Weekly WI: Down This Month. Yippie!

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  I am on my last swing overtime shift (4pm-2am shift) for the month of July and I’m super happy about that.  I signed up to help cover the abundance of overtime on the night shift team due to staffing issues.  Hopefully the month of August runs smoother.  I also didn’t sign up for any late overtime shifts next month.

 

Anyway…on to Weekly WI.  My commitment to my WW program paid off and I lost 2.2 pounds this week.  I am also lower than last month and down for the year.  Hallelujah!

 

With our overnight RV trip to Fort Hall and Idaho Falls, I would still like to keep the momentum going.  It will be a couple days of high point meals, and I am brainstorming ideas to help keep me somewhat in-check.  The biggest win will be balancing the high point days within the rest of my week.  Which is what I did last week.

 

My Friday, my planned high point day, I was in the negative for weekly points.  Not as high of a negative balance as the week prior.  I noticed that if I went over my daily points, since I didn’t have a weekly points budget to cover the overage, it showed me “out of budget” for the day.  While this did bother me a little since my goal was to be in budget more than out, when I look at my macros, I was happy with the daily results.

 

Here is Saturday’s points/macros.

 

Here is Sunday.

 

I was happy with where my total calories ended each day.  Sometimes you must look at different numbers to gain a different perspective.

 

On Tuesday evening, I met my friend Janet at Jaialdi in downtown Boise where she completed in the Pilota games.  It was fun to watch, and I wish the game had gone longer.  Since I am working overtime tonight, I will miss her game this evening.  The men’s team did amazing, and the game went so long.  

While I was on the Basque Block, I got a chorizo and an order of croquetas.  Mmmmm….

 

I am focused on the same goals as last week again this week:

·       Activity.

·       Water before coffee.

·       Meal planning/eat at home more.

Weekly WI: Another Gain...But It's Okay. I Have A Plan!

Hello and Happy Wednesday.

 

I am working my overtime shift until 2 a.m.  Our night shift was understaffed, and I signed up for some night shift overtime to help during July.  While most Wednesdays it works out okay, there are some that staying up so late is a struggle.  Let’s hope my afternoon nap helped me today.

 

My Weekly WI went better than I had expected.  I’m sure you can see why I was worried.

 

After a 1.8 pound gain last week, I had waaaaaaay more days outside my points budget.  In fact, I ended the week with -153+ weekly points.  If that tells you anything.  I’ll take the 0.4 pound gain!  And I’m also making some changes this week.

 

Water Before Coffee: I started building this habit after our weekly technique two weeks ago.  I shared with my members that when I get downstairs from getting ready for work in the morning, I am ready for coffee and have trouble drinking water first.  I realized I could drink my water while I was getting ready and thus, would have my water done and am able to enjoy my coffee.  This is a habit I plan to continue this week and beyond.

Get Back To The Gym: I planned to return to the gym last week and that didn’t happen.  I also have not resumed exercise since I was sick a month or so ago.  This week, my goal is to get back to the gym!  I have signed up for a fitness class on Thursday so I can’t back out.  I also put in my calendar an EGYM appointment today and Saturday.  Today didn’t happen as planned and while I didn’t get to the gym, I went for a 30-minute walk. 

Meal Planning: One of my biggest hurdles last week was social situations and not enough planning ahead.  I have two new recipes to try this week, both Instant Pot and easy, and I have a meal idea for two more which including cooking ground beef once for two recipes: WIN-WIN!  I have social plans on Friday so that will be my high point day.  The rest of the week, I’d like to keep my points/calories in check.

 

I hope you all are having a great week.

 

 

 

Weekly WI: A Gain

Hello and Happy Wednesday!

 

My Weekly WI this week was not as successful as last week.  I was hoping for a small gain but instead, gained 1.8 pounds.  I’d like to think some of that is temporary and some is hormonal.  You just never know!

 

Monday was a long day with a 2:45 a.m. wake up call, a 12-hour shift, a second job shift, and helping an Elks friend with some technical snags.  When I brought a pizza home from Kenyon it was no surprise that I wanted pizza too.  Instead of just eating one or two slices, I had three…the day before weigh in.  That is partially why I am hopeful this bump was temporary. 

