Day 68 Weigh In

PreOp Diet Weigh In: 226
Surgery Day Weigh In: 218.5
Day 68 Weigh In: 203.5

Change Since Last Week: +1.5

I gained back the 1.5 I lost last week.  A number of contributing factors:

• Water retention.  I had Chinese food twice over the weekend.  The choices weren't bad (meat and veg) but sodium is probably way high.
• I am retaining some water. My fingers are swollen and achy.  Usually a sign for me.
• I consumed entirely too much sugar this week.  I had ice cream 3 times!
• Work/Family picnic over the weekend.  Overindulged.
• Too much alcohol throughout the week.

I know where I went wrong.  I also know I didn't eat 1.5 lbs worth of sugar this week.  A lot of this is water.  I'll work to flush it out and keep the food choices in check.  Also back to alcohol only on weekends.  My planner has a leadership development quote every day.  This was today's.

Yes, this is good advice in general for the workplace.  You could, in fact, apply it to anything.  Specifically to how I've been doing.  I tend to do really well in spurts.  I have weeks where I'm spot on and I have weeks where I slip into old habits something fierce.  I'll only be successful long term if I make it a HABIT.  So this week's all about getting back to good and making it a habit.

Happy Monday all!

Week in Review 9/11/15

This week has been so/so.  I haven't made the best food CHOICES but I haven't grazed and I've watched the portions.  I also went to the gym twice.  I think I need to go to the gym more often to actually make it a habit.  There's a game going around facebook where you type your name and "meme" into google images search and post the first one that comes back.  This was mine.

I've decided it's my attitude about working out that needs adjusting.  My attitude about food is actually very healthy right now.  I miss feeling strong and fit though.

I'm feeling very tired lately.  I'm having a hard time getting up and going in the morning.  I'm no the only one though.  Last night, the dogs were in bed before I was.

There are two dogs here. Can you spot the 2nd one?

The girls' school bus was late this morning so I had time to do their hair.  This is a very rare thing for me as we're usually somewhat rushed in the morning and I've never been particularly "girly" when it comes to hair styling.  I've never been particularly good at it.  They liked their looks for today though.

No big plans for the weekend.  Hubby has a work event on Saturday that I'm trying to get out of.  We'll see.  It seems his work group does a lot of work events during off work hours and it's starting to get irritating.  Supposedly it's for morale purposes but if that's the case they should be doing this during work hours and not during employees' family time.  Just my opinion.  The weather is supposed to cool off a bit over the weekend so I'm hoping we can do something outdoors, maybe the dog park now that little dog has gotten her stitches out or maybe the beach.

I usually do a Friday Funny but as it's 9/11, instead I leave you with a request to never forget.

Labor Day Weigh In

PreOp Diet Weigh In: 226
Surgery Day Weigh In: 218.5
Day 63 Weigh In: 202

Change Since Last Week: -1.5

1.5 seems to be my lucky number.  Honestly though, I will lose 1.5/week all year if I could and be very happy with the end result.  The good news is I'm only 2 lbs away from Onederland again.  I'll be very excited to see that.  

The weekend was good and extra long.  I took yesterday off to finally use my Mother's Day present of a massage and facial so that was very relaxing!  I'm not loving being back at work today but tis life.  

My mom's cousin started a private facebook group for that side of the family and I joined over the weekend.  She has some really wonderful old pics of the family.  I don't know most of them as we moved out of the state when I was very young but it's fun to see all the pics.  

My Granmda Irma.  She died in March of 2012.  

The baby is the same Grandma in the picture above it.  

My mom.

My Grandpa Bill and Grandma Irma at her last family reunion.  

I had a parent/teacher conference with my oldest daughter's teacher this morning.  She's doing well but has a few things to improve on by the end of the year.  I actually liked the teacher giving us goals to work towards.  Makes my job easier.  She also talked about how quiet Maddie is.  Unfortunately for my dear daughter, she inherited my introverted nature.  She's REALLY shy and kinda socially awkward.  SIGH.  

Hubby had his 4th interview yesterday for the job he really wants in Savannah.  Fingers crossed for him.  He'll be devastated if he doesn't get it.  

But it is Wednesday and I've only got 3 workdays this week so WAHOO!