Today was I awake before my alarm, relaxed and feeling good. That's a Whole30 TRADEMARK. Three days of eating well (not dieting though) and I feel so much better. I wore my skinny jeans yesterday - fit just fine. These jeans have NO weight wiggle room. They are fitted, with no stretch. Keeps me honest. When they fit, I can breathe a sigh of relief. I will say, there are times lately that they have some "room" - this wasn't one of those times, but it's only been three days.
Today is my late lifting day. And she'll talk about the Challenge. I've decided to participate if we don't have to log everything we eat. If we do, I think I might participate in spirit only. As I type this, I wonder if I'm being a baby - it's only two weeks. Logging for two weeks is very doable.
I thought my goals for these two weeks would be basic -- NO alcohol, NO desserts, NO cheese (that seems to gateway me into eating junk). I'm not adding fitness goals because I'm already doing them and part of those goals is allowing some flexibility when I'm extra tired, sore (like an injury), etc. An extra rest day here or there is making a difference. I don't need the push (right now) in the fitness area.
The big deal about these goals is it takes me over 2 big dates -- Superbowl and a celebration dinner for my son and his girlfriend. At first, I thought that was a deal breaker. But I remembered how I lived-my-healthy over those 4 months and it involved making some choices. I have weekend company later in the month and a trip to Orlando -- both will be "treat" moments. I can still enjoy the Superbowl and the dinner and continue my good habits.
I need to commit if I promise myself. No give-backs. No broken promise.
The conflict in my head is that food-freedom should include special events. Two meals over two weeks shouldn't make a difference in my health. Why am I fighting it? Isn't that diet-like? See - it's a good argument. Just typing this is getting that conversation going in my head. Devil on my shoulder.
But the angel on my other side says there is enough to enjoy without "needing" to treat myself. There is nothing special about Superbowl food (oh and I'm making it all -- lots of good stuff I can eat) and the dinner will be just as special with or without a glass (or two) of wine.
Okay, thanks for listening cyber-world. Decision made, big girl panties on, 2 weeks it is - if I "have to" log, I will. Fun little Challenge to start the month. Game on.
She's having a prize for the winner (anyone who reaches goals gets a chance to win) -- so unlikely I'll win the drawing, but I think I should "prize" myself. Got it - trip to the outlets on February 15 - perfect. P.S. Looking at the calendar, I noticed Valentine's Day is over the challenge too. Not a big deal, but still ...
Okay, this post has gone long. Time to wrap it up. Other than lifting and maybe a quick dog-park trip, nothing planned. I'm holding off on my nails (if I can without breaking them) to let them "breathe" a little before I polish again. I'm thinking Friday (fingers crossed). Today I'll start looking for February goals, finish the motivational book (more on that later) and do some house chores. Sounds like a plan. Later gators.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017
And the week begins ...
Today is a fun day.
Lunch and movie with a friend, maybe a nail appointment and that's all folks. Fun and more fun.
I'm up early to get an early workout. Hubby has a contractor to the house at 8am this morning and I don't want to parade the sweaty-me-look while she's here (it's a clothing fitting -- fancy boy lol).
Today is cardio but I'm going to keep the cardio shorter than usual. My ankle has been giving me grief after I run. Fewer intervals and I'll add some arms and abs to finish it out. Tomorrow's lift is all legs so it should even everything out.
Two days in the healthy eating books and I'm feeling better and better (so far, no headache - yea!). My stomach is still unsettled so I need to work on that. Hopefully, a string of no junk will take care of it.
W30 has this philosophy ... once you see how good you CAN feel, you can't un-feel it. And it's true. I know how GOOD feels and I don't want to settle for less than that.
February 1 starts a challenge at the yoga studio. She decided to make it open to whatever goal, in whatever way feels right. AKA no alcohol, lift 3 times a week, get more sleep, lose 3lbs, eat more veggies, etc ... you get the idea. ... you chose what speaks to you. It's for 2 weeks. I like the sound of this a lot more. I'm not sure if food logging is part of it (we'll find out Tuesday). I'm considering this challenge. I'll have to figure out some goals.
Speaking of goals --
Wednesday begins February so my goals for February should begin. BUT, I need to figure them out first lol. Last week was a bust overall (sick, eating crappy, etc) so I'm behind in getting my butt in order. I'll be doing some heavy thinking (in a fun way) these next two days.
Off to that workout. My intention today is to have FUN and do some LAUGHING and find some LIGHT-HEARTED moments. I may have to work hard for this one!
Lunch and movie with a friend, maybe a nail appointment and that's all folks. Fun and more fun.
I'm up early to get an early workout. Hubby has a contractor to the house at 8am this morning and I don't want to parade the sweaty-me-look while she's here (it's a clothing fitting -- fancy boy lol).
Today is cardio but I'm going to keep the cardio shorter than usual. My ankle has been giving me grief after I run. Fewer intervals and I'll add some arms and abs to finish it out. Tomorrow's lift is all legs so it should even everything out.
Two days in the healthy eating books and I'm feeling better and better (so far, no headache - yea!). My stomach is still unsettled so I need to work on that. Hopefully, a string of no junk will take care of it.
W30 has this philosophy ... once you see how good you CAN feel, you can't un-feel it. And it's true. I know how GOOD feels and I don't want to settle for less than that.
February 1 starts a challenge at the yoga studio. She decided to make it open to whatever goal, in whatever way feels right. AKA no alcohol, lift 3 times a week, get more sleep, lose 3lbs, eat more veggies, etc ... you get the idea. ... you chose what speaks to you. It's for 2 weeks. I like the sound of this a lot more. I'm not sure if food logging is part of it (we'll find out Tuesday). I'm considering this challenge. I'll have to figure out some goals.
Speaking of goals --
Wednesday begins February so my goals for February should begin. BUT, I need to figure them out first lol. Last week was a bust overall (sick, eating crappy, etc) so I'm behind in getting my butt in order. I'll be doing some heavy thinking (in a fun way) these next two days.
Off to that workout. My intention today is to have FUN and do some LAUGHING and find some LIGHT-HEARTED moments. I may have to work hard for this one!
Sunday, January 29, 2017
HAPPY Update
Looking for the good.
ACLU blocked the ban on immigrants ... no deportations.
Come on GOOD. I'm cheering for you, standing behind you, looking to do my part. GOOD must prevail. LOVE must win.
History must NOT repeat.
God bless the ACLU and the US Courts.
ACLU blocked the ban on immigrants ... no deportations.
Come on GOOD. I'm cheering for you, standing behind you, looking to do my part. GOOD must prevail. LOVE must win.
History must NOT repeat.
God bless the ACLU and the US Courts.
Continuing On ...
The difference ONE day of clean eating makes -- woke up easily, energy up immediately, HAPPIER mood. Just one day.
Now for day 2. (Probably cue the headache today ... so much sugar lately will probably give me some issues for the next couple of days.)
This morning we are postponing our hike until later and I'm making a donut run to two fancy donut shops. My youngest is home to work and is stopping over this morning. We don't want to miss it. For me it will be COFFEE (yea) and my W30 breakfast.
No workout today. Rest day.
Then some errands and some cooking. TBD on those fronts. I don't "need" anything for a couple of days (thank you freezer stash) but I want to be prepared. I also want to keep moving this afternoon. Yesterday was a chill day, but two in a row becomes lazy.
I'm still having a lot of issues with the hate and all the horrible executive orders being made by our leader (and I use that term loosely). It's making me sad and scared. I've never felt this before. And people continue to amaze me. These are educated, middle class, middle aged people I call friends (not close friends, thankfully) who are acting and hating in this way. It's leaving me with this feeling of dread ... everyday about everything. I need to find a way to get-a-grip. Part of the "sad" is I don't want them in my life AT ALL. Some I have severed ties, but others are complicated.
Okay, enough this morning. My intention today is to see the good in people. I need to have my faith in this country, in my friends, in people in general restored. That won't happen today, but I can look for the good in the good people I know.
Later gators.
Now for day 2. (Probably cue the headache today ... so much sugar lately will probably give me some issues for the next couple of days.)
This morning we are postponing our hike until later and I'm making a donut run to two fancy donut shops. My youngest is home to work and is stopping over this morning. We don't want to miss it. For me it will be COFFEE (yea) and my W30 breakfast.
No workout today. Rest day.
Then some errands and some cooking. TBD on those fronts. I don't "need" anything for a couple of days (thank you freezer stash) but I want to be prepared. I also want to keep moving this afternoon. Yesterday was a chill day, but two in a row becomes lazy.
I'm still having a lot of issues with the hate and all the horrible executive orders being made by our leader (and I use that term loosely). It's making me sad and scared. I've never felt this before. And people continue to amaze me. These are educated, middle class, middle aged people I call friends (not close friends, thankfully) who are acting and hating in this way. It's leaving me with this feeling of dread ... everyday about everything. I need to find a way to get-a-grip. Part of the "sad" is I don't want them in my life AT ALL. Some I have severed ties, but others are complicated.
Okay, enough this morning. My intention today is to see the good in people. I need to have my faith in this country, in my friends, in people in general restored. That won't happen today, but I can look for the good in the good people I know.
Later gators.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Mini W30 ... and GO
I'm actually excited for today ... for a day of good eating, feeling good again, getting back to myself.
Rules I know how to do. And I need this re-set -- big time!
I opted out of circuit training this morning. A solitary, mindful workout at home seemed more my cup-of-tea today. By Tuesday, I'll be back to feeling good and back to my regular studio schedule. (P.S. today's workout will still be hard ... I just wanted to zone out with my music etc.)
**Interrupted by an early riser so resuming now lol **
Workout is finished (it was hard!), showered, fed and coffee in hand. Meals for today defrosting. Boys golfing. Now I'm hanging out in our movie theater room, watching some recorded stuff - chilling. I don't usually do the theater room during the day, so this feels like something different ... fun. Plus, it takes me out of my "usual" place I tend to eat and snack.
I have no plans to do much of anything today. That works for me today. Tomorrow is a filled day and the week will be nice and full. Since I have the opportunity for some quiet, alone time ... I'm taking advantage of it.
Off to enjoy my peace. Later gators.
Rules I know how to do. And I need this re-set -- big time!
I opted out of circuit training this morning. A solitary, mindful workout at home seemed more my cup-of-tea today. By Tuesday, I'll be back to feeling good and back to my regular studio schedule. (P.S. today's workout will still be hard ... I just wanted to zone out with my music etc.)
**Interrupted by an early riser so resuming now lol **
Workout is finished (it was hard!), showered, fed and coffee in hand. Meals for today defrosting. Boys golfing. Now I'm hanging out in our movie theater room, watching some recorded stuff - chilling. I don't usually do the theater room during the day, so this feels like something different ... fun. Plus, it takes me out of my "usual" place I tend to eat and snack.
I have no plans to do much of anything today. That works for me today. Tomorrow is a filled day and the week will be nice and full. Since I have the opportunity for some quiet, alone time ... I'm taking advantage of it.
Off to enjoy my peace. Later gators.
Friday, January 27, 2017
The Climb
Here's the scoop.
Today is my last day before I go back to a W30 format. I'm ready to have a good, fun night tonight and to begin the clean-up tomorrow. It's time.
I became an "activist" for the first time yesterday. Granted I just called and emailed my senator about the appointment of Secretary of Education, but it's a start. I feel good about it. I'm starting to look for other ways to get involved.
Very randomly (long story), I got in contact with my eldest's kindergarten and 1st grade teacher. She was his favorite and it was fun to let her know what an impact she had on him.
In that vein, I also sent a message to a friend who is really putting herself out-there and standing up for what she believes (in an respectful, intelligent way). I wanted to let her know I admire her.
It feels like a took a big cleansing breath yesterday. The climb begins.
Today is my last day before I go back to a W30 format. I'm ready to have a good, fun night tonight and to begin the clean-up tomorrow. It's time.
