Every day is a new day
Well, last night came the realization that, if I want to meet my goal of getting under 200 pounds by January, I've got to get cracking! There's really no room for messing up or slacking off anymore. So I'm taking it a day at a time and trying to get back on track with both eating and exercise.
One of my recent strategies is less computer time. I was posting on several forums, but now am sticking to just a couple and less of those. One, less computer time means less aggravation of the chronic tendinitis in my forearms and two, it gives me more time to work on projects, chores and exercise. Oh, that doesn't mean I won't be reading blogs and commenting and stuff like that, but I'll probably be doing less of it.
Yesterday, I got in a good 90 minutes of exercise, kept the calories on target and got my water in. Unfortunately, my knee was bothering me pretty badly in water aerobics and after, and I realized that when I mess up on the eating, I also sometimes forget important supplements that help my joints out, like fish oils and glucosamine chondroitin. Oops! Well, I got those in yesterday and have had my first dose today as well.
Today, the knee is still bothering me. I thought about NOT doing my little bit of fasted cardio on the Nordic Track this morning, then I thought about my goals and got up and did it anyway. 15 minutes was perfectly do-able, even with my knee not entirely happy. I'll try and add a bit more later.
I cooked up 4 oz. lean ground meat with a pile of onion, carrot, mushrooms, cabbage and zucchini for breakfast. Next... I want a cup of green tea. And our fuzzy girl cat Sister wants some play time. Funny how the cats are ALWAYS ready to play and get some exercise. I should be like that!
Will head bump for TOY...
For those who wonder why Luna gets all the camera love, well, Luna is just THERE, she is the aggressive one of the bunch and involves herself in everything. Sister and Tablet are a bit more shy.
We refer to Sister as "royalty with a price on her head". Sister is a bit paranoid about things like assassins, paparazzi and the like. She is very loving, playful and social with us... but heads straight for the basement at top speed should anyone else come into her house! Luna and Tablet like to aggravate Sister, they can make her snarl like a bobcat!
Great cat (and bike!) photos. All cats just LOVE boxes, don't they? Sister looks a lot like one of dear departed cats, Taffeta, she was a talker rather than a head-bumper! They all have their own personalities. I'll post a pic of her on my blog.
Hope things work out with the bike, glad you've found your way to the bikeforums, they helped me no end.
Cathy
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Sister is a wonderful girl. She is dainty and svelte and loves to play, something she reminds me of often! She gets a lot of exercise running from Tablet and Luna who love to chase her, sigh.
You are right about them all having their own personalities!
Bike shop is not yet ready with the bike. When they are, I'm thinking I need to call all the local dealers and see who might consider a trade-in. If I can't trade it in on something more my size, then maybe I'll let the local shop put it on consignment sale for me. I'm also going to ask them if they ever rent bikes... because I feel like I ought to ride again to get the feel of things before I pick one out to BUY!
oooo Cats and Calories! LOL A woman after my own heart! I have4 wonderful furry friends. They love me when they feel like it.. I love them ALL the time haha.
Seriously though, I have really enjoyed some of the posts on your blog. I know my readers would too. Would you consider adding your blog to the Be Naturally well community so more health conscious bloggers and readers can find you easily? Here’s the link http://www.benaturallywell.com/blog/add-your-blog/
Many blessings, and thanks for the inspiration!
Shelley
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Hey, sure, I added my blog to your site. You look like you are having fun with your new lifestyle, way to go!