Terra

Another 1.5 pounds gone...I'm quite happy with that. 

The Royce Gracie seminar was good but it was so hot and humid that I almost puked.

Eldest Spawn is graduated!  My parents came to graduation and we had a garden party.

Started packing for vacation and my following work training trip.  Its been a crazy month.  And now we get vacation!!!

Despite the stress and relief of a graduating kiddo I found myself down another 1.5 pounds! 

This is likely my last update for the challenge. We go on vacation at the end of this week and then I have a few days of travel for work. 

Scale said down another 1.5 pounds this week.  Stretching and bike riding are not happening but BJJ classes have been attended. 

On 5/15/2023 at 11:13 AM, Elennare said:

 

If anyone has a line on job openings for aerospace engineers in north central Ohio, let me know...

 

I'm always looking for good engineers, but you would have to move to New Mexico. Send me a message if you are ever interested!

According to my doctor my weight has been stable for the last three months.  The scale at home says the same thing. That is both good and frustrating.  I keep trying...

Quick and dirty check in...  I jumped on the scale yesterday after breakfast and with a wet head of hair (which can be a significant amount of added weight) and was down .5 pounds.  That was exciting!!! 

Craziness continues!  I am making progress on good food choices.  Getting up to ride the bike or stretch isn't happening yet...

On 5/8/2023 at 11:13 AM, Everstorm said:

Oy, just reading "daughter's high school graduation " is giving me a panic attack.  My son graduates next year and I am having a hard time coming to terms with that fact.  Where does the time go?

I'm not sure how we got here either!

On 5/8/2023 at 2:24 PM, Mistr said:

Wow, you have a lot going on this challenge!

 

I'm looking forward to hearing all about it. How are your daughters doing?

My daughters are doing good.  The oldest is getting better and stronger everyday.  The best thing that we have done for her was getting her a service dog-in-training. Youngest isn't happy that the oldest is going to a local community college for one year, she wanted to have home (meaning the bathroom) all to herself.  Otherwise she is going amazing!!!!

On 5/8/2023 at 7:18 PM, Tanktimus the Encourager said:

I'm to young for you to be 50.

I know, right? No idea how I got here 🤷‍♀️

Honestly, I'm not quite sure how I got to 50.  I sure don't feel like I am this old and I sure don't ever want to feel like I thought 50 should feel like. I'm doing good and getting better every day.  This will be a short challenge for me as vacation starts on June 3rd.  And the challenges of this month's schedule will be hefty!!!

That being said, I do have some short term fitness & health goals for the next few weeks:

1.  Work on a slightly earlier wake up time so I can start the day with 15 -20 minutes on the stationary bike.  This also means an earlier bedtime would be needed
2. Continue with the healthier food and slight calorie deficit
3. Stretch!!!

I will continue with BJJ and walking/training the service dog as much as possible.  This is a crazy month with my daughter's high school graduation (so many things to do for graduation!), a local Royce Gracie seminar and preparation for our big vacation.  I also am struggling with another little nagging injury that I am trying to take care of! Work is crazy as always and I have a crown that just won't stay in place. 

 and then         + 

I can't remember the last time I checked in and I just randomly remember to jump on the scales.  Last week sometime, later in the week, I weighed in at 193 pounds, still.  So no change. Drat!  I now have less than a month till my daughter's graduation and our vacation/my birthday.  Time to buckle down and drop a few more pounds!!! With the hubby back in town I should have more time to workout and get prepared for the craziness of life that will happen in 20-ish days! 

We got this! 

On 4/11/2023 at 8:53 AM, Wild Wolf said:

Hiiiiiiiiiii  It's really good to see you! I hope all is well with you and the fam

The family is doing good.  We added a service dog in training to my daughter's health care and she has been a godsend!  It helps that she is also adorable.  But my daughter is getting so much stronger and happier since we brought Zelda home.  The hubby has recovered from all the tumor drama of last year and is thriving!  The other kiddo is plugging along at school and is doing good.  Still doing the BJJ and we are now under Royce Gracie.  I've met him a couple of times and he is coming out for a seminar in May.  He makes me a little nervous!!!  All is going well!  I try to checkup on the wolf pack when I jump on facebook but I don't play there much anymore.  

Miss you guys!

Quick update for my first week: down two pounds and staying on track.  Nothing too interesting going on in my life right now except helping the kids get through the end of school and getting eldest spawn graduated from high school.  My big task for this week is to hem her prom dress.. 

Given all the drama and issue ya'll have been through I am seeing some really great focus and results!!! 

Sneaking in to say hello!

Hi!

I'm more than a little late but I'd like to join in!  Since January I've managed to lose about 8 pounds with my doctor's help and we are aiming for another 40-50 pounds total.  I'll weigh in tomorrow morning and track though June 2nd (vacation starts on the 3rd) My goal for the next 8 weeks is 5 pounds.  I'll focus on protein and veggies with limited sweets (with a focus on paleo foods)  Exercise will be jui-jitsu, walking, with some strength and yoga too.  My goal it to do something active every day, no matter how little or simple.   

Congratulations @Shello on your upcoming wedding!!!!