I became an "activist" for the first time yesterday. Granted I just called and emailed my senator about the appointment of Secretary of Education, but it's a start. I feel good about it. I'm starting to look for other ways to get involved.
Very randomly (long story), I got in contact with my eldest's kindergarten and 1st grade teacher. She was his favorite and it was fun to let her know what an impact she had on him.
In that vein, I also sent a message to a friend who is really putting herself out-there and standing up for what she believes (in an respectful, intelligent way). I wanted to let her know I admire her.
It feels like a took a big cleansing breath yesterday. The climb begins.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Better, but shy of Good
I feel better today. Physically and emotionally. I hope the bug is finished and my funk is over.
I don't feel "good" though. Days of sofa sitting, eating poorly, watching too much news has left me weathered. I have 2 workouts this morning (outside the house) and errands to run. Both should help me return to "normal."
We are going out with friends Friday night. Once again, drinking and eating. Beginning Saturday, I'm starting a mini-W30. I need a re-set but quick. I have a couple of weeks of good eating ahead before anything hits the calendar and I need to take advantage of the time. Climbing the slippery slope to healthy habits again.
I also want to cut back on my Kombucha drinking. I really like it, but I don't think it's helping my stomach (not hurting though). It's added calories, a habit that feels close to a cock-tail and it's expensive. I plan to use it as an alternative to drinking (hello SuperBowl). One had become two most days. I knew it was becoming a "thing" for me, but I kept justifying the health benefits.
Today I need to focus back on HAPPY (that's not eating related). Get moving more and get-out-of-the-house!!
I'm sure pushing after feeling lousy will take it's toll, but it's a step in the right direction.
This crazy Universe likes to keep me guessing.
I don't feel "good" though. Days of sofa sitting, eating poorly, watching too much news has left me weathered. I have 2 workouts this morning (outside the house) and errands to run. Both should help me return to "normal."
We are going out with friends Friday night. Once again, drinking and eating. Beginning Saturday, I'm starting a mini-W30. I need a re-set but quick. I have a couple of weeks of good eating ahead before anything hits the calendar and I need to take advantage of the time. Climbing the slippery slope to healthy habits again.
I also want to cut back on my Kombucha drinking. I really like it, but I don't think it's helping my stomach (not hurting though). It's added calories, a habit that feels close to a cock-tail and it's expensive. I plan to use it as an alternative to drinking (hello SuperBowl). One had become two most days. I knew it was becoming a "thing" for me, but I kept justifying the health benefits.
Today I need to focus back on HAPPY (that's not eating related). Get moving more and get-out-of-the-house!!
I'm sure pushing after feeling lousy will take it's toll, but it's a step in the right direction.
This crazy Universe likes to keep me guessing.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
50%
I got it right half the day yesterday. I "forced" a workout and it was good. I "forced" a dog walk and it was good. I "forced" a healthy breakfast and lunch and it was good. But then the day went to hell. I baked and made dinner ahead and ate and sat on the sofa and did NOTHING until I went to bed.
I feel a bit better today. Enough that I need to do SOMETHING productive. Without warning I am slipping on the slide. Time to get serious.
I will do some positive reading. I will get my butt showered and out of the house today. I will stop watching the depressing news.
I did do another BIG Facebook clean-up. Good-bye lots of hate spreaders. Let's see if it was enough.
Today is a rest workout day. Tomorrow is a double class. It will feel really good.
I'm treating today as a transition day. I won't get it perfect, but I need to get it better.
I'm not a person who gets the blues often, but I have them hard this week. I don't even feel like posting. Time to bring the big guns and get myself out of this funk.
It pisses me off to feel yucky again.
Yep, I'm in a grumpy mood.
I'd like to say I will find my HAPPY today, but it's not likely. I just need to move on the spectrum. Don't get me wrong, I will try for HAPPY (and might get lucky) ... but I don't want to set up for failure. "Better" is something I can manage.
Well, I'm finished spreading the joy and sunshine this morning lol. Later gators.
I feel a bit better today. Enough that I need to do SOMETHING productive. Without warning I am slipping on the slide. Time to get serious.
I will do some positive reading. I will get my butt showered and out of the house today. I will stop watching the depressing news.
I did do another BIG Facebook clean-up. Good-bye lots of hate spreaders. Let's see if it was enough.
Today is a rest workout day. Tomorrow is a double class. It will feel really good.
I'm treating today as a transition day. I won't get it perfect, but I need to get it better.
I'm not a person who gets the blues often, but I have them hard this week. I don't even feel like posting. Time to bring the big guns and get myself out of this funk.
It pisses me off to feel yucky again.
Yep, I'm in a grumpy mood.
I'd like to say I will find my HAPPY today, but it's not likely. I just need to move on the spectrum. Don't get me wrong, I will try for HAPPY (and might get lucky) ... but I don't want to set up for failure. "Better" is something I can manage.
Well, I'm finished spreading the joy and sunshine this morning lol. Later gators.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Down in the Dumps
I'm not feeling well. Sick?? Maybe. Hopefully, it won't grow into a BIG sick.
I canceled lifting today (last night). It's a noon class, just arms and I have the option of doing a good workout at home if I feel up to it. I might switch up my days off this week.
I'm leaning heavily to staying home for GNI tonight. I don't want to be up late. We're playing a game, so that requires "effort" beyond just hanging out and also keeps me stuck for the whole night. If I am germ-y, not nice to spread the yuck.
I also want a mental health day. I'm struggling with the "hate" that feels like it's everywhere. I'm worried for the moral direction of the country and our place in the world. It think it's eroding on all fronts. It makes me want a "nesting," resting day ... and with feeling crappy, it just feels necessary. Sometimes being reclusive is the worst thing to do though - wallow in the sadness. So I'm torn. The "fix" for the blues for me is usually a workout (but I that might not work today).
BTW, my massage yesterday was amazing.
Last night, I made the new recipe for the week for the boys. Meat pies by Pioneer Woman - she does "easy" l usually love her stuff. This was another winner.
The plan for today is completely up in the air. I'll see how I feel. Maybe some reading - it's a powerful, positive message - might be just what I need today.
Okay - hope to have a better report tomorrow. I need to feel better, physically and emotionally.
Later gators.
I canceled lifting today (last night). It's a noon class, just arms and I have the option of doing a good workout at home if I feel up to it. I might switch up my days off this week.
I'm leaning heavily to staying home for GNI tonight. I don't want to be up late. We're playing a game, so that requires "effort" beyond just hanging out and also keeps me stuck for the whole night. If I am germ-y, not nice to spread the yuck.
I also want a mental health day. I'm struggling with the "hate" that feels like it's everywhere. I'm worried for the moral direction of the country and our place in the world. It think it's eroding on all fronts. It makes me want a "nesting," resting day ... and with feeling crappy, it just feels necessary. Sometimes being reclusive is the worst thing to do though - wallow in the sadness. So I'm torn. The "fix" for the blues for me is usually a workout (but I that might not work today).
BTW, my massage yesterday was amazing.
Last night, I made the new recipe for the week for the boys. Meat pies by Pioneer Woman - she does "easy" l usually love her stuff. This was another winner.
The plan for today is completely up in the air. I'll see how I feel. Maybe some reading - it's a powerful, positive message - might be just what I need today.
Okay - hope to have a better report tomorrow. I need to feel better, physically and emotionally.
Later gators.
Monday, January 23, 2017
Fun-day Monday
The week begins again. This weekend was busy, fun, full of VARIETY ... but I'm (again) HAPPY to have a normal, routine week ahead.
I need some "nesting" time. Some ME alone time.
The war on this election has really left me drained. Facebook is trembling with hate. I de-friended again. It makes me sad. I don't see an end to the name-calling, divisive, threatening words I see and hear. I might need a break from it.
This is a good time to practice inner peace (and boy do I need the practice).
Workout today is an interval run. I have a love/hate relationship with intervals. It's awesome to finish it, painful to do it and hard to want to get it started. But I will. I always do.
Post run is a 90 min massage. Hindsight says I should have waited until Wednesday (a massage after a weekend of treats doesn't feel as rewarding). But, hey, a massage is a massage. It will be good.
There is about a week and a half left of January. My plan is to finish a book a friend gave me (on creating a great routine) and take this time to get organized and ready for February's goals (which I'm still planning). Nesting, slowing down a bit, re-focusing. Back to basics. Cooking, routine, reflection, space between the craziness. Sounds like a plan.
Okay my pretties - enough said. I need to create an intention for today and let it work it's magic. Later gators. Monday has begun.
I need some "nesting" time. Some ME alone time.
The war on this election has really left me drained. Facebook is trembling with hate. I de-friended again. It makes me sad. I don't see an end to the name-calling, divisive, threatening words I see and hear. I might need a break from it.
This is a good time to practice inner peace (and boy do I need the practice).
Workout today is an interval run. I have a love/hate relationship with intervals. It's awesome to finish it, painful to do it and hard to want to get it started. But I will. I always do.
Post run is a 90 min massage. Hindsight says I should have waited until Wednesday (a massage after a weekend of treats doesn't feel as rewarding). But, hey, a massage is a massage. It will be good.
There is about a week and a half left of January. My plan is to finish a book a friend gave me (on creating a great routine) and take this time to get organized and ready for February's goals (which I'm still planning). Nesting, slowing down a bit, re-focusing. Back to basics. Cooking, routine, reflection, space between the craziness. Sounds like a plan.
Okay my pretties - enough said. I need to create an intention for today and let it work it's magic. Later gators. Monday has begun.
Sunday, January 22, 2017
HAPPY
Today is a HAPPY day - I'm feeling it.
The party last night was surprisingly fun. We both had a nice night. I ate and drank as planned - yea ME. Lots of treats, but it was planned and not overdone.
Today is the Steelers game. I'll eat mostly compliant (maybe a sweet added) but no wine.
We finished booking the hotels for Italy and made a couple other travel plans. It's going to be a good year.
This morning has been relaxing. No alarm, no workout ... just my drinking routine and conversation with the hubby (who slept in spare room - it was a good night's sleep)
I'll head to run a couple of errands, make soup, make rice crispies and head out to the game. Fun, relaxing day ahead.
Later gators!
The party last night was surprisingly fun. We both had a nice night. I ate and drank as planned - yea ME. Lots of treats, but it was planned and not overdone.
Today is the Steelers game. I'll eat mostly compliant (maybe a sweet added) but no wine.
We finished booking the hotels for Italy and made a couple other travel plans. It's going to be a good year.
This morning has been relaxing. No alarm, no workout ... just my drinking routine and conversation with the hubby (who slept in spare room - it was a good night's sleep)
I'll head to run a couple of errands, make soup, make rice crispies and head out to the game. Fun, relaxing day ahead.
Later gators!
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Stop the Presses ... It's READ!!
All finished. War and Peace in the books (pun and all). Funny enough, my favorite part of the book was the last epilogue. A philosophical discussion on man's illusion of free-will. I was in a mad rush as the end was pulling me faster and faster. I might go back and re-read those final 30 pages - some deep stuff lol. I wouldn't recommend the book to read, but I'm glad I read it.
Next week I will select my next MHP project. I'm leaning toward Rosetta Stone if I can get it working for my February selection. If I give it 30 - 60 min a day and see where that leaves me after 30 days. Then I can decide if it's actually working - I'm a slow, slow goer on "language" - spoken that is ... written I get just fine.
My hair went well - got some major shaping done. It's hard to tell right now with the keratin treatment. I'm trying baby steps to a new style.
Dinner was delicious. Kept it PERFECT until I got home and boarded the cookie train. Crap. That was emotional eating at it's finest. We talked a lot of politics and yesterday was a heavy, sad, scary, hard day. I ate some of those feelings last night (and the cookie were good - of course). And I'm ovulating - that's becoming more and more "a thing."
