I can’t believe it has been so long since my last post! What have I been doing since then? Working on myself. Getting exercise. Trying to consistently eat healthy. Working on my mental health.
A new Planet Fitness has been going in near us and I have been impatiently waiting for it to open. I signed up as soon as they started membership sign-ups. They finally opened on August 31and I am working on getting myself organized to go three times a week on my way home. On top of his, we have been going to the local pool and swimming. If there is a lane open, I will do a lap or two. I’m new to lap swimming so I’m easing into it. If not, I do water walking, using the water resistance to enhance my workout. It’s going pretty well.
I have been taking the weight loss class offered by work since mid-July. I lovingly call it Fat Camp. Every Thursday for an hour we meet online – sort of like a WW meeting without the mandatory weigh-in. On top of that, I am taking a class called Full Plate Living Core Program. Basically, 75% of your plate is healthy food (vegetables, whole grains, fruits) and the other 25% are your indulgences (meat, dairy, bread, dessert). The 75% foods are all high-fiber foods that include water. It is pretty interesting. I’m not following the 75/25 completely yet. It takes time to get used to it mentally and physically. I do, however, see how it works.
As you can imagine, work has been a little crazy. Between continued work on recovery from Hurrican Ian almost a year ago and the damage from the glancing blow we received from Hurricane Idalia last month, I work in the office and see how hard our Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Facilities Maintenance Techs and HVAC techs work to keep all the County facilities functional and pleasant for the citizens. From offices to libraries, recreation centers, pools, and parks – they are out there cleaning up after the storm and when things are normal, making sure everything is in order. It is hard work, so stop and thank them if you see them.
So, I am back. I have several books I need to review and some healthy recipes to share. Stay tuned…
Thanks for reading!
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