Under the Weather

 Well, yesterday didn't go as planned like most days *lol*.  I got around in the morning and headed to work .  By 9:00 I had literally ran to the bathroom 4 times - my stomach was turning, I was light headed and I had had enough.  So I packed up and came home.  I spent the day watching TV - I did finish up some laundry but that was about it .  I'm feeling better this morning.  Hoping I make it thru the day .. 

Health Update - Today I weighed in at 210 .. My goal weight is 160 and my first real goal is to get out of the 200's .  I know when I eat clean (no junk) - I feel so much  better, the hotflashes subside and I sleep so much better so WHY oh WHY can't I just walk away from it all.  I also know I'm an emotional eater.. If I'm happy- I eat,  If I'm sad - I eat, If I'm depressed - I eat , If I'm sick I eat ... I know I need to change this and this is the hardest part - CHANGE and repetition.  

We are taking the new  boat out to get a few more hours on the engine.  We are fishing in a Jack N Jill tournament on Banks Lake and Paul knows he will not let any one pass us on blast off *lol*.. 

Here's to a great day ...

How hard can it be to change at the age of 56 *LOL*

 Here I go again *lol*  If I looked back at how many times I've started to blog, started a journal , started weight loss journey.  I laugh at myself.  I'm good at starting but I can't quite figure out how to continue. I'm analyzing me today.  I look back when I was successful at weight loss or blogging or journaling or crafting - I had little time for myself and I made it work .. I figured out when I could walk - I'd shut the bedroom door and do my exercises - I had no machines - life was so stressful back then.  When I didn't have a place to craft - I made it work - I used the kitchen - I slept in a twin so I could have a space in my bedroom that I shared with Elijah when he was a baby. And now I'm at a point in my life and I'm so blessed that  I can do what ever I want when ever I want and however I want and I don't do it.  I have every craft tool you would ever need,  I have  a great craft  room. We have the best exercise equipment and I still don't do it .. I'm one interesting creature - If I have to work for it and it's an inconvenience, I'll make it happen but if it's right in front of me Nope..   Well I'm hoping today I can start to change that. 

Week of July 18th goals - 

Living Healthier -  a) Meal plan  b) MORE WATER  c) 30 mins of walking or something daily

Crafting - 1 hour set aside for crafting - Paul goes to sleep no later than 8:00  - it shouldn't be a problem

Blogging / Journaling - 15 mins a day 

House - Pick one thing a week to focus on -

Limit - Social Media Time - It has taken over my life -  30 mins am  - 30 mins lunch - 30 mins after work - 30 mins before bed  - That should be more than enough .. 

I started a new book called - "Willpower doesn't work " - I want to read 15- 30 mins a day

Retirement Planning - Trying to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life *lol* - My job is iffy - Do I want to just push thru and go on unemployment for a bit -  Do I want to sub as a para at the school - I can pick an choose when I want to work -  Paul and I paid all our bills off just in case things went south - but we like to play - I know I won't  make the money I make now and I'm ok with it because I won't have the headaches I have now.  The more you make the more the stress you have. I think I'm ready to flip burgers again - do my job go home and not stress :) 

I'm gonna stop now because we all know the list can go on and on but the more we add on the less chance it's gonna be accomplished .. 

 

 

Accountability Report

 January 10th Accountability Report :

Week one was tough and always is.  I always say if I can make it thru the first 2 weeks it will get so much easier. 

Reasons its hard :

   1) My body does not like me - It was so use to continually being full or stuffed that it doesn't know what to do when it's comfortable.  Therefore, it continually making me feel like I'm HANGRY ....  The weekend both Paul and I were feeling the Keto Flu blues. We pretty much stayed away from each other,'

2) You have to plan every meal - I don't like to meal prep - I'm not a fan of leftovers - I'd rather have it fresh.  So planning is essential for me. 

3) It's expensive to eat healthy. The cost of food has gone up just from "Go Brandon" being in office but then buying lots of fresh vegies, meats & etc is just expensive. 

4) I'm a routine girl - going out of the box is hard for me.  We've been trying new recipes - We had cajun Shrimp & Cauliflower fried rice.  You guys it was awesome!!  I also found a really good Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.  The good thing on that is - One maybe two cookies hits the spot before regular Chocolate Chip Cookies I ate by the dozen.  

5) Portion control for me is a must - I want to learn to eat healthier choices, smaller portions, be able to treat myself now and then and still be comfortable in my own skin. 

Darla - down 4 - last week 218.8 this week 214.8 I'll take that as a win !!!

Paul - down 13 - last week 308 this week 298 - So proud of him

It makes it hard for me that he loses it so much faster - but men always do .  I'm so thankful  we are doing it together.  

Here's to another week 

January 3 - No Resolutions -

CHANGE - make (someone or something) different; alter or modify.

If I look back on all my blogs, January 3 is always new resolutions - well I don't want resolutions - I want CHANGE.  I want to make CHANGES for the better.  Better eating will lead to weight loss which will lead to being healthier.  Excercise - I'm not going to promise to excercise - I want to CHANGE- I do little to no excercise outside of house work.  I want to change that. I want to add excercise into my morning routine .. if I make that CHANGE - I will get healthier & lose weight ...   So here's to change!!

Weekly Accountability Check In 

Current Weight 218.6

Goal Weight 160

Weekly Goals - Carbs - Limit carbs   Snacks - better choices in snacks  Water - Drink Water !!

God's Country !!

 As I drove to work, the last day of the year, this is how beautiful it was!!  We have the best sunrises, sunsets and the best scenery..... Need I say more...

Happy New Year !!!

Goodbye 2021 & Hello 2022 !!!!   We had the kids and grands over but not all the kids could make it.  It was a small crowd but a good time...  

SNOW DAY FINALLY!!!

 Today was an ordinary work day until it started to snow... not our typical snow fall we got dumped on and it was blowing and drifting had started - so Kandice & I left around 11:00 and made it home safe and soun . I'm one happy girl!!  I love the snow .... driving in it is has its challenges but I love watching it fall, I love shoveling.. its cool , crisp, peaceful and beautiful.  LET IT SNOW ... LET IT SNOW... LET IT SNOW!!!

Granddaughters......

 I know everyone says "I have the best ...." but I'm telling you I have the best granddaughters.  I try to text them here and there... sometimes life gets busy and it doesn't happen but I do try..  The other day I found this quote... I sent it to Mazlin, Milayah, Trin, and Linds.  I want them to know I'm there .. not just for bdays, or holidays all the time !!!   

Grandma Guess What !!!!!

 I got a call tonight - Grandma guess what??   We won the Championship!!!  So happy for this kid.  Covid did such a toll on her!! Can't wait to watch her play at state!!!

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Family Fun

 We spent the evening over at my cousin, Steve's house.  We celebrated Tom and Joe's grandson, Ricardo's 2nd birthday.  It was a great evening seeing family, I haven't seen for a while..