It’s official. I FINALLY got to the 20 pounds down mark in my efforts to lose the lard. Apparently, my latest efforts – cutting the carbs WAAAAAY down – is getting my body’s attention. The MyFitnessPal website is really helpful in planning my eating for the day. I can list what I plan to eat and then see if I’m eating too many carbs and change out something until the numbers are better.
I will also earn my second sparkly star for my desk calendar today with my yoga practice. Yesterday I did 13 reps of the abdominal exercise, and 6 of the leg-out-behind-me exercise on each side. Improvement!
Our ‘excitement’ for the day is the bug spray guy is coming. I have no idea when. I’ve seen ladybugs and a spider lately, so I’m happy he’s coming. I have nothing in particular against ladybugs. I don’t like spiders much. The thing is, when you live in a rural area, scary bugs aren’t far behind when you begin to see other things, so LET THE SPRAYING BEGIN!
The forecast is for really gusty winds today (up to 45mph), super warm temperatures (82 degrees F. in February), followed by thunderstorms, a cold front, and possible severe weather this evening and overnight, followed by a 35 degree drop in temperatures for tomorrow. Think roller coaster! WHEEE!
My big chore is to hope the trash people empty the can at the bottom of the driveway so I can drag it back up where it ‘lives’ before the thunderstorms this evening. Fingers crossed.
We voted in the Arkansas primary yesterday. I LOVE early voting. We drove to town, thinking the voting would be at City Hall or the court house. Nope! We asked a policeman at the court house and he told us the voting was at the fairgrounds. We drove there and voted in about 5 minutes. I thanked the volunteers there profusely. I think early voting is so civilized. It really helps to be able to go when the weather is cooperative and at a good time for YOU.
Not sure yet what the plan is for today. Some of it will depend on when the bug spraying guy comes. I’ll just hang loose and see what happens.
I hope your day is a pleasant one.
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congrats!!
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Thank you VERY much! It’s only a start, but it gives me a feeling of accomplishment. Strengthens my motivation – as do KIND COMMENTS from people like you. THANKS. Have a wonderful day.
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Wow! 20 pounds is very impressive and proves that you are working hard. Keep going! You are doing a phenomenal job!
I get to work around 7:10 AM, sometimes just a bit later to be ready to clock in at 7:30 AM, and I started looking for your posts. As I said previously, I am enjoying reading about whatever you post, as it is interesting.
I will continue to watch for your posts. I understand the long driveway. My husband said our driveway is 1250 feet long. He drives our trash to the bottom of the winding downhill driveway and keeps the trash can there.
Enjoy the rest of your day, however you choose to spend it.
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Thanks so much for the encouragement on my efforts to lose the lard. Since my scales have noticed my latest efforts, I’m motivated to continue. I have a long way to go. Wow. 1250 feet is a long one. Ours is only 650+. It is covered with gravel, and is bumpy due to weather erosion. I slip and slide badly on the gravel, so I’ve learned to take the can over to the side where the leaves gather. That gives me more traction so I can move the can up or down without falling on my head. :0) Thanks again for telling me you’re enjoying my posts. I truly love finding things to share on the blog. Have a great day, Donna.
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