MIA - Social, Social, Social

I have been MIA and my social calendar has been packed!

If you’re an avid reader of this blog you know that there is a direct impact between the amount of social situation and my weight. 

 

More Social = Less Focused & Weight Gain

Less Social = More Focused & Weight Loss

 

Even my WW app knows this.  My Weight Heath Score dipped to an all-time low.

 

The closer we inch towards vacation, the harder it has been to stay on track.  One thing is for sure, there has been no lack of FUN!

 

July started with a RV trip to Hagerman with some Elk friends.  My cousin Debbie joined us.  We spent half a day kayaking on the river exploring Blue Heart Springs.  It was so much fun.  We finished off at the hot springs, which was not fully hot and felt so good on a day with 100+ degree temps!

 

The next weekend was the annual Owyhee Cattleman’s Association annual meeting in Silver City.  Phoenix and Stacey joined us along with my parents, sister, sister’s friend, niece, and her boyfriend.  It was an enjoyable weekend and once again…HOT!  That has been the theme of July, and our fire season is off to a blazing start with much of Idaho and surrounding states rapidly burning.

 

This last week was a triple fun but very busy weekend.  Thursday, we attended a baseball game at the Hawks Memorial Stadium.  We stayed through the 7^th inning to try and win a cooler.  I was two numbers away.  It was half priced beer day so that was a WIN for sure, plus our Boise Hawks were winning the game.

 

Friday was Banana Ball.  The Party Animals vs. the Texas Tailgaters.  Wow, what an interesting and very cult-like experience.  Did I mention yet it was HOT!  So…so…so hot and our seats were in direct sun for 2 hours.  We left early after we just couldn’t take the heat anymore.  I don’t think I’d do another BB game, but it was an interesting concept.

 

Saturday, we celebrated Phoenix and Stacey at their wedding shower.  I think you can sense the theme…it was HOT!  But oh so much fun.  It is making me super excited for the wedding cruise in September.

Whew, that is a lot of social.  And that isn’t even all of it.  This last week has been extra filled with fun.  When we return form vacation, I will for sure be looking forward to getting back to healthy habits.  

29 Days

Good Morning!!  Happy Wednesday.  My morning started at 3:30 a.m. after rounding up for bed last night at 10:15 p.m.  I’m working a special overtime shift today.  Hooray for extra money!

 

We are getting closer to our BIG vacation and with each passing day, I am getting more excited.  I have an out-of-town RV trip this weekend and a trip to our cabin in the mountains next weekend.  I’ll have to hunker down for a few weeks before I enjoy 19 glorious days off work.  Boy am I ready!  I am my true authentic self on vacation.  Facebook Memories shared a happy Ireland photo today.

 

We have officially entered the less-than-30-days mark, and we are able to check in next week.  I’m definitely getting excited.  There is still a lot of work days and other work commitments standing between me and my happy place.  We will be there soon.

 

I know I mentioned that we have sailed NCL Sun previously, during return-to-service following Covid.  While she isn’t a grand ship, we ended up with a balcony room at the aft as we have the NCL credit card and used our points to upgrade from ocean view to balcony.  With all port days and no sea days, it is sure to be busy days with little time on the ship.  On the other hand, I keep reminding myself that we don’t need to be go-go-go the entire time.  I am looking forward to some relaxing!  The ship has struggled with propulsion issues so I’m hopeful for no port interruptions. 

 

If you know me well enough, you know I have the drink package!  With my current status of reduction in alcohol, which is still going quite well, I haven’t 100% figured out my game plan yet as I do enjoy adult beverages.

 

Two weeks ago, I had a large spike on the scale.  I figured it was hormonal and although struggled mentally this week, the scale came back down.  Thank goodness!  With social on the calendar two weeks in a row, balancing my food intake will be difficult.  I also plan to get reacquainted with activity this week.

Three Weeks

The last time I spent time in this space, I was celebrating ONE DAY back on track.  Well, I can now celebrate closing out THREE WEEKS back on track.  Things have been going well.  Please excuse my absense.

 

What is working:

• Increased focus on tracking
• Meal planning and eating out less
• Being more intentional with alcohol and the days I choose to drink
• Move my body 

Sometimes the meal planning and cooking at home can feel like a drag.  I often miss all the yummy foods when eating out.  This course I am on is what I need to get back to feeling better.  I already do feel so much better and I am excited for my clothes to start fitting better.

 

We have three weeks until our RV trip and another three weeks until our cruise.

 

In the meantime, I’ve been off each weekend in June having some fun and enjoying my three days off to boot.  I’ve been trying to relax more.  A few weeks ago, we went to Williamson’s Orchard for the U-Pick Cherries.  Oh man they were delicious!

 

While walking around the mall a few days ago, I found a shirt that is 100% me.

 

I am ready for more fun stuff…less work stuff!