Math

Hey, A,

How funny that I would inspire you to keep moving...Seriously. I'm Lazy A*s of the Year. LAY--and that pretty much sums up how I get my exercise. And even that's been a while...

For me it was time to do the math. I eat well mostly. Really, I do. (By the way, my cholesterol came back okay!) I love vegetables and crave salad if I go a day or two without. I eat light wheat bread or rye bread and keep an eye on fiber. But I like to drink, and to eat red meat once a week, sometimes twice. And while I try to portion it out, occasionally my dinner is cheese, crackers, and pepperoni. And I'm not willing to give up my little treats. I'll monitor them, but I won't give them up. So I guess if I'm not willing to give up the evening cocktail or wine, or red meat, I need to add exercise into the equation. It seems stupid to complain that I'm trying to lose weight but can't when I'm not exercising as I should be.

I have gone 3 days in a row (I do them after school during the week, in the morning on weekends) and am happy. If I can stick to 3-5 times a week, I'll be thrilled. If I set myself up by saying I want to work our 5 or 7 times a week, I'm sure to fail. So tonight I get a pass. Based on my plans for the rest of the week, I'll work out Wednesday and Thursday, then probably take Friday off. I'll work out Saturday and will have 5 checks on the calendar. Not a bad start.

I had a department meeting after school, then a nail appointment. On my way home I stopped for a piece of salmon, which I've been craving, and now I'm at the keyboard while some Viognier chills. Entropy is starting to take control again around here, so after dinner maybe I'll move around a little with some housecleaning. There will be little to feel guilty about after having spinach and salmon, and making multiple trips up and down the stairs, maybe scrubbing toilets.

Your night at Applebee's sounds fun--so very BLU ish. Sorry to hear M has been a pain in the arse, but glad to hear you are still looking forward to a family weekend away. Do let me know if you found anything at Nordstrom.

xo,
Barb