Weekly Weigh In: Week 3, July 8, 2019

I have decided to do a new feature that will run at least through the summer, but possibly longer.  It will go live every Monday, and it will be a weigh in that will share how I'm doing health-wise.  This will not replace My Quarterly Report, but I do think it will give me more accountability with my health.

Here is my third weigh in:

1. The Selfie: The selfie is me as of today, July 8, 2019.  

2. Weight: I am a bit bummed to report that I gained back the pound that I lost, but I am glad it was just that and not more.  Too many carbs this last week (along with not feeling well that kept me down more than I wanted to be) played into this, I'm sure.  I am not going to give up, though.  I'll keep trying on improving my lifestyle choices, and eventually I will be where I want to be. :)

3. Health News: I was able to walk an average of over 6,000 steps a day last week.  I hope to do the same this week.  It's going to be insanely busy, so we'll see if I can accomplish this.  I am also fighting a lot of congestion (with 99-range temp off an on, which is high for me as I'm normally 96 to low 97-range), so that's making all I have this week to do feel a little more daunting.  I'm sure I'll get through it, just I'd like to get through it with a smile. :)  Prayers and thoughts appreciated, please and thank you!

4. Diet News:  Though I did meet my goal of avoiding the coffee creamer (yay!), I didn't avoid the carbs like I'd hoped (boo!).  My goal this week is to eat more protein-based overall.  I think this will help with the weight issue.  We shall see!  After I make this more habit, my goal is to eat less and less processed (on the whole), but this will take time.  Wish me luck!

5. Other News: So, this week we have our tent meetings at church nightly, Monday - Thursday, my Dad is having knee surgery on Wednesday, my boys and hubby are doing their lawn-care job on Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday there is normal, busy weekend stuff that includes church visitation and church services.  I am not sure how involved I will be with helping my Dad out, but I have made myself available as needed.  Please pray that his surgery goes well, and that there will not be any complications.  I get my Factor V Leiden from him, and he's had blood clots before, so we naturally will be praying that doesn't become an issue.  His surgery is supposed to be outpatient (arthroscopic to repair a meniscus tear, clean up some other issues and repair anything else they can that way to hopefully buy some years before he will need a full knee replacement), so the surgery should be relatively minor with easier and quicker recovery.   Anyway, we appreciate your prayers that all goes well, that he has a smooth recovery, and that he (and the rest of us) stays/get healthy (I don't believe any of us has anything contagious - horrible allergies are most likely - but my hubby is on an antibiotic and steroids for his asthma/congestion since he's had it for a month).  Thanks!

How are you doing?  Do you have anything you want to weigh in with?  Any health progress or goals you want to share?  If so, please leave a comment below (with a link to your post, if you have one and wish to leave it), and I'll respond ASAP.

Have a great week!