Let's get Physical

I'm feeling very badly about my physical state. I had an appointment with the endocrinologist today. All is well there - thyroglobulin is way down:good. TSH is up a bit: easy fix with a tweak of medication (Kind of a pain because now I have to take two different doses, alternating each day. Now I have to get a little old lady pill box.) So that part is ok. But my blood pressure was in the "at risk" category, according to the chart on the wall. Strangely, the doctor didn't say anything about that. Nor did he say anything about the 5 or so pounds I've gained since the last time I was there, only 8 months ago.

I feel a little like I'm just obsessed with food! And it's not like I'm eating anything that great. I just feel the need to eat, and eat, and eat. Probably related to stress. At one time in my life, when I had a better balance of work and life, I would fast on Wednesday nights. Meaning basically, I skipped supper that night, and tried to meditate on the fact that some people don't get enough to eat, and to reflect on how much I have to be grateful for. I think I need to start that practice again if I can. I don't know if I'm in the right place in my head to do that, but I think I will give it a whirl.

I know I should only deal with one thing at a time, but I also get almost no physical activity anymore. This is very bad.

How do you get past all the bad habits? I've done it before, but really, how many times do I have to go back and forth. And it's not just the 5 pounds - I just don't feel good. And my clothes don't fit anymore. I think I have some work to do.

A Long Weekend

There is nothing better than a three day weekend. Well, actually a two-week vacation would be better, but this is nice. We spent a day in DC on Saturday - went to the zoo, because we'd never been. I have mixed feelings about the zoo. I know they are trying to keep some animals from going into extinction, but it's also kind of sad that they have to be so restricted. There were LOTS of kids there as you would expect. I think we were the only ones without kids. I hadn't been around that many kids for a long time. And really I like the kids, it's mostly the parents that annoy me. So many are just oblivious - they think it's cute when an 18-month old wants to walk, but then an older person practically trips over the kid.

We then walked up to a neighborhood called Cleveland Park - had a nice lunch, and then shopped a bit. The Petco was having a kitten and cat adoption fair, so we went and looked at the kittehs...so cute. While I think I do want a cat at some point, I'm a little torn about it. Life is certainly easier without a pet - and less stinky. Am I being too fussy? The thought of a litter box to clean doesn't thrill me. But life would probably be richer with a pet. We'll see.

Yesterday I cleaned - not fun, but necessary. Now the house feels good. I've been cooking too - homemade mac & cheese last night - so good. And I just made some bran muffins for breakfast. Going to put a chicken in the over to roast all afternoon and have that with the leftover mac & cheese tonight. I've gained a bit of weight due to NO exercise and too much snacking lately. Have to get back on the wagon tomorrow.

I'll need to do a little work this morning - nothing too strenuous. Probably go to the commissary to get some groceries. Then I MUST spend some creative time doing something. I have several beading projects and sewing projects to work on. And of course, the ever present ironing. That's not creative, but again, it's got to be done at some point.

Overall, a good weekend!