Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Weight: 137.6
Macros: Cals - 1,417, Carbs - 169, Fats - 49, Protein - 96, Fiber - 35
Sleep hours: 6.5
Vegetable/Fruit Servings: 8
Exercise: None

Down almost another pound. :)

Obviously, my body clock has not yet reset itself to Central US time. So tonight I'll take a Tylenol PM. As further motivation to sleep longer, if I could actually weigh nearer sunrise, instead of at 1:00 am, I could "lose" another easy pound. Some serious bathroom action, which hasn't happened since Athens, would also help the situation.

Yesterday's yoga class was canceled due to air conditioning repairs, and we won't meet for another week or two. Boo! So yesterday's exercise was mopping floors. It's time to rev up the old home yoga studio. This morning I'll go back to aquarobics and later today will climb back up on the mower. That's my near-term exercise plan.

No headache this morning, which means I've finished the painful detox from my bacchanalian holiday. I'm doing better with water, but need to do much better. In this heat and still detoxing I could / should be drinking at least 10 glasses of water.

Yesterday's V/F servings came from black beans and corn (another veggie burger), baby carrots, spring lettuces, cherry tomatoes, plantains, yellow and red peppers, kale and other greens, an avocado and blueberries.

BTW, it's been interesting these last few days to observe that my between-meals "hunger" is assuaged by drinking water. More proof that ghrelin is not just the hunger hormone, but the thirst hormone.

BTW, the work scheduled to be done on my house while I was gone (painting all exterior window trim on the house, garage and shop plus all the decks, porches, railings, etc.) is not close to being finished. The porch ceiling repairs were halted because the contractor discovered a bad leak was causing the deterioration, due to hail damage on the entire roof of the house. I've scheduled an insurance inspection of the roof and porch damage this Saturday morning (yes, those people do work on the weekends) to see if and how much insurance will contribute toward the repairs.

Surprisingly, I'm not especially upset about any of this, because stuff happens, especially with houses. I've noticed that since my husband died I'm less excitable about things over which I have no control. Perhaps it's because, since my husband's death, I'm better able to recognize those life events truly worthy of drama. My husband was always Mr. Cool when unexpected things like this happened. Maybe I'm channeling his energy. That would be a good thing.

And on a related front, yesterday I got a phone call from the retirement community in town where I'd put our names on a list of people interested in moving there "sometime in the future" when we were ready to downsize. I'm not yet ready for that, but I did take the opportunity to tour a vacant 1,500 square foot duplex similar to the one I'd be interested in moving into eventually. It's larger and more suitable than I thought, although it would require some serious remodeling to suit my tastes. Again, no biggie, since my home contractor could do that work.

Gee, I sound so chill. I wonder how long this will last? ;)

Today's theme (another oldie goldie): Do the next right thing.

My theme for today is "channel Ann's chill". I feel myself letting stuff disrupt my positive flow that I can usually divert. DH was reprimanded for being short with a client and I'm wondering if his issues will impact his job performance to the point that he loses his job. I'm feeling sorry for myself because my daughter is in CA for her birthday and I won't be there for it. Big deal...little deal....so little in comparison to what Paula, Ann, and others have experienced and overcome. I need to summon my resilience and write a gratitude list. I typically don't borrow trouble so I'm sure that and a walk.by the water will realign my outlook.

I know how you feel. I've let things that probably aren't that big (in the grand scheme of things) get me down. But thanks to this group, they never make me feel ashamed of that. While you're in it, it's big to you. I totally believe in trying to collect yourself and put things into perspective and maybe try to change your attention to gratitude. That being said, it's okay to feel the feels. And what others are experiencing doesn't diminish what you are. Those things are your crosses to bear for now. Hugs

Weight 117.6, calories 1178.

I feel like I am having a late start this morning because yoga was cancelled by the instructor. But I have booked our late October trip to Portland OR, Boulder CO and Denver CO (the last for a wedding), plus our flight to Florida in early November. Plus I called on the tracking watch which has now died 100%. And I did a wedding and shower RSVP. Damn, that stuff takes a LONG time!

On yesterdays comments about the famous "F" word, I too enjoy it when something really peeves me (like I broke something or kicked something, etc.). It bothers DH when I use it, but it does release some of the anger/frustration...

Today I'm waiting for the weather to clear to determine what is on the agenda. I think it is going to end up sunny and breezy so hopefully the AC can go off soon. Maybe kayaking today?

I'm in a meeting so shouldn't be posting (or reading for that matter) --- but Portland caught my attn.....any chance for a meet up? (That isn't that far south for me run down....)

Potentially. We will there visiting family from 10/19-10/23, but maybe if you had time 10/22 that is likely to be our day with the least family time?

Still a ways away, but lets keep it in mind! Tho I can't believe how time flies, it will feel like it is here in a week

Boy, I hope you two can make that happen. Liz, Shel crossed an international border to meet me! She's da bomb! :)

Hey, if you can make it to the left coast from MO, crossing a boarding is easy! That WAS good fun --- so happy to have met you and DH in person.

Greetings Great Ones

150 today **** Ate pretty healthy yesterday except for some peanuts and an Atkins bar. Should be no big deal. As mentioned I am trying to cut back wine so methinks I should have some other treat. Skim milk is a treat to me so gotta get some. Maybe some protein hot coco but its summer!

Ann good for you for not wigging out about home repairs and such. I think that comes with maturity. As a young single home owner I would have a cow about such. Part due to inexperience and part to to more financial worries. Hope the repairs go well.

And my mom lived in one of those retirement communities in a beautiful apartment with various services for years. It was a wonderful place. Lovely people and staff. Lots of events. Even pets. I could see myself in such a place in the (distant) future so keep it in mind. What prompted my mom to move was the onset of Parkinson's disease and the fact that her own home had stairs everywhere and non handicapped friendly bathrooms. They also had lovely staff - a midwestern style thing as you well know. Average age was 81 or something. And they had happy hour fridays which people lined up ahead for.

Carbon do you still have any guests or can you chill for a bit? Each has its advantages.

Hey Peps, I just entered dog shows at Dixon? Are you going? Probably not due to puppies.

Off to gallery today to sit and stare at fresh fudge. Pick up gallery payroll and attend another board meeting. Hope some visitors come. More later.

Diane S