I have to keep pinching myself this morning to remember that today is FRIDAY!!!! YAY!!!!
Very warm day today here, highs in the low 80s. Next week will be back to cooler temperatures.
I met all of my goals yesterday even though:
It's already going to be a trying day. I was interrupted in posting this, due to too much time spent in the bathroom. My whole GI is in turmoil, thanks to TOM.
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
Thankful that today is Thursday. I did manage to leave the office before 5:30pm but did have to leave some unfinished things behind. Then, because the mornings are cold but the days are quite warm, I got to my car (leaving work) only to realize that I had taken my car key out of my jacket pocket and left it in my sweater. So all the way back into the office, up the stairs... I was a little upset by that, but decided to look at my error as a chance to get in more steps.
Today's lesson learned already: if I get up when my alarm clock goes off, I have a LOT of free time in the morning to do what I want, like log into DD and write. I'd love to go for an outside walk but I don't want to run into any neighbors walking their dogs. I gotta get over that.
My body figured out what it was doing and TOM finally arrived. Albeit crampy and uncomfortable, I'm ok with this, because I'm not ready to be dealing with menopause at this time.
Goals today:
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
We have Alexa turn on our bedroom light in the morning. No reason we have to get up since we're retired. But hubby likes to have his tea and get on his bike by 7am. And I've gotten used to it so I'm fine (unless I wake up during a dream which makes me groggy).
Good point though. I think even if I weren't working, I'd still get up early in the morning.
Got all my goals done last night. I finished the chapter I was reading and started into the next one before I got too sleepy to continue.
Every day this week, my goal will be to leave work before 5:30pm. Yesterday, Mistakes Girl left at 4:53p! And sure enough, someone called at 5:05pm wanting to talk to the Boss, who left at 4:30pm.
I did not go to the gym last night. I thought about it, but then decided to stay home, so that I could accomplish weights and outdoors walk. This is our last week of beautiful, perfect weather, so I need to grab these days while I can.
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
anyways, let me get back to you. YOU on the other hand, sound really productive the past couple weeks on doing things for YOU (yes!) and for work.
def grab the days while you can outdoors. There was someone on TV today from Chicago (guest on a tv show!) and the producers said to that person how they give that person a lot of credit because they certainly can get some bad weather mix in the Winters! I thought of you!
Unfortunately, I ran out of time to write this morning. I woke up at 4:18am and I should have gotten out of bed then, but husband was in the bathroom already, getting his day started (shower), so I decided to stay in bed. Then it because SUPER hard to get up. Lesson learned.
I managed to get 1.5 of my goals completed. I did leave work almost at 5pm! This works, to have this as a goal :-) I read my book, but did not finish the chapter I wanted to complete, because I got too tired. I did not walk outside in the evening, for some reason, even though it was a nice night.
One lesson I learned from Monday: So I'm not sure I mentioned it but on Friday, I stayed at work until AFTER 6:30PM trying to deal with a file that blew up at around 4:50p. Then, as I'm working on the file that's on fire, I'm getting other emails from annoying clients who aren't reading what I sent them. UGH!
Well, it turns out that EVERYTHING I worked late for on Friday was for NOTHING. The file wasn't on fire, and it was able to close on Monday afternoon as scheduled. Whoa... It's gonna be a while before I let THAT happen to me again. Another lesson learned.
Goals for tonight:
A bad start is anything over 25 emails in the morning, to start the day.
lately, i feel that doing weights TWO or 3 days a week could become regular for me...especially if i need to start a new job...i may actually drop down to 2 days a week once a month or so...and the rest of the weeks of the month keep it around 3...as best i can. looking to "cut corners" in terms of exercise once i start working again...i think i'll have to...
back to you - good job leaving on time.
one thing i learned at work - in order to avoid some overtime, i'd have to stop in the middle of a task and come back to it the next time...i couldn't always finish a task and leave on time..
If my desk wasn't in the middle of every walk-way, I'd consider leaving things on my desk half-way done. Male Co-Worker does it all the time.
Note: I finally did read last night, but I started much later than I had anticipated.