 

That doesn’t negate the fact that I’ve been craving all the things lately.  I’m not sure what has spiked it because I’ve liked what I’ve been eating.  I had a pre-planned high point day on Saturday.  By Sunday, I was craving pizza and on Monday, I gave into those cravings.  Even Tuesday was a higher day than planned.  That is why the second part could be hormonal.

 

I’ve also started out my week with some high point days.  Gah!  I better get this under control STAT! 

 

On a random side note, we had our tree removed in front of our house and I LOVE it!

 

It was an ornamental plum (messy) and starting to look sick.  My neighbor decided to remove her tree because it was diseased and impacting her sprinkler system.  We didn’t get HOA approval so we will take it as it comes if they notice.  I think the tree removal makes our house look better!  We have so much natural light now inside the kitchen.

 

The van RV had to go back to the service center.  It has been a process and a huge learning curve.  Some days I’ve been really bummed out by it all.  We are trying to stay positive and not let this set the tone of all the fun yet to come.  Fingers crossed it all gets sorted out soon.

Weekly WI: A Downward Trend = A Happy Lindsay

Hello and Happy Wednesday!

I had my weekly check-in with the scale and following a successful week of a renewed commit to tracking…I had a GREAT loss!

 

I didn’t know what to expect since the cold I came down with last Sunday really did a number on me.  I completed zero activity but was 100% on point when it came to my food plan.  I spent a good portion of the week looking at macros (overall calories) vs. points.  I didn’t get on the scale last week, so I really wasn’t sure if I’d have a loss.  It feels so good to see that downward trend again.

 

I found some good 4^th of July funnies on Facebook last week.  Oh man, does anybody else think they get louder each year?  Maybe I’m just getting older!

Weekly WI: Skipping The Scale

Hello!  What a whirlwind of a week it has been.  Let me catch you up!

 

·       We bought an RV van. 

·       We went back to the dealership to take the van home a week later. 

·       The following day, I went to Seattle for the Post Malone & Jelly Roll concert. 

·       The day I returned from Seattle, I hosted a family reunion.

·       In the middle of the family reunion, I attended a celebration of life for my cousin Lori.

·       I was hit with a nasty cold virus on Sunday and have been miserable all week.

 

Because I was feeling bloated and out of sorts, I decided to skip the scale this week.  I am really looking forward to a re-start once I’m back to 100%. Before I left for Seattle, I had two weeks of losses.  I am ending the first half of the year close to where I began.  I have a lot of catching up to do!

 

I had an epiphany after my Tuesday workshop.  A new male member just celebrated 40 pounds loss.  He joined us sometime after the start of this year.  I am so impressed with his commitment and dedication to the WW program.  It made me think…he has lost 40 pounds, and here I am in the same boat I was at the start of the year. 

 

I need to refocus ASAP!

 

I have not been living my word the year…consistency and I need to dig deep to re-connect with my word and my WW program. 

We Bought A Van RV (and Weekly WI)

 While not necessarily the plan in this phase of life...

We bought a van RV!

 

While there are many benefits to my current career choice, the biggest one is the ability to retire in my 50s.  The Hubs and I had talked about once we retire, perhaps we would travel around the US in an RV. 

 

I’ve watched some YouTube videos, explored the different options, checked pricing, and visited RV shows.  But we have never really shopped for an RV.  I mentioned to Kenyon there was a used RV that looked pretty good base on You Tube (spoiler…not the same RV year/style) and surprisingly, the agreed to go tour it on our Juneteenth holiday off together.

 

Um, the used RV was a no-go.  It is easy to try and talk yourself into something you don’t really want because overall, I really do want a van RV.  It just doesn’t feel like the right time.  Plus, we have an HOA with rules about “behind fencing” which complicates things more.

 

To make a long story short…I asked if they had a Winnebago Trovato we could look at to confirm we liked that size/layout much more than the no-so-great used RV option and WHAM…we bought an RV.  It is a 2026 Thor Tellaro 20L Sport model and was a killer deal.  Hence why we bought an RV about nine years too soon.

 

I am sooooooooo excited!  We pick it up on Wednesday and I can hardly wait.

 

How else has the week been going?  Pretty good.  I lost 1.2 pounds last week.  Tuesday & Wednesday were great with my commitment to activity.  By Thursday, my week got busy, and it is packed from now until next Sunday.

 

I hope to have at least another small loss for my end-of-month weigh-in on Tuesday.  I head to Seattle for a couple days with my favorite gal pal Dawny and then it is bac to business for the month of July.  I’ve got goals that need slayed and overtime money to earn.