It's good to see you being so consistent.  Hope you Easter was lovely!

Happy to see you back! Wahoo!

My daughter's new service-dog-in-training is named Zelda and we are excited for the new game in our house too!

Thank you!  

Life is still crazy, I'm getting stuff done.  Gotta run!

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The Emperor advises you to take control of a chaotic situation through firmness and resolve, but you must avoid being too harsh and incurring the resentment of those around you.

I accepted the job offer today. I've been doing the job for almost a year in an acting role. A good raise and the job is officially mine. No more uncertainty and chaos. Today is a good day!

@Kishi work got me this one because I'm an advanced carpal tunnel case.

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My exercise goals went out the window when I got sick and then Eldest Spawn got sick. Ooooh, boy that took us out for a couple weeks.  We are both doing better and the world is returning to our normal crazy. Food has been going well and combined with a new medication, my weight is starting to drop.  I am also doing some stress reliving things for myself.

What have I been doing? I am cleaning up my kitchen and making a coffee and tea bar/space. I am very excited  for this new setup in my kitchen!  Helping with puppy service dog training and getting back into BJJ classes is taking up a huge chunk of my time.  I got my senior purple belt stripe the day before I got sick. 

Today's Tarot card: The Fool

Therefore I'm trying something new today: a new ergo keyboard that is driving me crazy.  My carpal tunnel wrists will thank me someday, but today is not that day!

Seven of Swords: You can run, but you can’t hide! The 7 of Swords acknowledges you may be trying to avoid or escape a situation you’re better off confronting head-on. Have you been putting off a tough conversation (decision/choices)? Remember, dodging this issue won’t make it better. In fact, it could even make it worse. The time to deal with this matter is now.

Time to  deal with my health and home things (clutter, responsibilities and puppy care). 

Life has been crazy. Life will continue to be crazy.  Crazy is my new norm, but I don't have to let it get to me. 

For 2023 I have some major goals that have moved from that "nice to have" category to the "my health depends on this goal" category.  I am working to come back from surgeries the last two years, with a new diagnosis (today) that will need another couple of minor surgeries to resolve.  My body is moving into menapause and becoming more stable, but it is also approaching the age in which my mother and grandmother started having other health issues.   And to top it off my blood work shows me to be borderline Type 2 diabetic. My health must be my priority!!!  It doesn't hurt that I turn 50 this summer and my vanity won't let me look and feel like I do now at that major milestone. 

The plan is nothing I haven't tried before, but now I have more medical oversight and help.  Accountability is a good thing for me! 

Food - I must go low carb, doctors' orders. 

Exercise  - my strength and cardio need to improve

1. continue BJJ 3 times a week
2. strength/core classes twice a week
3. get on the bike twice a week (it can be while I read as a reward!)
4. Stretching to regain my flexibility and mobility

Self Care - stress management, taking time for me, saying no and more!!!

I have been playing with tarot cards (I got a deck for the hoidays) and I'm asking questions for myself.  Its been fun and informative.  My daughter did a reading for me a few months ago it struck a chord with me.  So I plan on playing with the cards over this year and might even make that my divine theme... 

Jumping in for a minute or two today. 

Hope everyone is doing great this crazy month...    Things are going well.  Medical appointments are done for now.  The wheelchair arrives tomorrow.  I'm managing to move, not as much as possible but  much more than nothing.  My eating has gotten more low carb over the last few weeks.  And we are looking towards new fitness and health goals in the new year.

In all honesty , I will not be posting again this year. 

Life has been crazy lately.

But this month I am focused on  a couple easy things to maintain my sanity!

1. Eating paleo-ish as much as possible, but I will not stress over holiday eating!
2. Movement - nothing fancy, just my normal stuff  BJJ or conditioning class, yoga and stretching at home (or in a hotel room) and walking while on vacation later this months. 

That's it! 

We have lots to be grateful for this month.  We get two weeks off of work for the holidays!!!  My daughter is getting a puppy for a service dog and we will work with the trainer to get our girl Zelda up to snuff as a service dog.  Our insurance approved a wheelchair too and we are expecting that in January.  Medically we are finding mostly great doctors to help her navigate her issues! 

Here is a photo of Zelda at 8 weeks old!!

On 7/20/2022 at 10:59 AM, Kishi said:

Hey! How'd it go with the red tape? I'm honestly asking for a friend.

Red tape works great, when I remember to wear it... 

@Mistr Red tape or something on my arm is a great idea that I will be implementing.   I tried it on Saturday and it helped to keep my partner (my husband specifically) from grabbing my arm too much. 

My mantra this week:

Portion size, exercise, self care and family!

I drive half way to Denver on Wednesday night (my parents home).  Thursday is one medical appointment in Denver (so there and back).  Then 2.5 days spent with my girls and my parents.  Then drive to Denver again on Sunday night.  Two medical appointments on Monday (an maybe visiting a service dog organization) and drive back to my parents home that night.  Tuesday drive home in the morning, work in the PM.  Whew, its a crazy schedule but it give my parents time to spend with my girls and minimized my hotel costs in Denver.