Yesterday was quite stressful. Very busy at work. I'm not sure having a day off for a holiday is really worth it.
They are making changes at the law firm to make Queen Bee the "face" of the firm. So I'm trying to keep everything positive and helpful, even though you know how repulsive this is to me.
Not having a real refrigerator is more stressful than I thought. I've cut up ALL of my raw vegetables and will keep them at work, bringing small portions home for my dinner. The broccoli and cauliflower heads were taking up a LOT of room in the coolers. Now that extra room can be filled with cold packs and ice bags.
I worked too hard, too long, and stayed up too late. I MUST set boundaries today for myself today & tonight to get rest. I skipped weights yesterday; I'm probably going to skip again today <<
Well, so much for relaxing and sleeping this holiday. The refrigerator has died, pretty much. I was up at midnight moving food into coolers. Thank goodness we have an extra freezer in the garage to keep all of my lovely vegetables safe, as well as the meat that husband bought. Took me until after 3a to fall back asleep... grrrr... So today I will be shopping for a new refrigerator. I hope that husband and I can come to some sort of agreement on what to buy and how much to spend. Friends, believe me when I say that this is not on my list of fun things to do.
AFTERNOON UPDATE:
Apparently, we are the only ones whose refrigerator died. The models in stock for next day delivery were few and far. While we were waiting to see if they had a particular model in stock, I saw a couple walk up to the other salesperson, who said, in response to "Can I help you?": Yes, we are looking for a refrigerator and we're buying TODAY. LOL -- get in line sweetie!
It turns out that the one that my husband and I could agree on was not in stock - of course, right? I made the suggestion that we get a dorm sized refrigerator for just our immediate refrigeration needs now, and order the one that we really want, rather than just settling and not being happy. It's something that I've wanted to do for a while - get a small refrigerator, probably for the basement or for daughter if she goes away to college. It won't go to waste.
But one of the sweetest things my husband said to me as we were in the car was this: "I don't know how you can be so calm about this. I am totally stressed out." Aww, this is why I love the guy. We work together as a team. This wasn't pleasant, but I was happy that he was there with me, and I think, from his comment, he was happy that I was with him, too.
Progress as of today: 59 lbs lost so far, only -9 lbs to go!
How old is your fridge?
At least it is Labor Day, you will find a good sale, i am quite sure!...so sorry though!!!!
If you go for simple, you can save a lot of cash...maybe don't splurge too much on this fridge, so sorry.
at least you have the day to do it...i may go shopping, too, for some extra things if i have time.
I will never buy another LG refrigerator - EVER.
To continue along on your commentary, we're looking to replacing the dishwasher and microwave -- both which are hanging on by the grace of God -- and BOTH which are 11 years old :(
Not feeling 100% this morning, but I'm hopeful that this will change as the day progresses. FINALLY was able to reconcile my bathroom issues, but still feeling not so good.
The storms last night were so strong that the noise woke me up. So I'm completely ok with sleeping in a little later. I'll do my exercising and meet my activity/step counts, but otherwise I plan to relax.
Progress as of today: 59 lbs lost so far, only -9 lbs to go!
I'm glad the bathroom issues are resolved. i usually only get those issues during the week when i'm running around without enough downtime.
relaxing is good, i'm doing that now :)
A good number to start off the month of September... And my Ironman scale weighed me in at 128.8, which, for that scale, is probably an all-time low in the 10 years I've owned that scale. I like this number; although it would be nice to say "I lost 60 pounds" if I weighed 126.5, my body might not like that number as much.
Who knows, I've been having some bathroom issues -- or lack thereof -- so maybe I'm really AT 126.5. Not sure what's going on .... this is day #2 (no pun intended) where there was no morning bathroom moment, even with adequate fiber, water, and a little additional help. If nothing tomorrow morning, I'll get out the Metamucil. (yuck)
It is raining here today and is supposed to for most of the day. I'm enjoying the peacefulness of the morning, while I do laundry. Later, another trip to the library to pick up a book I requested. I hope this one meets the expectations that the last book - that I was so excited about - failed to meet. Laundry, etc. Nothing special planned, unfortunately, but maybe that's a good thing, so that I am left to just relax in the "now", rather than to be focused on an activity or outing.
My kids are having hard times right now. My son is feeling awfully discouraged at working his retail job, feeling stuck until he can try out for the Air Force again. My daughter was acting manager for a week and is exhausted and stressed out. Maybe management isn't for her? I don't know, I haven't had the opportunity to talk to either one of them, as I'm usually at work when they are awake and asleep when they get home :(
My husband has another medical evaluation on Friday with the VA hospital that is a scary drive for me. I do not have to go, as my son will be off of work, but I kind of feel like I should be the one to take him. I'm waiting to see if my boss will take next week off, for his annual fall vacation, or not. Sometimes, when he goes on vacation, it's like a little vacation for me too, even though I'm still at work, LOL.
