PW: 214.4
CW: 215.4

Up a pound, doesn't surprise me. My stomach was off last night and definitely has not recovered today. Maybe that will help me not eat too much tomorrow at the office christmas party and then drug rep dinner 🤷🏼‍♀️

Well off to the dentist for a filling 😫

@EvMakesChanges Thanks for the thought about adding flavour to water, I've honestly never thought of doing it, I might get some Mio and see how I do. Liselyn wrote a really interesting/thought provoking post about water intake on the Dec team challenge and it made me think about it in a completely different way. I usually have at least two Yeti's of coffee in the morning, lots of English breakfast tea and I have decided that a reasonable daily goal for me is 0.5 - 1.0L and I am managing to hit it. Something is better than nothing and now it's cold here, not Canada cold, but cold for this desert implant, I just can't face chugging more than a litre most days.

@micki48 Post covid arthritis is a real thing, check it out. I have it in my hands, I got it after covid and I do exercises to try and stop my hands going into a ball all the time - both of them do it.

I'm feeling a bit at sixes and sevens today. I fly to England next Thursday, I don't want to go, I don't want to be away from Mr B and my boy. There's a myriad of strikes going on while I am there including border patrol, baggage handlers and the trains and it's making things awkward. I have something or other going on every day bar one and people are pinning me down for different things. I feel pressure, I don't do well with commitment and I am fully loaded for this trip. I'm putting off calling a poorly uncle to arrange a visit but it involves my sister hiring a car and taking our mum with us too, so my sister keeps texting and I keep coming up with silly excuses why I haven't called yet. It's too late today, tomorrow I must do it.

My suitcase is filled with gifts for family and friends that I have accrued over the past few years since I have seen them. I'm taking clothes in my hand luggage as I don't know if the suitcase will make it out in time, I'm only in London one night before going to my mum's for Christmas and then I’m travelling all over. TBC…..

@jugar when you talk (write) I have developed such a strong voice for you , like a great book character. I love it!!! You make it sound so simple. I have tried Whole30 multiple times and usually only last 5-10 days but I might try it again in January. I'm sorry your practice got canceled, but I am glad your mom is safe

@conleywoods my coworker has someone she loves and recommended. I will probably try to go in the summer. Sorry you are struggling with your meal plan. I struggle everyday, so I have no advice, but I can sympathize. 🤣

@lauren_989 thanks for the recommendation. I know a few people who have tried that. It wierds me out that they own your DNA after that. I don't know why.

@YinxFed it gets dark at 3:30??? That's a little too early. I was driving to the daycare and sun was in my eyes at 4:45 and I was thinking of how annoying that was. My Kindergarteners are on the playground at 3:30. They is just crazy.

I see that so many of us are feeling frustrated at the moment with the progress that we're making. My thoughts are that we might as well just relax and accept that this is such a tricky month, and that as long as we are mindful of what's going on, we ought to remember to give ourselves a little bit of grace while we make our maneuvers! And it was you @micki48 that taught me that sentiment - a couple of years ago!

Such a great mindset to have during this crazy month. Haven't done well all year. This month isn't going to suddenly be it. I will do what I can. Give myself grace and get my head together for January. Lots of planning to do once school is done tomorrow. It's nap time right now. One is snoring, a few our resting, a few more are rolling about, and someone is always headed for the potty. LOL

We have had so many treats around school this week. Carts filled with sweets and coffee, bagels, cookies, a party, and a luncheon tomorrow. Wow! At least I haven't eaten all the cookies. LOL

@lorraineGB I will check out post covid arthritis. Did not know that was a thing. Thanks.
A check in again later.

@jugar CW 170.9

PW: 189.4
CW: 188.8

Hi everyone! Sorry for being a little quiet this week; it has been another very busy work week for me.

@kellie_erin - I am so sorry to hear about your FIL, I hope that you and your family are doing okay.

@YinxFed - I’m trying to do at least two days focused on flexibility and mobility so thank you for posting about Yoga with Adriene! I will definitely do one of her workouts this morning.

The wedding last week was beautiful and I got so many compliments on the dress so I will definitely share when they post photos 😀

Unfortunately, I strained a muscle on my shoulder area over the wedding weekend, so I wasn’t able to work out until Wednesday, when I did a little yoga. Yesterday, I went back to my strength group class gym and it was one of the most challenging workouts. One of the moves, the trainer had us in a low plank position and we had to pull a resistance band (attached to a weight rack) with one hand for a row, and try to keep our hips level at the same time! I had to do them on my knees and I still felt it in my abs to keep my body stable.

Today will be a yoga day, then I have to take my car to get the oil changed. My husband and I are hosting a holiday party tomorrow with friends so we’ve been food prepping all week but now I need to actually clean our apartment to prepare for the guests. Do cleaning calories count? LOL 😂