So I'm a little late this year doing this, but I had a really lazy holiday, and enjoyed most of it.  As is normal, I'm taking the old list and updating it for this year, which means it won't change all that much, especially as this functions mainly as a reminder of things I need to work on. 

( Household Maintenance )


( Household Updates )

 
( Garden Plans )


( Landscaping )

 

( SCA skill sets )

 

( Read more... )

That's pounds, and it's a weight I haven't seen in years.  I'm happy, because 250 lbs has been my boogiemonster limit in my attempts to lose weight, almost always seemed impossible to crack.  And I'm frustrated, because every jerk who says 'oh, it's just calories in less than calories out, easy!' has NO F$CKING IDEA.  I was hovering just above 250lbs for 4 *months* since I've started concentrating on weight loss efforts in May.  It's never *just* calories in < calories out.

Someone on reddit asked the other day for weight-loss strategies that *worked*, and all the answer he got were CICO, it's easy!  I wanted to tell him/her that the first thing he *really* needs to do is get his/her head on straight.  Item number 1 in a weight loss program is figuring out why and when you put on the weight.  Trying to lose the 30lbs you gained because you had 3 kids and can't figure out when to go to the gym in between everyone's sports and band activities is way different than trying to lose the 100+ pounds you put on in an effort to hide from predators because you were physically, psychologically, or sexually abused.  It's not always going to be one or the other, it could be a number of things, but if you're larger because you have things that trigger emotional eating, or because the weight is your solution to some other, deeper trauma, you need to understand *that* before you'll ever get near success, let alone sustained success. Your own brain is a past master at getting you to do things you don't intend, and you have to understand and disentangle that before you'll be happy losing weight.

Item number 2 on anyone's weight loss journey should be visiting the endocrinologist, one who specializes in diabetes/ thyroid/ autoimmune disorders/ etc.  I'm not saying a lot of people have thyroid disorders or what-have-you, but there are a number of salts and hormones in your body that influence weight loss and weight gain, and fighting against you're own body is a losing proposition.

The endo can probably also explain to you things like how blood types affect optimal diet, and how different metabolisms are tuned to utilizing different molecules (fat molecules vs carb molecules) best for your energy source.

Item number 3 on my list is logging, but log *what* you eat, not how much.  Don't worry about counting calories at first.  First thing is to start or make sure you're eating a healthy diet. 

And the whole way, be gentle with yourself.  Changing habits is hard.  Getting in shape is hard, especially when you're worried about your knees, or when everything hurts.  If you fall off the wagon, don't berate yourself.  Just remember tomorrow is another opportunity to stick to your plan.

-boogie, thinky

For those of you who follow me, and have been wondering how I'm doing -

1) I'm sorry I don't post very much ever. 

2) I'm officially in remission - on monitoring for at least a while.  Close at first, of course.  Mom and I celebrated by going to see Captain Marvel.  Good movie.

3)Thanks to everyone who's kept me in their prayers, rituals, or just the occasional thought.  I can't tell you how much I appreciate it - but it's a heck of a whole lot.

-boogieshoes

2017 appears to be starting off on the right foot at least.  I remember last year, I started by getting the flu that was going around - TWICE.  Things never quite picked up after that.

This year, I hope things are better, both in general and for personal health/ house health/ etc.





HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE

( potion no. 9 especially )


HOUSEHOLD UPDATES

( i'm gonna make this house my home )




GARDEN PLANS

( i will get things to grow, darnit! )





LANDSCAPING GALORE

( and i'll have a pretty yard! )




SCA SKILL SETS

( i especially want to improve arch-ing )

STITCHING GALLERY

( i'm really trying to finish old stuff before starting new stuff. really. )




FANNISH ENDEAVORS
( i promise this year will be better! )

PERSONAL ADMINISTRATION

( i expect to nail this one again... watch me fall on my face )

HEALTH MAINTENANCE

( tum-te-tum-tum - hey, donuts! )


