Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Weight 121.2 (up 1.2). Funny (but not) how an uptick from being the lowest in my preferred range makes me nervous even though I intentionally am eating more.

Yesterday we had a good visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum, then an early dinner with friends on the waterfront. Lots of history - I had never been there even though it is only 40 minutes away. We did not finish the museum in the 2 hours we were there. The waterfront is filled with commercial fishing boats. Quite a beautiful view.

Today we are headed to Martha's Vineyard for lunch, meeting Florida friends for a drink, and dinner out at a restaurant DD gave us a gift certificate to for Christmas 2022. We never made it over last year. Again, only about 45 minutes away (by ferry). Speaking of which we found out there was a ferry to an island called CuttyHunk from New Bedford. We have also never been there so we might try that next year (though it will be about 35 minutes more to drive to the ferry from DH's house vs mine) - hmmm.

Time to get cleaned up. Have a winsome Wednesday!

Not much here. Up 0.6 this morning - as expected. School, work out and grooming on the schedule today. Not a lot of rest time.

We are watching Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches on Netflix. Not nearly as good as the novels I read back in the 80s. But after 2 episodes I was invested. So watching all 8. 5 down, 3 to go. If you haven't read the books, I think it's probably pretty good. Ron likes it. I just find the vibe too different. The lead character is too weak compared to the novel.

Liz, I'm with you on the calorie counting. I don't think you need to necessarily count calories, but rather gauge your intake. My current NUT suggests counting calories 1 time per week just to check one's average intake. That might be enough for you. Since you mentioned muscle building, just remember you can not build muscle while in a calorie deficit. So, you'll need to increase protein calories no matter what you chose - building muscle or simple weight maintenance.

Pretty much it from me today.

I have been increasing protein trying to be in maintenance the last few weeks - just not counting the calories. I try to make my snacks be protein rich and eat more protein at my meals.

Sounds right on track to me!

168.9. Not sure what the exact weight was but I have moved from obesity to overweightness. Yay!

Layed low today, skipped my weekly gardening at church. I just didn't sleep well at all last night! I will still go to couple's Bible study which tonight includes a potluck. One couple just got back from an Alaskan vacation and a different couple went to Hawaii not too long ago so there will be sharing of pictures and stories before we dig into Luke!

DS3 comes for a short visit tomorrow until after dinner on Friday and then we travel to Madison on Saturday to see DS2 and go to the Farmer's Market and Taste of Madison!

Though BMI is not the best measure for some people it always feels good when in a lower "category".

I'm home for a bit, then need to head back for Open House tonight. Advantage to living within 6 miles of work, while others who drive further are just staying. Makes for a long day as we will wrap up Open House around 7:30 pm.

Back to work is going much better than last year. There are hiccups and problems to be solved as would be expected, but I don't feel as crazy. Lots of students stopped in to introduce themselves while I was working, and a few students from previous years. It's always sweet to see former students walking their younger siblings around the building to help them get acclimated and see their pride as they introduce them to us.

Weight is holding steady, without any real effort on my part, besides making sure I take my shot at some point. Protein continues to be an ongoing struggle, but I am mostly doing okay.

Do any of you use the Chike protein coffee? I've heard good things. There is a variety pack for sale on Amazon I might try. I bought some Quaker Oats high protein, apple cinnamon flavor. Blech!! I was so hoping I would like it, because when heated up with Fair life milk it has a good amount of protein. Oh well. I can probably come up with a higher protein oatmeal if I use an overnight oats recipe with Greek yogurt and chia seeds.

Let us know how the oatmeal with yogurt and chia goes. Sounds like it could be a winner.

I do love my yogurt, oatmeal, chia seeds, berries combinations. It feels like I'm eating dessert for breakfast.

I thought I posted at some point, but I must have not hit the submit button...

Very windy today making it cold today, but pretty nevertheless. I walked Kirby, did laundry, stripped the bed, tidies the kitchen, worked on my neighborhood newsletter, and got my thoughts together for my update at the HOA board meeting tonight.

It's funny I really struggle with doing anything else on days I have something scheduled. My brain gets all consumed with thinking and fretting about The Thing. And when The Thing is late in the day, it gets to stew in my brain all day. Hard to imagine I used to be in back to back meetings all day, 5 days a week! I saw a humorous Instagram post with a woman sitting in her foyer with her coat on and purse at 10am waiting for her 3pm appointment. That's me.

Shot day today. I was down 0.8 this week. Would have been better, but I was ravenous yesterday...

Anyway, off to sit in my foyer with my imaginary coat on!