You're right, I just dove right in yesterday and didn't even think about it but will keep that in mind.

On point and tons of steps is a very good day!!

Good morning! Looks like winter outside (for us at least). Yipee. Amy, I remember when you left the OH conference all jazzed up about your options. Love how you channeled that into action.

Accountability for yesterday. M&M's. I've been carrying half a single serve size bag in my purse since I took the girls to the movies last week and yesterday I decided I needed to eat them. At least it was after I put in the time in the gym. Move calories 679, exercise minutes 136, steps 12,777. Other than that, I stuck to my meal plan. I only managed 92 grams of protein. Need to better that today. Should have chosen chicken over M&M's. My weight is down but it's because I am dehydrated. My hands look like bird claws. all bone and veins. Ick.

QoTD: Start your day with a plan. Food/exercise/water. I decide what activity I am going to do the night before and dress for it when I wake up. I make sure that I have what I need in the fridge and pantry to be successful. And I'm not always successful, but being intentional about things seems to drive me to a higher success level.

Today I am taking my 3 mile walk route. Wi**** was as pretty as Sheila's. But it's effective. Then lunch at home followed by book club. And I will drink lots and lots of water.

Bites today

B: 1 egg, 2 slices bacon, a little banana

L: last of the leftover cod. Think I'll toss it with the Miso salad mix I have from TJ's.

D: TJ's braised beef roast, a little mashed potatoes, sauteed summer squash with parm sprinkled on it

Peace!

Good morning, everybody!

Sheila - Costco has 2024 Star Wars, Marvel and Disney Lego Advent Calendars, but no Harry Potter. I checked and Kohl's sells the Harry Potter calendars. We picked up a Star Wars calendar, I'm not sure if Marilyn is going to go to Kohls for the Potter.

I went to the Master's swim class this morning. it's in an office building, so it took me bit to find where I was going , but a very nice lady from security led me in the correct way. I liked the facility - they have lockers, showers, hot tub, towels and most important, it's warm inside. Kind of a tropical feel very welcome on a cold fall morning.

Basically, they are open for 4 slots during the week and have two workouts. I can just choose which days I want to go to do the 2. There is a long (2400 meters) program, and a shorter (LOL) program (1600) meters. Since I was late and hadn't swam for awhile, I scaled back the 1600 meter program to about 1300 meters. The coach watched me for a bit, he said that I can swim well enough to stay with the masters program.

His main tip was that when i turn my head to breathe I drop my left arm too much and that drops my hips and costs me momentum. So, I am working on not dropping my left arm until I can see my right arm coming over the top.

Today doesn't seem too busy. I have some calls, Crossfit and Happy Hour tonight, which will be our first in 4 weeks. After the New Year, I think that we will go to every other week.

QOTD: This is for first year people, only. Everybody maintains a bit different. Popcorn and Protein bars are the first step on the road to regain. You will hear a lot of people say "would you eat chicken and broccoli?" It's good advice for dealing with Head Hunger, but sometimes you will actually be hungry. If that is the case then eat the chicken and broccoli.

Pictures are beautiful Cambodia. I can't post the Killing Field pictures, they are just too sad.

Breakfast: Egg Sandwich

Lunch: Turkey sandwich

Dinner: Steak

Have a great day, all!

Oh I forgot I want to tell you make sure you're doing arm stretches with weight training before and after. It will really help!