A little better

 Mom went for her 2 week follow up with the doctor Wednesday. He is taking the back issue seriously, did an x-ray, and is looking at giving her a shot. In the meantime she is on more effective pain meds and is getting rest. Her knee is fantastic, its just this darn back thing!

Meanwhile..... can I just say my husband's work is a hot mess? They are super busy, never trained him, his boss is a bully.... it sucks. I keep telling him to go on LinkedIn and look for something different. Now is the time.

I went to the gym today for the first time in forever! I swam laps for 45 glorious minutes. Weight is easing back down (down 0.8 pounds this week). Still up about 4 from my lowest (this time), but better.

Have a good weekend!

The way things are

 So my mom has been here about a month so far and she's 2 weeks out from her total knee replacement. This hasn't been easy.

First they gave her some meds in the hospital that made her very sick to her stomach, then they gave her some that made her super constipated. Then she pulled a muscle in her back and had to wait 4 days to get something for that.

And she isn't supposed to be left alone, but gets upset when I call a friend over to "baby sit" or help out while I'm working. I think the need and money spent bother her. So there's so much to unpack in this situation. Add to it my husband and I have had exactly one evening to ourselves in that month (we went to dinner last night), so our relationship has taken a hit.

It's like having a newborn, but the newborn is an adult with their own feelings and agenda and fears. My weight is on the same roller coaster as my energy level and emotions. I'm just trying to hang on and not get thrown off the ride.

Argh

Y'all, its been stressful. I am not even looking at the scale, I've been stress eating like a looney, and I am feeling super frustrated with myself!!

Good week

 Hey there!

Not ghosting the blog on purpose, just been a busy week. Weight is coming down slowly. I'm not really working out - just walking dogs and doing yard work, housework, etc. 

My mom is coming this Friday - we are going to Biltmore, then she has some dr. appointments, then visiting friends, and then her knee replacement surgery is on the 26th. So I feel like stuff is happening quickly. At that point she's going to be here 7-8 weeks, so I need to prep the guest room so she has room for clothes and to be comfortable.

And its spring so yard work is happening. Anyway, just going along. Hope you all are well!

fruits and vegetables

 Good to know! https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/07/health/dirty-dozen-produce-2022-wellness/index.html

slow & steady

 I'm behind where I'd like to be with weight loss, but it continues to inch down. So I will try to be patient! I am going to the beach tomorrow (yes, again!). It's my last shot before my mom's knee surgery at the end of the month. She'll be with us at least 6 weeks, so it'll be mid to late June before I get back down that way. Can you blame me?

Take care.

Busy weekend

A friend came & stayed with us - we went to a medieval event near us. My first big thing since the pandemic started! I did okay, but by 5 I was exhausted and worn out. Sunday was a day of doing the bare minimum b/c I was just wiped out. Still not my normal self this morning, but I'm getting there. 

I'd been ignoring a volunteer position I have for nearly a month. Ouch. Today I put on my big girl panties and checked the email. I'm behind, but it isn't terrible. 

Take care.

Week of ups & downs

 My feelings have been all over the page this week. Feeling good, active, nailed my kettlebell workout Wednesday. Had a stupid argument with T yesterday, dreading my kettlebell workout today, some big changes at work (new boss, team moving to a new department) have me feeling anxious. So all over the page.

But a new (this time) low on the scale: 188.7. Yay!

Have a good weekend!

How Stella is trying to get her groove back. lol

 As much as I love having guests and going out of town, guests for 6 days after 2 years of lockdown AND a beach trip did a number on me. For two days I felt like a highly anxious zombie and I have struggled to get back into my routine. Good news is that I'm up 0.2 pounds from where I was before we left. I can live with that. 

I lifted weights this morning for the first time in 2 weeks. Ouch. I've cooked even when I didn't feel like it and chose a salad when we met my in-laws for lunch Sunday. Life is full of stuff (good and bad) that will throw you off your routine. The trick is learning to ride those waves without getting too far off course.

