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Today’s Workout: Not bad…

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It was kinda easy to do the Wirk Peddler today. I think I need to up my speed since it’s already on the highest resistance.

It was a regular type day for food. Not every day comes along with some big revelation or anything particularly interesting. Especially since I’m doing all this writing, that’s basically all that’s on my brain these days. I’m usually on the ball with things like dusting, sweeping the floors, and laundry but I’ve fallen behind. I do have some time off coming up after Camp NaNoWriMo is over so, I’ll be able to catch up then.

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Today’s Workout: Pay attention…

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This was one of those days where at first I kept checking the clock to make sure I go to 40 minutes only to stop paying attention and end up going way over. I mean… Its not like it hurts me to burn extra calories. I’ll take any bump in activity.

For lunch, I prepped my usual meat and veggies but it was so filling, I ended up snacking on popcorn for dinner. I’ll probably snack on that huge bowl tomorrow.

I did pack a LOT of the veggies in that container when I prepped my lunch so next time I won’t put so much in there. I felt very over full. The popcorn is just powdered garlic and some salt (that I went easy on since I’m trying not to eat so much of that). Yes, there’s some melted butter. I still didn’t feel like it was that much of a bad thing to eat since I can’t eat very much of it.

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Today’s Workout: I got lazy.

Although I have been working out – either by taking walks or my desk peddler – I did get lazy about posting. I had a major case of the dunwannas whenever it came down to working on the blog. But, I’m back and I’m gonna try to make sure I post.

Today was the desk peddler for 40 minutes or so and since I kept saying ‘oh, I’m gonna do more weights’ and forgetting about it, I moved my kettlebell into my office at home so it’s right in my face and I can do some reps while I prep my outline for Camp NaNoWriMo.

For lunch I made myself a salad and I’m probably going to do the same tomorrow but I need to add a protein to this. I was starving by the time I got home. I did have leftover baked chicken wings for dinner but I fucked up the picture. My steps were a bit low for the day but I think it was a success. I feel like I’m being fairly consistent (if not being consistent with my posting).

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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: Last Day

Yeah, today was not the best day in terms of motivation but, I did get a lot done. Is it strange to be productive but not really feel like you were? Either way, I was able to get this workout in and make sure my meals were prepped.

I managed to turn in some reward points to get a head of lettuce for free for my salad today. I probably should have added some tuna but the container was REALLY full. I couldn’t even close it properly. As for dinner, I’m still working my way through all these snow peas. I’m impressed as to how long they last in the fridge

My steps weren’t as high as they should have been but at least I got the bike in. I also noticed that despite the scale not moving, one of my slightly oversized dresses that I could get away with wearing even though it’s too big is now too big to get away with wearing at all. I’m actually bummed about it since it’s a really cool dress but, I’d rather take the time to learn how to alter my own clothes than stay fat to keep them.

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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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Today’s Workout: Switched

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My late night switched this week so instead of running today, I did the desk peddler. It was a quick session but, I still felt it.

Back when I made that fun sandwich with chicken breast, I had some left over so I used it for a chicken Caesar salad for my lunch. Dinner was the last of the broccoli in the house but I’ve got some bok choy on the way. I’m trying my best to use up what appears to be an overabundance of snow peas currently in my house. I think it’s just because I kept thinking “Oh yeah, I need those” yet forgetting I haven’t used up what I already bought. Luckily for me, they seem to last awhile. I haven’t had to throw any away.

I have two more days of C25K this week and I’m shockingly looking forward to it. Yes, I keep forgetting to do my abs stuff and I’m at the point where I think those are just gonna be my weekend workouts. I keep remembering to do it right after I’m ready to just curl up in bed. Since I tend not to workout at all on weekends, this is a good way to keep up my activity.

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Today’s Workout: Thick Thighs

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Despite not running, my thighs feel like jelly after using the desk peddler. It’s less impact on my knees and ankles (which are feeling better but not 100%) but my muscles are working. But my steps were down today so I’ll have to make up for that tomorrow.

For lunch I made my classic steamed veggies and steak and for dinner, I tried out Trader Joe’s new lemon Torchietti. I made it with just some garlic, olive oil, herbs, and a bit of parmesan on top. I didn’t really like it with this combination but I have plenty left and some ideas for other combinations. To replace breakfast, I’ve been having a handful of almonds so I’m not starving around lunch time along with a thermos of coffee I nurse throughout the morning.

Next week, it’s back to running and I start my ab workout app again. I probably will never have a six pack but I would like to firm up for a smoother look overall.

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