Weekly WI: Quick Check-In

It has taken me more days than it should to check in for my last Weekly WI.  I knew it would be tough because last week was much more social than then first week of this month.  Despite my efforts to balance, I gained 1 pound.

 

This week has also shaped out to be busier than usual with several Elks Lodge commitments.  My tracking as not been on point this week either and I feel less confident than last week…which was a gain.  Regardless of the outcome, I need to do my employee weigh-in on Tuesday.

 

I am starting to have some days off again…yeah…and trying to relax instead of my typical runaround.  I have days off again next week (fingers crossed on staffing), plus the Elks Winter Convention.  We are also going to spend the night out of town for my birthday.  I just need to get through Monday!

 

I’m actually leaving work early today to meet my siblings to see the Music Theater of Idaho’s production of Newsies. 

Weekly WI: Self-Care October Is In Full Swing!

Good Morning and Happy Saturday!  

I have a Saturday off, change of plans last night but enjoying the day off today, and am looking forward to spending time with The Hubs.

I’d planned to check in mid-week and as usual, it was busy.  I worked unplanned overtime Tuesday and attended the Idaho 911 PSAP Conference on Wednesday.  That left Thursday, my first day off in weeks!  I lounged all morning, met up with a friend for lunch, and visited my parents.  Here we are now on Saturday.

Last week’s focus yielded a lower number at the scale.

My October Activity Challenged alerted me last Wednesday that I would need to close all three circles 8 times this month.  Since I’d been planing to jump back into activity, this was a perfect goal.  I spent the following 8 days closing all three Apple Watch activity circles.  

Wednesday I had 10 more minutes to complete and no plans for activity between the conference and meeting Wanda and Michael for Withes Night Out at the Village.  I decided to close my rings by starting my activity tracker on dance mode while Wanda and I danced to Casio Dreams.  Goal Achieved!

Tracking was on point, although not perfect.  I started my week thinking about the new Weight Watchers Menopause Program and its focus on protein while limiting starchy vegetables and oatmeal.  It was a struggle and after two days of not eating my morning breakfast potatoes, I went back to my old routine.  My body just really likes carbs and without them, I feel like I am starving all day long.

My Monday night WW guide gave me great advise…just get back to basics!  I don’t need to track alllll the things.  Yes, does tracking your zero point foods show you more accurate macros?  Yes!  But, it is okay to just track the foods that have points to make it easier and keep the momentum going.

Weekly WI: Time To Face The Music

 cue the music…

 

After FOUR weekends of fun…it was time to face the music.

 

My goal at the start of September was to maintain my weight.  I didn’t quite meet that goal.

 

I also dropped a little the first week of September so my gain for the month was a total of 4.8 pounds.  Ouch.

 

The worst part of my weight gain is that I feel it everywhere.  I don’t feel comfortable in my clothes.  My body aches.  I’m tired and sluggish. 

 

I tried to buy some new dresses for an event in a few weeks and despite picking size 16, nope…they all looked terrible.  Honestly, I don’t feel my best. 

 

My goal for October: Self Care.

I am going to give my body food that makes it feel good.

I am going to move my body in ways it feels good.

Will there be social events and freebie birthday meals…yes!

Do I need to be off-track for meals between those times…no!

 

Check out my September FUN:

Camping with the Elks at Three Island Crossing

A Wedding in Ketchum, Idaho

Oktoberfest at Payette Brewing and Sip Idaho

Nampa Elks Lodge Oktoberfest