The Weight of My Weight

…….and instead, I came home with a swimsuit and new shoes. Who knew I would walk into Sears for a grill, but walk out with shoes and a swimsuit? Did you know that you can buy a Lands’ End “anything” and return it at any time? I had NO idea! I found a suit I really liked, but the whole dressing and undressing is a chore, and I didn’t want to get myself into something I couldn’t get out of all by myself, so I said to the sales person “I probably know the answer to this, but can I take this home to try it on and bring it back if I don’t like it?” Then I got the whole kick ass “return policy” story on Lands’ End products. I’m probably the only one that didn’t know that, but I thought I’d share anyhow. The suit is going back, […]

My day started at the Physical Therapist office, where Michael, one of the therapist (and a very likable young man),”checked my progress”. Michael thinks I may have some scarring tissue building up. He then informed me that he would would work on “breaking that up” during my one hour appointment and I probably wouldn’t like him very much when I left. I informed Michael that telling me “breaking that up” was a really poor choice of words and could we please call it……”Stretching”? He then agreed that he had really used a poor choice of words, then proceeded to “stretch” me like crazy, and it was very apparent that he was indeed “breaking that up”. I had decided that I did not like Michael any longer. I told him that I had a medical massage scheduled immediately after our appointment. He then discovered a few more knots that are making […]

The entire day was filled with phone calls, bill paying, preparing things for the tax lady, Physical Therapy, errands and a walk outside! The days are much easier to get through when I fill them up! I love being able to walk outside. The last few days of walking, I have been trying to pump my arms throughout my walk as a part of my therapy. According to measurements at my PT appointments yesterday, I am improving nicely! I ate a little more than planned yesterday. I did dig into some leftover breakfast casserole at about 3:00, then still ate dinner. Sometimes I will eat in the afternoon, and skip dinner, or just eat fruit and veggies, but not yesterday. The scale has stayed the same since Friday, and I am not over on my points for the week. As long as I keep on track the next three days […]

Easter Sunday went as expected. Church early, then Brunch at my mom’s house. We chatted and hung out for a bit. Then I couldn’t wait to get home and walk outside. It was sunny and gorgeous! I took a nice long walk with a friend, then came home and got Tucker and headed back out. We were both exhausted by the time we got home. I’d say I got in a good 5 miles. My chart is filling up nicely!! I have walked 72 miles! Here is my weight loss chart. As long as I am below that green line, I’m good. While walking on the path in our neighborhood, I noticed the biggest Grand Daddy Long Leg in the whole entire WORLD!! I couldn’t believe the length of the legs on this guy! I got super close and crouched down to take a good look! Uh, it was a […]

Just checking in….. Had a great Saturday celebrating some birthdays with girlfriends! We had a spa day at a house where the whole basement is permanently set up for facials. We had a great room to lounge in with cozy furniture, plenty of pillows and blankets, coffee and tea, water, wine and a yummy vodka drink and light appetizers. We went one at a time (duh) and had great Girly chat while we waited for our turn. I am officially glowing! (I didn’t drink any alcohol!) Sunday morning early church, a little break at home, then headed to Mom’s. Look how cute she set the table! I took Sausage Muffins! 2 PPV a piece! Here are Saturdays Eats! “love the life you live, live the life you love”

Fridays weigh in went well and the new strategy seems to be working! I met with my coach after my WW meeting and we talked about what is working best for me and agreed that different things work for each of us. We also agreed that this journey we are now on together is teaching us a lot about ourselves, and I love that. We have tweaked our initial plan just a bit, but the key things that seem to be working are….. 1. 8 glasses of water daily2. Exercise 6 times a week3. 30 PPV a day as a general rule The water for me is not a big deal. I stopped drinking pop on a regular basis a long time ago, I never have been a juice drinker, I don’t drink milk (except in my coffee), and it seems if I’m not drinking coffee or tea throughout the […]

I have been trying to not look at Pinterest as often as I was before, and I have been trying to not look at recipes and not watch the Food Network as often as I was before, in my effort to spend less time “thinking” about food. I really have only had a few “bad?” days in the last four weeks where I felt like I ate more than I should and turned to food as a result of stress or boredom. I feel like I am doing a pretty good job considering all the time I am spending at home alone. My new strategy includes a few changes, but still is a slow weight loss plan of possibly one pound a week. I think Friday’s results will be right on schedule. I did spend a couple of days this week browsing Pinterest for a few new ideas when I […]

While getting my medical massage on Tuesday, I had a great chat with Beki, my massage therapist. Well, whenever I have seen her in the past, we have always had good chats, but I find her incredibly interesting to listen to. We talked about inflammation, and Ibuprofen and Naproxen and Ice Packs and Food as a anti-inflammatory. So I came home and looked up a few of the different foods that work as anti-inflammatories. Here are some of my favorites that will be easy for me to work into my weekly meals. Wild SalmonGreen TeaBlueberries (and most berries)EVOOBroccoliCauliflowerPineappleWalnutsSweet potatoesSpinach There were many other foods listed, but these are foods I like AND I even know what they are!! So for Wednesday, I plan to work in berries, spinach, EVOO, sweet potatoes and Green Tea! I’m curious to see if I feel and sleep better? A good friend reminded me that […]

As much as I have not enjoyed hanging out at home, the check book is balanced weekly (just for something to do), my Target browsing and spending has been limited, and I have only filled up my gas tank TWICE in the last six weeks!!!! We’re rich! We’re rich!! On Tuesday I got a medical massage and she worked those knots in my back and neck over really good!! 20 minutes of ice was required afterwards! The treadmill was more of a chore than usual after the massage, so 30 minutes did it for Tuesday. I was wanting breakfast food for dinner, and planned to see how “light” I could make biscuits and gravy, but ended up making a casserole that was on the “Lite” Sausage package. Cooked SausageEgg WhitesSkim MilkWW Shredded CheeseBite Size pieces of Lite English MuffinS&P Topped with salsa and a side of berries! Super filling, Mike […]

I thinks it’s been obvious that I am ridiculously bored lately. When I get bored, I get cranky. Guess who suffers? Yip. The husband. And when he’s not here? I get irritated with the dogs. I did get out of the house Monday, ran a few pointless errands (just to be busy), and had the pleasure of lunch with a girlfriend! Mike called late Monday afternoon to suggest we go out to dinner that night. Now I am a bit curious if it was his dislike of the dinner I made on Sunday night??? But I really do think he was trying to make me smile. We had a great dinner out, got all caught up on conversation that we missed out on over the weekend, and my salmon was delicious! When we came home, Mike started a fire and suggested we play a game instead of turn on the […]