This virus is kicking my butt. It's been a week - should be on the mend soon. Moved from throat to head to cough ... all with tremendous fatigue.
I'm going to "try" to run today. Sometimes that helps, sometimes it doesn't ... but it's worth the try. Heading outside unless storms lingering (have to check weather before I go).
AC should be fixed either late today or tomorrow. Thank God for small favors. I played the girl-who's-sick card and am sleeping in the spare room (by myself) with partial AC - lucky me!
We are working VERY short next 2 weeks at work. Not looking forward to pushing through.
You wouldn't know it from this blog lately, but I am a positive, high-energy person. The last 2 months have beat me to the ground - mentally and physically. I want the old me back. There must be a lesson to be learned somewhere. Can't appreciate the sun without the rain?!?! Something like that??
Maybe I'll come out of this appreciating my good health and energy so much more.
I wonder if I should do my incantations today. Seems odd to incant positive vibes when I feel so crappy. Will that be counterproductive?? I honestly don't give a rat's ass this morning lol. Today is about surviving and getting back to bed!
Catch y'all tomorrow.
(Today's post is sponsored by the apostrophe ... lordy I've used it today!)
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
It's all relative.
I'm cleaning up my attitude today.
Next couple of weeks are going to be hard. Head down, push through. But it's only hard in a relative sense. I've done much, much worse. For much, much longer.
I'm focusing on taking care of myself these next two weeks. Getting better. Getting stronger. Family and friends will need to take a bit of a back-seat as I build myself up again. Asking for help, making changes to commitments. Most important giving myself a break.
I came to this moment thanks to our non-working AC. Main unit is holding on by a thread (parts ordered) and upstairs is completely broken (parts also ordered). Main level feels warm ... until you go upstairs. Then it feels like ice-cold heaven. All relative.
Cleaning up my attitude.
Next couple of weeks are going to be hard. Head down, push through. But it's only hard in a relative sense. I've done much, much worse. For much, much longer.
I'm focusing on taking care of myself these next two weeks. Getting better. Getting stronger. Family and friends will need to take a bit of a back-seat as I build myself up again. Asking for help, making changes to commitments. Most important giving myself a break.
I came to this moment thanks to our non-working AC. Main unit is holding on by a thread (parts ordered) and upstairs is completely broken (parts also ordered). Main level feels warm ... until you go upstairs. Then it feels like ice-cold heaven. All relative.
Cleaning up my attitude.
Monday, July 4, 2016
More complaining and other stuff ...
Yep. I don't even feel like pretending to be zen-ful today. Upstairs AC unit went last night ... smoke, smell, heat. Got it all! Part getting ordered Tuesday. Down for a week at least.
In order to preserve the other 2 units, keeping temperature up. Entire house is HOT ... already this morning. At least the day will be a cool 98 degrees. WTH. High 90's as far as the eye can see. This blows.
I feel crappy, now I can't cool-down and I need to make a decision about the bbq tonight.
Am I too sick to go? I don't know. I think I am. Push, push, push. That's what I do.
I need a win. I need some fun. I need to feel good. Might need to cancel my fun plans this week as we figure out day for AC to be fixed. Might cancel my fun tonight.
I'm pissed. I'm grumpy. I'm over all this. Yeah - I know 1st world problems, etc. But today I don't have it in me to feel inspired or even grateful.
UGH and double UGH!
I think I'm extra bummed because I was really looking forward to going tonight. It's still early. I will make the decision by noon. I'll make one (of three) of the dishes and see how I feel. What I want is to go back to bed.
Also will cancel my tabata class tomorrow. Too sick. Good lord when can I get myself in shape?!?!?
Well, I know the title said "other stuff" but I got nothing. Sorry for the tease - it's just a complaining post today.
In order to preserve the other 2 units, keeping temperature up. Entire house is HOT ... already this morning. At least the day will be a cool 98 degrees. WTH. High 90's as far as the eye can see. This blows.
I feel crappy, now I can't cool-down and I need to make a decision about the bbq tonight.
Am I too sick to go? I don't know. I think I am. Push, push, push. That's what I do.
I need a win. I need some fun. I need to feel good. Might need to cancel my fun plans this week as we figure out day for AC to be fixed. Might cancel my fun tonight.
