IDGOMB, Tuesday 1/20/09

So who's up and moving out there?  I need to be, as I am FREEZING yet again.  Maybe I need my thyroid checked.  Or maybe they need to turn on the heat around here!

I had a re-do of my psychiatric evaluation today, which I feel went well.  I had to repeat it because there was a miscommunication . . . I went to someone that BCBS does not approve.  She was a nurse psych person, but BCBS requires evaluation by an MD or PhD.  Whoopsie.  My bad!

Anyway, the stack of tests I had to complete was massive and somewhat amusing.  There was no heat in the area where you took the tests and I think the other side of the drywall was an open construction area.  My feet were like blocks of ice by the time I got done.  Then I had to walk in from the parking lot and in a rush to get out of the house, I forgot my scarf!

As you can see, the cold is making me whiny!!!! 

So what have you done to keep warm and burn calories?

Today--so far:  kept my food diary, did not go to the Baja Fresh or bread company just below the test center, did 30 minutes on my elliptical and a 20  minute walk to work.  I have the remaining 20 minute walk to my car on the schedule.  Then I have a hot date with a big, fluffy blanket and a pile of dogs.  

Yesterday--accomplished:  11,100 steps on my pedometer with an estimated 2950 calories burned.  To burn that I did 30 minutes on the elliptical plus 40 minutes of walking.  Did my food diary and ate about 1500 calories.

Tomorrow--goals:  stick with the food diary and keeping my eating in line.  I have 2 pounds left to lose to get to insurance submission day and I am so close!  Log in another 30 minutes on the elliptical and get in multiple walks.  And avoid restaurant/fast food temptations when I go out midday to the dentist tomorrow.  Gulp.  It's so close to a McDonald's and it has been weeeeeks!  Naah. Not worth it.  

Next???  

 I managed to get my china cabinet packed. My husband's clothes. I ran some errands this morning and forgot to buy more tape. LOL. I will be working this evening for about 4 hours.

Tomorrow I am going to the GYM for the first time in a very long time. 

~gidget

Seriously, the military should give y'all a packing tape allowance!!!  

Sounds like you have been busy, Gidget!  When's the actual move day?  I'm impressed with all that's going on you have the energy to get to the gym!  Can't wait to hear all about it!!

 I am moving out of this place at the end of February.  I never knew I had so much crap until I started to pack it myself.

~gidget

You are gonna be fine planning ahead like this!  

Isn't it crazy how crap has a way of multiplying as soon as you turn your back on it!  It's nuts!!!

I did my personal BEST tonight..  
6.06 miles in 30 minutes on my bike!! 

I also have been outside playing with Connor in the snow that is STILL falling...   I have also changed beds and done laundry today (if that counts for some exercise?)

HUGS
Amy

YEAH!  THAT'S HOW TO ROCK THAT BIKE, AMY!!!
You should be super proud of that accomplishment!  Woooo hooo!!!  

Y'all are STILL getting snow?  We get a sputtering of flakes here and there, but nothing like up on the plateau.  I am still keeping my fingers crossed for a warm front.  Like something toasty along the lines of 40 degrees.

Congrats on the personal best!
Denise

 I ended up working 4.5 hours. Lots of lifting, bending, stretching. I am heading to bed now.
~gidget

32 minutes on the bike, otherwise vegging in front of the TV!

 Wooo hooo, Marilyn!  Great job on the bike.  You earned a little snuggle time on the couch in front of the TV.   Especially with these frigid temperatures--hope you had a good snuggly blanket!