After thoughts

I've had a day or two to think about my 146 weight at the doctor's office on Thursday. And here's what I decided-
I'm not super concerned w/ the number but I'm not happy with it either. I feel healthy and I feel strong, but I also have to admit that I'm not as diligent as I could be. It's a slippery slope and while my goal this year was to have a balance between living and being healthy, one concession tends to lead to more. I want to be more conscious of what I'm eating and when I'm splurging on my diet.

There are two things I know I need to change-
I need to drink more water. I have a 33 ounce water bottle and my goal is to drink 2 of those during the course of my work day. So by the time I leave the office I need to drink 66 fl oz. That should also cut back on the soda or other beverages I drink.

I want to prepare better snacks each day. A while ago we found these Balance bars that have a good amount of protein and carbs so I usually take one or two of those each day for my snacks. They're quick and easy- just grab and go. Before we found these, I would take some deli turkey and apple or carrots and string cheese or cottage cheese and pineapple, etc. Those snacks are probably much better for me than the balance bars so I want to get back to preparing better snacks again.

Those 2 things should be very easy and quick to change but I think they'll make a big difference. I don't want to become obsessed about my weight but I don't want to ignore it either.

I added a new section to my blog to track my daily wins and losses with my diet. Nothing major, just notes for me keep which will hopefully help me to stay accountable too!

I'm slowly becoming less stressed at work simply by changing my perspective which should also contribute to overall better health. My friend Lexi said something a while ago that's finally sinking in...she said her kids will always demand more from her... she could give them more today than she did yesterday yet tomorrow, they'll want more from her than she gave today. Her children are her full-time job so I think this totally translates my job. I am slowly learning to manage the demands of my various bosses and my employees and I'm to the point where what I'm giving them has to be enough. I could work 14 hour days and tomorrow, they'll want 15 hours. It's just the way it is- it will never change- so I must change. I am learning to manage it which is helping. Lexi, you're one smart chica!

Until tomorrow,
Kelsalynn

***Update- we were crunched for time but we headed to the gym anyway. Originally we were going to do a 30K bike ride but we decided to do 15K instead (and we were still late to dinner- oops). My time 34:40 and 15K turns out to be about 9.4 miles. I don't think the time is great but it sucked doing all 9 miles on a stationary bike inside at the gym.