KathyP

  • Today is the beginning of a very long and hard two months. After a very long discussion last night, my husband and I came to the conclusion that there is no future (or security) at his work now. He’s applying for a transfer to the location 2+ hours away. Which means we’re moving. He would like us out of our house by Thanksgiving. So, lot’s to keep…[Read more]

  • I don’t want to 100% commit to posting these every day as life has a tendency to start working against those sorts of commitments. But I do have a mental reflection every day on significant things I see and hear. When I am able, I totally plan to share them here.

    For the first one I want to tell you about my friend Diana.

    She’s not a “friend”…[Read more]

  • So the 5k training plan threw me for a loop this week.

    THEY TOOK AWAY MY THURSDAY REST DAY!

    Since I have the live show tonight, here’s what I will do. I’m going to take the rest day today (I’ve done the other days this week) and then do cross-training on Sunday (which actually works out better as I have time to do so that day!)…[Read more]

  • Today is my two year anniversary since adopting my kitties…my reason for living 😊. I don’t know what I’d do without them. Just wish they were a bit healthier.

    Took Brinley to the vet this morning for another respiratory infection, and she said she might also have kitty herpes.  So another shot, and a bill for $163.  I’m going to try to get som…[Read more]

  • Wishing you the very best luck on the removal, and hopeful that it won’t lead to more regain.  You’re very committed to your exercise routine, so that should help.  I’ll say a prayer for you.

  • Oh do share about the spice blends!

    I have a few I need to use. Like I bought berbere (are you familiar with that? it’s a spice blend used in Ethiopian cooking) so that I could make Mesir Wat (which are lentils in this deliciously flavorful sauce).

    I need to clean out my spice cabinet, truth be told.

    On the Z-Quil I’m trying to use the “break…[Read more]

  • Today’s check-in for me is called “Nikki took a sleep aid to help her get some rest and now really regrets it…”

    My doctor asked to see me about my sleep issues but in the meantime said I could use Z-Quil so I did. It’s weird how if I have a glass of wine, I’m goosey for about 15 minutes and then totally sober. Sleep aids? I took it at 9:30 p.m.…[Read more]

  • I MADE IT TO ZUMBA!!!!

    I think I may have overdone it as my shoulder and neck hurt. I really need to be careful with my movement until I get these issues worked out.

  • Blanche J replied to the topic September 26 in the forum Daily Check-Ins 7 years, 2 months ago

    I finally felt as though I needed to do something for ME today!  I joined a diet bet, rejoined Weight Watcher’s and went for ab2+ mole walk!!!

    i am tired and my knees hurt, but I am determined to keep it up!!

    also found out this afternoon that my daughter is going to file for divorce.  It’s been a long road for her, but she’s done and wants t…[Read more]

  • Ok I’m back with foods:

    1. Sausage Egg McMuffin (sigh…)
    2. Chicken Schwarma
    3. I will have a protein bar in a bit
    4. I’m not sure about dinner although I’m leaning toward keeping it simple with a ramekin of cheesy meatballs.

    I will make it to Zumba tonight!!!

  • I know that drained feeling all too well! Be kind to yourself and don’t overdo!

    We’re still in recovery mode from all the stress. My husband is still employed! However, I think that he will be trying to get a transfer to the main location (about 2.5 hours from here, so the cleaning out and prepping the house to sell continues.)

    This morning, I’m…[Read more]

  • I…am a slouch.

    I’ve just been so TIRED lately. I have labs coming up but honestly I think it’s just the discomfort I experience while sleeping. I’m not sleeping well and it’s finally catching up with my body. I got all dressed yesterday to go to the gym but I felt like someone literally drained my body of all energy. I slept ok last night…[Read more]

  • My plan this week is to do some home improvement work every day.  Right now, that’s mostly removing wall paper. If it cools down, I’ll go outside and cut boards for my craft room closet.

    My goal is to be in bed by 10:00 on Sunday.  I have to take Scott for an endoscopy on Monday, and will need to be up at 5:30 am. Since I normally go to bed aroun…[Read more]

  • Nice meal plan!

    I need to come to your house for dinner. 😉

  • Ok see that last one…LOL!

    Good plan. Now go work it!

  • You know what I call “boring goals”? HABIT BUILDING!

    That’s what you are doing. You’re building a habit of eating the proper amount of protein. So it should show up as long as you need until (and even beyond when) it feels like second nature.

    Good plan!

  • Well the McD’s sandwich is a true mystery as the fat in the sandwich theoretically should fill me up fast (any other kind of fat does in very small amounts).

    With starchy stuff, basically there are two things going on:

    1. It reduces to nothing inside your stomach, so you have room for more of it than other hard proteins which don’t reduce in…

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  • So here’s the wonder of a RNY pouch.

    Sausage Egg McMuffin = goes down fine,  noooooo problem.

    Protein shake = full after three sips!

    But I have a shake this morning NOT the breakfast sandwich so I consider that a win to start off my Monday. 🙂

    Today my mission is to nail down a venue for my daughter’s sweet 16. We are so behind the curve! We…[Read more]

  • Good Morning and happy Monday!

    Today is a catch up day for me after having company since Thursday and a very busy weekend. Laundry and cleaning house is my plan for today. Getting my steps and push-ups in (planks are going to have to wait until I’m not quite so sore from being bent over in the back of a pickup tossing wood out the back.).

    Meals…[Read more]

  • Still cleaning out the house. It’s finally looking like I’m making some progress!

    Food wise, I’m still working out of the freezer It’s starting to look empty.

    Exercise will be walking, of course, and working on my push-ups and planks. I’m not sure how well that will work out at the first part of the week as I’m already feeling a bit sore from…[Read more]

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