Weekly WI: Welcome To The 40s Club

I had my annual physical yesterday.  That means I left with a long list of other doctor’s appointments to make.  Welcome to your 40s.  It’s not for the faint at heart!

I am about to wrap up my weekend.  I am not really ready for the work week. Next weekend we have some fun on the agenda to I just need to get through four full shifts and two overtime shifts.  

I was up slightly on the scale at home this week but ended the month with a loss.  I am down 4 pounds in two months, which is where I set my goal for the year…to lose 2 pounds a month.  

Sometimes I wish it was faster but I know I am still enjoying the foods I love, and counting to build a consistent tracking and exercise routine.

The Colonel’s PT Challenge is about to wrap up with just a few days left.  I am doing well on my goals but need to make sure I keep focused.

I have been using my EGYM extra membership 2-3 times a week and after six sessions it switched up my exercise routine which was a nice surprise today.  I am hoping the muscle building will help me feel better in my clothes and help me burn more calories at rest.

Weekly WI: Halfway Through February

Good Morning!  Yikes, it’s been a while.

I had a small uptick in the scale last week and my hope was that it was just temporary, I tend to be up the second week of the month, and than it comes back down.  If that is the trend, it was true this week as I am down 1.4 pounds.

Last week’s technique was about self compassions vs. self criticism.  All week one of our WW members posted on our community FB page some really great positive self-talk reminders.

It was Valentine’s Day and while we don’t really celebrate, I ordered some treats from my local favorite cake pop vendor.  I braved a crazy winter storm to collect the goodies which I gave one set to Kenyon, one to my parents, and one to my brother.  They were delicious.

I needed to shake up my meals and was getting board of soup and chili.  I subscribed to Drizzle Me Skinny’s WW content and loved her Stovetop Chicken dish.  It was a hit and I’ll make it again for sure.

This week has some social mixed into the calendar so I’ll make sure I am balancing it all, and staying committed to tracking and activity.

Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday has always had a special significance, not because I’m an actual football fan.  I was a Chicago Bears fan…well I guess I am a new a Chicago Bears fan.  This wasn’t their year.  The reason I think fondly of the day is because 17 years ago, I bought my wedding dress on Super Bowl Sunday.  I know the day is a rotating date, but I always remember this moment.  We had a Super Bowl party at work today.

 

It has been a busy week with commitments at the Nampa Lodge and when I say busy, I mean it was busy!  We served 109 people on Friday night dinner for prime rib.  Holy Cow!  I was sweating and although I didn’t log any actual activity, I sure did get my steps in that night.

I am over the halfway mark of the Colonel’s PT Challenge.  I’ve logged 16.38 hours and walked 14.2 miles.

 

My activity consisted of indoor walks, visits to the gym for High Fitness and my new EGYM membership, and the floor elliptical during work hours.  I spent one morning shoveling snow before work when we got 4-5 inches.