I've been trying to make a plan for myself this week, as far as gym, weights, etc., but I'm finding that there are too many variables for me, mainly because one never knows how long I'll need to stay at work. I'm going to make it a goal of mine to leave as close to 5pm as possible.
These are good goals. I do want to go to the gym tonight, but from 8p-9p, there is some TV I want to watch. So not tonight. And although I'm finding it difficult to make goals this week, I know already that there won't be any gym on Wednesday night.
No weights today, it's a rest day. I'm feeling a little soreness in my shoulders this morning, but gladly, it's more of a "hey, I worked this muscle" ache than it is a "oh I strained my shoulders" or "oh my aching shoulder joint" pain.
One of the reasons I'm not sure what will happen this week, is because Son called me yesterday, wanting to meet up in North Dakota so that we can give him his computer, headphones, and winter boots. This was an unexpected request. I was afraid that perhaps he was wanting us to visit, and this would not really be a proper visit, since we're just making a delivery. So I called him last night, and he assured me that he was not needing a visit, but really wanted his computer and will need his snowboots.
I remembered seeing the work calendar before I left on Friday -- AFTER 6:30PM, did I mention that ??? --- and realized that this is going to be another busy week, with daily tasks. So I told him that this weekend is unlikely but perhaps next week. We promised to let each other know what happens Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, to see if the trip would work. Otherwise, we'll mail him his boots and headphones. IDK about the computer....
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
My back prevents me from riding longer than 3 hours straight. After that, even with a stretch and a walk, it's all pain after that.
I hope you are still focusing on getting enough rest.
do you get paid for your overtime?
Good morning! The morning gray sky has cleared up a bit and now it is sunny with blue sky and puffy white clouds. Perfect for a nature walk, once my daughter wakes up and is ready.
I updated my list from yesterday and accomplished most of what I wanted to do. Today's goals:
I have fat in unusual places. As you may recall, I've complained a LOT about my fat knees. Well, last night, after my shower, I fluff up my thinning hair with my hands lifted above my head - sort of in the position you would have them if you were doing a sit up - and as I'm shaking my fingers through my hair, I see a wobble in my lower arms. Well, I've been keeping an eye on this area, and doing tricep exercises, and I had noticed this "wobble" flab before.
So I lowered my arms and doing some pinching, I've come to realize that I have fat arm pits. Great. Fat knees, fat pits. That's just great.
AFTERNOON EDIT: One of the most important tasks for this entire weekend was omitted from my lists yesterday and today, but today I got it DONE, so I put it on the list. This is an area of the house that needs regular organizing. It's too easy to throw the clean containers haphazardly into the cabinet. Eventually, someone opens the cabinet door and they all fall out. Inspired by Happy, I made it my mission to keep this area organized, focusing on it on a frequent basis.
I had a lovely nature walk with my daughter. It was almost a little too busy for my liking. It is not a large conservation area, so we kept crossing paths with the same few groups. This would be a path that I could do on my own, which was one of my goals today, to see if it were something I could do independently. Also, most of it would be something that husband could probably handle if he were up to it.
There is another hiking area that I'd like to take daughter to, to see if I can manage that alone. It is larger, so maybe not. She has a larger area to share with me, that she thinks I might like too. Both of those are larger, though, so I don't know if I'd want to ever do those alone.
I may or may not make it to the gym. I usually go Sunday afternoons. I think the hike may have been fulfillment enough.
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
Hiking was good! I will write more about this.
Some of us call that jiggly flab under your arms 'batwings'. I tried and tried to build the triceps but after you hit a certain age you might as well give up. The flab won't go away. You can still work on triceps of course, but it won't 'suck up' the flab. Having bulging biceps could distract from it though. :)
That's right about a big bicep though. Thanks, I'll definitely keep that in mind. More motivation to pick up those weights!
Well.... this is NOT how I wanted to start off October, with a 2-pound gain. Yesterday's eating was completely atypical for me, with the birthday party we had at work for the Boss. Lots of carbs, an then a cake. Also, my body seems to be trying to make up its mind if TOM is here or not. It's not due to start for another week or so, but this week, I felt like it was starting. For me, it starts off slow and then kicks in. Well, I've had a whole WEEK of "starting slow" but I'm thinking maybe the hormones are causing some bloat.
