I'm unsure how I should feel right now... Why? Well... I saw 195.5 on the scale this morning. I've been checking it daily just for tracking purposes, but not 'counting' it except on Sundays. So, Sunday, I was 197 and today (TUESDAY!) I'm 195.5???? Is this real? Obviously it's not my official number, but man am I happy to see that! REALLY happy! In 6 more pounds, I could be under 190. That means 1..8.. SOMETHING! I'm trying not to be too happy or too anything. I mean, I could weigh tomorrow and it could go up and be a fluke. Right? But... I've not seen 195.5 since before my youngest was born... more than 2yrs. ago! Honestly, I'm shocked right now. Could this be for real? That's how I feel. Just can't be real...
I've somewhat calmed down from my rant yesterday. I'm still ticked off, but it is what it is and there isn't a thing I can do about it. I just have to do my thing and go on. Know what I mean? Continuing to be angry won't solve a thing. Moving on... my friend said her nephew's funeral went off well. I'm still very sad over this, but I've done all I can do. I just can't imagine how their family feels and well, it breaks my heart. STILL amazed over my BIL's recovery. AMAZED. I don't always understand what God has planned, but man, he sure has a way of writing one incredible story!
The weather here is gloomy again today. Fallingwaters (Ellie!), so glad you're safe and not too much damage. We're ok -- no tornadoes! But it's a wet mess. Some downed tree limbs and minimal flooding. Honestly, after the crazy storms we've had, I'm relieved. Although, everything is currently soaked to the bone. Which is also somewhat of a blessing. It was so dry here, even my weeds were dead! LOL I am trying to be productive, but my head is jacked up. I have managed to keep up with housework and even do a bit more. I need to do a few more things today and help oldest with his homework. But other than that, I can't do too much. NOTHING outside. And I'm afraid to do too much inside since the humidity is so high and I'm woozy headed. Hopefully the worst of this is gone tonight and we can do some prep tomorrow. I guess we will see...
Diet wise, I'm feeling pretty good. I am trying to get most of my cals in bulk... like from fruits and veggies. Filling up on those helps a lot! I'm trying to make them be about 50% of each meal. I don't always make that, but I'm coming close. I've not been writing down my food. Just tracking each meal/snack to keep under the 400/200 mark. I think some days I'm low and some I'm high, but for the week I'm averaging the 1600. I'm liking this pretty darn well so far! Still not exercising. I want to start... I NEED to start. Just gotta get motivated. Why is it that I can only do one well??? My friend said the same! She usually rocks out diet and slacks on exercise. Well, I'm doing that and she's doing the opposite! What's up with that??? I gotta figure SOMETHING out! I know I need it and it's good for me.
On that note, the hubb's job is doing a new thing where they are giving away pedometers to help people track how active they are in a day. They base your activity level on your average of steps over like, a month. But I think they're doing a 90 day thing, too. So, I agreed to wear it when it comes. Not sure if it will be good or bad. I mean, I don't have to do much but clip it on, but I fear I know it will say what I already know -- I'm too sedentary! Sedentary is under 5000 steps per day. I know I'll be watching it (and probably cussing it) through the day. Cause I wonder, what all does it consider to be 'steps'? Will mopping, sweeping, changing out dishes, etc. count? I kinda hope it shows that I'm MORE active than I think. I'm hoping this will somewhat be the motivation I need to be more active if I am as sedentary as I think! But I can hope that it says I'm MORE active, right?
OK, well, I guess I'm going to go. I know my posts are boring these days... not much else to talk about. But at least I'm attempting to be on here! Maybe one emo dig is all I can muster once a quarter or something. LOL MissCatty, I'm trying! OK, OK, I'm off here to do more laundry and help oldest with school work!
Emo digs are hard! REALLY HARD! At least you blogged over the last few days, I was out of touch! I even ate a chilli nacho cheese hot dog! (yuck and OMG nummy!)
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you hit 195, even if that number doesn't come back up again, for a few weeks, it was totally in the right direction! Keep it up!
Great job on your weight loss so far, you are doing great! I know how thrilled you'll be to hit 190 just keep pushing! Thanks for the comment, yeah things are that bad and probably were a little worse. We are getting through it though, thankfully DH and I have always had a strong relationship and while there were times I didn't know if I could take it anymore, I know that he will always have my heart. Right now DH still has the regular Montgomery GI Bill, when they implemented the new one they had a choice to switch or not and he chose to stay the same. I think he really didn't know the specifics and didn't want to lose what he had... since then we have both been told that he should change to the post 9/11 for better benefits, but he isn't sure if he can at this point. That is something that will need to be addressed in the coming months. I have heard both sides though, that some prefer the pre and some the post, but it appears in my opinion that the post gives more money. Do you know of any good websites that break down the exact differences? Just another thing on the plate it would seem. Thanks again for all your help and encouragement!
ReplyDeleteExciting to see a lower number on the scale! You keep taking care of your body and it will keep taking care of you!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have heard reports that say people who wear a pedometer & track their steps throughout the day track more steps than those who don't. I can't remember the exact number of steps, but it was big.
ReplyDeleteHope things continue to go well for you! I would take the lower number! There's a reason it was lower & I'm sure it will continue to go down!