back in the swing

This weekend was much needed. I feel so much better. We signed our lease on Friday so we're definitely moving on February 12th and as for work, well, the part I can control is done. The rest is out of my hands so why fret right?

After really analyzing the budget this past weekend, I figured out that our damage wasn't as bad as I anticipated. That, too, made me feel a lot better.

I worked out this morning at Michael's bootcamp, something I hadn't done in days- every waking minute of the end of last week was spent preparing for my interview. Instead of getting to the gym at 6 AM to workout, I would get to work at 6 AM and prepare. Instead of working out after work, I stayed at the office until 7 PM and proofread resumes and cover letters. 

I ate like crap. I spent like crap. But you know, when life throws things at ya, what else can you do but to go with the flow of it and just wait it out? I feel like that's what I had to do the past week.

But now, that's all behind me and I can look forward- YIPPY! We made our meal plan today as usual and made our grocery run. That means eating out and spending shouldn't be an issue. I can also focus on our move and make all of the necessary phone calls. 

That leads me to working out... it was over the summer that I started exercising before work because Michael would drop me off on his way to work. It was supposed to be temporary, but then the summer was over and Michael started training for the PF Chang's race (last weekend). Since he was always running in the evenings, I just kept my routine of morning workouts.

But now the race is over and we can get back into our routine of working out after work. This is just what works best for us as a couple. I really miss exercising with him...we motivate each other and it's simply more enjoyable to have company during my workouts. Since he leaves for work at 6 AM, working out together beforehand is not an option.

Michael used some of his Christmas gift money to buy a skin fold calliper. Essentially what that does is pinch your fat, give you a measurement, and then you use a website like this one to determine your body fat percentage. It's much more accurate than a scale or the device you hold onto. Personally, I would like to send it back and I wish I could proclaim that it's broken... I did not like the results. Here they are-
28 years old, 138 lbs (I think)
Bicep = 7
Tricep = 13
Subscaplar = 13 (my back)
Suprailiac = 10 (hip area)

My body fat %?  24.69%!

According to the website, I'm considered "Fitness." Here's what the chart looks like for women on what makes up the different levels-
Essential Fat = 10-12%  (For men, this is 2-4%, now isn't that total horse shit? How come they only need 2-4% and we need 10-12%?  Assholes... ) : P
Athlete = 14-20% (men is 6-13%)
Fitness = 21-24% (men is 14-17%)
Acceptable = 25-31% (men is 18-25%)
Obese = 32%+ (men = 25%)

I suppose 24% isn't terrible, but now that we have the ability to measure it, I plan to keep track of my body fat and see if I can't get it a bit lower. Michael and I are going to start his FITR program consistently tomorrow so I'm looking forward to it! I hope to see some results!

Tomorrow (Monday) is the day we should find out who is canned at work and who will stay. Obviously, I don't need to tell you how I will feel if I'm let go. But even if I'm one that stays, it's going to be a long day. There will undoubtedly be people leaving that I truly enjoy working with, there will be tears, long conversations with my employees on how to move forward, etc.

Until tomorrow,
Kelsalynn