It's not painful, per se, but just a bit uncomfortable and a lot unnerving. Last month was a difficult month. We'll see how this month goes before I start thinking about calling the doctor. Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal, but with COVID, it's not as easy to make a doctor's appointment these days.
There is so much I want to do today, and I'm afraid I won't have enough time to get it all done:
Some good news for our family unit: Daughter is getting a promotion and her days off are changing, at least temporarily. So now I will have someone to go hiking with on Sunday, if she is willing. She usually is, because she likes to hike too. I desperately need to be out in nature, so I'm hoping she'll go with me tomorrow, to a smaller nature preserve for a shorter walk.
Also I NEED her to show me how to use the weight machines at the gym. I don't like to impose my needs on her, but I think for this, I'm going to push this a little bit. I know she's quite willing to do this, because we've talked about it. It's just finding the time to be with her to do this. Perhaps now we will have that opportunity. Once she shows me, I'll be good to go on my own, so it would be only a minor "obligation" on her. Well, I suppose if it doesn't happen, then so be it, but I am going to try to make this happen sooner rather than later.
Of course, there are other many more signficant benefits to her promotion, but I only described these 2 benefits, as they affect me, for the purposes of DD.
OK, time to get those things on my list started!
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
next, it is VERY hard to make doctor's appointments! for a dermatologist, i had to wait over a month.
i had a gynocologist appt cancelled last March and she isn't back yet to the office i do not think. ... glad i at least got my glasses/opthomologist appt last March and regular checkup. :)
I'm running out of time to write this morning. DRAT.
Thank goodness today is Friday. And the Boss turns 70 on Sunday, so we're having a lunch party for him today. Means I don't have to fix a lunch. But also means the menu will be most unfriendly: tacos, tamales, rice. I'm bringing fruit.
I rode my bike (the one I don't like) last night for a little bit, did some light weights, and then went for a walk in search of Halloween decorations in the neighborhood, with no success.
Yesterday, New Guy brought in the most beautiful box of donuts to work. I kept catching myself trying to work out ways to eat one. Then I remembered, "hard work and dedication" so I decided to take one of the donuts that I really wanted, too freeze at home. And when I reach my goal weight, then I can eat it if I still want it.
Husband is leaning towards NOT going to Chair Yoga tonight because it's outdoors and it's cold outside. I told him, I'm up for whatever he wants to do.
Progress as of today: 44.5 lbs lost so far, only 7 lbs to go!
Nice job exercising and getting these activities in after resting last night :)
I sleep with a box fan on during the night, for white noise. At 4am, the fan started making a flapping sound. I think the fan was blowing on the curtain - too cold to blow on us directly - and that what was making the noise. So I finally got up at 4:30a to move the fan, and decided I would just start my day then.
Since it was still too dark outside when I finished my morning bike ride, I decided to log in here on my laptop. I will go outside to water plants and fill up the bird baths after I'm done writing here.
I'm not sure what to do with my extra time this morning. How nice to have this!
This week has been a long week. Even my co-workers are feeling it. We were all hoping yesterday was Thursday. Alas, no, only Wednesday. But today is Thursday, which means that the weekend will soon be here.
Veterans Chair Yoga is this Friday, but if it's held outdoors, Husband is saying he doesn't want to go. I'm trying to encourage him to go, letting him know that I'm up for it if he is. So we'll see. I do not anticipate having any other plans for the weekend.
FOLLOW UP: If you noticed my response to Horn on yesterday's entry, my car repairs are much more than what my husband thought they would be. I'm not too surprised. The car was running very rough - felt like the wheels could pop off at any minute. And the brakes would squeak. Plus the oil change and tire lights were on... so yeah. The car needs work.
I had a FB friend ask if it was possible to lose 80 pounds in 9 months (without having a baby). She received a couple of replies that said that it can be done, but requires dedication and hard work. So, I've been catching myself a few times, since this post, reminding myself that this takes dedication and hard work. It's helped me resist a few snacks that I was craving. So that is my focus this month: dedication to doing the hard work.
