I decided to take half a day off. I didn't have much to do at work, and decided it would be nice just to take some time away. I've been distracted at work, by so many things, and today was no different. So I'm hoping that the time away will help me refocus when I return. Also, I had some little things at home that I wanted to take care of, e.g. sewing up a mitten, trimming the cats' nails, etc., and now I've had time to do these things that are best done in natural sunlight.
The Boss decided to get started talking about Christmas gifts for the realtors, and then he went off the deep end on trying to figure out why realtors that have used us in the past but are now using other attorneys. Then he goes into this whole thing about his marketing plans for the New Guy - but none of his ideas can happen until after COVID is under control. I had to think to myself, as I was minding my own business, that the successful ones are the people who think of how to reach out in the here and now - not waiting for conditions to be ideal.
Oh yes, need to step away...
I went to bed last night at 7pm and pretty much slept until my alarm went off at 5:15am this morning. No evening bike ride, no weights, just sleep. I think I really needed it. I woke up this morning feeling tons better.
I'm going to take a walk around my neighborhood now, and enjoy the rest of my time off.
Progress as of today: 46.5 lbs lost so far, only 5 lbs to go!
Well.... I think i should have re-read my entry from the morning, when I got home from work, as I was not able to resist having a piece of the chocolate cake for dessert. I'm not going to teach my goals eating cake, that's for sure. Come on, Donkey, get with it.
Found out yesterday that the Boss's daughter who owns the PT business downstairs, has COVID, and is isolating at home since Tuesday. I sure hope my boss is being honest when he says the last time he saw her was Halloween. Apparently, we're not doing contact tracing here, either.
It did not help things to be feeling poorly, myself, but I believe this is due to allergies, as everyone in the office is coughing and sneezing. I have a dull sore throat and my breathing feels slightly constricted. BUT I have no fever, and I can still taste and smell (which is the only symptom the Boss's daughter has).
No weights last night. I know, bad. Instead, I rode my bike and spoke to my mom on the phone for about an hour.
Tonight would be a good night for weights ;-) and the chocolate cake is GONE. No more distractions!
Progress as of today: 46.5 lbs lost so far, only 5 lbs to go!
i can DEF taste my food and def do not have fever. one day, last friday, volunteering, i was talking a lot and seemed to give myself an irritated throat. then i saw my parents saturday, also lots of talking. then also had some phone conversatinos that were lots of talking...
....either way, COVID spreads and people do get it, even if accidentally.
a friend of mind that i actually know from facebook and in-face meeting him a few times, got covid. when i asked how he thinks he's gotten it, he said the supermarket....so people can get it, accidentally, even though they try to follow precautions.
but it doesn't matter bc the slower things happen, the easier it is to maintain those things.
we all know there are skinny people that can eat cake...eat fries....so in moderation it can be done!
maybe not as often or large servings, but the foods obviously shouldn't always be off limits.
who knows, maybe you are turning over a new leaf in terms of moderation.
I have officially banned cheesecakes from the house. I am simply unable to resist and was shocked to see the barely macroscopic pieces are 350 Cals each! Sucks! And I was getting the multiple flavor slices and eating all the chocolate & coffee ones, frozen. So good!
I didn't track calories over the weekend because I didn't have the little paper squares that I use from work to normally keep track. However, I felt that I was able to keep everything in check, even when faced with Cake #2. I decreased my meal calories to accommodate the cake. Now I'm back to tracking for the week, because I'll have access to the square pages from my notepad at work. (I was too lazy to make my own squares from cardstock I have here at home.)
As Maria and Horn pointed out, I am VERY close to my goal (for the past 2 months!) of being in the 130's, so now is the time to stay the course.
I went to the gym both Saturday and Sunday. Also, during my morning walk on Sunday, I jogged a little bit. So I did no weights on Sunday, because I was feeling a little sore in my right arm - overextended it a bit on the moving handles on the Arc Trainer. The Arc Trainer is a good machine, but doesn't fit my body well, so I can't use the hand peddles or I strain my shoulder(s). Also, I was afraid that the jogging would result in thigh pain or back pain, but neither of those things happened, so if work doesn't drain too much life out of me today, I will do leg weights tonight.
Now is the time to stay the course. I must not let myself be distracted or swayed either way. My path is clear.
Progress as of today: 46.5 lbs lost so far, only 5 lbs to go!
yep, you are very close to the 130's so try to stay motivated...no reason not to be!!!!! :)
nice to add some jogging in...ahh, you make me want to jog...but i have NO reason, personally, and my ankle is sore just from so much walking the other day with my parents! so, i'll be quiet on this topic...stopping now!
The Cake Forces are against me. My daughter brought home a delicious chocolate torte (with chocolate buttercream icing - the best!) last night, so even though Election Day cake is in the freezer, I now have yet another cake to deal with. Her boss gave her the cake as a sign of appreciation. I've had this cake before - it's delicious! I thought that now that the election had been called, that I could move on from cake (for a while, at least), only to be faced with another cake.
