Good Day!

So today has been a good day so far. I would guess that not being at work in the midst of the drama happening there right now is probably part of it. I LOVE my job, but this week has been really tough.

 Anyway, on to the good stuff.

I was really tired / drained last night, so I didn't workout. I tried hard to not feel guilty about it, and for the most part I succeeded.   I slept well and then got up early to go meet with the trainer.  We redid my measurements and weight. I won't update my ticker until I weight at Dr. Friedman's, but according to this scale (which I have been using and it runs close to the surgeon's) I have lost 5lbs since Tuesday night.  Maybe there is something to getting my fluids and extra protein in  :)

 After I weighed, I sat down to put on my shoes -not even noticing the arms on the chair.  I bent over and pulled on my left shoe and sock.  Then, as I was tying the shoe on my right foot I had a shocking, almost tear inducing realization -  I had my right foot propped on my left knee so I could put on my shoe. I haven't done that in many years! I told the trainer I needed just a minute.... WOW.

   Then we went into the assessment room  and she did my measurements.  I'll list them July, August and today.          

 Forearm -July   -  13.5
August - 13.5
September - 12.75

Arm (upper) -
July -  21.0
August- 20.75
Sept    - 20.00

Chest -
July -  52.5
August - 51.0
Sept  - 47.75

Waist -
July -  47.75
August - 47.0
Sept - 43.0

Abdomen -
July -  47.0
August - 47.0
Sept - 45.5

Hips
July - 60  (I actually don't think the 60" measuring tape went all the way around, she was being nice)August - 58.75
Sept  - 56.0

Thigh -
July -  35.0
August - 35.0
Sept  - 33.25

Calf -
July - 22.5
August - 22.0
Sept  - 21.25



A Smile for the day

So overall I am very pleased! A total of 17lbs and several inches in very happy places.

The trainer did give me a fair warning about when I come back to workout.... she said she has some workouts already planned out for me!!  She said one is to do the stairwells, and at the top landing do pushups on the rails, then down, back up, pushups.
 I told her we may be looking at November before I go back AHAHAHA

  I don't know what we are going to do with my mom's lift. I can do the actual work, but I need my dad to tell me WHAT to do and he doesn't seem to really be buying into the lift thing.
   I have a lot of my "farm" chores to do ... I had some seeds come in for cool weather planting.  My garden lot has been very neglected so I am going to make containers and raised beds.  I also have chickens and rabbits to start getting ready for cooler weather.  My little Buddy horse should be coming back from the trainer next week. I sent her a text but haven't heard back from her.  I'll be working on his stall and the feed / hay room at some point (Buddy can open all of the gates and doors).  The Fair is coming up the end of October... that might present some food challenges because I am used to a philly cheesesteak and fried oreos.... and / or a funnel cake.

Regardless.... I LOVE this time of year

 I talked to my counselor about the Search and Rescue open house this weekend.  He suggested I go just as a member of the community interested in what they do, rather than someone interested in joining. He said that way it is non-threatening, I don't have to worry about them judging me as unfit for volunteering, and I can still get info and such. 

I hate logical people.  HAHA