I'm pissed. I'm grumpy. I'm over all this. Yeah - I know 1st world problems, etc. But today I don't have it in me to feel inspired or even grateful.
UGH and double UGH!
I think I'm extra bummed because I was really looking forward to going tonight. It's still early. I will make the decision by noon. I'll make one (of three) of the dishes and see how I feel. What I want is to go back to bed.
Also will cancel my tabata class tomorrow. Too sick. Good lord when can I get myself in shape?!?!?
Well, I know the title said "other stuff" but I got nothing. Sorry for the tease - it's just a complaining post today.
Sunday, July 3, 2016
New Ending
Just read a really great quote ... wanted to write it before I forgot.
You cannot go back and make a brand new beginning. BUT you can start now and make a brand new ending.
Don't have a credit for the quote. Just on the old www.
You cannot go back and make a brand new beginning. BUT you can start now and make a brand new ending.
Don't have a credit for the quote. Just on the old www.
Last "bad" sick day??
I hope. Popping cold meds like candy. Usually just a couple of days of "bad" cold then mending.
Today is a to-do day. Just getting stuff done.
Pedicure (my toes are a fit!).
Grocery shopping for bbq tomorrow.
Washing sheets (if I feel up to it).
Easy workout and a Starbucks.
I'm having a bit of a pity party for myself today. I really need a day where I feel GOOD. Can't seem to find one. I so rarely get sick - guess I'm a baby when I do.
I keep TRYING and TRYING to get back on track and something else rears it's ugly head. Everyday lately is a PUSH. I'm worn out physically and mentally. Work is hard, working out is hard, getting through the day is hard. By brain is tired, my body is tired. UGH.
Okay, enough complaining. Eventually, things will back to good. Just have to keep pushing.
Today is a to-do day. Just getting stuff done.
Pedicure (my toes are a fit!).
Grocery shopping for bbq tomorrow.
Washing sheets (if I feel up to it).
Easy workout and a Starbucks.
I'm having a bit of a pity party for myself today. I really need a day where I feel GOOD. Can't seem to find one. I so rarely get sick - guess I'm a baby when I do.
I keep TRYING and TRYING to get back on track and something else rears it's ugly head. Everyday lately is a PUSH. I'm worn out physically and mentally. Work is hard, working out is hard, getting through the day is hard. By brain is tired, my body is tired. UGH.
Okay, enough complaining. Eventually, things will back to good. Just have to keep pushing.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Happy Birthday Hubby!
Today is hubby's birthday. Last year in the 40's. Then onto old-man-hood!
Cake made, presents wrapped. Dinner tonight at 7pm. Only problem is I don't know if I can make it. This cold-bug is getting the best of me. I've been going, going, going and I feel gone right now. Too gone to even get my pedicure today.
I don't feel like eating, moving or anything. It was a busy day getting everything done and I'm finally sitting down. My whole body hurts.
This might actually be a man cold lol.
Hubby will be disappointed ... I still have a few hours to rest. Will play it by ear.
My son is on his way to airport to drop off his friends - back to NY. House back to normal. Fun week, nice visit.
I can't wait to feel like myself again. It feels like a couple of months of yuck. I haven't had a feel-good day in a long time. I'm due!!
Okay dokey. That's a post wrap for today.
Cake made, presents wrapped. Dinner tonight at 7pm. Only problem is I don't know if I can make it. This cold-bug is getting the best of me. I've been going, going, going and I feel gone right now. Too gone to even get my pedicure today.
I don't feel like eating, moving or anything. It was a busy day getting everything done and I'm finally sitting down. My whole body hurts.
This might actually be a man cold lol.
Hubby will be disappointed ... I still have a few hours to rest. Will play it by ear.
My son is on his way to airport to drop off his friends - back to NY. House back to normal. Fun week, nice visit.
I can't wait to feel like myself again. It feels like a couple of months of yuck. I haven't had a feel-good day in a long time. I'm due!!
Okay dokey. That's a post wrap for today.
Friday, July 1, 2016
It's Friday.
"It's Friday, it's Friday. It's the end of the week. It's the last day." Just a little song ditty we sing at work.
