Weekly WI: A Scale Hike

Good Morning and Happy Hump Day!

Kenyon came down with a cold over the weekend has passed it on to me.  I spent a good portion of last week eating high point foods along with his cravings from not feeling well.  No surprise, it showed up on the scale.

Now that I don’t feel 100% I am going to stay mindful that eating junk because you don’t feel well only makes you feel worse.  I am in the last little push for the Colonel’s PT Challenge but also want to give myself some rest so I can kick this crud.  I have the weekend off so hopefully can rest and/or get caught up!

Welcome March! 

It is shaping out to be a very busy month.  I have two overtime days most weeks and will also possibly have some commitments at our Elks Lodge.  

We are under the 60 day mark for our next cruise vacation.  I booked our Bermuda cruise in 2023 so it has been a long time coming and will be here before we know it.  All the trip logistics are set and it is just time to wait.  With the extra workload and busy weeks, I’m sure it will fly by.

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.