September 2017

Fitbit Perks

I started my love affair with Fitbit in August 2013.

My trusty Flex lasted a looong time, but towards the end the battery was draining quickly.

Then in Dec 2015 I got a Charge HR which warped and cracked and I got replaced in Nov 2016. Now here we are September 2017 and my replace Charge HR is warping and bubbling again.

One of my friends works for a company that gets Fitbit discounts and always offers it to her fitness friends, I think it’s like 20%. So TODAY, I decided to compare Fitbits and text her about the discount. Well at least for right now (to her surprise) her discount is currently 50%! So a $149.99 Charge 2 is heading my way for $74.99. I’m excited to buy some cute replacement bands for dressier occasions a la @builttoprotectnottolove

Note: anything you wear 24/7 is bound to have wear and tear, I think Fitbit is very generous with replacements and they are continuously improving their products!

WIW

Last week: 191.0

This week 191.0

WOMP.

I’ve really stepped up my fitness game – getting to classes 3-4x a week and getting in a long walk 3-4x a week.

I need to tighten up the food game, especially when I’m eating out. However, I’m still conscious and tracking.

So I’m frustrated – BUT RATIONALLY I know the scale isn’t everything. Onward and upward (or downward haha).

So my instagram photo sets from yesterday didn’t post all the pics. Here is the full kitchen before and after.

My heart is especially heavy thinking of all the first responders who jump(ed) to action from acts of terror to acts of Mother Nature.

Went to Body Combat this morning instead of Body Pump because I had a time conflict. Combat is a good workout, but always makes me feel uncoordinated and like a newbie. It’s the type of class where it’s easy to notice all the regulars.

Fred and I got a nice long walk in this afternoon on this beautiful day.

Thinking of all those in Irma’s path who will experience some terrifying weather.

WIW

Last week: 189.8

Today: 191.0

I’m okay with a gain thanks to my period, still tracking and moving!

Started my day with some yoga this morning, this has been my favorite quick practice video lately.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Tele-Womp

So remember last Tuesday when I was so excited to return to teleworking on Tuesdays. Well my big boss didn’t approve the request, she said wants “my regular presence” which is ABSOLUTE HORSESHIT. Also, that reason is the opposite of having a telework policy, which JUST was approved university-wide last fall.

My office moved locations last month and it’s evening quieter now over here, plus this is my “off season.” My boss told me last week and I was visually upset. He said he’ll approve “one-off” teleworking, but still. We talked about my self-care and desire to regain balance, it’s so infuriating.

I’m going to try and make a play for rotating telework days and see if the big boss will approve that. From a scheduling standpoint, it’s just easier to always schedule meetings around a regular telework day.

So I’m in the office today, which isn’t so terrible since we were off yesterday and I had an off-site retreat on Friday. However being deprived something that worked well in the spring and that I requested for self-care and balance is just ugh…I still really don’t have words. Talk about not feeling valued…

In Those Jeans

To quote one of my favorite naughty songs Ginuwine’s In Those Jeans (circa early 2000s), I pulled on a pair of jeans today for the first time since the Spring and it wasn’t a horrifying experience. I actually tried on two pairs and hey both went well. That’s a NSV!

PS- If you’re unfamiliar with this song check it out here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2WiK74i0bms