No promises for today. Clean until the party, then who knows. I will have wine - food TBD. The only thing I know is no cookies post party. I'll know very few people tonight, but one neighbor I do know is apparently doing the Whole30 and wants to chat about it. Nice! That will be a good reminder throughout the evening.
*TMI Alert*
I've been very bloated and gassy at night - which makes for a lot of fun going out. My clean eating is causing some distress. I don't know if my enzymes are "old" or what is going on. I stopped the problematic stuff early in the week. I hope it's okay for the next 2 nights. Being at someone's house makes even the bathroom "off limits" if you know what I mean.
*TMI Over*
Today is the early morning lift circuit training class. It's fun (and hard). I'm usually glad to have it so much earlier, but this morning was a sluggish start. Hello wine, cookies and a snoring husband - some crappy sleep or lack-there-of. I think there is a spare-room in someone's future tonight.
Stay tuned for a party recap tomorrow. I don't really want to go, but I hope it's one of those situations where I'm glad I did.
Time to get going. Later gators.
Next week I will select my next MHP project. I'm leaning toward Rosetta Stone if I can get it working for my February selection. If I give it 30 - 60 min a day and see where that leaves me after 30 days. Then I can decide if it's actually working - I'm a slow, slow goer on "language" - spoken that is ... written I get just fine.
My hair went well - got some major shaping done. It's hard to tell right now with the keratin treatment. I'm trying baby steps to a new style.
Dinner was delicious. Kept it PERFECT until I got home and boarded the cookie train. Crap. That was emotional eating at it's finest. We talked a lot of politics and yesterday was a heavy, sad, scary, hard day. I ate some of those feelings last night (and the cookie were good - of course). And I'm ovulating - that's becoming more and more "a thing."
No promises for today. Clean until the party, then who knows. I will have wine - food TBD. The only thing I know is no cookies post party. I'll know very few people tonight, but one neighbor I do know is apparently doing the Whole30 and wants to chat about it. Nice! That will be a good reminder throughout the evening.
*TMI Alert*
I've been very bloated and gassy at night - which makes for a lot of fun going out. My clean eating is causing some distress. I don't know if my enzymes are "old" or what is going on. I stopped the problematic stuff early in the week. I hope it's okay for the next 2 nights. Being at someone's house makes even the bathroom "off limits" if you know what I mean.
*TMI Over*
Today is the early morning lift circuit training class. It's fun (and hard). I'm usually glad to have it so much earlier, but this morning was a sluggish start. Hello wine, cookies and a snoring husband - some crappy sleep or lack-there-of. I think there is a spare-room in someone's future tonight.
Stay tuned for a party recap tomorrow. I don't really want to go, but I hope it's one of those situations where I'm glad I did.
Time to get going. Later gators.
Friday, January 20, 2017
Inauguration Day
Hopefully, to be followed by Impeachment Day.
Okay, enough depressing news.
Up early and buzzing around to get ready for the cleaning ladies. 3 hours to kill, then hair appointment. Some good War and Peace progress will be made (100 pages exactly yesterday).
Rest day - and I'm glad. Some tired, sore muscles on this old body.
Dinner tonight with like-minded friends - it's a good day to be with like-minded people. My hair will be a fright since I have a keratin treatment today. Oh well - every day can't be a beautiful day lol.
Three hours to kill is a long time. Especially since most stores aren't open yet. I was going to make this a dog hike morning, but it's raining. No dog, just my book - ugh.
Okay - short hello today. Got to get moving - later gators.
Okay, enough depressing news.
Up early and buzzing around to get ready for the cleaning ladies. 3 hours to kill, then hair appointment. Some good War and Peace progress will be made (100 pages exactly yesterday).
Rest day - and I'm glad. Some tired, sore muscles on this old body.
Dinner tonight with like-minded friends - it's a good day to be with like-minded people. My hair will be a fright since I have a keratin treatment today. Oh well - every day can't be a beautiful day lol.
Three hours to kill is a long time. Especially since most stores aren't open yet. I was going to make this a dog hike morning, but it's raining. No dog, just my book - ugh.
Okay - short hello today. Got to get moving - later gators.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
One day off.
Okay - so all day yesterday I thought it was Thursday lol. I'm one day off. My "weekend" in fact starts tomorrow, not today. Now my world is back on track!
Anyway - today I'm doing a double workout (okay for this month) and taking a full rest day tomorrow (instead of tabata). I guess my "new" schedule this month is a flexing one. That's good - keep my body guessing and doing what makes sense.
I have tons of errands today. I'm not sure if I'll get to all of them. No big deal either way. It's been a relaxing "normal" week and I really needed it.
I read 150 pages yesterday - go me. Parts are of this volume are the best so far - makes it easier to read. I have lots of time to kill tomorrow when the cleaning ladies are here so I should continue my progression forward with the end in full view. HUGE SMILE!
I did my meditation yesterday while listening to a monk chant. My hope is the music will cue the meditation response after repeated exposure. It was relaxing but didn't feel natural. I guess one time doesn't make me an expert - ha! Working at relaxing ... working at not trying to work at relaxing ... it plays with the brain. And I need to remember to do it with some regularity.
I ate well yesterday. Too many veggies though - bloated, gassy stomach as a result. I did have a give-it-all-up moment which surprised me. I ignored it (after I considered it - close call). It was a "I can't do this forever" moment so "why should I try." Those moments like to pop up. I'm glad I tuned it out.
* brief break to help eldest with the printer *
My intention for the day is ... well ... keep the healthy habits going (including finding the HAPPY in the everyday). Evenings make me a little nervous. Maybe I'll be super sleepy from a good lift day today. That helps fight the munchies.
Today is the last day for President Obama. He and his family have served us well. I wish we could keep him forever lol! God helps us all as the transition begins.
Off to find some HAPPY. Later gators.
Anyway - today I'm doing a double workout (okay for this month) and taking a full rest day tomorrow (instead of tabata). I guess my "new" schedule this month is a flexing one. That's good - keep my body guessing and doing what makes sense.
I have tons of errands today. I'm not sure if I'll get to all of them. No big deal either way. It's been a relaxing "normal" week and I really needed it.
I read 150 pages yesterday - go me. Parts are of this volume are the best so far - makes it easier to read. I have lots of time to kill tomorrow when the cleaning ladies are here so I should continue my progression forward with the end in full view. HUGE SMILE!
I did my meditation yesterday while listening to a monk chant. My hope is the music will cue the meditation response after repeated exposure. It was relaxing but didn't feel natural. I guess one time doesn't make me an expert - ha! Working at relaxing ... working at not trying to work at relaxing ... it plays with the brain. And I need to remember to do it with some regularity.
I ate well yesterday. Too many veggies though - bloated, gassy stomach as a result. I did have a give-it-all-up moment which surprised me. I ignored it (after I considered it - close call). It was a "I can't do this forever" moment so "why should I try." Those moments like to pop up. I'm glad I tuned it out.
* brief break to help eldest with the printer *
My intention for the day is ... well ... keep the healthy habits going (including finding the HAPPY in the everyday). Evenings make me a little nervous. Maybe I'll be super sleepy from a good lift day today. That helps fight the munchies.
Today is the last day for President Obama. He and his family have served us well. I wish we could keep him forever lol! God helps us all as the transition begins.
Off to find some HAPPY. Later gators.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Glorious SLEEP!
I slept so well last night. No snoring bed-mate and a good lift workout did the trick. I forgot that when I have a particularly hard lifting workout, I get really sleepy that night. It's a good thing - something is working! I'm glad today is a rest day - my body needs it.
As I started saying last night ... I have another "stretch" of challenges starting tomorrow. I need to except that this is LIFE and I need to take it in stride (plus it's fun - duh). Have a plan, execute plan and QUIT OVERTHINKING it! Sometime when I obsess, it backfires. Keep it simple stupid - isn't that a t-shirt?
I know from my 4 month social marathon, that if I keep the food okay and add a couple of glasses of wine, all is good. Or, if I want something indulgent on the food - no wine. Both is trouble. This weekend I choose the wine (and add my club soda as my second drink).
Plan in place.
Now done thinking about it.
My INTENTION for the social events is to enjoy my people, my friends and myself.
Today is another "regular" but HAPPY day. Errands, lunch with a friend, reading my book (grrrr) and making dinner. Cooking, preparing, taking time to set a plate - makes for a much better evening of healthy. Salmon and mock-fried rice are all prepped for tonight.
I want to get some of the stuff over with before my lunch out. On that note, signing off and heading to meditate first. INTENTION for today ... hmmmm ... I've got nothing. Maybe meditation will help. Later gators.
As I started saying last night ... I have another "stretch" of challenges starting tomorrow. I need to except that this is LIFE and I need to take it in stride (plus it's fun - duh). Have a plan, execute plan and QUIT OVERTHINKING it! Sometime when I obsess, it backfires. Keep it simple stupid - isn't that a t-shirt?
I know from my 4 month social marathon, that if I keep the food okay and add a couple of glasses of wine, all is good. Or, if I want something indulgent on the food - no wine. Both is trouble. This weekend I choose the wine (and add my club soda as my second drink).
Plan in place.
Now done thinking about it.
My INTENTION for the social events is to enjoy my people, my friends and myself.
Today is another "regular" but HAPPY day. Errands, lunch with a friend, reading my book (grrrr) and making dinner. Cooking, preparing, taking time to set a plate - makes for a much better evening of healthy. Salmon and mock-fried rice are all prepped for tonight.
I want to get some of the stuff over with before my lunch out. On that note, signing off and heading to meditate first. INTENTION for today ... hmmmm ... I've got nothing. Maybe meditation will help. Later gators.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
It's a wrap ...
The day is done.
100 pages read - yea ME!
Ate well, cooked some yummy meals, cravings were under control tonight. I nixed the fruit today after too much yesterday. Errands finished, sheets washed ... yep it was a good day.
Hubby is out of town so a calm, quiet, snore-free night ahead.
BTW, I tried a new paleo recipe for "healthy" cookies yesterday. Horrible. Bummer since I wasted the food (almonds, coconut, etc) but glad I didn't "force" myself to eat them. They smelled fantastic. Tasted like nothing.
This weekend is gearing up to be a bit of a treat-time run again. Dinner out with friends Friday night, a party Saturday night and the Steelers game on Sunday night. "Worth-it" needs to come into play every night. This is how my life is rolling right now AND that's great - I have a really fun life - no complaints. If I keep the "treats" to the events only, all should be fine. This is NOT all-or-nothing. I've managed weekends before - I can do it again. This is the point to my FOOD FREEDOM!
Okay, suddenly I'm really tired. I'm going to give in to the the sleepy eyes and head to bed. Until tomorrow ...
100 pages read - yea ME!
Ate well, cooked some yummy meals, cravings were under control tonight. I nixed the fruit today after too much yesterday. Errands finished, sheets washed ... yep it was a good day.
Hubby is out of town so a calm, quiet, snore-free night ahead.
BTW, I tried a new paleo recipe for "healthy" cookies yesterday. Horrible. Bummer since I wasted the food (almonds, coconut, etc) but glad I didn't "force" myself to eat them. They smelled fantastic. Tasted like nothing.
This weekend is gearing up to be a bit of a treat-time run again. Dinner out with friends Friday night, a party Saturday night and the Steelers game on Sunday night. "Worth-it" needs to come into play every night. This is how my life is rolling right now AND that's great - I have a really fun life - no complaints. If I keep the "treats" to the events only, all should be fine. This is NOT all-or-nothing. I've managed weekends before - I can do it again. This is the point to my FOOD FREEDOM!
Okay, suddenly I'm really tired. I'm going to give in to the the sleepy eyes and head to bed. Until tomorrow ...
Book 3 - FINALLY!
I made it to the final book (a mere 550 pages left). My goal is to have War and Peace finished by the end of January. My hope is to read 100 pages a day and knock it out faster. (Realistically, 50 pages is probably a more reasonable number - but I'm shooting for the stars.) Oh the celebration when I finish this book - I can picture it now!
