Morning chickies!
Whew! What a weekend!
I did exercise Friday night, but I forget my minutes, so I won't give you a number. It wasn't enough anyway. *shrugs* Then Saturday I threw my back out, so no more exercise for me Saturday or Sunday. Friday was OP, Saturday would have been OP if it hadn't been for dessert (more on that in a moment), and Sunday was just a waste. And I didn't get nearly enough water. I always have problems with the water on weekends.
Saturday morning we found out that Steve got the job he interviewed for a few weeks ago. It almost doubles his salary! We're still not rich, but hey, it's a step in the right direction. And we're going on that cruise! hehe... That's why I had that off-plan dessert (bananas foster... yummy!)--I made Steve a celebratory dinner Saturday evening. But dessert was the only thing not included in my diet, so it's all good.
Anyway, he doesn't know if the job is here in Morgantown or if it's at corporate HQ about an hour away. (They asked him if he would be interested in a slightly different job at HQ, which is a better job--better paying and better hours--but since we got the message on Saturday morning he didn't have a chance to actually speak to someone about it until today, so we should know more this evening.) So we're holding off on the house purchase until we find out for sure where the job is. We're also considering buying some land a little closer and putting a modular home there for now, then building a home a few years down the road. I'm going to research that option today.
What else... we joined a bowling league. Now, keep in mind that I have only bowled about 5 times in my entire life, including last night. I think I averaged about 100. But that's ok, because Steve is going to take me to practice (and buy me some shoes so I don't have to wear the icky rental ones!). I figured that this was a good way to get out of the house and socialize, plus it's at least a little bit of exercise. Tomorrow they have discount bowling night for league members, so we're going again.
My weight went down to 210.8 over the weekend, but this morning I am at 211.2 as my official weigh-in. And I am ok with that, since it's still down about 3.6 pounds from my last weigh-in! Woot! My goal for next Monday's weigh-in is to be under 210, even if that means 209.8. I can do it!
Food is going to be a little tricky this week and next, just because I have no money. I spent almost my entire paycheck paying off my credit card. It's incredibly worth it, such a huge relief, but I am left without much in the way of grocery money. And I am feeling hungry today. That's ok, I will just have to get creative. I'll figure it out.
I am so ready to finish this challenge with a bang! The 2teens are gone, and this time they're NOT coming back.
Joy--I'm in for the exercise challenge! Put me down for 225 minutes again! I hope your Thanksgiving goes well. Enjoy the dinner, then get right back OP tomorrow!
MsRD--We still use wood heat, so I know all about the wood-cutting! It certainly counts as exercise! I hear you about battling the same few pounds over and over. This is at least the 3rd time I have lost those last few pounds in the past month! It's ok though, because now they are gone for good!
TBJ--I love your idea! I'm calling it "Mission: Possible!" I accept the challenge! Oh, wait... Steve and I are going out to dinner tomorrow, then bowling (does that count as exercise?). Well, I guess it will just be more of a challenge! I'll find something OP! On another random note... we have a rabbit named Beatrix... we call her our "attack bunny" because she's not very friendly. She growls and jumps and bares her teeth. It's actually quite amusing, because she's trying to be scary and intimidating, but she's a cute little bunny. Yeah, Beatrice the Bouncing Banana reminded me of that...
So I'm a dork.
OK, chickies, I have some work to do. Have a great day, everyone!
~Elisha