I've come to realize that I don't really like exercising on the newer bike that we have (that we bought for Husband and he hasn't used ONCE). So I'm taking a break. Last night, I hopped on my older bike, which has less effective resistance, just to loosen up my legs and hips, and that was better. No weights. I did take a walk last night around the block, to look at Halloween decorations. Outside of our cul de sac, nobody else seems to have much up yet. I have another route planned for the next evening walk, when that happens.
I'm having problems taking first steps:
I know that getting started is the hardest part. It seems to be unusually difficult for me this time around.
Progress as of today: 44.5 lbs lost so far, only 7 lbs to go!
Seems it would be possible but difficult to lose 10 pds a month. But all depends on how heavy a person is to begin with. Always thought I’d get gastric bypass etc if I were really fat, but never got that bad.
It's nice to get up really early and have a quiet morning to yourself.
80 lbs in 9 months is pushing it I think. I think 2 lbs a week is the maximum one should lose.
Husband said my gym membership fee was taken out today but I thought they wouldn't do it until December. Anyway I'm not going back until either Covid is gone or there is a safe effective vaccine. I emailed them to cancel my membership.
i have also changed an air filter at least once. be careful what they suck you into changing...
just want to congratulate you on your hard work (at work) and doing it consistently. a consistent paycheck is a good thing...a VERY good thing.
lastly, i really like your main goal of "doing the hard work" and dedication for this month in terms of diet and health.
it's easy to forget how hard we worked when we initially lost the weight. i think for you, that you love your desserts, to def not "do away" with them...
i have a friend, my french friend that i went to visit...
she loves desserts and although she isn't as stressed as you bc she isn't working, so there's other factors involved that i cannot compare at all as you lead very different lives (she single, you married..), but, she eats her fair share of desserts but only has ONE bigger meal a day. it works for her.
she has a disability so there's that. and the extra weight, if she had any, would be another disadvantage for her. so, she begins her day with just fruit and tea, then snacks if she's out working, then lunch, then a bigger meal at home...and that's about it. and if she isn't in the mood for the bigger meal at home, she'll just have cake and tea! lol. she's really good with her weight and when she does eat a meal, she eats really well (even more than i might!).
anyways, what am i trying to say? !
well, for one, my French friend may look like it's just easy for her to control her weight, but actually, she works hard at it too. she enjoys her baked goods, but, that's the treat...and it's not an all-day treatfest.
anyways, it's interesting to see her in action. I couldn't ever follow her diet plan, that's for sure.
so keep doing what works for you...
and sweets can def be a part of it.
No exercise of any kind last night. Had extra dessert too. I was so tired. The break did me well. I know I could have done WITHOUT the extra sugar calories. Oh well, keep trying.
Not much time to write this morning, as I have to drop off my car at the shop before work.
Last day of September. Wish it was Friday. Even Thursday would give me hope. Alas, it's only Wednesday. Just have to get through this.
Progress as of today: 44.5 lbs lost so far, only 7 lbs to go!
I'll write about the rest of the week in today's entry :-)
rest is important - i think more than exercise actually. because rest allows you to do more the next day, heal, recover.
I think I get the car back today, and then it goes back in soon for new brakes - a good thing for winter.
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Temp sounds gorgeous!
Hope you feel better. I do NOT miss TOM.
I do not think I will miss TOM either, but I know it will bring changes to my body. Right now, I can't handle another thing to work on.
Maria7 on 10/09/2020:
Yes. The weekend is just about here.
Amen, amen, AMEN!!!
bearcountrygg on 10/09/2020:
I don't miss TOM either.....and I don't miss the hot flashes....
REALLY hoping I don't suffer too much from hot flashes. My Aunt Mary used to get them really bad.
Horn_of_plenty on 10/09/2020:
how i understand your GI turmoil completely! i have the whole thing too...more often the older i get!
enjoy your warmer day...we've had plenty of those (upper 70s) lately. it's cooled a little but still more nice days than rain...almost no rain!
Horn_of_plenty on 10/09/2020:
why don't you want to run into neighbors walking dogs? you don't have to stop to talk!? just keep walking and wave?
or, are you afraid of dogs?
My neighbors hate me and I'm not fond of them either. I gave a better explanation to Inner Peace yesterday.
What I didn't mention was that I overcame those thoughts and DID go for a walk Thursday morning before leaving for work!