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Today’s Workout: Well…

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I have not been okay and it’s about time I admitted that. I have been in a major depressive episode for weeks and on top of that I lost someone important to me so, I’m lucky to get through most days. However, not reaching my goals isn’t going to be anything that helps me feel better so, I’m trying to get back in my healthier habits. I did the desk peddler today while I watched a webinar about how to sell more of my books and getting my creative juices flowing again.

This was basically my only meal for the day, not because of depression but because I’m on the maximum dose of Saxenda and all this food at once actually made me feel sick. And I was annoyed with myself that forgot to add salsa to my little bootleg taco bowl here which is why there’s that empty portion. It’s probably not the healthiest thing but it’s been a long time since I’ve made this. I’ll have enough to enjoy leftovers for awhile, too.

I’m gonna try and make a real push to do better. Fingers crossed things make a turn for the better.

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Today’s Workout: More stretching!

In addition to the desk peddler, I made sure to do my stretching to help with my soreness. I will be running more often so. I want to be prepared.

I didn’t have time to make breakfast again so, lunch was my first meal. I had steak with my usual Itaki lunch and used that same pack of steaks to make dinner with some broccoli and the last of the leftover rice. I’ve been feeling snacky late at night lately and I need to go back to my not eating after 8pm habit. It’s not good to eat so close to when you go to sleep.

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Today’s Workout: Whoa, I actually did it

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I’m still doing the desk peddler during the week and despite the low heart points, I felt the work in my muscles. And again, it’s better than just sitting there.

I got up early enough to make a hot breakfast and I packed the leftovers from last night as my lunch for the day. For dinner, my friends took me out (yes, I actually went out of my home instead of going straight home to write or workout) to an Indian place for dinner, which I didn’t stop to photograph because I was just enjoying hanging out with them but I did take a picture of the can of soda that I tried because it gave me a chuckle. I very rarely have anything but water or seltzer to drink (that’s not alcohol) so, this was a treat for me. And this was a vegetarian Indian place so the curry and rice I had were healthy. I am now obsessed with the green dipping sauce they had and I am totally gonna try to make some for myself. It was delicious.

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Today’s Workout: A nice session.

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More desk peddler for today. I had a webinar and doing the peddler made it bearable. I haven’t been trying for long but I have already noticed my hip pain is lessened since I’ve been moving around more. I was really worried something was seriously wrong and I do plan to talk to my doctor about it anyway but I’m really happy about that.

I didn’t have time to make lunch and since the place across the street actually lowered their price on their salad (they’re still smaller than they used to be), I decided to get one of those. For dinner, I needed to use up the meat and veggies I was not going to use for Thanksgiving and the leftover rice. I doubt Uncle Roger would approve of my beef fried rice but I liked it and had plenty leftover for lunch tomorrow. All in all, not a bad day.

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Today’s Workout: Back at home

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Instead of my desk peddler, I waited until I got home to sit on the desk bike; which has a MUCH higher resistance than the peddler. I used to workout after work every day (or most days) and I got out of the habit of that since I was jumping right to my side work. The desk bike is perfect to pedal while I’m editing and man, did I forget how much harder it was to use that bike. My muscles were aching on top of still being sore from NYCC. I’m back and forth on if it’s better to use the peddler at work or the bike/treadmill at home. Either way, I need to get my cardio up and get my schedule in order. I’m morphing into one of those people who lives by a planner with a bunch of stickers because I need to get more disciplined; especially since I didn’t prep or plan anything when it came to food today. It was a snacky day where I ate whatever I would be able to cook and eat quickly. I’ll talk more about this in a writing update but I’m trying to get my newest book finished by the end of the week. Then I have to finish the outline for the next one. I’m also getting my reviews updated so, I’m a very busy gal right now.

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Today’s Workout: Ah well…

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I fully intended to just do running for awhile but nah, it didn’t work out that way. I’m not too broken up about it. I’ll do it when I do it and that’s that. The desk peddler will have to do for now and I’m getting in more steps every day.