I forgot to do my meditation yesterday. I pushed back my workout and spent the early morning paying bills and other annoying stuff (like reading War and Peace) I wanted to get off my to-do list. I didn't workout until after 10am and by then I had completely forgotten about the meditation. Lol. I'll keep trying!
My workout was good. Today is the noon lifting. Happy to get back to the studio.
I ate "compliant" yesterday, but heavy on the fruit. I'll dial that back today. I need to go to the store and do some actually cooking this afternoon. Dinner was a bit like snacking last night - grabbing stuff from the refrigerator and eating at the counter - one-by-one. My meal schedule was off since I went to lunch at 2:30 yesterday. Okay, but I want to do better today. Build back that better evening routine. Sweets weren't an issue yesterday, but I was craving cheese - I held strong though. Funny to talk about "battling" cheese - crazy food brain - crazy 1st world problems.
Nothing exciting planned for today, but I am looking forward to the day. A back to basics day feels good sometimes. Sheets to wash, food to make, book to read and time alone. Exciting? No. HAPPY? Yes.
I keep forgetting to mention my knee. It's the best it's been in years - some days completely pain free. I stopped running with the brace and that's helped a lot. I think it was to a point of hindering rather than helping. My guess is it's a combination of less running, strength training, less sugar and collagen protein. No MRI, no procedures, no medication ... just me and my effort. And I noticed I'm getting more flexible in my legs (for my standard). That's probably from less running. I'm seeing GOOD changes from my GOOD changes - woohoo!!
Okay - off to finish my morning drink routine, walk the dog and read a little (ugh lol). Oh - and meditate! HAPPY day has begun :-)
I forgot to do my meditation yesterday. I pushed back my workout and spent the early morning paying bills and other annoying stuff (like reading War and Peace) I wanted to get off my to-do list. I didn't workout until after 10am and by then I had completely forgotten about the meditation. Lol. I'll keep trying!
My workout was good. Today is the noon lifting. Happy to get back to the studio.
I ate "compliant" yesterday, but heavy on the fruit. I'll dial that back today. I need to go to the store and do some actually cooking this afternoon. Dinner was a bit like snacking last night - grabbing stuff from the refrigerator and eating at the counter - one-by-one. My meal schedule was off since I went to lunch at 2:30 yesterday. Okay, but I want to do better today. Build back that better evening routine. Sweets weren't an issue yesterday, but I was craving cheese - I held strong though. Funny to talk about "battling" cheese - crazy food brain - crazy 1st world problems.
Nothing exciting planned for today, but I am looking forward to the day. A back to basics day feels good sometimes. Sheets to wash, food to make, book to read and time alone. Exciting? No. HAPPY? Yes.
I keep forgetting to mention my knee. It's the best it's been in years - some days completely pain free. I stopped running with the brace and that's helped a lot. I think it was to a point of hindering rather than helping. My guess is it's a combination of less running, strength training, less sugar and collagen protein. No MRI, no procedures, no medication ... just me and my effort. And I noticed I'm getting more flexible in my legs (for my standard). That's probably from less running. I'm seeing GOOD changes from my GOOD changes - woohoo!!
Okay - off to finish my morning drink routine, walk the dog and read a little (ugh lol). Oh - and meditate! HAPPY day has begun :-)
Monday, January 16, 2017
MLK Day
It seems a bit early on the calendar this year - so it took me by surprise. Eldest has the day off, hubby doesn't. It feels more significant this year with the horrible day that awaits us on Friday. When there are great men and women in the world (hello MLK) and this country elects an ass - it's just that much more important.
Anyway ... back to me lol.
Yesterday was a stellar day. Mood was upbeat, attitude was solid, day was HAPPY.
I got my new-to-me phone. Love it so far. Sometimes I need a push.
Read a lot of War and Peace - progress! I should move to book 3 by tomorrow.
Ate 3 healthy meals. Stopped the grazing. Resisted the game goodies (including calzones!). Oh the heavenly smells!
Workout was strong. I did a full lift workout. Neck is no worse off. Slowly improving. And, yes, it can all be from sleeping wonky - thanks WebMD.
Steelers won.
Today is a modified workout. I'm trying to get back to my regular schedule. I'll do a couple of treadmill intervals and some tabata stuff. Hopefully, tomorrow will put me back on schedule. I have a "new" January schedule, but I haven't been able to try it yet.
I have some house stuff to get done today (bills, etc). I'll probably push back the guest room cleanup until tomorrow. Since eldest is off, I think I'll hang with him this afternoon and do something fun.
I woke up this morning feeling a lot like the new-old me. Yea! Other than my neck thing, I feel good. I still need to string some more days together before it feels natural again. The cravings (and habits) are strong in the afternoon and evening. Being healthy can be hard at times, but it is ALWAYS worth it!!! Morning-ME needs to remind evening-ME that sitting in front of the TV mindlessly eating is NEVER worth it.
Reviewing my posts yesterday was the boost I needed to adjust my attitude. Ups, downs, struggles, solutions, successes. All there in black-and-white. It was a good reminder. ME now is much healthier than ME a year ago. I'm stronger, happier, more balanced, more relaxed than I have been in a long time. I don't want to slide back.
I've learned it doesn't always need to be hard, but it does always require effort. The "hard" doesn't last long when the healthy habits are in full swing. Healthy habits are in full swing with effort.
My intention for today is to continue reinforcing the healthy habits (especially 3 meals) AND to remember to breath and enjoy the day AND to be grateful for what today brings. That's a lot of INTENTION lol!
(Saying this reminds me to start up my 5 min meditation that never really got started - oooops!)
This post is a long one! Off to have a HAPPY day. Later gators.
Anyway ... back to me lol.
Yesterday was a stellar day. Mood was upbeat, attitude was solid, day was HAPPY.
I got my new-to-me phone. Love it so far. Sometimes I need a push.
Read a lot of War and Peace - progress! I should move to book 3 by tomorrow.
Ate 3 healthy meals. Stopped the grazing. Resisted the game goodies (including calzones!). Oh the heavenly smells!
Workout was strong. I did a full lift workout. Neck is no worse off. Slowly improving. And, yes, it can all be from sleeping wonky - thanks WebMD.
Steelers won.
Today is a modified workout. I'm trying to get back to my regular schedule. I'll do a couple of treadmill intervals and some tabata stuff. Hopefully, tomorrow will put me back on schedule. I have a "new" January schedule, but I haven't been able to try it yet.
I have some house stuff to get done today (bills, etc). I'll probably push back the guest room cleanup until tomorrow. Since eldest is off, I think I'll hang with him this afternoon and do something fun.
I woke up this morning feeling a lot like the new-old me. Yea! Other than my neck thing, I feel good. I still need to string some more days together before it feels natural again. The cravings (and habits) are strong in the afternoon and evening. Being healthy can be hard at times, but it is ALWAYS worth it!!! Morning-ME needs to remind evening-ME that sitting in front of the TV mindlessly eating is NEVER worth it.
Reviewing my posts yesterday was the boost I needed to adjust my attitude. Ups, downs, struggles, solutions, successes. All there in black-and-white. It was a good reminder. ME now is much healthier than ME a year ago. I'm stronger, happier, more balanced, more relaxed than I have been in a long time. I don't want to slide back.
I've learned it doesn't always need to be hard, but it does always require effort. The "hard" doesn't last long when the healthy habits are in full swing. Healthy habits are in full swing with effort.
My intention for today is to continue reinforcing the healthy habits (especially 3 meals) AND to remember to breath and enjoy the day AND to be grateful for what today brings. That's a lot of INTENTION lol!
(Saying this reminds me to start up my 5 min meditation that never really got started - oooops!)
This post is a long one! Off to have a HAPPY day. Later gators.
Sunday, January 15, 2017
A Re-Read
Instead of grabbing War and Peace, I started reading though my old posts (I know ... but it's SO boring ... dare I say, I enjoy reading ME more than best-book-ever-written!!).
Holy SHIT!! I really was ridiculously busy. As I'm reading, I'm thinking WOW you did an AMAZING job of managing your life (and I only got through a few weeks of old posts).
I wanted to take a minute and say JOB WELL DONE. I was feeling a bit failure-ish this morning. This transition week was not as stellar as I'd hoped AND I'm still feeling blah AND I'm wondering how to get the "magic" back in full swing AND my new strength goal is having a slow start.
Cut a girl a break. I ROCKED IT!!
I've impressed myself.
There is a lot of value in writing "stuff" down. I usually don't re-read posts (more than the day before) but it's nice to have a record of my days and feeling and struggles and successes.
(And I caught a funny typo - pastries was pasties and in the sentence it became an entirely different conversation lol ... I corrected it.)
So here's a tea-with-collagen toast to ME. You worked hard, struggled hard, succeeded hard for yourself and family and friends. You moved forward and backward and still managed to end up ahead.
Keep rocking it, keep pushing hard, keep finding the HAPPY. Keep being YOU.
Holy SHIT!! I really was ridiculously busy. As I'm reading, I'm thinking WOW you did an AMAZING job of managing your life (and I only got through a few weeks of old posts).
I wanted to take a minute and say JOB WELL DONE. I was feeling a bit failure-ish this morning. This transition week was not as stellar as I'd hoped AND I'm still feeling blah AND I'm wondering how to get the "magic" back in full swing AND my new strength goal is having a slow start.
Cut a girl a break. I ROCKED IT!!
I've impressed myself.
There is a lot of value in writing "stuff" down. I usually don't re-read posts (more than the day before) but it's nice to have a record of my days and feeling and struggles and successes.
(And I caught a funny typo - pastries was pasties and in the sentence it became an entirely different conversation lol ... I corrected it.)
So here's a tea-with-collagen toast to ME. You worked hard, struggled hard, succeeded hard for yourself and family and friends. You moved forward and backward and still managed to end up ahead.
Keep rocking it, keep pushing hard, keep finding the HAPPY. Keep being YOU.
Fine Tuning
I made it yesterday with a "healthy choices" day in the books. That's 2 (if you're counting). But I did eat too much. I did a big graze through all the healthy food I made (it was good though!).
Today is a fine tuning day. Three meals (with maybe one small mini-meal). I need to get back to that healthy routine. Part of my problem is my neck hurts, so the afternoon is spent sofa bound with a heating pad. Bored = stuff my face. Not the best routine.
I don't know what's up with my neck. It's actually more in my trap and shoulder now ... just an ache ... like a headache in the muscle. Did I do that all from a weird sleeping position? I'm wondering if this is a lifting injury. Advil and heat help. With the cold and the neck, I'm on this steady stream of lots of pills - I don't like it. I think I need to do a modified workout today. Nothing with the bar on my back. It's feeling a lot better, but the ache continues on. Maybe like a pinched nerve? I'm going to google that!
I also need to read more War and Peace (broken record). I got through about 50 pages last night. I have to push hard because I am quickly losing interest (for the millionth time). The HAPPY is in finishing this goal ... certainly not with the reading. Remind me why this was a good idea lol? It's clogging my other "stuff" and I need to set an end date. January 31. You heard it here first. Now I have a goal and a time frame to beat.
Today is another blah day. With our Steelers gathering canceled, my neck hurting and football on all day there is not much interesting happening. (A good day to read!!) I still need to make up the bedrooms, but I'll see how my neck feels.
I hope I'm gathering speed and strength toward my healthy routine again (2 days!!). I want to kick it up a notch today. Again, fingers crossed, mouth closed. My intention is to get stuff done today. I also want to start to plan some HAPPY for the week. I LOVED my old routine, my old balance ... I want to find it again. I'm the only one holding me back. I know how to do it - so just do it.
Later gators.
Today is a fine tuning day. Three meals (with maybe one small mini-meal). I need to get back to that healthy routine. Part of my problem is my neck hurts, so the afternoon is spent sofa bound with a heating pad. Bored = stuff my face. Not the best routine.
