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sylvanwitchIn my part of the world, it's a long weekend, and in my professional life, I have only three more work days before I'm done for the summer. To say that I'm thrilled both for today's reprieve and the week's shortness would be egregious understatement.
I know not everyone has a "free" summer ahead, so I won't go on and on about it. What I will note is the challenge that comes with summer for me. I'm more active than at work though get in fewer steps because, for example, gardening is strenuous but doesn't include as much walking. I get better sleep because I get to revert to my natural night-owl rhythms. I sweat more, but I also hydrate more. And I eat healthier because all the fresh fruits and veggies my region is known for are finally in season.
But, I'm also home...a lot...where the food lives. And even when I do stock up on good-for-me stuff, I tend to eat more in a sitting, though I eat less often in the day. For example, I usually elide breakfast and lunch, since I get up later, but that means I eat dinner later and also tend to snack in those middle-of-the-night hours when I'm reading in my chair. So...summer is healthier eating but also not the weight-loss win one might expect, at least not for me. The school year means a built-in structure that summer does not have.
So, I'm wondering if the change in seasons (whatever season you're coming into in your part of the world) brings challenges for you. If you'd like to share, I'd love to hear about your experiences.
Otherwise, as usual, please do let us know how the week we've had has been and what your plans are for the week to come.
This past Friday, I was at the same weight I'd been last Friday, which I use as my weigh-in because I splurge on the weekends. This (Monday) morning, I was .2 HIGHER than my previous highest for the year. That's because I've been splurging like a madwoman. *sighs* But, I have also been getting plenty of exercise of the yardwork and gardening variety and, at least last night, a lot of good, deep sleep.
I also got in some meditation this past week! I had a couple of deeper prayer sessions, some breathing, and some visualization. Go, me! Nothing formal, you understand, but still useful.
I've been good about hydrating because it's getting warm around here. I usually am good about fluids when I'm sweating so much.
Sleep has been iffy--there's been a lot of stress this past week. But I'm looking forward to the lower-stress expectations of three days of exam proctoring (and grading handwritten essays *sighs*). I should be done for good on Friday, and that will mean better sleep. I can hardly wait!
The plan for the week ahead does not include today. (Today, I made a big batch of vegan potato salad, which is not low-cal, lol! And we're having vegan Italian sausage on the grill, ditto.) After today's extravaganza, it'll be salads, fruits and veggies, and, when I'm finally free, SMOOTHIES! Smoothies are a little clean-up intensive, so I don't make them for breakfasts during the school year, but come summer, when handwashing the Ninja is easier because I have more time at home, I love making all sorts of combinations with frozen and fresh fruits, greens, a little vegan protein powder, soymilk, etc. Mmmmm.
So, in short--salads and smoothies ahead, gardening and walking and biking, oh my!
As always, my friends, I am sending you lots of good vibes for the week ahead.
I know not everyone has a "free" summer ahead, so I won't go on and on about it. What I will note is the challenge that comes with summer for me. I'm more active than at work though get in fewer steps because, for example, gardening is strenuous but doesn't include as much walking. I get better sleep because I get to revert to my natural night-owl rhythms. I sweat more, but I also hydrate more. And I eat healthier because all the fresh fruits and veggies my region is known for are finally in season.
But, I'm also home...a lot...where the food lives. And even when I do stock up on good-for-me stuff, I tend to eat more in a sitting, though I eat less often in the day. For example, I usually elide breakfast and lunch, since I get up later, but that means I eat dinner later and also tend to snack in those middle-of-the-night hours when I'm reading in my chair. So...summer is healthier eating but also not the weight-loss win one might expect, at least not for me. The school year means a built-in structure that summer does not have.
So, I'm wondering if the change in seasons (whatever season you're coming into in your part of the world) brings challenges for you. If you'd like to share, I'd love to hear about your experiences.
Otherwise, as usual, please do let us know how the week we've had has been and what your plans are for the week to come.
This past Friday, I was at the same weight I'd been last Friday, which I use as my weigh-in because I splurge on the weekends. This (Monday) morning, I was .2 HIGHER than my previous highest for the year. That's because I've been splurging like a madwoman. *sighs* But, I have also been getting plenty of exercise of the yardwork and gardening variety and, at least last night, a lot of good, deep sleep.
I also got in some meditation this past week! I had a couple of deeper prayer sessions, some breathing, and some visualization. Go, me! Nothing formal, you understand, but still useful.
I've been good about hydrating because it's getting warm around here. I usually am good about fluids when I'm sweating so much.
Sleep has been iffy--there's been a lot of stress this past week. But I'm looking forward to the lower-stress expectations of three days of exam proctoring (and grading handwritten essays *sighs*). I should be done for good on Friday, and that will mean better sleep. I can hardly wait!
The plan for the week ahead does not include today. (Today, I made a big batch of vegan potato salad, which is not low-cal, lol! And we're having vegan Italian sausage on the grill, ditto.) After today's extravaganza, it'll be salads, fruits and veggies, and, when I'm finally free, SMOOTHIES! Smoothies are a little clean-up intensive, so I don't make them for breakfasts during the school year, but come summer, when handwashing the Ninja is easier because I have more time at home, I love making all sorts of combinations with frozen and fresh fruits, greens, a little vegan protein powder, soymilk, etc. Mmmmm.
So, in short--salads and smoothies ahead, gardening and walking and biking, oh my!
As always, my friends, I am sending you lots of good vibes for the week ahead.
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Date: Wednesday, 31 May 2023 12:14 am (UTC)Good luck this week! I hope you get to go hiking!