I accomplished ALL of my chores yesterday - including folding and putting away my laundry, somethign I usually reserve for Sunday mornings - so today is pretty much a free day. It is warm but cloudy here today. After my morning recumbent bike ride, I decided to take a walk outside right away, so that I had little chance of running into any hateful neighbors. Mission accomplished.
I pushed myself last night to do weights - I worked on back exercises. I could feel some of that in my upper arms this morning. I may do legs tonight, or wait until Monday. Then perhaps do chest on Thursday.
Progress as of today: 46.5 lbs lost so far, only 5 lbs to go!
nice job on your weights....today was a COMPLETE rest day...for me.
you are doing GREAT, keep up the GREAT work.
The torte is rectangular in shape so it's easier to cut skinnier slices. I'm resolved not to eat any more of either cakes. I'm very close to goal
Good morning.... It has been a challenging morning already. I had a headache yesterday and woke up to one this morning. Now I am experiencing soreness in my knees, hips, and neck. It is warm and sunny here, so I don't know if this is weather-related, stress-related, or quite possibly both.
I'm also wondering, now that I am reducing calories, if it's not related to reduced carbs/sugar -- although, I am still eating carbs. I will check in with my husband, with his pain, because he seems to be having a rough morning of it too. I will also take some pain-relievers, and perhaps a decongestant, as this might be sinus related. Mistakes Girl has a sinus infection of some sort.
I wanted to thank you ALL on your helpful comments to me yesterday. I was quite discouraged. I'm still not quite in the right frame of mind, as far as being positive and optimistic, but I'll be focusing on things that will help me feel better:
I think my weigh-in was lower today because I didn't do any weight training this past week. I just mentally could not do weights. However, I plan to do back weights tonight.
I'm not sure about the gym this weekend.
I take vitamin D but not vitamin B3. I will DEFINITELY endeavor to get some of that very soon. I think that will help.
Donkey's Saturday Goals:
The way my house is structured, it's easy (but cold!) to plug and unplug the lights in front. I could make my life easier by getting another timer, but haven't. The front plug is on our porch, so the area stays clear of snow, for the most part.
The lights in the back are on a timer, because the deck often fills with snow and I can't access the plug.
as to feeling down, try to look beyond it (I KNOW this is easier said than done...), but try to look for the happy linings in things in your life. Whenever i think how hard people are having it, and of course both you and I must see it around us, neighboring cities, nearby center of chicago for you, i can only be happy. of course, i'm sleeping well and not high stress so that has added to my ability to find that happiness....but it will make you feel better.
i cuddle too much with my pigs, and it makes me very happy. does it have any effect on you??
you've been eating better, i'd attribute some of your loss to the things you are doing right....keep doing them, you are doing really, really well.you are already back to April's weight! that's like a half year ago...you are back!
Cuddling with my cats makes me feel much better. When I'm at work, I often picture myself sitting at home with one of my cats on the couch. Or taking a nap with Old Kitty on the bed.
I hadn't thought about my weight being back to April's weight. That's pretty good, actually. Thanks!
Not much to say. Cutting calories significantly leaves me feeling depleted and a little more on the sadder side, but I think this is just temporary.
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
These types of activities are very soothing to the brain. It's almost like a "brain massage" probably because of the area of the brain that is activated? Yes, this is what I need.
I may very well return to the Election Day cake, and have a slice tonight.
And now I leave, to take my own advice :)
Hugs.
I'll do a little research on the serotonin foods. That might help me make better choices, too.
I should try to do as much as I possibly can to lift myself up. It's not good to get into these depression ruts. I also think it's time to invest in a light box.
I take a B complex and multivitamin everyday.
I did keto for a while and had some success, but then decided that overall, a lower carb approach was more realistic for me.
You know, I thought it was a good day yesterday, and then, when I got home, all my bravado melted away, and all the badness of the day just came crashing down.
Nice Lady would NOT stop talking about the election. Updates every hour or 2, so it's not like I could just ignore it and disappear in my work.
Then, I took a call, and I did not modulate my voice. I'm afraid I came across as impatient and condescending. Crap. It's so important that when I take a call, that I be aware of the tone of my voice, and that I focus 100% on the call, and not try to do 3 other things in the meantime. Crap.
Came home, found out that husband did not put the cat laundry in the dryer, so it stunk. This really honked me off. He also made Italian beef for his lunch. This is usually a dinner that we all share, but he decided to be selfish. So between the laundry and the beef, he was just a very selfish person yesterday.
But I the straw that broke the camel's back was the call I got from the dermatologist's office saying that I'm not a candidate for the fat freezing procedure. I just can't win against this body I'm stuck in. I try to embrace my body for what it is, but God's honest truth, I hate it. It's a prison with no escape, except death, I suppose.
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
Yes, husband's can be a pain in the butt.
next, i'm thinking you weren't terrible on the phone. you tend to under estimate yourself and i doubt it was as terrible as you think it was!
sorry hubby was a little selfish...hopefully he'll turn around his game next week!
It was so hard to face the day this morning.
No weights yesterday. Just rode my bike and went to bed early. Even with early bedtime, I did not want to get up today.
