#springinto2019

Today was much better than yesterday.

I made up for the skipped gym workout and went for a run in the afternoon (5 km).

And to show you how incredible I am, I will tell you that I have just smashed my head into the fridge door so violantly that I started to cry like a baby and I already have a huge bulge on my forehead. 

I was trying to get raspberries from the freezer and thought I was pulling the freezer door but, stupid me, I was pulling the door from the fridge and it opened and hit me hard. Every day, I get more and more amazed at how more overworked I can get :/

Breakfast: smoothie with banana and strawberries

Lunch: salad with scrambled tofu and tahini dressing, a slice of rye toast

Dinner: quinoa veggie salad and one orange

Snack: a glass of wine - because I really, really needed it after the crash with the fridge.

This morning was the 43rd annual River Run, and for the third year in a row I took part in the 10K run. Last year I was joined my my grandson Jordon (left in photo above), and this year Jordon and I were joined by my 12-year-old granddaughter Savannah (right in photo).

As you see in the pic, we all finished the race and are wearing our medals. Jordon finished the run in 1:33:25, and Savannah crossed the line at 1:40:22. The old guy in the middle finished in 1:50:42... a bit off my pace from the last two years, so I will confess I am somewhat disappointed. But the important thing is we all finished the run, and I am proud of both of my grandchildren!

Week One Progress Report

Week One of Spring into 2019 is officially complete! I didn’t do as well as I want, but I think that’s kind of the point? The only place for me to go is forward :)

Drink 2.5-3 L of water per day—I was successful only one day, the start of the challenge 😬 Like I said though, I can only improve!

Attend 1+ fitness class per week—I actually attended two!!! One on Monday (Zumba) and one on Saturday (Crossfit) 🤩

C25K—I did 2 out of 3 of the first week’s program. So, I still did some, but I’m a little behind 🏃‍♀️

Take my vitamins everyday—I took my vitamins 3 out of 7 days this week. Again, not perfect, but it’s better than zero times 🤷‍♀️

Do my laundry 1x per week—I will say that I did-ish. I sorted my laundry, and I was able to do one load. But my mom needed to do laundry, so I let her have the washing machine. But I fully intend to finish it this week! I did another load this afternoon 🧺

Wash my face 2x per day—I was able to wash my face in both the morning and the evening 3 out of 7 days this week. Again, not perfect, but better than just washing it in the morning 🌟

It is a fabbbbulous Friday!! Last day of school before spring break - I broke 180 (again, but yay) - and I’m not wearing a tank top under my shirt today!! That’s an NSV, but it’s a big one! I’ve been wearing a tank top under almost every shirt since I was pregnant/nursing my first kiddo.......and he’s 10!!!

I am back after being a bit absent with my research trip! But I am back on land and thriving! Some fun things that have happened in my life since I have posted last:

 1) I was on a two week research trip (which I found out I do not get seasick), 

2) I celebrated my 21st birthday (on a dry boat then got to spend time out after),

 3) Applied to graduate from college 

4) May get offered a job doing some fishery stuff as well as some volunteering stuff

5) Finally broke my weight plateau (pretty sure I dropped down to around high 220lbs, but gained some back due to my celebrating but am back at 236lbs so still good)

Physical:

✔️ ✔️ - Get back to being on super strict keto = 7 days for all but the last week due to some drinking fun

✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Drink at least 2L of water a day = 7 days

- ✔️ - Go weightlifting twice a week (hard to do on a boat)

- ✔️ ✔️ Go spinning three times a week

✔️Go bouldering at least twice a month = Completed this for the month

✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Hit my fitbit steps and stair goals everyday (12,000 steps and 10 staircases) = ? (I forgot to wear my fitbit, so no clue if I made the steps or not, I totally made the stairs though)

Mental/Emotional:

✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Take time to meditate three times a week

✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Do one self-care thing (bath, face mask, movie, etc) a day

✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Learn to trust the process, meaning weighing in only once a week

✔️ ✔️  ✔️ Go out and do something every two weeks that is special for me

I have been neglecting tf out of this challenge!

Actually.

I have been neglecting tf out of DOCUMENTING this challenge.

I have been eating small portions, slowly. I have been avoiding sugar. I have kept myself to 3 drinks per week. I've been trying my best to work out, and have had some really freaking active days.

And I have seen results.

See those jeans? Size 8. (That's why I'm signing an 8) I haven't worn an 8 in years! Portion control works for me. I wait to eat until I'm hungry. I stop eating when I'm not hungry anymore--not full, just not hungry.

Walked 6 laps and ran 3 and half with a break in between bc my feet were dead and still are. a little disappointed i didnt get quite a mile done but its progress