Stepping up
I was asked to step up, to help out and work at the camp again this week…I said yes! Looking forward to hanging out with the kids again, and the counselors that work the camp. But…as far as hanging out in the heat all day…well…not looking forward to that part. Was trying to get to sleep early so I could wog before camp, but now it looks like it will have to be after. I am making a commitment that I will do at least an hour of walking tomorrow before I come home!
I go for my 3 month guinea pig assessment with the research people tomorrow. This is the month I get paid (a little)…for my participation in the study. They will also look at my progress and determine if I need additional help based on whether I met the goals they set for me. I needed to be 3 more pounds down, and since TOM is visiting early again. I don’t think I am going to make it. Which means they will “step up” the amount of support they will give me. That is the name of the research project I am part of. Step Up. Every 3 months they will do a reaccessment and increase their involvement if need be. I will start getting a call each week from the nutritionist…so that should help!
I have not written down my food…or exercised consistently this week. This is a pattern for me. When I know that weigh in is coming…I seem to sabatoge it–or get anxious–choke…I don’t know??? Weird! But my weight is the same…wavering between 236-238.
Oh well, tomorrow is a new day and a new week…so I can always begin again. I am really having a hard time getting enough sleep though. Hubby is up and down all night, the new kitten is also busy…and I am a light sleeper. Once I am awake, it is hard for me to get back to sleep. 7 am comes way too early for me. It is so hard to feel like exercising when you are tired…AND I seem to crave carbs when I am sleep deprived. Ok, after typing all that AND looking at the time. I realise it is bedtime for me!
Have a great week!
I think it’s great you’re helping out at the camp! I admire your vast kindness and thoughtfulness.
And I’m impressed that you’re keeping up with your research project. You’re still making progress and should be proud of yourself. It’ll be interesting to see what the “step up” support will be.
As for lack of sleep and craving carbs, I completely understand. And there’s a reason for it: I read an article that lack of sleep releases stress hormones, which makes our body want carbs since carbs releases dopamine, the chemical that makes us feel calm and relaxed. Maybe wear ear plugs at night? I’ve been trying that recently. It sort of helps.
Have fun at the camp!
Ha ha! I love that faces cartoon thing you put up there. I hope you follow through with that walk today girl!
You go, girl! I want to hear about your walk today!
Have a good one!
Big HUGS!
That face carttooon could easily be my husband. LOL/ I self sabatopge too, down a few pounds, up a couple pounds always hovering in the same zone. Lets get it together this week. I know we can do this.
I love the pictures, thanks for the smiles! =) You always have such fun blogs. Have fun on your walk today and in all that you do. You’re awesome girl!
I walked!!! It was hot…even the breeze was hot…and one of the counselors joined me. I told her I was quiet when I walk…but then talked her ears off…I think I was nervous…I get chatty when I am. She is a great girl…and was so excited to have someone to walk with. This morning, I surprised her with a water bottle like mine…she had been admiring it for a while, and she is going back to school…so I blessed her.
I am so tired. Just weighed and it says 238…but the funny part is it says my fat is way down and water level up. Must have been all the sweating during the walk in the heat.
Wondering what is up with my period…it is so sporatic. Not due for 2 weeks and now I am spotting…and cramping…headaches too. I am 45 so maybe it is the change!?
Thanks for all the comments! Love you guys…now I need to go read some blogs!
Let us know how it goes, and I would want to be at ANY camp you were at.
Hang in there I know TOM can be awful, I am having some cramps with menopause too.