Mindset shift

I am coming at losing weight a slightly different way this time. The results will likely be slower. I am trying to change my habits and my mindset, hoping the weight will change as a result.

Right now I'm working on finding a morning routine. This is hard because T is working second shift, Wednesday through Sunday. But for my work mornings, I'm trying to keep a routine that feels good without leaving me anxious. Of course the weather has been cold/ wet so walks have been sporadic. But we did move the stationary bike into the guest room from the garage to use on bad weather days.

It feels slow, but what is the alternative> 

Spring has sprung

 I love spring. I adore spring. I truly am solar powered. 

My birthday is in April and I am taking a week of work to do projects around the house. Before and after pictures coming soon!

Do you want to be happy or do you want to be right?

This is a question I've asked myself, my spouse, and honestly one we should all ask ourselves. I recently got a survey from my senator. One of the questions was: Do you think elected officials should work more with the other party to find common ground and get results, or would you rather have them stick to their ideological principles and refuse to work across the aisle, even if it means there are no results?

So, do you want to be right even if you cut off your own nose to do it? When did we all get so dug in? And I don't just mean politically (although we are seeing a horrible case of it in politics) but who really cares whether the forks are in the dishwasher tines up or down? I read a quote once "Housework done wrong still blesses this house." I'm not sure how you even do it wrong. I mean, you might have done a half a$$ job, but it's probably better than it was. 

My marriage is happier in part because I no longer waste time or energy trying to get the other human to do everything my way. My heart is lighter. I'm able to enjoy more when I'm not being outraged by the can that didn't get put in the recycle bin.

Compromise is necessary, even desirable. How are we so sure we're 100% on everything all the time?

Changes

 I went to the gym! It's spring and we have daylight! It's like all of a sudden I've come back to life. 

Some fun stuff

Sunday I did a heated yoga session. Kicked my butt! Yesterday we used a gift certificate I bought us for Valentine's day to a float spa and we did a session there. I will definitely go again! I slept so well last night.

We are going to the gym later this afternoon. I feel like I'm getting my habits back where I'd like them to be.

Yay me!

 

I don't mean to quit blogging

 Its so weird - T is working second shift and my whole schedule is upended. And for watever reason coming here is not a habit in this house.

I joined a gym this week!