 

A friend of mine gave me some Kind bars and I knew they would be perfect for a quick breakfast. It was just the right amount for me to be hungry for my salad at lunch time but not be starving. I think the combination of radish and red onion was a little much but not bad! It was a very filling salad. For dinner, the child requested pasta and since I had a can of diced tomatoes, I threw together something quick. I probably should have shared the chicken I made with this but, I gave it all to my child. He said he was super hungry.

All in all, this was a good day. I still need to get in the habit of not hitting snooze so much and having time to make a real breakfast.

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Today’s Workout: Phew…

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It’s still hot in my office but I’m not going to give up on my goal of trying to keep up with my activity. It wasn’t fun but still worth it.

I brought a salad for lunch instead of cooking it and I know that red onion isn’t a usual part of a Caesar salad but it I liked it. Not that I would make a habit of it. It was gonna go bad so, I needed to use it as soon as possible.

Dinner was salmon with baby broccoli over rice; that I was craving for some reason. I don’t usually crave rice but hey, it was really good since I cooked the salmon in olive oil and butter and just drizzled the juices over the rice.

I really hope they find a way to fix the temperature in my office. Not that I want it frigid cold like it usually is but I have a little heater to help with that. It’s better than feeling like you’re being slow cooked as you work.

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Today’s Workout: Yes, there’s two of them

I was all set on the desk peddler when the Saxenda kicked in and when that happens, you drop everything and go to the bathroom. Then I went back and did the full 40 minutes I’d intended to do in the first place.

For lunch I had steamed bok choy and snow peas with beef and ramen noodles. Around dinner, I wasn’t really that hungry so I had a small salad. I finally remembered to do my 50 squats and crunches and got my steps in. A couple days ago, I weighed myself and I’m down to 202.8! I’ve lost 29.2 pounds and I’m almost finally under 200. I have about a month before I go back to the doctor so I’m hoping to hit that goal before then and really impress them. 

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Today’s Workout: Ugh, I can’t believe I’m saying this…

wp-1683561230483I’m back to the desk peddler for a bit because, and it is fucking surreal for me to say this, my hip hurts. I don’t know exactly when I got old, but here we are. I’ll get back to running once I don’t flinch when I try to stand up.

Lunch I had the beef and broccoli with noodles and dinner was a salad that I will freely admit I used waaaaaayyy too much pepper.

Anyway, it was a decent day despite being stressed out over an impending event that I can’t post about. I’m fine; it’s just funny that people think my job is quiet and easy. Clearly, they don’t realize how wild working with the public can be.

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Today’s Workout: Cute

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Since I was feeling a little sore, I went for the desk peddler today. I will run at least once this week but I’m feeling kinda bleh. I just needed to move around and get my heart rate up for a bit.

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Since my kid thinks it’s embarrassing to take a cute lunch to school I decided to make one for my damn self! the food won’t go to waste and I can use all the cute lunch boxes I have. It’s a win win in my book.IMG_20230403_175857017

After all that food for lunch, I decided to go light with a salad for dinner. I used a lot of seasoning on the wings a LOT and lunch felt like too much food (probably could have done without the crackers and cheese). Even a Caesar salad seemed like too much. I just used olive oil and red wing vinegar.

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A previous lunch was the leftovers from that salmon bowl I made and yeah, this was something that would have benefitted from separate containers. I ended up putting the cold ingredients on the cap while I warmed the rest in the microwave. That salmon was so good, I absolutely will make that again and put it in a more convenient container for reheating. One day if I ever get out of debt, I wanna get this Itaki so I don’t need the microwave anymore. I can just take the cold food out, set the timer for the hot food, and eat when ready.

I’m actually having fun coming up with different meals and experimenting with what I bring to work. I will need to cool it with the noodles and rice so I’m not eating so many carbs but, still! I have a ton of recipes I’ve saved in my ChefTap that I could make as well. That would be an interesting project.

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