I Think I’m A Bit Depressed

A few weeks ago, one of our troopers received an award.  Since he started his career as a dispatcher, the command staff were on the hunt for photos.  A prior co-worker found a photo taken at a work BBQ/picnic, many, many, moons ago.  I was lucky enough to be in the photo with Jeff.

 

I’ve been reflecting on this photo ever since and my thoughts are “why didn’t I work to protect my progress?”  I really took it for granted.

 

My Goal Anniversary is this month and in April is my Lifetime Anniversary. 

 

Prior to the last few weeks, I was feeling really energized and motived to finally kick some of these extra pounds.  I really want to get back into the 220s.  Sadly, while small, I’ve gained over the last three weeks.  This week will be a large gain as I’ve been very sociable.

 

I also think I’m a bit depressed this week.

 

I was chatting with a member via text.  While I’m not where I was when I reached goal, I have kept off 77 pounds and for that, I am proud of my accomplishments. 

 

I spend a lot of time feeling down about my weight loss journey and those types of thoughts are not self-serving.

Weekly WI: Lots Of Fun Stuff

Life has been rippin’ and roarin’ at a fast pace!  Thankfully I have been able to balance my social outings with healthy eating which has kept the weight gain on the low side.  Despite having a gain the last two weeks (0.6 two weeks ago and 1.0 pounds last week), I am feeling good and my body feels different.  Smaller maybe?  Hard to say, I did just buy bigger jeans…and some shapewear…

We signed paperwork on a second mortgage so we could get out from under US Bank on our RV loan.  In turn, we also got a lower interest rate with better terms and a smaller payment.  All this means with our extra payments, we hope to have the RV paid off in seven years…or sooner if we can just snag one jackpot hit at the casino!

Phoenix and I attended a silent disco at Good Apple Taphouse.  These events are always hit-miss depending on the crowd and the DJ.  We had a great time.

I successfully coordinated an Elks event called Warm Welcome to the Nampa Public Library.  It was a reading hour combined with passing out warm clothing which was purchased as part of our Spotlight Grant.  We supplied so many needed clothing items to our community members.  The event was a success and we are looking forward to growing our partnership with the local library.

I had a mini girls weekend staycation where Phe and I spent the night at Wanda’s house as her husband was out of town.  We visited two wineries and built terrariums at a local shop called Wood & Root.  We also tried a new brewery in town.

The only other excitement is booking travel and waiting or warmer temps to arrive, which we have had a mild winter.  I’ll recap all our upcoming travel soon.  When I don’t have much to do…I obsess about travel!

Weekly WI: Employee Check-In

I was nervous for my employee weigh-in.  I really want to show my WW manager that I am making process.  With a 2.4 pound gain last week, I had a 2.2 pound loss this week.  Things looked promising for getting on the “official” scale for my monthly employee check-in.  I just wanted to be down one pound.  I was down 2.2 pounds!  WhoooHoooo!

 

This week has waaaaaay more social on the calendar than last week so of course, it has me feeling less confident.  But, it doesn’t mean I need to be out of control.  I am working on balance this week.  I really want to kick 5 pounds and finally be under 220 again.  I’m working on it…

 

The Walk Fit app on Facebook as been catching my attention, which means I signed up for a year membership.  There are some great indoor quick walking workouts that I plan to use for consistency.  I went to the YMCA yesterday but the line for E-Gym was huge.  I ended up spending some time on the elliptical, which I’ve not done in a while. 

 

We had a low-key Valentine’s Day.

 

And I attended two Mardi Gras parties.  On Tuesday, I attended a party with my guy Jim at the Veterans Home.  They had a jazz singer/band and we had so much fun!

 

Last night, I volunteered to help at an Elks event with the Canyon County Association of Realtors.  The theme was Mardi Gras and they looked like they had so much fun!

 

I have made some good meals at home, probably the bulk of my 2.2 pounds lost, and this easy Swedish meatball recipe I found using the Trader Joes chicken meatballs was delicious.

 

Wednesday night I ended up with some tickets to the Lion King Musical at the Morrison Center in Boise.  OMG it was amazing.  Before the show, if you order a pizza at Lost Grove Brewing you get a free drink at the show.  The pizza is amazing.

 

That’s all I got for today!