NOW I'M NOT GOING TO TALK ABOUT WORK ANY MORE THIS WEEKEND. I MAKE THIS PROMISE TO MYSELF.
AFTERNOON EDIT: The rain has stopped and the sun has come out. Wow, is it ever muggy! But I'm glad that it cleared up. Our town is having their annual festival and the parade this morning was canceled due to lightening. How disappointing for so many! So at least now people can enjoy the rides, the food, and the entertainment.
No funnel cake for me, but instead, kind of inspired by Gains, I decided I would bake a cake today. I have to do any baking now before I turn on the AC, which I might do tonight if this humidity keeps up. Oh how I hate to do that...
I also did not stick to my plan and ignored weight training last night. Out of a guilty conscience, I did upper body this afternoon. However, I could not bear the thought of trying to lift heavier weights, so I just used the lighter 5 pound dumbbells and did a few sets. But at least I did something, so I give myself some credit for that.
Progress as of today: 59 lbs lost so far, only -9 lbs to go!
I'm waiting to see if my daughter will be happier going back to her old position with associate responsibilities, rather than management. It might have been a shocker to do full-time work, including some day-shift. She usually works around 30 hours but it's almost always afternoon/evenings.
My son... oh my son. Well, he continues to work out at the gym on his own. At one point, he WAS at the point where he could do more than enough push-ups within a minute. However, I cannot say if he has managed to maintain this. I want to talk to him to see if he wants/needs to go back to working with a trainer.
I think he's just feeling stuck. And maybe a little lonely. With the Air Force, he felt like he was really making a significant contribution and doing something with his life. He also had teammates/friends. Now he's just kind of floating on his own. I understand his discouragement (and impatience?) at the moment.
He is VERY young and flexible now. You MUST tell him this. Working retail is just for the money and experience. He should be at the gym, working out, getting stronger and able to do the requirements of the air force very easily by the time he applies. he should check if they provide recommneded workouts that he does to meet their requirements. this is what i'm doing for court officer now.
your son is young. has the energy to work retail and train.
he should be everything BUT discouraged.
he has you guys, a wonderful family, a roof over his head and you totally supporting him. remind him to stay positive. that EVERYTHING is within his reach.
only way to physically improve is to practice. after all, you are such a ROLE MODEL to him because you DO pursue fitness and weight goals.
there is nothing stopping your son but himself. he needs to keep on. and to make sure he's doing and training as necessary without overdoing it. bc overdoing can hurt progress too....
please make sure he sees that he is in a good position now!!!!!!!!! everything is positive. he has a job, for god's sake!
I am so looking forward to this long weekend, because it means one less day at work. I just hope the weather doesn't get too hot.
I didn't do weights yesterday morning, so I kept reminding myself to do something in the evening -- which I did (legs). In looking back, I believe that this consistency, even when I really don't feel like it, has been the key to making this work.
Queen Bee is out of the office today, and that alone has increased the odds that this will be a great day by at least 50%.
Progress as of today: 57 lbs lost so far, only -7 lbs to go!
lots of people out in my office yesterday too...but i went KNOWING it's a short day...and it was! it wasn't a day to miss...i'd rather take off a full day of work! ya know!? not take off when everyone else isn't even working a full day..i was able to leave yesterday at noon...best gift ever.
This was a very odd-feeling day. When I woke up this morning, I was exhausted. I felt as though I was in the middle of the deepest sleep and then awakened abruptly.
This feeling of fatigue lasted through most of the morning. I even entertained the idea of going home early... but whenever I think this, I convince myself to hang in there, because it's much harder to catch up.
Last night - very much so - and tonight, somewhat, I had urges to eat desserts. LOTS of dessert. Last night I satisfied this with a number of dark chocolate chips and a cup of decaf. (I did not count how many but I would say 70 to 100 calories worth). Tonight I did the same but had about 10 chips, which is 70 calories.
Then I was ok. Donkey was ok. Donkey will be ok. I just have to get through this week and this weigh-in.
Progress as of today: 57 lbs lost so far, only -7 lbs to go!
I dreamed about the file with the client I hung up on Monday. I woke up worrying about the file. It's supposed to be my file but one of my coworkers seems to be taking it over. It's an ongoing struggle with this coworker to respect boundaries and keep her off my files... But in this case, I'm thinking it would be better for all if I left this one go. After all, I am not rewarded at work for doing more or making these sorts of sacrifices. I get paid the same, whether I do more or less. So why not do less -- especially if it affects my peace of mind.
If my focus is to be on my own happiness, I must be aware of what I need to let go...