I don't know what's up with my neck. It's actually more in my trap and shoulder now ... just an ache ... like a headache in the muscle. Did I do that all from a weird sleeping position? I'm wondering if this is a lifting injury. Advil and heat help. With the cold and the neck, I'm on this steady stream of lots of pills - I don't like it. I think I need to do a modified workout today. Nothing with the bar on my back. It's feeling a lot better, but the ache continues on. Maybe like a pinched nerve? I'm going to google that!
I also need to read more War and Peace (broken record). I got through about 50 pages last night. I have to push hard because I am quickly losing interest (for the millionth time). The HAPPY is in finishing this goal ... certainly not with the reading. Remind me why this was a good idea lol? It's clogging my other "stuff" and I need to set an end date. January 31. You heard it here first. Now I have a goal and a time frame to beat.
Today is another blah day. With our Steelers gathering canceled, my neck hurting and football on all day there is not much interesting happening. (A good day to read!!) I still need to make up the bedrooms, but I'll see how my neck feels.
I hope I'm gathering speed and strength toward my healthy routine again (2 days!!). I want to kick it up a notch today. Again, fingers crossed, mouth closed. My intention is to get stuff done today. I also want to start to plan some HAPPY for the week. I LOVED my old routine, my old balance ... I want to find it again. I'm the only one holding me back. I know how to do it - so just do it.
Later gators.
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Mid-day Update
I did my full interval run today. It went well, but my neck is in a bad way currently. Time for some Advil and sofa time. I don't think it was the run since it hurt a lot yesterday afternoon too.
Phone got postponed until tomorrow (yea).
My nails look good! Blue on the toes. Not my favorite blue (which is so hard to find), but it's pretty. I like a gray-blue and this is a bit brighter. A good change from the red!
I hit the kitchen hard today. Thai zoodles with chicken for lunch - OMG - I forgot how much I love this and my spiralizer worked like a charm. Then a steak frittata with veggies (on the mandolin) for dinner. The eggs are a bit overdone on the bottom, but not horrible. I'll keep the temperature lower next time. I needed some healthy and delicious options for today. I think I'll start a frittata kick again. Next salmon with capers - yum. I also cooked up some sweet potato for my mock "pie" with spices.
I'm not gonna lie - I'm craving some sweets in a big way this afternoon. It's not surprising with the amount of treats I've had this past week. I need to stay strong on this one. It's going to be a long afternoon. Boys are golfing - I'm home alone with a full pantry lol.
Okay, that's the update. I'm checking in just to remind myself I need to keep focused. Fingers crossed, mouth closed.
Phone got postponed until tomorrow (yea).
My nails look good! Blue on the toes. Not my favorite blue (which is so hard to find), but it's pretty. I like a gray-blue and this is a bit brighter. A good change from the red!
I hit the kitchen hard today. Thai zoodles with chicken for lunch - OMG - I forgot how much I love this and my spiralizer worked like a charm. Then a steak frittata with veggies (on the mandolin) for dinner. The eggs are a bit overdone on the bottom, but not horrible. I'll keep the temperature lower next time. I needed some healthy and delicious options for today. I think I'll start a frittata kick again. Next salmon with capers - yum. I also cooked up some sweet potato for my mock "pie" with spices.
I'm not gonna lie - I'm craving some sweets in a big way this afternoon. It's not surprising with the amount of treats I've had this past week. I need to stay strong on this one. It's going to be a long afternoon. Boys are golfing - I'm home alone with a full pantry lol.
Okay, that's the update. I'm checking in just to remind myself I need to keep focused. Fingers crossed, mouth closed.
What can I say.
Really. I said everything last night lol.
This morning I woke up before my alarm. Not early enough to prompt me to run outside though (weather is nicely warm). I'll make today a cardio day (inside). My neck is aching still, but better. I'll see what it tolerates. Maybe the impact of running won't work but there is always tabata-style cardio. I hope to do a lifting workout tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
Today is a big landmark day in another way. I'm switching phones to apple (taking hubby's old phone). Wish me luck. I'm not patient with new-to-me technology. I've put it off for months but the time has come.
I'm also looking forward to getting my nails done. I've had red on my toes for 2 months and my feet are all dry and flaky (nice visual). My finger nails are currently bare, but thanks to collagen they are strong and long. Time for a cut down and polish. I'm oddly excited to get a new toe color.
This weekend is completely empty of social stuff. The Steelers game was moved to a late game Sunday, so our usual watch-together with friends is canceled. It feels simultaneously good and boring lol. I need to pull the bedrooms back together so I guess that will be the plan for tomorrow. I also need to force some extra reading time for War and Peace. I must finish this book!
The rest of the month is slow and regular. I have two parties later in the month (one GNI and one couple's party). That's all. That feels refreshing.
I'm a bit bummed about my neck issue. My intention for January was to bust-a-move to more muscle. Not off to the best start. Heal first is a must. There are certain "pains" I listen to ... this is one of them. Better to take a few days off rather than sporting a big injury.
For nothing to say, I filled the page. I have pastries in the oven (long story) and then off to (hopefully) have a strong workout. Later gators.
This morning I woke up before my alarm. Not early enough to prompt me to run outside though (weather is nicely warm). I'll make today a cardio day (inside). My neck is aching still, but better. I'll see what it tolerates. Maybe the impact of running won't work but there is always tabata-style cardio. I hope to do a lifting workout tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
Today is a big landmark day in another way. I'm switching phones to apple (taking hubby's old phone). Wish me luck. I'm not patient with new-to-me technology. I've put it off for months but the time has come.
I'm also looking forward to getting my nails done. I've had red on my toes for 2 months and my feet are all dry and flaky (nice visual). My finger nails are currently bare, but thanks to collagen they are strong and long. Time for a cut down and polish. I'm oddly excited to get a new toe color.
This weekend is completely empty of social stuff. The Steelers game was moved to a late game Sunday, so our usual watch-together with friends is canceled. It feels simultaneously good and boring lol. I need to pull the bedrooms back together so I guess that will be the plan for tomorrow. I also need to force some extra reading time for War and Peace. I must finish this book!
The rest of the month is slow and regular. I have two parties later in the month (one GNI and one couple's party). That's all. That feels refreshing.
I'm a bit bummed about my neck issue. My intention for January was to bust-a-move to more muscle. Not off to the best start. Heal first is a must. There are certain "pains" I listen to ... this is one of them. Better to take a few days off rather than sporting a big injury.
For nothing to say, I filled the page. I have pastries in the oven (long story) and then off to (hopefully) have a strong workout. Later gators.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Promise kept.
I did it. Promise kept.
Yea - raise the roof. I kept to ALL my healthy habits today. Forward momentum - I'll take it. A couple of days in this direction and I'll be moving right along.
No workout was in fact healthy as I'm taking rest to heal my neck. It's getting better, but still aching. I'll see what tomorrow brings. I might need another rest day. I don't want to mess with this.
I finished the second season of Man in the High Castle. Wow. Just wow. Loved it! Next is the Crown - I'll watch it with a friend so no binge watching lol.
Garage door fixed = $0.00
Refrigerator fixed = $1500.00 OUCH!!! But now it should be working. I'm not a fan of Sub Zero, but technician says it will last another 30 years. Let's hope.
I waited on my nails until tomorrow. My neck was hurting a lot by the time all the contractors were finished. Not worth rushing it.
Last thing for this evening - back to reading War and Peace. I can't wait to be finished!! I've been reading forever and I'm only half-way. Ugh.
Good night.
Yea - raise the roof. I kept to ALL my healthy habits today. Forward momentum - I'll take it. A couple of days in this direction and I'll be moving right along.
No workout was in fact healthy as I'm taking rest to heal my neck. It's getting better, but still aching. I'll see what tomorrow brings. I might need another rest day. I don't want to mess with this.
I finished the second season of Man in the High Castle. Wow. Just wow. Loved it! Next is the Crown - I'll watch it with a friend so no binge watching lol.
Garage door fixed = $0.00
Refrigerator fixed = $1500.00 OUCH!!! But now it should be working. I'm not a fan of Sub Zero, but technician says it will last another 30 years. Let's hope.
I waited on my nails until tomorrow. My neck was hurting a lot by the time all the contractors were finished. Not worth rushing it.
Last thing for this evening - back to reading War and Peace. I can't wait to be finished!! I've been reading forever and I'm only half-way. Ugh.
Good night.
And GO ... for real this time.
Yep. Another crappy day. It started well, but my neck got the best of me. Sofa bound with muscle relaxers (and later narcotics) left over from my back injury 2 years ago. Expired, but with still a little of the good stuff left. I ate all afternoon ... junk. I feel it today in a big way.
So what about today? Another start-over, but it's got to be the real deal today. I PROMISE. Do you hear that?!?! I PROMISE. I need to remember this today (and I'll probably check back later for some written support lol).
This FUNK is a combination of the perfect storm (cold, period, neck) AND that red zone after-the-crazy-ends that I was expecting. The combination is hitting me hard. I need my control back zippy quick. The refrigerator is filled with good options, I just need to choose them!!!
No workout today. My neck needs to heal. I tried to walk yesterday and it was a mess.
I have the refrigerator and garage repair men coming today. Hubby will be home early (that will help me stay accountable). And that's it. I can't move much until my neck is better (it does feel better this morning). I might try for a nail appointment later if my neck is okay - but probably it's best for tomorrow.
Thank God for do-overs.
So what about today? Another start-over, but it's got to be the real deal today. I PROMISE. Do you hear that?!?! I PROMISE. I need to remember this today (and I'll probably check back later for some written support lol).
This FUNK is a combination of the perfect storm (cold, period, neck) AND that red zone after-the-crazy-ends that I was expecting. The combination is hitting me hard. I need my control back zippy quick. The refrigerator is filled with good options, I just need to choose them!!!
No workout today. My neck needs to heal. I tried to walk yesterday and it was a mess.
I have the refrigerator and garage repair men coming today. Hubby will be home early (that will help me stay accountable). And that's it. I can't move much until my neck is better (it does feel better this morning). I might try for a nail appointment later if my neck is okay - but probably it's best for tomorrow.
Thank God for do-overs.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
False start.
I woke up last night with a stiff, spasming neck. It's still a mess this morning. I keep waiting for it to "release."
I decided to cancel one of my workout classes today only to find it's a substitute all week - for everything. I've taken one of her classes and it's not my style (old school - everyone does everything the same - injury alert). I canceled all week.
So if my neck relaxes, I guess it's a home workout this week. I'm very grateful to have the bar at home. Today is an arm day. We'll see. My neck is a big old mess right now.
I also canceled Nerd Fitness (for a full refund). It wasn't what I expected. Too much "game" and made-up adventure. Grown-ups going around pretending to track a bad guy while they are walking the dog. Too odd for me. I wanted fitness ... a mile walk challenge didn't cut it. Oh well. Good luck to all the players. I still like the website/blog a lot.
I got my period last night too.
I can take all this misery and get it over in this week - that's a good silver lining.
Yesterday felt like a false start to my back-to-ME New Year. I'll try again today. Darn this neck.
I quickly moved from overwhelmed to bored. Lol - no pleasing me! Hopefully, I can get a few things done today.
I also need to force myself back into routine. Being sick was no excuse to let so much slide. Routine is my intention today.
Eat 3 meals. (I've been grazing)
Vegetables with every meal (lacking in veggie real-estate )
Take vitamins and protein (I slipped on vitamins)
Get up earlier (cold medicine was making me sleep too long)
Move more (workouts aside, I've been a couch-potato)
I can now hold my head up without help from my hands - yea neck. Progress.
HAPPY is allusive today. I'll see what the day brings though - you never know. It will feel amazing to feel amazing again. I think every part of my body is a mess today. I have a goal of 2 days to feel great again. My period will mellow, my cold should be over, my neck should feel better, my energy should be up (with good eating). So HAPPY should build over these next days - just the thought of it makes me HAPPY-ier. Later gators.
