I’m a lot late to this as I’ve been thinking about a word for the year & mercy of all things is popping up

I know that I expect way too much out of a broken body & it needs mercy, permission to rest & recharge so that I can continue.

I realized after Monday at the Y that I feel better physically, mentally & spiritually AFTER exercising.

I nee…[Read more]

I know hubby is sick which has probably set you back. How’s this week going?

Oh no, Robin! I hope he gets better soon. You guys don’t have time to be sick!

Nik

Hey there! I’m so late, but how did your plan go last week? I saw that your hubby was offered a job. Congrats!

How are things going with Good Measures? And with packing/purging? And with taking care of YOU???

So from what I can see you seem to be eating out a lot, which is probably due to the fact that you are super busy and likely tired after all you are doing!

Is there a way to eat at home more easily? I know my supermarket makes pre-prepped meals that you just throw in the oven. Or you could buy a rotisserie chicken and a few easy sides and eat off…[Read more]

I’m here & trying.  Life has been so challenging since 11/3 ( hubby had RNY with issues & a week in rehab) between hubby, wee one relapsing with cutting & the eldest with her issues, THEN realizing my mother in law is at her mortal end but just won’t let go (I’m too bloody much like her I fear).  Personality issues in a hobby of mine left me feel…[Read more]

I was near death!

No, not really. But the day did suck pretty badly.

I didn’t eat much. I mostly slept. Didn’t do the gym. Blah!

Amen, sister!

You seem to have a good rationale behind this word so think on it some more. I’ll check back with you before we move on to the next stage of this thing! (Which, yes, I’ve been intentionally ambiguous about.)

Ohhhh good word. And the best part about it is that the word can do a lot to inform how you view new experiences, ideas and challenges. Can you think of some things you haven’t been able to do over the years because of various restrictions (location, parental duties, etc.) that you could envision now that you are making some life changes?

I’m still brainstorming my word but I’m leaning heavily toward “Strong.”

This isn’t just physical, but that’s a big part of it. Before the cancer I was big on strength. My weight almost didn’t matter to me as much as my strength did. I lifted weights, worked out a lot. I loved how strong I was getting! Then I got my mastectomy and have since lost…[Read more]

Ok, Y Challenge Day 1. I’m ready!

I plan to go to the Y after work for a 30 minute treadmill workout. I still have the crud so I’m not going to push it too hard at the gym, but I will get there!

Eats so far:

1. Peppermint Mocha protein shake
2. I’ll have half a chicken shawarma wrap I have leftover from yesterday
3. Power Crunch Bar and a…

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@thinkhealthy you and I will be laid up together. My surgery is December 14. Sorry things have been so hectic for you!

I ate too fast. Ate too much. Now I want to die!!!

(Not really, but it feels awful.)

Otherwise, I’m ok today. Fighting a cold. I have eaten crappily today. Egg McMuffin for breakfast. A wrap w/ fries for lunch. Now I feel miserable. That’s exactly what I get!

Dinner will be nothing. With a side of nothing. With nothing on top!

I did go for a…[Read more]