I've caught myself a couple of times this week - so far - making bad food choices (baked potato at dinner, ice cream from McDonald's from the title company...), not sure how this week's weigh in will go...
And now my husband says I'm crabby this morning, lol...
Definitely time to refocus on what's important.
EVENING EDIT: DON'T THINK THAT I DON'T FEEL LIKE EATING EVERY LAST CHOCOLATE, COOKIE, AND ICE CREAM IN THIS HOUSE...
Progress as of today: 57 lbs lost so far, only -7 lbs to go!
The McDonald's drive-thru has been my go-to place for getting ice cream cones for the past few months. Instead of feeling like a nice occasional treat, they tend trigger my desire for more sugar.
I agree that you don't need to do anything more if you feel it is stressing you out or there is a lot of negativity surrounding it. If you don't have to work on this particular file, just let it go.
a baked potato is far from the worst choice, you J-Donkey!
ice cream...well, thank gosh i have my light stuff! haha...i bet it was good, did you stick with a serving/portion?
ignore husband's words...try not to let it make you crabbier...when people tell you "oh, you look tired today!" - we tend to hound on the fact they said it and it can affect your day and actually cause you to feel even more tired...same with the husband and the "crabby" scenario. i read this...mind games!
Refocus on you. let some things go..as you said...
Hung up on a caller and got into an argument with my mail coworker.
Yes, it was a full day...
EVENING EDIT: I finally made a doctor's appointment as a new patient, with new insurance. I'll be seeing the doctor in January 18th, LOL...
Staying away from coworkers. Toxic people at it again. The best thing for me to do is be happy.
Progress as of today: 57 lbs lost so far, only -7 lbs to go!
Like Horn, I had hoped to go to sleep early last night but that didn't work out. So maybe tonight...
Trying to get my mind in "work mode" but I'd rather not. The associate attorney is out until Thursday; my boss leaves for a week next week, so he won't feel like sitting at all. I can't even wrap my mind around what files need attention this week.
My daughter is acting manager at work this week, so she will be working a different schedule, meaning my husband will be alone most afternoons. He gets bored/lonely and talks more at dinner. It's only for a week. We'll see how he does.
I did a lot of food prep for myself last night, so at least I'm getting today off to a good start in that way.
Progress as of today: 57 lbs lost so far, only -7 lbs to go!
me too, i have SO MUCH food stored right now...i should eat it in order of when i cooked it/ more likely when i BOUGHT it! haha...mostly prepared stuff from a variety of places. and everything is nicely prepped, flavored, tons of veggie choices to enjoy...no need to spend more money this week on food out! :) i love bringing food from home, especially when it's a variety.
and when i'm more simply and easy, i'll just bring a whole veggie or two (like a tomato and pepper) to simply add volume to my lunch at work for very little cals as i'd describe 75% of my intake/diet as Volumetric.
A brutally hot day. It's the humidity that's making it feel so uncomfortable. It was cool last night, but the humidity was so high that I buckled and turned on the AC last night.
Changed up my morning routine a little bit, so that I did the easy exercise bike a little later. Folded laundry, then went grocery shopping --- arrived too late and got stuck in the Sunday Crowd. I brought extra meat --- sorry Jasmine! - to save my husband extra grief and work in his meal planning through midweek. It's going to be just Mr. Donkey and myself for T,W, Th dinner.
Progress as of today: 57 lbs lost so far, only -7 lbs to go!
if you want a really good read, tho the language at times has made me look up some vocab words bc it's written rather really well!...the book is called 7 Women and the Secret of the Greatness by Eric Metaxas...it's very good read especially for catholics and jews..you'll see why. i can only read a little at a time and the intro was dry...but once you get into it, it's so well written that you'll get the chills reading it!
LOL...apolagizing to the vegetarian are you!? i wonder if she cares if you eat meat! hahahaa!
enjoy the time with Mr D for dinner this week...perhaps he can help prep some stuff...cut some veggies?..i'm giving him work!
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UGGGGHHHH...."HUGS"
graindart on 09/05/2018:
Good job on making it still work even without a refrigerator. I'd probably have just used it as an excuse to go off-plan and eat out at restaurants daily.
horn_of_plenty on 09/05/2018:
i'm glad the fridge thing worked out for yesterday and that you and your husband worked so well as a team :)
good job prepping despite lack of fridge at home...i'm glad you had the day off bc if you remember you needed a fridge! LOL...
proud of you.
let Queen B be the "face." you gotta better things to do ;)
happy-1 on 09/08/2018:
i had no fridge while my parents were doing Optifast... It was really hard. I had to keep food in my car in an ice chest. I found that wrapping coolers in that reflectix material that they make windshield screens really extended the ice a lot. 2 days or more.