Hello February!!! Hello everyone!

Melanie you’re impressive with 10k steps! Today I’ve accomplished 5100 steps so far and I haven’t taken my dog out yet!! Woohoo! Yes people, I actually went out to walk myself today! It’s really the only thing that helps me. I’m needing to remember to do a little stretching first... feeling my age in my hip it was pouring rain, however, I enjoyed myself so much!! I will try to get out for my own walk more often until it becomes that habit again!

Today I received that weekly update from mfp.... woah.... I had how much mayonnaise??!!! I did not log from last Thursday on until today, so my week was not representing what I want for myself. I’ve learned that even if I fail, it’s better to log it.

I’ve had two small glasses of water after my walk... now I’m a little chilled sitting reading and not feeling very hungry so instead I’ve made a yummy hot drink! 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened plain almond milk in a Pyrex 2 cup measure, then add a large nob of peeled and scored fresh ginger and heat in micro until real hot! Then, to my big mug, I add a large pinch of cinnamon and a few drops of real vanilla then pour the hot ginger flavored almond milk into the mug and stir! Flop in a big chair with a blanket and voila... heaven!
And only 54 cals!
My snack will be celery sticks with salmon cream cheese later today then having a normal dinner... left over pork roast! It’s a pain to log dinners like that, but I will do it!

Happy Monday people! Hope you’ve all had a good weekend! (I did nothing!)

Today was a nice day. I had several students gone, so I had some extra time. It was a fast day. I had two skittles at the end of the school day. I feel so wild and crazy.

Way to go @melaniecheeks ! That is a very good goal!

@mamainthekitchen You really do well when you are able to walk. It seems to be your happy place. LOL about the mayo! Your drink sounds yummy.

Off to do some stuff and then, hopefully, get some sleep. My health app keeps yelling at me for not sleeping.

Long week, but I finally broke my plateau!

@mamainthekitchen Your pork shoulder sounds delicious! I also had to laugh. I am the same way when my dog is at the groomer, I don't know what to do with myself if I am not being ordered about by a small dog! LOL

@Meghan509 I hope your dad gets good news! Sorry about the plans.

We are going to have a little fun with the Super Bowl. I have to go to the store today and get some snacks. It will just be us. I was born and raised in the Kansas City area, and I still live in the Midwest, so I will be rooting for the Chiefs. Sorry, Meghan!

Good day everyone!

Just came back from a gorgeous walk on the path beside the sea!! Blue sky and quite a wind so glad my jacket has a hood!

Is there a no carb beer out there???? Probs not! But beer just goes with football..! Enjoy the day people!

Had a remote learning day due to the weather. Teaching in my pajama pants? Yes, thank you! Also got caught up on a bunch of paperwork. I was actually about to put in for a sub so I could work in the spare office at school when I got the notice, so win-win!

@melaniecheeks That is amazing! I have a friend from Manchester that has always wanted to run in the London marathon. That is so cool that you get to!

@Meghan509 Congrats on the new place! I hate moving, but purging and sorting always feels great.

@mamainthekitchen I am glad you had a nice time with the game and a beverage! I can't do low carb, it makes me woozy, so it is always calories for me. Honestly, I think as long as you watch your fast timing and cut back on what you eat or how much you eat, it doesn't matter. You do you!

Going to chill and get some sleep. I keep waking up with anxiety attacks in the middle of the night. Menopause and job stress don't go well together. Have a great week, y'all! Stay healthy! Stay warm!