Yesterday's dinner was awful - and awfully delicious! (lol) We ordered pizza and salad (with this fabulous house dressing), and then Election Day Cake for dessert. I monitored my portions, so I estimated that I came in just under 2000 calories. For Monday's calories, I came in just a little over 2000 calories, because the Cake was a surprise, and I hadn't moderated my dinner portions appropriately.
I think the cake will go into the freezer today.
I had an appointment yesterday (Tuesday) at a dermatologist's office. They have a technique that freezes fat cells under the skin. I went for a consultation to see about getting the handful (literally) of fat deposits around the back and inside of my knees. The aesthetician said that she had never seen this technique used on the knees, so she would have to consult with another office before letting me know if I am a viable candidate. I should hear back today, end of the week at the latest.
Really, in my heart, I know this comes down to diet discipline. I'm doing this all wrong. Too much cardio, not enough weights, not enough focus on diet.
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
with that procedure, i admit i tried it on my stomach several years ago..like around 9 years ago. I ended up feeling that i messed up my abs and got weaker by doing that...
for your knees, that sounds quite interesting....
our "mutual friend" from keto on facebook, Josie, also did this technique with i believe better results than me. she would massage the area and do many "follow up" home remedies to make sure the process worked to the T as much as possible on her. Yes, i do think you would be able to freeze and lose some fat cells...i think it's important to research and TRY your best, to follow some home procedures afterward to "massage" the cells away or whatever they suggest you do....to get the best result.
but of course, nothing is a sub for exercise and i would always suggest continuing it...it may be difficult for a few days after the procedure but i'm sure you'd bounce back.
Friends, I was doing quite well yesterday, writing down my foods, trying to get my steps in (missed only 2 hours out of 12 to get in a minimum of 250 steps), dining lots of water....
So you can imagine how I felt, then, when Husband surprises me last night with a delicious Election Cake.
Of course, I had a piece, and not a small piece either. I'm planning not to eat any more cake, but depending on what happens tonight with the election, that may be easier said than done.
My husband plans to watch election coverage. I plan to watch Great British Baking Show and go to bed early.
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
I accomplished everything on my Weekend Goals list except going to the gym. My back started aching quite a bit, mostly because of cramps and hormones. Cleaning out my closet probably taxed it more than I should have, because afterwards, I had a hard time finding a position that would relieve my pain.
Rather than go to the gym, I reclined with a heating pad and tested. That helped, but after I took my yoga stuff down into the basement, I guess the stairs were too much, because the pain came back.
Because of the back pain, I did no weights last night.
I tallied my calories yesterday at around 1700. I was just barely satisfied at the end of the day. The afternoon was difficult because I was slightly hungry, but did not eat. Had I been at work, I probably would have eaten. I do have a planned afternoon snack for workdays, though, so maybe this is how to manage the hunger, depending on my circumstances.
I'm hungry now, but hoping to wait until I get to work to actually eat. Actually, more than anything else, I'm feeling very stressed and anxious. Not the best way to start a workweek. Oh well, chin up - everything will work it's way out.
Progress as of today: 42.5 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
Hope you back pain eases soon.
1700 cal may be a hair low for you and you may easily burn 2000 per day and even lose weight at 1800-1900 cals per day...FOR REAL.
if you keep tallying totals and testing what foods and methods work best, you may find there's more leniency in what you can eat in a day, maybe.
i will say that i do have my hungry days/nights at times and you are NOT alone.
i have been resorting to light drinks / lite spiked drinks (which i know you do not do) and other light things at times to get me thru the night without eating again lately...
and like you were saying about managing your hunger....that's my method to the T. i almost fear not eating often enough and really do like my snacks between meals bc it seems to curb most binging.
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I do agree with the “here and now” of marketing. Totally. But you are right - it’s not your job.
Sometimes rest is the best medicine, no doubt!
Horn_of_plenty on 11/11/2020:
re- your question the other day about the court assistant test - you are so right i could be reviewing / following up on notes for the test....
well, the court assistant test is rather EASY. same with the other.
however, i have my flash cards i made for the vocabulary section on court terms...but i will not study those words now as the test is YEARS away (around 2+ years?) ....
the test is NOT paralegal level. those court entry tests are more basic. they are also about ability to spot mistakes. later i may buy some kind of book or app i can use to help me, but it's not a "subject matter knowledge" test - it's more of a general aptitude test.
i should stop my procrastinating on PM...i will lose all chances to pass soon....listen - if it's meant to be, it'll be. otherwise, who cares. ;) (PM Test).
Horn_of_plenty on 11/11/2020:
what might help me for the court test, is to possibly do something in volunteering - like Auxiliary police for NYPD...the volunteer division. it might help me on the court test...sometimmes they ask about if i was in any organizations, specific to that type...i have to actually research how i can add on to my score....and you just reminded me to do that type of research.
i'll let you know if i find out anything on how to add onto a court assistant exam score (how to add extra points)
grannyannie on 11/12/2020:
Good to take some time off when you need it.