FURNITURE PROJECTS

( ah, the sweet sounds of saws! )

WISHING THESE WISHES WERE MINE

( alms for the poor? anyone? )

So, a final note here - especially with the fannish things and trying to keep up community journals and things, I think the home PC being set up will help a lot.  I've already mentioned the advantages of the pilates up there. :)

-boogieshoes, busy as a beaver

So, I'm not too late on round-up and to-do lists this year. I finally got around to setting up the office, and this figures into my 'done it' file. Poor Abbie (my dog) is sitting next to me wishing i was sitting on the couch, instead of said office...

Anyway, on to the listy!



( household maintenance is expensive! )

( *dusts off the house update list* )

( This is purely the section for the partierre garden. )

( $50/mo doesn't go far )



( the SCA is awesome! )

( look, i finished stuff! now i have to finish it, lol )

( still in mag7 honeymoon... and still biting off more than i can chew here... )

( i nailed this one! )


( I've always said flexibility is over-rated... )

( *runs away screaming* )


( *sighs sorrowfully at the wishlist* )

and that's all she wrote today. my wrists have been getting pretty sore lately, probably carpal tunnel or arthritis, so the 2017 To-Done is going to have to wait for another day. Probably tomorrow, since I don't want to lose momentum. In Feb, at my normal check-up, I'm going to ask doc about my wrists, though...

I survived 2016, which turned out to be a shitty year for a lot of people. My hope for us all is that 2017 is much better. We need much better in our lives. And I'm not talking politics, I'm talking good jobs, good friends surviving, and good family of choice loving us. So 2017, take my advice: take off your pants, and slide on the ice!

-boogieshoes, wishing everyone a happy new year

It's taken me longer than normal to do the goals post for 2015. The large part of this is that I've been sick. In fact, I'm sick again as I write this. However, this too, shall pass, and it's time to get busy.


( Maintaining the Manor )


( Updating the manor )


( SCA Garden )


( Keeping up with the Joneses )


( SCA life )

( Stitching Crazy )


( Fanlife goals )

( Administrative duties )


( Health is a priority )


( One day, I will finish this chair! )



( My Greed List )
-boogie the busy

So it’s mostly good news at Chez Boogs. Abbie and I had our vet appointments recently, and health ratings are up.

Abs gained 15 lbs, I lost 2 lbs from the last visit, for a total of 10 lbs weight loss – slow and steady wins the race. I also realized I lost two pants sizes, from size 24 (US) to 20 (also US). First time I’ve enjoyed shopping in a long time.

I have a heart rate of 78 BPM; Abbie’s is ‘hey, wait, I’m not finished taking your pulse yet!’.

My Blood Pressure is 123/81, Abbie’s is ‘yeah, whatever.’ (It’s so hard being a dog).

And I don’t have heart worms, and am up on my rabies, shots, and Abbie’s had her flu shots, so that’s all good, too.

I’ve been trying to focus on sticking a little better to my low-carb high-fat diet, and I can see and feel a difference.

( tmi part )

( house goes and woes )

( the garden giveth... surprisingly well! )

-bs, free and easy on the road I go

For 2013, the To-Do List is now filled with some House-related items, which is fun.  Mostly.  When it’s not yet another learning experience. *grins*

( House-hold doings this year )



( Green Bein's )


( Lady Brigid the lacksadaisical )



( Stitching Monster Me )



( Fandom Activity )



( Life like a Mentos Commercial )



( Wishlist )


-bs, the busy, the greedy, the just darned cool ;-)

distance on reclined bike: 3.5 miles, time: 22.5 minutes, more or less.
on thursday last, it was 3 miles and 17min.

i wanted to go to the gym on monday, but had one of those eye-throbby headaches that makes it impossible to do anything.  i can't go tomorrow - i'm saving wednesdays for horse-back riding lessons when i get there, which is still a half-year away, at best.

-bs