Take care!

Life's a beach!

 Lovely weather and I am enjoying my visit. Eating is pretty good but there is no scale so no idea whats going on there. No worries, I'll just keep on doing what I know to do and check in on Monday.

Take care!

Where I've been

 Well hello!

No, I haven't fallen into a vat of cheese dip or anything. Last week my son & gf came up for a couple of days and they helped me knock off some chores around the house that required a pickup truck.

We got rid of the old sofa (new one being delivered Friday), donated an old desk, moved my desk to a different room, set up the new desk we bought, painted and redecorated our home office (formerly the dining room), installed security cameras.... You get the idea. The before & after of the home office are up over at runs for cookies blog if you are interested. We are both very happy with how it turned out. All of the art was from around the house - stuff that wasn't being used and a couple of pieces from a different room. I'm big on shopping my home when I want to change things up.

A friend came down yesterday and we are headed to the beach this afternoon. So don't expect to hear a lot out of me! But no worries, food & exercise are going well. The extra sunlight gives me such a boost!

Last week I was down 1.4 pounds - so doing good!

Take care!

end of week

 Been a long, stressful week. Personalities and politics - they are all around us, at church, work, hobbies, whatever. They can be tough at times.

Down 1.4 pounds. Amazing.

Take care.

Checking in

 I'm still here - is anyone else????? :-)

Between having a friend visit from out of town, cooking at church, a meeting for church, etc. etc. it's been a crazy week! Work has been busy too - we had a critical team member out for jury duty! Thankfully he wasn't selected.

It's going okay - working out with the trainer tonight - working with her and my husband! It's a first, so we'll see how it goes. 

Anyway, not much to report - scale seems to be inching down. Fingers crossed!

Take care. I can feel spring around the corner!

Tired

 Did I tell you guys that we had to have some sub flooring replaced in our bathroom? Ugh. Today is day 3 of contractors in the house. I'm tired, my chihuahua is freaking out, and its been a rough week. Last night was take out burgers from Ruby Tuesday. Up a half pound. Sigh.

I have a friend coming for the weekend and I'm too tired to even be excited.

Sorta hump day

 I had Monday off, so yay for short weeks! 

Kicked my butt with my kettlebells this morning, invited T to meet me at the gym after work for cardio. Contractor is going to be here today to replace some of the subfloor in our bathroom. Cha-ching. Good times.

Take care.

 Had a great time at the beach - saw friends, celebrated my son's birthday, spent time with my mom. I was down a pound from when I weighed before we left, so yay! My weight has been stalled out for 3 or so weeks, I'm ready to get moving again!

Kettlebells are progressing. Spring is nearly here!!! So things are looking up.

Take care.

Headed for the beach

 I am still up a pound from last Friday. UGH. Oh well. Headed to the beach after work today, so nothing but crickets (probably) until I get back.

Take care you guys. Spring will be here soon - with warmer weather, more sunlight, and hopefully and attitude adjustment! LOL

I am a rockstar

 Ah, the vagaries of the scale!

We went out Friday - I had a salad, 1.5 stuffed shells, and left the bread alone. I was up 2.5 pounds the next morning and I'm still up a pound! And I was good! ARGH.

Oh well. I nailed my kettlebell workout this morning and my lunch is portioned out for today and tomorrow and I logged the calories. Tonight I am making a nice meal at home (I despise going out on Valentine's).

Despite the scale, it's going to be a good day!

Take care.

Warmer weather

 It's supposed to be 67 today! Yay! Lost 1.1 pounds this week. Not every meal is optimal, but overall I'm doing pretty good.

Have a great weekend!

Hump day

 I ate fast food for breakfast yesterday and dropped a pound. Go figure! Weights are going well, grateful its getting warmer (more outside walks!), still don't love yoga.

Working on eating more oatmeal, meatless meals, and vegetables.

Take care.