There is no wagon, only Zuul

Things are are the usual pre vacation trying to do a bazillion things crazy. Wrapped up a big project, so work is much less pressure. Things at home are coming along - we are behind where we'd like to be, but we'll be pulling out of the driveway Saturday - but probably not as early as we'd like! :-)

Sorry if I don't post much this week - there just isn't a lot fitness-wise going on. except a friend is bringing his kettlebells on vacation - I may take advantage!

Food is a bit catch as catch can. just taking it one meal at a time and trying to make the best choices I can.

Hope you guys have a good couple of weeks!

I’m not crazy yet, just close

Work, as I’ve said, has been very, very busy. I have had deadlines every day, so pretty much I’ve just put my head down and trudged through each day as it came.

I don’t know what is up with hub – he’s been coming home and being an utter couch potato. Now, in the summer dishes are his chore. This morning I was looking for something, which I couldn’t find because the kitchen is a wreck. Instead of getting nasty about it, I get very overly dramatic and basically parody a tantrum – it lets me vent off steam while signaling to hub that I’m not mad at him. (Maybe this sounds silly but it works for us). So at 5:30 I’m tromping around the house fussing about it looking like a frat house the morning after and I can’t find anything and ARGH! Our dog Maya went to hide! Oops! Didn't mean to frighten the dog! :-O I am seriously hoping a session of dance music and house work occurs tonight.

Tomorrow I am cooking food to freeze for out vacation. Hub is finishing up a couple of projects and then Sunday we are packing the trailer and getting all the stuff organized that will be going in the car.

Busy weekend – but at least vacation is in sight!!!

Work is still crazy

I am getting a handle on things at home. Hub is feeling the pressure of leaving for vacation next week, being in a new (much more demanding) job, general parenting issues, etc. Last night was his night to get all teary & upset.

Work is still teh busy.

Work is C-R-A-Z-Y

Why do bosses always want the world right before you go on vacation?? :-) I am super busy here at work, vacation prep is coming along well, but I'm feeling stretched a little thin. I actually got teary just talking about it with my family yesterday. Not good.

12 more days till vacation!

I did it!

I called & signed up for tonight's spin class. I can watch some of the Tour before I leave, and finish when I get home. No excuses!

I get a newsletter from the dwlz.com web site (Dotti's weight loss zone). The last email issue had a lot of great things in it, but a couple really hit home:

"... never, ever make moral judgments about yourself because of your situation. You are not the problem. You are a wonderful and important person. The number on the scale is not you. Medical conditions are to be treated, but you don't beat up the patient for having a cold! Don't beat up yourself for being overweight either!

Life is a Mixed Bag

There are things that are outside of your control in life:
Your genes
Your Parents
Where you were born and raised
Unavoidable accidents and problems

And there are things that are your choice:
Whom you marry
Your job
Your daily routine
What you eat
How you exercise
How you spend your money
What you do with stress"

I can't exactly choose my weight, but I CAN choose what I eat and how I exercise.

One more thought for the day:
“If you really want to, you’ll find lots of ways; if you really don’t, you’ll find lots of ways not to.”- Filipino Proverb

I'm going to spin class!

Busy busy

Things at work are busy – which is good, but things at home are busy too, and my brain is feeling a bit like a revolving door these days.

I’ve continued to walk in the mornings, but haven’t made it to the gym. Chores plus not feeling well earlier in the week have led to procrastination. But I haven’t given up. My goal is to make it twice next week. They have a class Saturday AM I can attend as well. There is a spin class tonight, but today is a mountain stage, so I want to watch the whole thing. I know, skipping exercise to watch TV!!!

Food got a bit dodgy, but it’s back into the “healthy” zone. Last night I was hungry after dinner and wandered about looking for something – I finally settled on a couple of prunes with peanut butter. Enough to knock back the hunger, but easy on the stomach before bed.

Anyway, I’m hanging in there. It’s nice that hub seems to be on board as well. I was whiny and wanted something from the store last night. He asked me if I needed anything (he was prepared to go.) But I said “I ‘want’ something but I don’t ‘need’ anything. And he didn’t go. Also, had a meeting at work yesterday that involved ice cream and I skipped it – totally not worth 300-500 calories! Little victories…..

You don’t mess with the Zohan

Hormones. Hate them. I am in a mood that I can only describe as “evil.” What would make me happy right now? To trip someone and then run away laughing. I was cranky with my husband during our walk with morning. I was cranky with my dogs. I sat here and cried at work because my campmates are giving someone else a party (she’s my friend). I mean, how freaking ridiculous can you get? Please deliver me from hormones. Before someone gets hurt.

Just a quickie

Just wanted to drop a note to say hello. The weekend was nice. I'm afraid my brain is already in vacation mode! Going to spin class tonight even though I'd love to stay home and be a slug. Oh well, too bad. :-)

The scale and I aren't currently on speaking terms, but we're going to have to have a reconciliation pretty soon. Agh, when will I be able to make peace with my weight and fitness? Not accept it per se, just not have so many negative emotions rolling around my brain.

Yes, I am at work

In an effort to save vacation days, I am working today. It gives the hub some time alone at the house, which her rarely gets. And with several "big" vacations this year, I need to save time when I can. later this evening we are going up to the boat to enjoy the fireworks out on the lake.

Hope you have a nice weekend!

At least we’re in it together

My husband finally agreed to go to my doctor after a couple of years of bouncing around after his old doctor he really liked moved elsewhere.

Luckily, he really liked her and was willing to listen to her. I’ve been worried about him, but you know how it is: he’s not listening to me. She told him he needed to resume his exercise program and drop 10% of his bodyweight. He needs to lose a bit more than that, but that will be a really good start.

She must’ve really wowed him because he has agreed to make changes with a minimum of fuss. This morning he agreed to get up and walk with me and after vacation he wants to re-join the gym! He’s also agreed to give up evening snacking. Yes!!!!!

Tonight’s spin class is cancelled – I guess I have to go to 30/30. Sigh…

Have a great holiday!