12 Weeks

12 weeks in to the year already . .. it is hard to believe.  It is also hard to believe that I have religiously worked out, kept track of my food, etc and have a whopping 2.8 lbs off to show for it.  Needless to say that has put me in a little bit of a funk - add to that our continued below-freezing temps, a head cold, and it is all a little depressing.

So I am trying to regroup!  I am still working on more fiber (no result last week but I'll keep trying) and I have been out to hike some of my Ice Age Trail miles three times in the last 10 days and that has felt great (27 miles - not counting the 6 that I spent being lost off-trail!).  I signed up for a seminar next week about "the hormone diet" b/c there is clearly something "off" in my body and maybe that will help me to figure it out.  Lastly, I set a new silly goal.  I just feel like I do better when I have something "ahead" of me to think about as I am working hard.

That is KoKo Crater, on Oahu.  As you know, we are headed to Hawaii in June which is about 12 weeks off.  And I am going to climb this crater!  And still be able to walk later in the day. It is only a mile and a half, but as you can see, it ascends 1200 ft pretty rapidly. The views are supposed to be amazing - you can see 3 of the islands from the summit.

And then I am going to send you THIS picture, with MY feet in it!

I am actually a little more worried about descending without wiping out, but I'll worry about that then.

Ahhhh .. . .

First of all, your crochet piece is amazing.  I am in total awe that you have completed that in such a short amount of time.

My March however has not started out so strongly.  I try to keep a positive face, but the fact is that I am discouraged, depressed, pissed off . . . you name it!  To have lost 4 lbs in 9 weeks just seems like a waste of time.  I feel like I work at it so hard and there is no result.  No "A" for effort in this game.  So I cracked over the weekend.  I did not journal ($3 in the pot).  I did not work out.  For the first time, I did not finish the menu plan this week and I had to get take-out for the kids for dinner (my nite to cook).  I am so sick of it being below zero temps.  And I was just ironing a new silk tank top from Ann Taylor and I totally burned a hole through it.

I am off to NY for the day tomorrow, so I hope that change of scenery/routine gets me re-motivated.  Even if I don't have "anything" to wear now!

…..Is there anybody out there?

Greetings to all --

Can you believe it is March 3rd already?  As of March 6th -- I will have been unemployed for 6 months.  I can't quite believe it.

To catch everyone up -- we are still waiting on the lease negotiations for our Sugar Land location.  We are 3 weeks into the negotiation.  Just sent an email today to nudge a bit.  Surely this week we will get some kind of an answer.  I feel like I am holding my breath!


Let me report in on my W.O.O. progress.

Perhaps my proudest moment is this……

I completed my mini-afghan.  Frankly it's not so mini….but that's another story.  Its far from perfect -- but I am proud that I set the goal and accomplished it.  And guess what I really enjoyed it.  I do truly need a craft outlet in my life.  I love scrapbooking….but the space it takes is a bit prohibitive.  And another learning is I most love it when I am with others.  Haven't been able to get Tim into it, so its a bit lonely.  Crochet on the other hand can be done nearly anywhere.  I will say its a misunderstood craft.  While crochet seems to be socially acceptable for the young in Europe -- it is not so popular here.    Of course I am getting a head start on my retirement activity -- so i'll be ready when the time comes.  I thought it was going to be golf….but no -- its crochet!

Next my "30 Day Series" fitness activities.  January was push-ups…..I completed the daily requirements equalling 747 total push-ups.  In February it was daily triceps-dips….I have just finished that with 1300 dips.  Now I am kicking off March with planking.  I committed to doing 8 months of this over the course of the year -- so trying to get it done before the Elements Studio work kicks off.

61 days and counting of food journaling.  And yes -- it is working.  I know this will keep me at goal weight!

Interestingly the hardest goal for me is the reading.  I know Ethel's mouth just dropped open!  I just don't know why.  I do enjoy it -- but it's just the last thing I think of doing  And the crochet isn't helping!  I still will accomplish this goal….but did not think this one would be the hardest.  I am on my 3rd book of 6…..called The Husband's Secret.  I swear its a good book -- in case either of you are looking for a good book.

I hope everyone is doing good -- hitting your goals and most importantly being happy and appreciating every day….even though the weather has not been our friend!  I sending good thoughts and support to both of you!!!!!

love……..Lucy