PW: 204.5 lb
CW: 204 lb

“Just keep swimming “…

Hey all, I hope everyone is OK and life is treating you well.

I was going to say I've been too busy to come on much but thinking back that's not quite true. I have worked late (very late) some evenings, but I think the main thing is I am stressed and drained and therefore eating everything and avoiding tracking. I have had a cyst on my back for a while, but last Friday it became infected and I'm on antibiotics. These have to be taken on an empty stomach, so my windows for eating are 8-10am, 1-3pm and 6-8pm. I seem to be using this as an excuse to eat anything I want, because I need to 'stay full' and 'energised' until the next window. As a result of the cyst I can't wear a bra for any length of time and I don't enjoy walking bra-less, nevermind running, so I've not done any exercise all week. Add in stress from various sources and my weight is very much not where I want it to be!

After falling asleep on the sofa at 8.30pm yesterday, I went to bed and slept until 10.30am this morning. I think I feel better for it, though ETA it's 12.30 and I am starving because I missed my breakfast slot. Luckily I'd booked today off work as we have the 20 mile walk tomorrow and I wanted to not be rushing around this evening. We're off all next week for our holiday (which is causing me more stress in the planning/prep phase!), and I'm off on the 27th as well.

We're still waiting for confirmation of OH's new job - it should come any day now. I said to him yesterday that whilst life would be easier and less stressful if he didn't get it, I know how much this means to him and I want him to succeed. I'm trying not to let on how stressed I am about it, but he probably knows me too well for that. Once we get confirmation, at least I'll be able to put plans into action.

My father is visiting from abroad too, and wants to quarantine with us. The UK's laws currently require him to quarantine for 10 days from arrival, and he wouldn't be able to leave the house. There is the option of testing on day 5 and if you're negative, you can break quarantine. This is all stressing me out too! Not least because he booked his flight in for the 28th - my first day back at work - and his return flight is a working day too, so now we have to try and juggle that. Plus the government are reviewing travel restrictions today so who knows what the rules will be next.

I'm now 2kg heavier than I was and up to 79.4kg. It's not something I can't recover, but it's also not quite frustrating enough to make me deal with it NOW when there's so much other stuff going on. I think the trick will be drawing a line under it after our holiday, because whilst I don't intend to eat everything in sight, I didn't want to restrict myself on our trip, either. That said, if I go back over 80kg I will be gutted, so I'm probably going to take my scales with me! I will also check in daily for the remainder of the month, even if it's just to say hi.

PW 226.4
CW 224.2

Yeah a loss! This is great and I definitely had to watch the calories because I didn't do a single workout this week. The little cold I caught is nearly gone but I want to be fully recovered before any normal workouts. Maybe light stuff today. I have been very busy lately. Yesterday was a short day at work due to a last minute vet opening for my little doggie who played too hard and had a sore back. X rays were great so just muscle stuff. My work day was watching my computer crash repeatedly every time I open zoom and shopping for every type of sippy cup imaginable. I have a bunch of new 3 year olds all still on bottles and a bunch of mommies desperate to move out of the bottle phase. We will see if we can get them switched over 🤞

The morning has been busy too! Helped my youngest do a virtual LEGO social club early in the day. It was fun and he definitely connected with a little boy from England. Now I have my oldest at the dentist. My mother and law and I will run errands and grocery shop later. I'm supposed to clean house too. It should be quick since I deep cleaned last week but I just don't want to.

CW: 165.5
PW: 166

It’s been a good week with activity every day. I committed myself to walking every morning in September in my local park or a hike or somewhere… it seems to start my day better and get my blood moving. Saturday is off to a good start!!

Happy Saturday everybody! I woke up early today and decided it was a good time to figure out my Apple Watch programs. My daughters and son-in-law bought me an Apple Watch in the late spring and I finally signed up for the three month free exercise component. I did the “aging/beginners” lower body and core sections and feel good that I did it. I just have to remind myself to keep the recovering shoulder from trying to help the other arm!
Now for getting others signed in to use it, too.
Have a great day, y’all!

@happimess01 You have done such a stellar job and you definitely might benefit from an increase in calories. Better to spend some time staying the same vs starting some feeding frenzy cycles. Your brain will have to get use to the new you. Glad work is going well!

@kellie_erin So sorry about your kitty. I think either option in this situation is okay. Your vet wouldn't have given you both options if they didn't feel it was in kitties best interest. My in laws were in your situation not to long ago and they decided to have every moment they could get with their kitty. What ever you decide, hugs to you!

@EvMakesChanges Hang in there with that shoulder! Remember, you just had surgery on probably the most complex and dynamic joint in the human body. Rotator cuff muscles are small and do big jobs. Keep resting and heal it totally. No reinjury allowed! Rotator cuffs don't generally like 2nd surgeries. Thinking of you!

Good job @Steph1498 .. sounds like a great goal for Sept

Nice results for you too @ellz_runs

We have popped out for our last boat ride for the season. Relaxing for a bit and then we will clean it.