Weekly WI: Self-Compassion

You know, if I keep extending my absence from this space in the World Wide Web…I’m going to lose some of my 12 internet followers!

 

How the heck have you been?

 

Our WW Technique last week was all about self-compassion.  More so, it was about shifting your mindset from self-criticism to self-compassion and when we practice this change, our brains can build new neuropathways.  With repetition, we can start meeting ourselves more with compassion than criticism.    

 

After officially canceling my YMCA membership and joining Planet Fitness, I turned to Chat GPT to help build me an exercise plan where I included in the prompt that I was getting back to the gym after a several month hiatuses and needed to build my strength back.  I also only wanted a 5-day plan as I know I can’t get to the gym Mondays and Friday.

 

Viola!

 

I have completed three gym check-ins and the best part…the use of the MASSAGE CHAIRS at the end of my workout.  Pure heaven!

 

I also asked Chat GPT to put together a 5-day meal plan leaning into Zero Point Foods.  I wanted it designed around 28 points and day and include use of crockpot, air fryer, instant pot, and casserole recipes.  Here is one day:

 

Day 1 — Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili

Breakfast — 5 Points: 2 eggs scrambled with peppers/onions, 1 slice whole-grain toast, and fruit.

Lunch — 7 Points: Turkey sandwich with lean turkey breast, 2 slices bread, lettuce, tomato, mustard and a light cheese slice. Add carrots or fruit.

Dinner — 3 Points: Put 1½–2 lbs chicken breast, 1 can black beans, 1 can corn, 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 can diced green chiles, 1 cup salsa and taco seasoning in the crockpot. Cook LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours, shred the chicken and stir. Most of the base is ZeroPoint; use your Points for a little shredded cheese or crushed tortilla chips.

Snacks — 6 Points: Nonfat Greek yogurt with berries and a little granola, plus popcorn.

Daily total: 21 Points, leaving about 7 Points flexible.

 

If only the rest of life felt this easy!  It has been a good week and with some social events on my calendar this weekend, I am feeling in a better place both physically and mentally.  My clothes also seem to be fitting slightly better..

 

Weekly WI: Weight Gain Is Part Of The Social Package

Good Monday Morning!  I get to see my favorite WW peeps today and tomorrow at my workshops.  I am excited as my members always put a pep in my step.  This week’s technique is all about movement…a goal I set which has not been very consistent.  So, great timing!

 

This month is busy with Elk events and a Wedding Cruise!  Each of these events impacts my full commitment to my WW plan.  I’m trying my best to manage it all, but weight gain is just part of the social package.  I’ve been talking with some WW members and friends on the concept of losing “just” one pound a week.  One pound a week, with consistent focus on tracking, movement, mindset, and sleep will yield 50 pounds in a year.  That’s it…consistency, commitment, and time.

 

I’m excited to see what I can accomplish by next October!

 

Last weekend we took the RV to Jerome for the District Deputy (DD) Clinic at the Snake River Lodge.  Susan and Scott have a new-to-them RV and made the drive down on Friday to stay an extra night.

 

John and Crystal also have a new-to-them RV and after rolling in late, stayed the night with us on Saturday.

 

We attended the DD Clinic on Saturday morning and then changed into our Boise State attire to watch the football game at the lodge.  The lodge was hosting a 50-year class reunion, so we had a great time visiting.

 

This weekend is the Elks District Campout and next weekend is the Wedding Cruise.  I told my husband last night when we went to bed that being a social butterfly is exhausting! 

Weekly WI: I'm Baaaaack....

 We have returned home from our Baltic Cruise Vacation. 

I also came down with a nasty cold virus, which I think I am on the downhill side.

 

The morning of our flight to Helsinki, Finland, I turned off the work phone and put by Weight Watchers app into vacation mode.  For two weeks the only thing on the agenda was relaxing!

 

There is a lot of walking in Europe.  I surpassed my activity goals with a total of 76.54 miles and climbed a total of 81 flights of stairs.  So may not have as much of a relaxing vacation per se but still we had a great time! 

 

I’ll make sure I get those travel recaps up soon since I took a zillion photos.

 

This week has been about getting back on track and tackling the vacation gain, which has been harder than necessary when not feeling 100%.  Despite it all, I have been accurately tracking, even the high point days! 

 

I am feeling better with the change of anti-depressant medication and once I fully kick this crud, I am looking forward to cooler temps and reconnecting with activity. 

 

I’ve got a lot of re-gain to tackle from the last several years.  I must stay focused on small tangible steps which I are manageable today.