So I went from being pumped, uplifted, sore....down 10lbs...but then with working out weight started going up. Which having read an article about how the body retains water to help heal muscles I knew would happen so there was the reason but being me and liking to see instant results I stumbled...fell...tripped...it was all over Easter weekend. I was showing almost a 5lb increase. Not happy but knew it was likely water retention...my muscles hurt. The number though was what got me so I fell off the amazing eating I was doing and enjoyed beer and wings with friends Friday...then Saturday ham, potatoes, rice and broccoli and two slices of coconut cream pie. I cooked a turkey Sunday which turned out fabulous if I don't say. We had mashed potatoes, spinach salad, buns, veggies, gravy (<- from scratch and again turned out heavenly) plus stuffing and then a three layer chocolate bar cake....plus beer. Feeling super crappy about everything I ate I had a couple beer on Monday too. :( Plus a chocolate Bunny. FAK! Seriously...when I stumble I do it well and leave marks...GRRR. I did do my work outs though all through with the exception of Monday. I had a poor me day and felt like what was the point. Tuesday I worked out and still hate Cardio though happy that I made it through the whole workout without a pause or quitting and my legs hurt less. I guess that's a good thing. Here it's Tuesday and I cannot find the motivation to do upper body workout. I'll have to do a double workout this week to make up for lack of Monday. I do see inches off...without a doubt toning...but it's the stupid number on the scale that kills me.
What's the saying? One bad meal won't hurt you, but many will? Something like that...I guess for the most part it was healthy, minus the cake, pie and beer....and bunny.
So having now vented and realizing all of the above when I return from Florida the scale is out the door until I do a full 21 day fix. NO Stumbles!
I will do the work out....I will do the work out....Motivation please find me!
My daughter returned from her trip having had an amazing time. I was so happy to hear all about it and see the pictures and listen to her share with family. She bought gifts for everyone and even returned with money in her pocket! She said she could easily see herself living in Montreal, or going to school there and cannot wait to return again one day. She is now looking forward to the day she graduates high school as we promised her a trip to France. I am sure her love will change directions when she steps foot there. I fell head over for France, specifically southern France. Oh lala!
It's been a good few days still despite my stumbles. I am happy to report that the high school came back with acceptance into all classes she requested. The first evening at hockey went great. My daughter said she was the newbie having missed the first week because she was in Quebec so the girls didn't really talk to her. She enjoyed the dryland workout and said she loved the intensity of the on ice session. From the videos I saw she looked good...and she was up against AA and AAA girls. The players skills were amazing to say the least, very impressive and the other goalie will teach my daughter a thing or two. She's always played ringette with hockey goalie school so it's not super foreign but she's new out there. Being competitive she will catch on quick and will no doubt go into tryouts strong! The goaltending coaches are super too! Did I mention a Calgary Flame's daughter is on ice with her? Pretty cool!
My youngest is gaining strides in her riding finally after being pitched a few months back. After the dismount (we'll call it that) she regressed being nervous but thankfully is once again gaining confidence and we look forward to competition and shows come May after our return. She also had a teacher in tears happy over her school audition and set the bar high.
As always I am a very proud mom. :)
Even with my days of falling off the super healthy wagon, I didn't totally fail in accomplishing my to do's for the weekend. In fact we got the tent trailer set up, new hardware put on, cleaned out, all our stuff moved to the new trailer. I got the back yard tidied and poop scooped. House cleaned, visited with family and friends each day, did Ukrainian eggs and managed to paint two HUGE paintings that I am quite impressed with. I may have found my new outlet for art. It doesn't bother my arm like cross stitch or drawing does. Perhaps that is because I lay my canvases flat vs upright which adds less tension on my arm. In any case I now have two pieces to hang...of which one goes up tonight. I also got my parrot Viggo out in his new travel cage to enjoy some vitamin D and fresh air. He was thrilled and was completely ok being in the cage.
Lots to do before we leave so really I should be doing that vs blogging but I needed the down time...
From my list of things still to do I've:
-sold the old small set of goalie pads
-plus sold old goalie chest protector
- Truck got an oil change.
-Obviously got a storage lot for the trailer
So I am getting closer to being ready for a new spring list. ;) Of things I want to accomplish this spring....
Spring To Do:
-power rake & aerate the lawn
-add more dirt to bring up the lawn level & seed heavily
-add flower bed by deck
-close in deck & re stain
-add flower bed in front yard
-finish garage clean
As for this coming weekend....seriously finish cleaning the basement and take a load to the dump! That way we can get going on the basement.
Until next time...be it before or on our return....
Today My Name Is...Lacking
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