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Monday, August 19, 2019

Day 19 - Weekends are made for rest

I've been beating myself up for not getting in the steps during the weekend.  I'd rather hang out with my husband, relax and have a good time.  So, I've decided I will take weekends off from formal exercise.  Whatever I get done on Saturday and Sunday is just a bonus.  Instead, I will concentrate on aerobic and strength training Monday thru Friday.  I will get some type of aerobic exercise each weekday.  Right now it's walking just to get my body used to moving again nut I'm hoping to get back into my old workout eventually.  Tuesday and Thursday I will also do strength training.  Tuesday will be upper body and abs and Thursday will be lower body and abs.  I will obviously be keeping on plan with food.

Yesterday, I didn't do much as far as exercise but I have continued my cleaning escapade.  All I have left is the laundry room and then to go over all of the light fixtures and fans.  That will keep the house at a reasonably easy to maintain level.  Then I have small projects to do that I can split up into several days.  It's mostly painting.  I need to do both of the outer door frames ( I got a little carried away with the pressure washer and stripped off some paint).  Then I need to fix a hole in a wall caused by a door knob and, after that, just some touch up paint on walls.  I'm sure I will come up with other projects that need to be done as I go along.  All to keep from dying of boredom while looking for a job.

I did well with food yesterday.  The only thing I ate that was off plan was a banana that I ate in the evening because I was legitimately hungry.  I'm getting better at staying on plan, so my next food challenge will be to start changing what I'm eating.  I want to see how I can change up recipes to include more veggies.  I actually love veggies but, as I previously mentioned, I'm not much of a cook so that's my biggest challenge. 

So, my food plan for today is:

Breakfast:  Greek yogurt with berries, GF granola and chia seeds

Lunch: leftover enchilada casserole

Dinner:  I'm not sure actually.  It's my husband's game night so I'm not preparing anything.  I ccan either eat more casserole (which is kind of boring) or I may roast some brussel sprouts.  not really a plan but I will make sure I eat something reasonable

Snack:  Cherries or melon

Exercise:  My loop and then the elliptical x 5 (I'm expanding it to 7 minutes each now)


Day 16: Emotional Eating 30 Day Journal Challenge

What did I learn about food and body from my mother?

Well, I always tell everyone my mom was organic before that was a thing.  She was very much into eating healthy food (she loved fruits and veggies and has always been a great gardener - something I did not inherit from her).  I don't remember her ever saying anything about my body (or hers) but I was always a thin and healthy kid.  I didn't start to gain weight until after my son was born.  The only problem I think was caused by my mom was she was a little too restrictive about food.  I wasn't allowed fast food, sugary cereals, frozen food, etc. So, when I turned 18, I kind of lost my mind.  I ate at Taco Bell and drank soda all of the time.  My childhood was also kind of a mish-mash though.  My dad also liked healthy food but he loved junk food.  So, on the one hand, my mom pushed for healthy food but, on the other, my dad would let us have soda and candy.   I think that's probably why I eat junk food and feel guilty about it even as I'm eating it. 😕

So, any who, that's all for the day.  I hope everyone has a great day and always remember...the first wealth is health.

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