The TWA Hotel & A Visit To The #1 Elks Lodge

Our Bermuda Cruise sailed out of Manhattan, which we visited ahead of our New England Cruise in 2017.  Alaska Airlines flies to JFK while Southwest only flies to LaGuardia and Newark.  Kenyon mentioned visiting the iconic TWA Hotel and it was decided we would skip NYC a second time and stay at the TWA Hotel near the JFK airport.  It was a fantastic decision! 

 

From the moment you walk into the hotel lobby, the 1962 theme was sprinkled throughout.  The elevators, the rooms, the cocktail lounges, and the restaurant.

 

There is even an old plane converted into a cocktail lounge.  It is a cool experience.

 

We booked a terminal 5 runway view room and had the best time entertaining ourselves with the planes flying in/out.

 

The rooftop pool also had runway views, a restaurant, and bar.

 

If you ever get a chance to visit…do it!  It was expensive but worth it.

My travel research uncovered we were only seven miles from the New York Elks Lodge…the #1 Elks Lodge which was founded 157 years ago.  Now, it isn’t the original location, which was Times Square.  But the memorabilia and the members are the heart of the Elks, and you can feel it.  We had a great visit and it was also a highlight of the trip.

 

Our next cruise isn’t until August 2026 and, in the meantime, we have some US trips on the books.   

Weekly WI: What Does Progress Look Like?

My weight loss journey feels like a constant back and forth battle lately.  This is typical when I have travel and social situations on my calendar.  I feel like I am not making much progress and what progress I made before we left for our Bermuda cruise has gone to the wayside.  It feels so hard to stay motivated.  I would love to see a consistent weight loss trend, even the tiniest bit.  

In order to see consistent weight loss, I need to be CONSISTENT with my tracking.  That is the first step.  I need to identify what I am allowing to stand in my way which I’ve allowed to create this mental hang up.

I am back to work tomorrow for a long stretch after several days off.  It has been really nice having time off and I am feeling the dread to return to work.  I have not been feeling connected for several months now.  

We visited my in-laws to celebrate my mother-in-law’s 80th birthday.

I also took my Aunt Barb and my brother/sister-in-laws to visit the Albuquerque Elks.  As always a great visit with my fellow Elk members.

Before I left town, I bought a bubble maker after seeing a Facebook post from a friend.  Originally in search of the rose, I found this adorable daisy.  I fired it up last night and enjoyed all the kid-like wonder of having automatic bubbles for a little while.  It goes through a lot of bubbles in a short time buy they are cheap so why not.

On our way home from New Mexico we routed through he Vegas airport.  Kenyon won $936 on a bonus game.  It was epic!  Rarely do we come home with a win so this was great.

I attended a 1st birthday party on Saturday along with a wedding which was beautiful.  We were missing the bride’s mother who passed away from liver cancer two years ago.

Last night, I met up with the Boise Beer Buddies Group at Pub & Putt, a new beer/mini golf location in Nampa.  A high school classmate was in town and met for a visit.  It is always so great to see Maria when she comes to town.

I have a potluck dinner and a going away part at the Elks tonight where I than start my 7-day stretch at work.

Weekly WI: Keep On Going

Hello and Welcome June!  What have you all been up to?

The last week of May was a busy one.  I had planned and unplanned events, as well as planned and unplanned food disruptions.  

Friday, I volunteered at the Namptons Beer Festival which was soooooo much fun!

Saturday we celebrated Phoenix’s sister Nicole ahead of her wedding next week.  Also soooooo much fun!  

With all that fun, along with the unplanned food disruptions, I gained back 1.2 pounds of the loss from the week prior.  I knew this week might be difficult to pull out a loss and when I stepped on the scale at home this morning, a day early, I was hopeful for a gain no more than 1 pound.  Now we just keep moving forward.  

That is all we can do right?  My morning started with a walk as our temps have temporarily dipped this week.  I have some time off work which has been wonderful too.

I spent some time this morning reflecting on my weight graph.  I am presently surprised my current weight is 11 pounds more than last year.  

That feels like success and I plan to keep working my way down the scale as under 200 pounds is still in my sights and I really do love how I feel at the lower weight.

I listened a great virtual workshop today and I get to see my favorite WW members today and tomorrow.  I can’t wait!