Two weeks into our new fitness regimen – so far Mike has lost 15 lbs!! Me- just 3. The skinny on Nutrisystem – it works… if you strictly follow their plan. The food doesn’t taste bad and you don’t feel deprived, (heck …some of their “snacks” are a chocolate cupcake, a soft pretzel!)…. you do add small quantities of fresh fruit and veggies , but I don’t like the processed food idea. What the plan teaches is what we all really know already, portion control and calorie intake.
We’ve learned we need to eat about a third of what we were consuming to lose and then maintain a healthy body weight. We are both working out cardio and light weights daily, and when I really don’t want to be in the gym I at least take the dogs for a hike up and down hills at a good pace at the back of our farm. Keep moving! The other key is water water water. I have fibromyalgia (chronic muscle soreness and stiff) and have discovered that pushing myself to work out even though I’m sore is helping me feel stronger, not weaker. Sleep is improved too when you make yourself work out daily. It’s frustrating that men lose the weight so much quicker than us women, though. Seriously… WTF.
Here’s a detox drink someone shared on FB, gonna give it a go. Anyone try it?
Stella’s interior renovation continues…
Stackable washer dryer unit closet where there used to be a small coat closet. One of only two closets in all of Stellas makeup. Stella isn’t big enough to house Melania’s shoes, so we will need to be sparing with what we will bring for summer stays.
The 2nd bedroom has been bead boarded – because bead board doesn’t have the integrity of wainscote we will paint it, mostly likely an ivory white.
The ceiling will remain as is, with a clear coat of something to bring out the wood grain. It had a low hanging ceiling that we ripped out to give a feel of more space.
Yesterday we had 55 degree temps and the sunshine on the water twinkled like diamonds….
This book was recommended to me… to help understand the mentality behind what just happened in our political environment. Any reviews?…….
Finally, the part that might piss you off. I’m hoping you just get a chuckle out of it. Several people have asked me where I got the nickname for the President-Elect – “Orange Scream”. ……………
*sigh
Till soon, friends….
Till soon, friends….