I decided to cancel one of my workout classes today only to find it's a substitute all week - for everything. I've taken one of her classes and it's not my style (old school - everyone does everything the same - injury alert). I canceled all week.
So if my neck relaxes, I guess it's a home workout this week. I'm very grateful to have the bar at home. Today is an arm day. We'll see. My neck is a big old mess right now.
I also canceled Nerd Fitness (for a full refund). It wasn't what I expected. Too much "game" and made-up adventure. Grown-ups going around pretending to track a bad guy while they are walking the dog. Too odd for me. I wanted fitness ... a mile walk challenge didn't cut it. Oh well. Good luck to all the players. I still like the website/blog a lot.
I got my period last night too.
I can take all this misery and get it over in this week - that's a good silver lining.
Yesterday felt like a false start to my back-to-ME New Year. I'll try again today. Darn this neck.
I quickly moved from overwhelmed to bored. Lol - no pleasing me! Hopefully, I can get a few things done today.
I also need to force myself back into routine. Being sick was no excuse to let so much slide. Routine is my intention today.
Eat 3 meals. (I've been grazing)
Vegetables with every meal (lacking in veggie real-estate )
Take vitamins and protein (I slipped on vitamins)
Get up earlier (cold medicine was making me sleep too long)
Move more (workouts aside, I've been a couch-potato)
I can now hold my head up without help from my hands - yea neck. Progress.
HAPPY is allusive today. I'll see what the day brings though - you never know. It will feel amazing to feel amazing again. I think every part of my body is a mess today. I have a goal of 2 days to feel great again. My period will mellow, my cold should be over, my neck should feel better, my energy should be up (with good eating). So HAPPY should build over these next days - just the thought of it makes me HAPPY-ier. Later gators.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
My January 1
Today feels like MY New Year, MY January 1. The 4 months of crazy have ended. My couch-potato day is over. The NEW of the year begins now.
I'm ready.
What I've learned over this time is worth noting. First, I CAN have lots and lots and lots on my plate, make good decisions, enjoy the time AND still be healthy. I know it's possible because I lived it.
Second, saying YES to everything is not necessarily the answer to happiness. BALANCE is the key. This time was fun and filled with VARIETY, but it left my tanks lingering on empty. Operating from empty is not healthy, not as fun and not necessary.
And finally, as I mentioned a number of times, my HAPPY requires effort, energy and work. That's why when my tanks are low, my happy goes out the window. I don't have the energy to hold the HAPPY - all the energy goes to getting stuff done, moving through my to-do list, doing for other people.
So here I am at my NEW start. I still have tons of fun on my calendar, but now with a BALANCE. I have my new focus, goal, intention for going forward (building strength, losing fat). I have lots of interesting things to accomplish on MHP list for during the "slow-down." I am excited to be able to get my eating back to normal and get off the all-or-nothing train.
The rest of this week is focused on feeling better. Poor eating, a cold and my period are creating havoc in my body. I'm going to keep things simple and work toward getting myself back to the good ME. My workout schedule is all mixed up this week too. That's okay. This is a transition week - I'm not going to rush or push too hard.
Going forward, I'm going to limit my YES and evaluate worth-it at that time. Over-scheduling is not ME - but it was a crazy, fun, 4-month ride! Glad it happened. Glad it's finished. Deep breath and repeat.
I'm ready.
What I've learned over this time is worth noting. First, I CAN have lots and lots and lots on my plate, make good decisions, enjoy the time AND still be healthy. I know it's possible because I lived it.
Second, saying YES to everything is not necessarily the answer to happiness. BALANCE is the key. This time was fun and filled with VARIETY, but it left my tanks lingering on empty. Operating from empty is not healthy, not as fun and not necessary.
And finally, as I mentioned a number of times, my HAPPY requires effort, energy and work. That's why when my tanks are low, my happy goes out the window. I don't have the energy to hold the HAPPY - all the energy goes to getting stuff done, moving through my to-do list, doing for other people.
So here I am at my NEW start. I still have tons of fun on my calendar, but now with a BALANCE. I have my new focus, goal, intention for going forward (building strength, losing fat). I have lots of interesting things to accomplish on MHP list for during the "slow-down." I am excited to be able to get my eating back to normal and get off the all-or-nothing train.
The rest of this week is focused on feeling better. Poor eating, a cold and my period are creating havoc in my body. I'm going to keep things simple and work toward getting myself back to the good ME. My workout schedule is all mixed up this week too. That's okay. This is a transition week - I'm not going to rush or push too hard.
Going forward, I'm going to limit my YES and evaluate worth-it at that time. Over-scheduling is not ME - but it was a crazy, fun, 4-month ride! Glad it happened. Glad it's finished. Deep breath and repeat.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
The Sound of Silence.
I'm sitting here in a gloriously empty house. Company gone, youngest back at school, eldest at work and hubby out of town. The silence is amazing.
I'm still sick. It's a cold - I'm not dying, but it's wiped me out. Hopefully, I'll feel better in a few days.
The weekend was fun. Disappointing to be snowed in and my work load upped exponentially as a result. To say I'm entertained out is an understatement.
To continue my complaining ... the cold medicine has left the old pipes clogged. And I'm due for my period this week. Another perfect storm. I have 2 broken nails, feel like crap, look like crap. Not my best moment.
However, NOTHING on the to-do list today. Lots to-do, but nothing today. I'm giving myself permission to be an absolutely lazy slug. EVERYTHING can wait. I need a mental health day in a huge way. Today is that day.
I won't even make any promises about eating. I have healthy and not healthy in the house. I'm giving myself permission to not think at all. (I almost didn't post today.) I just don't care about ANYTHING. I will watch TV, relax, renew, recuperate. Bask in my alone time.
Tomorrow I will move forward. Not today. Today I am stagnant. Perfect.
Later gators - the sofa is calling my name.
I'm still sick. It's a cold - I'm not dying, but it's wiped me out. Hopefully, I'll feel better in a few days.
The weekend was fun. Disappointing to be snowed in and my work load upped exponentially as a result. To say I'm entertained out is an understatement.
To continue my complaining ... the cold medicine has left the old pipes clogged. And I'm due for my period this week. Another perfect storm. I have 2 broken nails, feel like crap, look like crap. Not my best moment.
However, NOTHING on the to-do list today. Lots to-do, but nothing today. I'm giving myself permission to be an absolutely lazy slug. EVERYTHING can wait. I need a mental health day in a huge way. Today is that day.
I won't even make any promises about eating. I have healthy and not healthy in the house. I'm giving myself permission to not think at all. (I almost didn't post today.) I just don't care about ANYTHING. I will watch TV, relax, renew, recuperate. Bask in my alone time.
Tomorrow I will move forward. Not today. Today I am stagnant. Perfect.
Later gators - the sofa is calling my name.
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Cold and a cold.
Storm came, storm went ... ice, freezing rain and a layer of snow ... and COLD. Looks like we are officially snowed-in for a day of movies, games, eating and drinking. 3 of 4 ladies made it here - one canceled flight. We miss her.
And I have cold. Not maybe. It's here too. I don't feel well and I don't want to get everyone sick. Kind of a bummer all around.
I had to wake up early (after a late night) to see if we could get our friend flown in today. Unfortunately, no go. Roads are too dangerous, flights are getting canceled and delayed. Not worth it for either of us to risk it.
But now I'm awake and tired.
I ate and drank okay last night. The choices were not healthy, but I didn't gorge myself. I only had a few glasses of wine - no food or alcohol hang-over. Not feeling great with the cold though. Today, by default will probably be another less-healthy-choices food day. I'll play it by ear.
Today is also my rest day for working out. I need it.
Even though I'm tired (I wish I could go back to sleep), sitting here drinking my usual morning stuff, looking out the window, ice is sparkling with the sun coming up. It's peaceful, quiet, relaxing. No where I need to go, nothing I need to do. I'll take it. HAPPY day here we go.
And I have cold. Not maybe. It's here too. I don't feel well and I don't want to get everyone sick. Kind of a bummer all around.
I had to wake up early (after a late night) to see if we could get our friend flown in today. Unfortunately, no go. Roads are too dangerous, flights are getting canceled and delayed. Not worth it for either of us to risk it.
But now I'm awake and tired.
I ate and drank okay last night. The choices were not healthy, but I didn't gorge myself. I only had a few glasses of wine - no food or alcohol hang-over. Not feeling great with the cold though. Today, by default will probably be another less-healthy-choices food day. I'll play it by ear.
Today is also my rest day for working out. I need it.
Even though I'm tired (I wish I could go back to sleep), sitting here drinking my usual morning stuff, looking out the window, ice is sparkling with the sun coming up. It's peaceful, quiet, relaxing. No where I need to go, nothing I need to do. I'll take it. HAPPY day here we go.
Friday, January 6, 2017
SNOW in the ATL
Today is the STORM. Oh boy - here we go.
Good news. Entertaining anxiety is gone. That was a bit odd last night.
Bad news. I feel like I'm getting a cold. It could be the "stress" of it all. It could be I final caught hubby's cold. I'm going to grab some cold meds today and keep my fingers crossed. After this weekend, I can relax, recoup, recovery and all will be well.
So this Nerd Fitness might be a bust for me. I can't get all the preliminary stuff done this weekend. I'll have to start next week. That might be too late and it still might be too odd. I like the website/blog a lot (that's how I found out about the challenge). He's a self-proclaimed nerd and gamer. The challenge "plays" like on-line gaming. It's supposed to challenge you in fitness, eating, health, wit and a self-chosen goal (like learning a language). It's very interactive and very active, although he says once you get started the time commitment is minimal. Every day and week are challenges to get and keep you on a positive momentum path, take you out of your box, have fun while you grow and learn. It's a lot of tongue-in-cheek and goofy stuff.
Sounds like the perfect VARIETY and saying YES to add to my life right now.
The problem is before you can start (start date ends today) you must do 5 preliminary "missions." The first is a crap load of body measurements. Makes sense, but this weekend is FULL! I don't know if I can get it done. Sign up ends today with the reason that you are all on a quest together and need to start together. I did the first survey and got assigned to a team. The cost is $29 a month. You can stop at any time and get a full refund before 60 days.
I'll see what I can make happen today. It the timing was better, I'd be way more pumped to get started. I was sold on the "this doesn't take a lot of time." Except for the start - oh well.
To that point, let me go see if I can "measure" myself this morning. Off for an interesting adventure of my own this weekend (maybe online too). Looking for the HAPPY and remembering my INTENTION of enjoying old friends. Later gators.
Good news. Entertaining anxiety is gone. That was a bit odd last night.
Bad news. I feel like I'm getting a cold. It could be the "stress" of it all. It could be I final caught hubby's cold. I'm going to grab some cold meds today and keep my fingers crossed. After this weekend, I can relax, recoup, recovery and all will be well.
So this Nerd Fitness might be a bust for me. I can't get all the preliminary stuff done this weekend. I'll have to start next week. That might be too late and it still might be too odd. I like the website/blog a lot (that's how I found out about the challenge). He's a self-proclaimed nerd and gamer. The challenge "plays" like on-line gaming. It's supposed to challenge you in fitness, eating, health, wit and a self-chosen goal (like learning a language). It's very interactive and very active, although he says once you get started the time commitment is minimal. Every day and week are challenges to get and keep you on a positive momentum path, take you out of your box, have fun while you grow and learn. It's a lot of tongue-in-cheek and goofy stuff.
Sounds like the perfect VARIETY and saying YES to add to my life right now.
The problem is before you can start (start date ends today) you must do 5 preliminary "missions." The first is a crap load of body measurements. Makes sense, but this weekend is FULL! I don't know if I can get it done. Sign up ends today with the reason that you are all on a quest together and need to start together. I did the first survey and got assigned to a team. The cost is $29 a month. You can stop at any time and get a full refund before 60 days.
