Yesterday I decided to do a workout video to get more steps for the step challenge, and then when I was going to log my steps I realized I was so close to reaching others' step counts so I decided to march around the house to bump up my step count 😁

My sleep has not been great, I haven't figured out why yet but I need it to improve soon. I've been waking up much earlier than I need to and unable to fall back asleep. Ugh. I have work today and it's a real challenge staying focused and present for 8 hours when I'm tired.

Last night for dinner I made hibachi steak, veggies and rice with homemade yum yum sauce, it was so delicious and probably healthier (and cheaper!) than a restaurant.

Hi everyone! Like @Gidgitgoescrzy I have been absent for a bit. Had my bf here and had some things to take care of but glad to check in.

Great weigh ins, logging food ⭐️, and first place! Wahoo. Races and working out, birthdays and returning friends! (Hi @conleywoods ) So glad to check in.

My week went well with my bestie because she is incredibly fit and a healthy eater. She’s run over 30 marathons. lol not sure why we are friends. Kidding, but I know for sure this person won’t be running marathons ever. We had some nice walks among the flowers, good chats and lovely food. If only I could keep it up all the time like her.

I am also raising some Monarchs. Found the eggs out on my milkweeds. They never survive out there, so I brought them in. They are now chrysalis. Should emerge next week as butterflies. Yippee!

Scared myself earlier today working out in the yard.garden. Nothing more than I normally do but the heat is epic. I started feeling real bad. My heart rate was high. Headache, sweating blah. Definitely not something advisable. I came in the cool air conditioning. Drank water. Had a pedialyte popsicle. Put ice packs on my head and took it easy. It’s been an hour and a half and I am feeling myself again. Thank god. I was a bit scared.

Havent gotten in good steps/walks this week. Hopefully a walk later. Like at sunset.

This zinnia was my favorite!! So beautiful. 😍

Last chance for my steppers!!!

@micki48

@strong_fit_ells

@MaddawgMadsen

any more steps for me before I do the weekly report? TIA!

7/28 steps: 4725

@Gidgitgoescrzy haha you're a good mom for making sure your son's apartment is furnished 😊 sinus headaches are awful, hoping you're feeling better!

The summer really is flying by @cleaneater80 , it doesn't help that stores around here are already carrying fall decor.

@micki48 those are beautiful photos, I love zinnias and charcuterie boards! It's very kind of you to take in the monarchs, the environment thanks you!

The day started with me in a stressed and grumpy mood and it seemed like nothing could go right. The baby woke me up extra early, both kids were not cooperating with me getting ready for work, I realized I didn't have any of my go-to weekday breakfast options in stock, the lock to the office was sticking so I was late starting my first session, I'm sure there were other things but those are what stick out. Fortunately my first client wanted to go for a walk and we made sure to practice lots of mindfulness which benefited us both. We both were in a much better mood after our walk!

I got more physical activity than usual so that was good. My food choices started off pretty well, but right before going to bed I felt really snacky and had a few more calories than I needed. I can't change it now but I can make tomorrow a better day.

Oh I was approved for life insurance but the premium was higher than expected due to me being overweight (as expected). The good news is I can have it reviewed in 2 years to try to get a better rate, so that's even more motivation to get rid of this excess weight.

Off to bed now, praying for a good night's sleep!

Well yesterday was not perfect, but it wasn't terrible either. This heat just makes it so hard to have motivation. It might help if I keep my house cooler, but dang it our electric prices are stupid, so I keep it at 75. Once I get the basement cleaned up, and the kid gets the rest of his stuff, I can put my exercise room back together. It stays really cool down there.

After today it should cool down a little and not be as miserable, it's kinda funny, I remember it used to be really hot all the way through August, August was always the hottest month, now it's not so much, it is cooling down much earlier in the summers, the past few years, it's no longer beach weather by Labor Day weekend.

Anyway, today I am planning to do some Pilates.

Have a great day !

Steps from last week. I know I’m too late but you have it for the month.

LATE WEIGH IN :

Wednesday weight:

PW: 155

CW: 154.8