I was in a pretty bad place emotionally yesterday - I also read the news, watch the press conferences, read the articles. The Dagmar mentioned press conference shook me up a little. Got home and DH wasn't feeling well, he had a muscle spasm in his back and could barely move, so the house was tense and worried overall. It led to pasta with sausage, peppers and onions and a bottle of red wine for dinner. I controlled my portions (mostly) and ended the day at 1560 calories, but woke up feeling stressed out and like I failed. This is the mindset I'm trying to overcome right now, it never takes me to a good place. I did get up and exercise this morning, had my breakfast shake, brought a healthy lunch to work, planning a healthy dinner. I have to prove to myself that a few meals away from my rigid plan are okay.
Jessica - I have that same type of large goal, and it is overwhelming. I hadn't thought about mini-goals, but I like that. We've got this thing.
Being inept, stupid, and/or clueless are not impeachable offenses. Historically one can see that this is true.
If it were possible to fire him I would be suggesting that. He is not fit to do the job in any way. But isn't impeachment the only way to oust the guy?
I'm writing from my mother's house in Upstate NY, from a county where a majority voted in the individual under discussion. The view of him around here is very different from my friends and neighbors in the NY City area. If you were here, Dagmar, you'd understand why what you've proposed is not so easy. Although NY's electoral vote went to Clinton, there is a stark regional difference between the voting preferences of the two parts of the state. It's informative to spend time in the "red" part of the state.
No idea what I weigh, but I'm headed to the local gym for an upper-body workout and will do a lot of walking today at an enormous outdoor antique show.
From the New York Times:
"The Constitution permits Congress to remove presidents before their term is up if enough lawmakers vote to say that they committed 'treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.'
"Only three presidents have been subjected to impeachment proceedings. Two were impeached but acquitted and stayed in office: Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998 and 1999. A third, Richard M. Nixon in 1974, resigned to avoid being impeached."
Charlie Savage, "How the Impeachment Process Works," NY Times, May 17, 2017.
From the New York Times:
"The Constitution permits Congress to remove presidents before their term is up if enough lawmakers vote to say that they committed 'treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.'
"Only three presidents have been subjected to impeachment proceedings. Two were impeached but acquitted and stayed in office: Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998 and 1999. A third, Richard M. Nixon in 1974, resigned to avoid being impeached."
Charlie Savage, "How the Impeachment Process Works," NY Times, May 17, 2017.
Thank you for giving me a trustworthy source of information for this process.
I remember reading this back in May. It's sometimes hard to keep up. The DB and I have a morning update session, pooling what we know. Our focus is world politics and current affairs but the US is taking up quite a bit of space at the moment.
I've made a first (good) pass at the back border at my mother's. This is a very busy household, with people often calling in. I'll be glad to get home!
Food: good in the main but with sugar to keep going. Sleep/relaxation would be better but they aren't options at present.
Starting my morning off grouchy as the scale is now up 4 days in a row. Tried on pairs of pants and dresses from my closet and nothing fit. One of those days. Trying to get out of my head and have a good day. I stopped calorie counting recently but have been (I thought) eating well and within my calories. I switched to morning protein shakes and I've been having vegetarian and pretty low calorie lunches and dinners.
I planned on cardio yesterday but it didn't happen (again). I did an obliques workout at home and walked the dog for almost an hour but I guess that wasn't enough.
I'm planning on Hot Pilates today. Dh comes home tomorrow.
Friday morning, waking up in a nice room in a Native-American-run casino hotel near the enormous outdoor antique show. They've got a good gym here with a squat rack, partly because of the nationally ranked golf tournaments they hold here and the athletes who attend it and other athletic events in the area. This is my press day, where I won't use that precious rack, with just a little pulling.
No idea of my weight, but I walked around for half the day in addition to the upper-body workout. Also at the buffet last night, I had a surprisingly rational & restrained meal, though the vegetables had butter on them, which feels like something from another era.
Made it to Friday, otherwise known as Fri-yay!
Excited that dh is in flight on his way home.
After working really hard yesterday-- extra water, extra exercise, smaller meals-- weight was down .4, but I'll take it after being up 4 days running.
Unfortunately, dh wants to get pizza tonight so that won't help matters-- we have a favorite place that serves very thin crust with yummy veggie toppings so it's not a train smash, but...
Which means I absolutely must and WILL avoid the break room today-- administrators have provided donuts and bagels....
My parents are on day 2 of their drive up to stay with us. They should be here today; I really hope they get here soon as the traffic is getting bad and eclipse fever is making people crazy. The gas stations are running out of fuel and the lines to enter them are shutting down local roads.
On the plus side, our university is having a 3 day party for the eclipse with outdoor movies, kids' games, etc. These community events are always good fun, and it's walking distance for us. I went to the grocery store at 6 am to stock up on food for everyone, and got tons of veggies so we should have every possibility of eating healthily during their visit.
On the tiny victory front: we were mountain biking last night on my favorite trail, and I rode every technical part of it for the first time ever. There was a moment when I was flying down some drops and I thought "I'm killing it!" It was a great feeling, especially since this middle-aged broad has been feeling her age lately. It was like being 12 again, airborne with no fear.
On the tiny victory front: we were mountain biking last night on my favorite trail, and I rode every technical part of it for the first time ever. There was a moment when I was flying down some drops and I thought "I'm killing it!" It was a great feeling, especially since this middle-aged broad has been feeling her age lately. It was like being 12 again, airborne with no fear.
With respect, this sounds like a wonderful victory!
Back home after a demanding week. I am noticing all the things that need to be done. I think I'll spend a day trying to get them sorted out before I stop noticing them again.
And I'm going to do a full exercise routine.
And I'm going to eat just three reasonable meals today.
Yesterday, I did my upper-body workout, then I was on my feet for about five hours of walking at the antique show. My left leg, the one with a plate in it, got stiff and wasn't bending very easily for stairs. I've only had this happen once before, and it's humbling.
Saturday is probably our last day of three at the show. I'm not going to the gym this morning because it's a leg day. My sense is that I really don't need a leg day.
Sunday morning, again, no access to a scale. Heading to the gym. My left leg still isn't working as smoothly as usual from three days straight of walking for hours on end, but I made a lot of great finds.
My main news is that mental space appears to be opening up for me, just as I'd hoped it would. And I've used that space, with the SO, to map out a good weekly routine for shopping and meal planning which should help dramatically with my late afternoon difficulties with making the tea. Today I'm going to fit my flexibility, weights and HIIT exercise into the routine and I'll feel much better prepared for the next phase, whatever that is.
As things start slotting into place I assume I'll be giving up having a bowl of muesli in the evening which I've done the last couple of nights. It's been cold and there hasn't been anywhere comfortable to sit. Long story. Rest assured things are moving in the right direction.
It's Solar Eclipse day here in the states. I was given a pair of eclipse glasses yesterday by one of those rare folks who both plan ahead and are generous. I'll also make a pinhole projector of some sort so that I can take a picture of the 23 month old GDD looking at it; she won't appreciate the concept of eclipse and I'm reluctant to let her look toward the sun even with the glasses.
Snacking is my main concern for the coming week. I've got the portion size of meals fairly rational, but snacks seem to creep up in size.
to all.