I'll see what I can make happen today. It the timing was better, I'd be way more pumped to get started. I was sold on the "this doesn't take a lot of time." Except for the start - oh well.
To that point, let me go see if I can "measure" myself this morning. Off for an interesting adventure of my own this weekend (maybe online too). Looking for the HAPPY and remembering my INTENTION of enjoying old friends. Later gators.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Rollercoaster of a day
Weekend on, weekend off, weekend on again. Everyone is on an earlier flight and snow be damned - we are still on!
All day cleaning the house. I know it's weird since cleaning ladies are coming tomorrow, but the beds took a long time to get done. Those kids are quite slobbish lol!
I did a double workout today. It was good. I decided to bag tabata tomorrow and workout at home. Busy morning and I want to watch the dog since he keeps thieving cleaning rags, throwing up and I don't need that stress tomorrow. And my ankle is a bit sore, so bouncing is not a good idea.
Lesson for today - go with the flow. It's an ever changing weekend and I need to just relax and enjoy it.
That said, I'll probably be doing more eating and drinking than I originally planned. We'll be snowed in for Saturday and the plan is eat, drink and be movie-couch potatoes. Oh well. At this point, after this day ... I don't care.
I actually (all of a sudden) have some entertaining anxiety. It's catching me by surprise. I hope I'm just worked up tonight and all will settle tomorrow. One of the reasons I force myself to entertain is because I can get shy and uncomfortable about it all. I need to push that box.
I signed up for something really odd today. Nerd Fitness challenge. I don't know if I'll stick with it ... it's a bit much (and odd) right now. It's a big out-of-the-box moments - some VARIETY - but it start NOW. And I don't have NOW. I'll probably get to do some of it tomorrow. More on this later.
For now, I'm tired and want to go relax!! Goodnight!
All day cleaning the house. I know it's weird since cleaning ladies are coming tomorrow, but the beds took a long time to get done. Those kids are quite slobbish lol!
I did a double workout today. It was good. I decided to bag tabata tomorrow and workout at home. Busy morning and I want to watch the dog since he keeps thieving cleaning rags, throwing up and I don't need that stress tomorrow. And my ankle is a bit sore, so bouncing is not a good idea.
Lesson for today - go with the flow. It's an ever changing weekend and I need to just relax and enjoy it.
That said, I'll probably be doing more eating and drinking than I originally planned. We'll be snowed in for Saturday and the plan is eat, drink and be movie-couch potatoes. Oh well. At this point, after this day ... I don't care.
I actually (all of a sudden) have some entertaining anxiety. It's catching me by surprise. I hope I'm just worked up tonight and all will settle tomorrow. One of the reasons I force myself to entertain is because I can get shy and uncomfortable about it all. I need to push that box.
I signed up for something really odd today. Nerd Fitness challenge. I don't know if I'll stick with it ... it's a bit much (and odd) right now. It's a big out-of-the-box moments - some VARIETY - but it start NOW. And I don't have NOW. I'll probably get to do some of it tomorrow. More on this later.
For now, I'm tired and want to go relax!! Goodnight!
Kabocha
Kabocha - take that auto-correct.
I tried it a couple of months ago as part of MHP list. I thought it was okay. I bought another one specifically because my stomach was wonky. Suddenly, I LOVE it. BTW it was the same flavor. I bought a sampling of flavors and plan to get more this week. The idea is to drink one per day for the healthy benefits.
Here's why I love it. It tastes like a cocktail. Fizzy, tart, sour ... with a vibrant mouth-feel (really - try it!). It's also suppose to be a healthful drink with enzymes, probiotics, etc. It has 60 -100 calories per drink - not too bad. I have my morning drink routine and this is a nice afternoon addition (stops the munchies).
Here's the downside. It has 60 -100 calories per drink. I don't like to drink my calories (except alcohol). Now I drink the collagen and the Kabocha. Daily, that could be up to 200 calories. But both have good health benefits so I'm making an exception. The other downside is the cost ... about $3.50 per bottle. Combine that with my daily Starbucks and OUCH. I might try it for a month and see if I notice the benefits. I could start phasing my Starbucks to "occasionally." (at least until I go back to work)
Anyway - family left this morning. I'm up bright and early (and hungry - good sign I've been eating healthy). First of many sheets already in the wash. Even thought the cleaning ladies will do a lot of the work tomorrow, I have a day full of clean up first.
I'm taking back-to-back classes this morning. Yoga HITTS and lifting. We'll see how it goes. It's the beginning of the month so classes are easier. I miss the yoga, but still want the lift.
Then home cleaning and washing sheets (it will take the entire day - 5 bedrooms and towels). I won't do hair or make-up ... I love those kind of days. No one is home, house to myself - deep breath of joy.
Yesterday was good. Garage door seems to be okay. The refrigerator is on the fritz. It leaks sometimes and now the interior light burned out. I need to call a repair for next week. It's still cold - knock wood, fingers crossed. Grocery stores were heavenly empty. Nice to shop without the crowds.
I visited work too. Very fun catching up with everyone. On one hand, it made me miss it all ... on the other hand, I was glad of my current non-work situation. No going back now.
That's the scoop. Heading into what should be a fun, busy, crazy weekend. Once the prep is done, I can sit back and enjoy. HAPPY day!
I tried it a couple of months ago as part of MHP list. I thought it was okay. I bought another one specifically because my stomach was wonky. Suddenly, I LOVE it. BTW it was the same flavor. I bought a sampling of flavors and plan to get more this week. The idea is to drink one per day for the healthy benefits.
Here's why I love it. It tastes like a cocktail. Fizzy, tart, sour ... with a vibrant mouth-feel (really - try it!). It's also suppose to be a healthful drink with enzymes, probiotics, etc. It has 60 -100 calories per drink - not too bad. I have my morning drink routine and this is a nice afternoon addition (stops the munchies).
Here's the downside. It has 60 -100 calories per drink. I don't like to drink my calories (except alcohol). Now I drink the collagen and the Kabocha. Daily, that could be up to 200 calories. But both have good health benefits so I'm making an exception. The other downside is the cost ... about $3.50 per bottle. Combine that with my daily Starbucks and OUCH. I might try it for a month and see if I notice the benefits. I could start phasing my Starbucks to "occasionally." (at least until I go back to work)
Anyway - family left this morning. I'm up bright and early (and hungry - good sign I've been eating healthy). First of many sheets already in the wash. Even thought the cleaning ladies will do a lot of the work tomorrow, I have a day full of clean up first.
I'm taking back-to-back classes this morning. Yoga HITTS and lifting. We'll see how it goes. It's the beginning of the month so classes are easier. I miss the yoga, but still want the lift.
Then home cleaning and washing sheets (it will take the entire day - 5 bedrooms and towels). I won't do hair or make-up ... I love those kind of days. No one is home, house to myself - deep breath of joy.
Yesterday was good. Garage door seems to be okay. The refrigerator is on the fritz. It leaks sometimes and now the interior light burned out. I need to call a repair for next week. It's still cold - knock wood, fingers crossed. Grocery stores were heavenly empty. Nice to shop without the crowds.
I visited work too. Very fun catching up with everyone. On one hand, it made me miss it all ... on the other hand, I was glad of my current non-work situation. No going back now.
That's the scoop. Heading into what should be a fun, busy, crazy weekend. Once the prep is done, I can sit back and enjoy. HAPPY day!
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Hump Day
Good HAPPY morning.
Why? Well, I'm sitting here with my new coffee flavor - vanilla cinnamon. But a confession - it's a blend with a little bit of caffeine (I really wanted a new flavor) so I'm keeping strict decaf for my morning teas. It tastes so good.
Yesterday's lift workout seemed a bit disappointing. She's starting the new year with back-to-basics so a lot of the class was instructional (for the newbies). I actually debated adding a workout today because it felt too easy. Well, this morning ... I'm stiff and sore. So I guess "basics" work too lol. Rest day it is.
But it's still a busy day.
Trader Joe's run. A mega shop.
Rice crispies delivery to work. Should be fun to stop in for a visit. (I still need to make the treats.)
Regular grocery store run.
That is, if my garage door is behaving. Looks like it's acting up and I might need to call in a repair. So I need to be flexible. Fingers crossed.
Family leaves tomorrow morning (early) and I have one day to get rooms and the house in order for the girlfriend weekend. Snow is expected on Saturday. Any snow in GA is a problem. We'll see how it goes. Much better than the original forecast of snow on Friday. Fingers crossed (still).
Even though tomorrow will be busy, I'm going to enjoy a day to myself.
I did well with my healthy habits yesterday. I drank a fermented tea (I can't spell the name and autocorrect isn't letting me try lol). It's suppose to be good for the stomach and my stomach was so unsettled this week. Much better this morning. I stayed clear of problematic foods and drank the tea - that worked.
The fog and yuck of eating poorly has cleared. Part of me is really bummed this is a "treat" weekend. The other part of me can't wait to eat sugar and drink wine. Two faces of ME. I will be very, very glad to have a break for a couple of weeks. Treats are dominating too heavily this month. They have to be a rarity, not part of my regular life. I don't like the on-off feeling anymore. I need prioritize the treat-time and keep my healthy habits the other part of the weekend.
As usual (at least lately), another red zone will be jumping right back at it once the weekend is over. Especially since there is no immediate rush to return to healthy (i.e. I have a 3 week respite). I seem to take a few days to get back with the program (so to speak). Hopefully, not this time. Choice is mine (which is the problem lol).
Okay, time to make thedonuts rice crispies. Later gators. Off to continue my HAPPY hump day.
Why? Well, I'm sitting here with my new coffee flavor - vanilla cinnamon. But a confession - it's a blend with a little bit of caffeine (I really wanted a new flavor) so I'm keeping strict decaf for my morning teas. It tastes so good.
Yesterday's lift workout seemed a bit disappointing. She's starting the new year with back-to-basics so a lot of the class was instructional (for the newbies). I actually debated adding a workout today because it felt too easy. Well, this morning ... I'm stiff and sore. So I guess "basics" work too lol. Rest day it is.
But it's still a busy day.
Trader Joe's run. A mega shop.
Rice crispies delivery to work. Should be fun to stop in for a visit. (I still need to make the treats.)
Regular grocery store run.
That is, if my garage door is behaving. Looks like it's acting up and I might need to call in a repair. So I need to be flexible. Fingers crossed.
Family leaves tomorrow morning (early) and I have one day to get rooms and the house in order for the girlfriend weekend. Snow is expected on Saturday. Any snow in GA is a problem. We'll see how it goes. Much better than the original forecast of snow on Friday. Fingers crossed (still).
Even though tomorrow will be busy, I'm going to enjoy a day to myself.
I did well with my healthy habits yesterday. I drank a fermented tea (I can't spell the name and autocorrect isn't letting me try lol). It's suppose to be good for the stomach and my stomach was so unsettled this week. Much better this morning. I stayed clear of problematic foods and drank the tea - that worked.
The fog and yuck of eating poorly has cleared. Part of me is really bummed this is a "treat" weekend. The other part of me can't wait to eat sugar and drink wine. Two faces of ME. I will be very, very glad to have a break for a couple of weeks. Treats are dominating too heavily this month. They have to be a rarity, not part of my regular life. I don't like the on-off feeling anymore. I need prioritize the treat-time and keep my healthy habits the other part of the weekend.
As usual (at least lately), another red zone will be jumping right back at it once the weekend is over. Especially since there is no immediate rush to return to healthy (i.e. I have a 3 week respite). I seem to take a few days to get back with the program (so to speak). Hopefully, not this time. Choice is mine (which is the problem lol).
Okay, time to make the
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Grocery store marathon begins.
Good morning!
What a blah day yesterday. Horrible weather, horrible shopping (for my eldest's new work wardrobe). The stores were packed and understaffed and slow and, and, and. Yuck. But he's all set with new clothes.
The highlight of my day was getting my eyebrow back to eyebrows lol! I was way overdue and boy did I paid the pain price. But all pretty now.
