Hey all you strangers.
I know, I know....it's been a while since I posted. Almost 2 weeks I think.
I just haven't hard the time/been in the mood/enter your favorite excuse here so I haven't been posting. Anyway, whatever.
I had a little time this morning and am in the right mood (and the moon is in alignment with Jupiter
) so what the heck, I'll jot down some words.
to all our newcomers. I'm sure that you'll find the support you need from this crowd. I know that even just reading the postings keeps my spirits up. (So, a big
shout out to everyone who's out there lurking.
We know you're there.
)
I managed to get my first "goal" checked off my list of "40 things" this past week and another is about 9/10 complete.
First, I actually - for the first time in like 15 years - went for a physical with my doctor. I've been to see him for "specific" things, but never for a general exam. So, he sent me off for a bunch of tests (ECG, X-ray, blood work) which I had completed this past week -- so now I'm into the waiting game for the results. A little stressful, but who knows. I do have a (strong) family history of diabetes, so the question is really how early in life will I be affected. (My parents weren't diagnosed until their 60's, my sister in her 20's.) On the plus, my blood pressure is good. Must not have been a stressful day at work.
Second, I painted some pottery. (Never done it before & am not the most artistic person...) There's a place about a block or two from work that lets you buy pre-made ceramic stuff and then paint them. I did a vase for my wife for V-Day (sssh! Don't tell her.) Took a couple hours to paint it, but I'm (mostly) pleased with the results. I'm gonna post a picture on the "43 things" website when I get it back, hopefully next week.
Enough about that. :P So, I'm obsessing a little bit over my "40 things" list, so just deal, eh? Oh well, it keeps me busy and focused, and I think that's good.
On the weight front, it's slow going but things are going well. I think I'm even starting to feel my appetite starting to shrink - and this is a new thing. I'm even trying to drink more water these days - keeping 500ml bottles at my desk - but unless I'm conscious about it, I don't drink. It's a little frustrating that I get so focused on work that I forget - but they're paying me to work, and not drink water...
Okay, this is long enough. I don't want to put too many people back to sleep this weekend.
and
all around.
Stay strong, stay focused, and stay on program.
:Lawrence
30 Something's: Weekend, January 20/21
Along the same lines as you, I have noticed my appetite is different too. Yesterday was a really stressful day here with my no-nap-no-break-taking boys and I realized at dinner time that I really was not all that hungry. Normally I'm a total emotional/stress eater. I did eventually eat, but it was just a little something I noticed.
Chocolate, Chips (and not just a bit either 
Where are you all?????
