Onederland...Again

 I maintained my weight under 200 lbs on my daily weigh ins all last week.  The prior week or so, it would bump up and down over 200 and just under.  I think I can safely say, I am now under.  When I was working Keto a year ago and about the same time all of the world shut down in the pandemic, I went under 200 lbs and then, soon after, started the climb back up to where I had to start all over.  So, happily...I am back where I was a year ago.  Small victories!!  Considering I have spent a lot of my adult life with regrets about the shoulda coulda's, I will be happy that today I am satisfied with the "made it!".

This morning I came in at 197.  3/34/21 was the last day over 200.  I am going to try really hard to make that stick!

I need to schedule a cheat weekend soon, but I think I want a bigger buffer between wherever I land and 200.  Yes, I am fixated on the number....but these little milestones are obviously important to me or I wouldn't have bothered blogging about it.

Spring is officially here now.  I have take a few opportunities to get outside and walk with the dogs.  I still could improve in this area though...

Take A Hike

It feels like spring is truly just around the corner.  I actually went outside over the weekend, put in my earbuds and listened to music and walked and walked.  It was great.  You wouldn't think a walk would be a big deal...but this chick has been housebound for a YEAR.  I went out only in limited doses, like to a grocery store, nothing else.  And my body responded like it had been sitting in an office chair for a year.  Sore legs and aching hips.  I don't care...I feel that energy coming back and the desire to do it again.  Somehow I need to shed the pajama clothes and make myself get out there.  Plus, the dogs really like the walk too.

Depression.  It's a real partner in my life.  I did notice though some happy feelings accompanied with the exercise and music combination.  I have started to really enjoy the Korean band, BTS.  I am this "old" lady in Boise, but love this music from these 20 something year old guys.  They have energy, a happy energy and it's really contagious to me.  The music is awesome too...and good for a walk with the volume cranked up in my earbuds.  I can't understand most of what they are singing/rapping, but it makes me smile, and I have needed something to smile about lately.  Plus their dance moves are amazing.  I haven't been a boy band fan since I was a teenager in the 70's.  But it can be my secret.  It's not like I can talk to anyone about this.  It's not hurting anyone that I am a secret "army" member.

 

On Monday I had a shocking 198 lb weigh in.  Surprised me because I woke up feeling kind of bloated.  I sure did like the surprise of that!  Of course this morning I was back to the 200 mark.  Grrrr....not too much of a big deal though.  I've been taking the increases and decreases as they come for about 4 months now and overall it's been a downward trend, and that's what counts.  I have really been trying to work on the all or nothing attitude that plays with my mind all my life.  Just keep pushing forward and try, try again.  Plus, I can look forward to those planned out "going off program" weekends where it's fine to indulge.  Then back on again.  I have not planned the next date though...and I really should do that soon.  Not take it soon, just plan when it will be so it's more meaningful.