Well, the good news is I don't feel any worse. Guess this is as bad as it will get. With some (lots) of sleep this weekend, I might be on the mend in a couple of days. Thank you Advil Cold & Sinus. Best stuff out there.
Today is a monster day to get through. Busy work, short staffed (until August), holiday traffic and a big BBQ for family tonight. Some good news - I have most of the food ready to go - that's all of the good news. I've been awake for 30 min and I'm dreaming of bed. Definitely a monster day.
Running outside today. Full workout of my INCANTATION ... I AM HAPPY ENERGY. I'm glad to be back to outside runs. There is something peaceful and powerful about running in the dark. Running at the start of the day - birds chirping, little animals running around. Funny thing is my neighbor has started running outside while I was on break. Same time-ish. Not cool. That's my time!!! Now I "look" for him so he doesn't scare me. And I need to time my run so God forbid we aren't running together! Oh the little things.
Another tidbit from my seminar ... grateful list. Everyone who is anyone (in the self-help world) tells you to be grateful. Write it, say it ... big, small ... it all counts.
So here we go.
Of course the big stuff is ALWAYS there. My family, my boys, our health, our home. Those are easy to be thankful for everyday. And I am.
Smaller, little stuff is harder to notice. That's the list today on this monster day.
Main floor AC went out yesterday, but got fixed last night after I went to bed. Thank you AC guy and thank you hubby for arranging.
Lots of food already fixed for tonight's BBQ.
Hubby's gifts all bought - b-day celebration tomorrow.
Stack of bills and paperwork DONE.
Howard Stern show on radio for long commute.
Youngest having a great time with old friends.
Advil Cold & Sinus
New (delicious) tea - cinnamon and berry.
Invited to 4th of July BBQ and fireworks with friends (my new morning running buddy lol)
Ripped a favorite blouse. Dry cleaner can fix for $4. Fantastic.
Dog woke me up last night to say good-night. It's so sweet. He nudges me until I wake-up and pet his head. Then he lays down next to me. Pure love.
Monster day or not, I'll choose to make it a blessed one. I AM happy energy :-) Later gators.
Well, the good news is I don't feel any worse. Guess this is as bad as it will get. With some (lots) of sleep this weekend, I might be on the mend in a couple of days. Thank you Advil Cold & Sinus. Best stuff out there.
Today is a monster day to get through. Busy work, short staffed (until August), holiday traffic and a big BBQ for family tonight. Some good news - I have most of the food ready to go - that's all of the good news. I've been awake for 30 min and I'm dreaming of bed. Definitely a monster day.
Running outside today. Full workout of my INCANTATION ... I AM HAPPY ENERGY. I'm glad to be back to outside runs. There is something peaceful and powerful about running in the dark. Running at the start of the day - birds chirping, little animals running around. Funny thing is my neighbor has started running outside while I was on break. Same time-ish. Not cool. That's my time!!! Now I "look" for him so he doesn't scare me. And I need to time my run so God forbid we aren't running together! Oh the little things.
Another tidbit from my seminar ... grateful list. Everyone who is anyone (in the self-help world) tells you to be grateful. Write it, say it ... big, small ... it all counts.
So here we go.
Of course the big stuff is ALWAYS there. My family, my boys, our health, our home. Those are easy to be thankful for everyday. And I am.
Smaller, little stuff is harder to notice. That's the list today on this monster day.
Main floor AC went out yesterday, but got fixed last night after I went to bed. Thank you AC guy and thank you hubby for arranging.
Lots of food already fixed for tonight's BBQ.
Hubby's gifts all bought - b-day celebration tomorrow.
Stack of bills and paperwork DONE.
Howard Stern show on radio for long commute.
Youngest having a great time with old friends.
Advil Cold & Sinus
New (delicious) tea - cinnamon and berry.
Invited to 4th of July BBQ and fireworks with friends (my new morning running buddy lol)
Ripped a favorite blouse. Dry cleaner can fix for $4. Fantastic.
Dog woke me up last night to say good-night. It's so sweet. He nudges me until I wake-up and pet his head. Then he lays down next to me. Pure love.
Monster day or not, I'll choose to make it a blessed one. I AM happy energy :-) Later gators.
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