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elissaann26
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
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Wellness Wednesday
How is everyone doing this week??
Re: Wellness Wednesday
I am doing pretty well. I lost a pound this week, which was great considering I didn't eat all that incredible. I think my sickness helped with that weight loss. Somehow the only thing I wanted was watermelon since it made my throat feel better. I am very dedicated to making good decisions this upcoming week. My motivation really kicked back in and I'm looking forward to seeing some results.
I'm very excited about exercising this week! We took out our new bikes for a spin last night and we both really enjoyed ourselves. I need to keep it to short trips this week while I still recover from this bug.
Mentally, I'm doing pretty good. I have been pretty good about getting excited about good choices and not beating myself up over bad ones. Hopefully, I'll be able to continue this and stay motivated.
Let's see... I ran a 5K on Saturday. I haven't been running a lot lately and it felt good to do it again. And I haven't been to the gym much this week because of our deck project and work, but I am going to spin class tomorrow night.
Mentally, I'm okay. One of DH's friend came by over the weekend and he called me "thick" which has really gotten to me. I'm not skinny-skinny by any means, but I've never been referred to as "thick." ugh!
i'm doing really good. the lower humidity really helps and i've been doing evening power walks with Ruby - she's trying to lose some lbs as well
doing good with eating. i'm really amping up my protein and that seems to make a big difference in keeping me full longer. i'm doing a chocolate protein shake for breakfast the past 3 weeks and its been really helping. i'm just trying to keep my diet lean and clean and more fresh veggies & fruit. but i'm not on any specific regimen.
going to Spin class tonight! making that a weekly Wednesday night thing.
My first Wellness Wednesday response!
Physically:
I played my last soccer game for the season on Sunday, it is definitely getting too hot for that kind of activity in the afternoon. Monday I played tennis in the evening and that was MOST DEFINITELY better than the soccer. It's a perfect summer activity. Walked last night with a lady who I meet every Tuesdays to walk, the pace is slow though, so I didn't feel like I did much afterward.
Mentally:
Things were great until I was yelled at and embarrassed in front of my coworkers by one of the department heads here, which is their typical way of treating some of us. It was totally out of line and made me feel small so I talked with one of the bosses, was on the verge of tears, but felt so much better afterward. Boss was very understanding and seemingly concerned. Getting better as the day goes on.
Physically: I've gotten out and have done the workouts I've set out to do so far this week. Dh and I are incorporating some intervals in my workouts in order to push through the plateau/mound that I seem to be up against. So far, my clothes aren't fitting better, but I don't anticipate that they would--not this soon at least.
I've also been more mindful of my foods. Thankfully the Cantaloupe and pineapple are SO GOOD right now, it's literally been my 'candy" for the week. I bought my first copy of Clean Eating magazine on Sunday and it's really fantastic--many more recipes than I thought it would contain, I have most of the ingredients in my home already and though a few might be more complex than what I'm used to (which isn't hard) so far, so good.
Mentally, though, I've taken a beating. We fired one of our more full-time part timers for her unethical behavior and decisions this past Friday and I've been stressed out because of the ramifications--she was very popular and it was very sudden. I completely agree with my bosses decision and 100% support it, but the betrayal of someone I/they trusted is never easy to swallow either. In addition to that, one of my other co-workers has really been a *** to me this week. Being incredibly condescending, pointing out my shortcomings, etc. I don't know if I've done something to her or not...or maybe I'm just being overly sensitive. My 5th wedding anniversary is tomorrow, and I'm hoping my Dh surprises me with something nice, but again, I can't really get my hopes up. He tries really hard to get me things he thinks I'll like, but usually ends up with a big old fail.
I did terribly last night. DH asked me to make cookies... they are my weakness.
I did okay over the weekend because I was doing lots of yard work and actually ate pretty decently.
Mentally I'm in a rut. I'm really thinking about joining WeightWatchers so I have even more accountability and maybe I can learn how to be smarter about eating well.