Eating was compliant - a bit too much at night and I need to say good-bye to raw apples (another gassy misery night) but overall ... good. I need to do a better "good" these next three days. The weekend is gearing up to be lots more eating (particularly sweets) than originally planned. Everyone is bringing goodies (homemade and speciality). Rude to decline, hard to stop at one and little willpower in the bank. Ugh.
Today begins the grocery store marathon getting the refrigerator stocked for my family and for the weekend. I waited until the stores had time to restock (hopefully). The list is long my friends.
The run was HARD yesterday. I don't know if it was the junk eating or going to one day of running. I'll have to explore it. I don't want to lose cardiovascular fitness. Unfortunately, my knee hurts after running. I might try a go without my brace - maybe more harm than good now. Today is the noon lifting. It feels like such a long wait to workout. I'm going to fit in some errands ahead.
That's it in a nutshell. Hubby has a cold and kept me up all night coughing. I feel like I dodged the "sick" bullet so many times this year - I hope my luck continues. I'm run-down. Mentally. Physically. That's not a good combination for me.
I am looking forward to an awesome weekend with my friends, but I have to admit, I'm also looking forward to it being over. I will have a break for 3 weeks until the crazy builds again. I need a refill, reboot ... some ME time ... some "regular" days. More on the added crazy for February later (it filled quickly). It's a reminder that while I need to add VARIETY, say YES, work on MHP ... I also need to have that BALANCE. Too far in either direction is not optimal. I won't complain. I've had some fantastic moments and no regrets. But I need to remember to schedule some more downtime between the crazy.
Later gators!
What a blah day yesterday. Horrible weather, horrible shopping (for my eldest's new work wardrobe). The stores were packed and understaffed and slow and, and, and. Yuck. But he's all set with new clothes.
The highlight of my day was getting my eyebrow back to eyebrows lol! I was way overdue and boy did I paid the pain price. But all pretty now.
Eating was compliant - a bit too much at night and I need to say good-bye to raw apples (another gassy misery night) but overall ... good. I need to do a better "good" these next three days. The weekend is gearing up to be lots more eating (particularly sweets) than originally planned. Everyone is bringing goodies (homemade and speciality). Rude to decline, hard to stop at one and little willpower in the bank. Ugh.
Today begins the grocery store marathon getting the refrigerator stocked for my family and for the weekend. I waited until the stores had time to restock (hopefully). The list is long my friends.
The run was HARD yesterday. I don't know if it was the junk eating or going to one day of running. I'll have to explore it. I don't want to lose cardiovascular fitness. Unfortunately, my knee hurts after running. I might try a go without my brace - maybe more harm than good now. Today is the noon lifting. It feels like such a long wait to workout. I'm going to fit in some errands ahead.
That's it in a nutshell. Hubby has a cold and kept me up all night coughing. I feel like I dodged the "sick" bullet so many times this year - I hope my luck continues. I'm run-down. Mentally. Physically. That's not a good combination for me.
I am looking forward to an awesome weekend with my friends, but I have to admit, I'm also looking forward to it being over. I will have a break for 3 weeks until the crazy builds again. I need a refill, reboot ... some ME time ... some "regular" days. More on the added crazy for February later (it filled quickly). It's a reminder that while I need to add VARIETY, say YES, work on MHP ... I also need to have that BALANCE. Too far in either direction is not optimal. I won't complain. I've had some fantastic moments and no regrets. But I need to remember to schedule some more downtime between the crazy.
Later gators!
Monday, January 2, 2017
And today?
Today is almost a regular day. Hubby is still home and the kids are both around. That makes it a bit less regular.
I have a to-do list with some work and some fun.
First up is my workout (of course). Today is a run day - my only true cardio day of the week. Usually, I can't wait. I miss it something fierce. Today ... not so excited. It's going to be hard so I'm more looking forward to having it finished than doing it. But that never stops me.
I have some errands and chores and then heading to antique stores with my eldest. He's in search of vintage vinyls and I love a good looky-loo through an antique store. Should be fun.
The weather is horrible. Heavy rain and cold. We still need the water, but looks like we will catch up soon. The weather pattern seems to have moved to rain and more rain.
I am so happy to have the Christmas decorations put away. I was dreading it this year. I did a bit of rearranging on shelves, etc and I'm enjoying the new look. Hello VARIETY.
Okay, I've chatted long enough this morning. I might check back in if I need the support during tonight's witching hours. Off to make my HAPPY on this rainy day. Later gators.
I have a to-do list with some work and some fun.
First up is my workout (of course). Today is a run day - my only true cardio day of the week. Usually, I can't wait. I miss it something fierce. Today ... not so excited. It's going to be hard so I'm more looking forward to having it finished than doing it. But that never stops me.
I have some errands and chores and then heading to antique stores with my eldest. He's in search of vintage vinyls and I love a good looky-loo through an antique store. Should be fun.
The weather is horrible. Heavy rain and cold. We still need the water, but looks like we will catch up soon. The weather pattern seems to have moved to rain and more rain.
I am so happy to have the Christmas decorations put away. I was dreading it this year. I did a bit of rearranging on shelves, etc and I'm enjoying the new look. Hello VARIETY.
Okay, I've chatted long enough this morning. I might check back in if I need the support during tonight's witching hours. Off to make my HAPPY on this rainy day. Later gators.
I'm not the only one.
I just read one of my regular-read blogs and the blogger described my last week of gluttony perfectly in terms of her last week of gluttony. I'm not the only one and I'm not alone. It's somehow comforting.
Yesterday was good. I ate compliant (boy that was hard); I ate too much fruit (oh boy - that was a gassy horror); I kept my promise (about time).
It feels good. The social months from crazy-land are over. I have the girlfriend weekend this week, but I need to treat it like a normal hiccup (not an all out crazy pig-a-thon). I was really good about that balance along those 4 months ... right until the last couple of weeks when it felt more like old on-off behavior. It was that little change in INTENTION ... the little shift in FOCUS.
My intention changed from acting healthy, being healthy to how-much-can-I-get-away-with. My focus changed from being HAPPY, finding HAPPY to what-am-I-going-to-pig-out-on. And, yep, my pants still fit, but the rest of me is noticeably less healthy-like.
So I'm declaring my INTENTION for this weekend. Enjoy some great girlfriend time reminiscing about our high school days, catching up on the last 20 plus years, laughing, chilling, being HAPPY. Food and wine will be there, but it's not the top of any list and should hold no focus. The FOCUS is FRIENDSHIP and FUN.
Plus, honestly, my poor stomach needs a break. Eating poorly shows me how much my stomach needs eating healthy. I don't want to ruin the weekend with stomach misery.
I still give myself high marks for how I handled the crazy-train these last 4 months. Looking back, it could have been catastrophic to my new normal. A couple of weeks of feeling out of control is not too bad. The good news is getting back in control should be a piece of cake. This is the first January I haven't been miserably too-big-for-my-pants and trying to figure out which diet is the least horrible. Good job ME.
I've said it many times ... the important part is getting right back to it. That's where I am now. I might need to fight a bit harder since I moved away from it (for a little bit), but it is WORTH-IT. Always and forever.
Yesterday was good. I ate compliant (boy that was hard); I ate too much fruit (oh boy - that was a gassy horror); I kept my promise (about time).
It feels good. The social months from crazy-land are over. I have the girlfriend weekend this week, but I need to treat it like a normal hiccup (not an all out crazy pig-a-thon). I was really good about that balance along those 4 months ... right until the last couple of weeks when it felt more like old on-off behavior. It was that little change in INTENTION ... the little shift in FOCUS.
My intention changed from acting healthy, being healthy to how-much-can-I-get-away-with. My focus changed from being HAPPY, finding HAPPY to what-am-I-going-to-pig-out-on. And, yep, my pants still fit, but the rest of me is noticeably less healthy-like.
So I'm declaring my INTENTION for this weekend. Enjoy some great girlfriend time reminiscing about our high school days, catching up on the last 20 plus years, laughing, chilling, being HAPPY. Food and wine will be there, but it's not the top of any list and should hold no focus. The FOCUS is FRIENDSHIP and FUN.
Plus, honestly, my poor stomach needs a break. Eating poorly shows me how much my stomach needs eating healthy. I don't want to ruin the weekend with stomach misery.
I still give myself high marks for how I handled the crazy-train these last 4 months. Looking back, it could have been catastrophic to my new normal. A couple of weeks of feeling out of control is not too bad. The good news is getting back in control should be a piece of cake. This is the first January I haven't been miserably too-big-for-my-pants and trying to figure out which diet is the least horrible. Good job ME.
I've said it many times ... the important part is getting right back to it. That's where I am now. I might need to fight a bit harder since I moved away from it (for a little bit), but it is WORTH-IT. Always and forever.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Hanging Tough (for now)
Hello witching hours. Cravings are strong (my own fault). I'm hanging tough so far.
The house has returned to its regularly scheduled decor. I was able to organize some pictures and frame some of the old ones I got from my mom. I love things with history (especially family history). Both are check marks off my to-do list. Yea.
My workout was fun. I love my new weight set and rearrange in the workout room.
I'm settling down to watch some TV, but might need to find something else to do if the "want" to snack gets going too strong.
Dinner is eggs, sausage and veggies - yum. I'll probably head upstairs early to minimize the witching hours tonight. I want a win. The choice is mine.
Okay, checking in to stay accountable. Wish me luck. See you in the a.m.
The house has returned to its regularly scheduled decor. I was able to organize some pictures and frame some of the old ones I got from my mom. I love things with history (especially family history). Both are check marks off my to-do list. Yea.
My workout was fun. I love my new weight set and rearrange in the workout room.
I'm settling down to watch some TV, but might need to find something else to do if the "want" to snack gets going too strong.
Dinner is eggs, sausage and veggies - yum. I'll probably head upstairs early to minimize the witching hours tonight. I want a win. The choice is mine.
Okay, checking in to stay accountable. Wish me luck. See you in the a.m.
Hello 2017
*This might be the fastest post ever as hubby is up too*
2016 ended well. I drank a little, ate okay-ish but did jump on the sweets-train to roll me through the end of the year.
Good news - I made a lot of good food yesterday to get back on track (not the same track as the sweets train lol).
Bad news - I seem to have a hard time getting right-back-at-it. So we'll see. I'm loosening the reins a bit because I hate promises that don't get kept. I'll try my best and I'm planning to take the healthy road today. I purposely didn't have enough of my sweet things to have left-overs and I bought some fruit to help with the cravings.
Ooooops bye.
Okay, I'm back ... for a minute.
Today is a home lifting workout. I love it! Then the dreaded Christmas decoration put-away ... fun, fun, fun. After, probably a continued Man in the High Castle while the boys watch Red Zone. It's rainy and cold today - a good day to hibernate.
I'm looking forward to the week of a little bit of normal before I start the prep for my girlfriend weekend.
Happy 2017. Yes, HAPPY 2017 is the plan!
2016 ended well. I drank a little, ate okay-ish but did jump on the sweets-train to roll me through the end of the year.
Good news - I made a lot of good food yesterday to get back on track (not the same track as the sweets train lol).
Bad news - I seem to have a hard time getting right-back-at-it. So we'll see. I'm loosening the reins a bit because I hate promises that don't get kept. I'll try my best and I'm planning to take the healthy road today. I purposely didn't have enough of my sweet things to have left-overs and I bought some fruit to help with the cravings.
Ooooops bye.
Okay, I'm back ... for a minute.
Today is a home lifting workout. I love it! Then the dreaded Christmas decoration put-away ... fun, fun, fun. After, probably a continued Man in the High Castle while the boys watch Red Zone. It's rainy and cold today - a good day to hibernate.
I'm looking forward to the week of a little bit of normal before I start the prep for my girlfriend weekend.
Happy 2017. Yes, HAPPY 2017 is the plan!
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