I am doing... okay on my nutrition goals.
I did drink a glass of wine at bar trivia this week (we were 4th place going into the final, had the right answer, changed our minds, and lost it all), so my no sugar goal was a bit lofty.
I have been aiming for 100-ish grams of protein and 30 grams of fiber, but a couple of days last week, I struggled to eat 60 grams of protein.
One night we got home super late from a dive meet and had been planning to go out on the way home (I was looking forward to a salad with salmon) but every place was packed and we were SO CRABBY and I just ate a bowl of Cheerios and called it a night.
The other night, I just did not want chicken, but it was my only on-hand protein, so I just ate a peanut butter sandwich.
I have also gotten sick of my green smoothie, which was a great way to start with TONS of protein, between Fairlife milk, Greek yogurt, and plant-based protein powder. I need to add this back in a few mornings a week and come up with more exciting pre-prepped options for lunch and dinner. I have pretty much just been eating chicken or fish, steamed broccoli, and quinoa on repeat. Boring, huh?
One night Ben made Blackstone fajitas (shrimp and steak), and they were AWESOME.
I made cookies for the kids and had ZERO, which was pretty huge for me. I didn't even really want them. I have a chunk of an HU dark chocolate bar at night, and that really checks my sugar box. I think it also helps that cherries are so incredible right now.
For me, counting macros has been an excellent way to take emotion out of eating. I need to eat x amount of protein and x amount of fiber every day, and I use food choices to get me there as efficiently and deliciously as possible. It's pretty great.
So far, I am down 14 pounds.
Coop could not even wait for a croissant, and this cracked me up because I am soooooo that guy as well. I ate an apple while driving home from this trip (washed with a water bottle and a baby wipe LOL)
I hit all my exercise marks, even when it rained and dog walks were a pain.
I found a new favorite 10-minute work out that I will be adding into my rotation.
And I look SO COOL in my ankle weights
Now here's the shitty part:
OUT OF NOWHERE my INSOMNIA CAME BACK. I messaged the OB's office-- maybe I need more hormones?? Anxiety and hot flashes are making a return as well, after several truly blissful weeks. WHYYYYYYY MEEEEEEE?
(Not just insomnia-- even a night sweat situation when we accidentally set the thermostat to 62 degrees and slept with our fan on and just truly shitty shitty shitty moods, thinking I am dying of an incurable disease every second-- all of the bad things. I think I took an extra progesterone because I thought I missed one but maybe did not (ADD BRAIN FOG TO THE LIST), so maybe I just screwed up my balance for a few days?)
Before:
After:
I am going to be careful about washing it (which sucks for me because I really like to wash my hair every night in the shower. I got shower caps and
THIS dry shampoo and
THIS shampoo and
THIS conditioner for when I do have to wash.), and I am going to use
Madison Reed toner as needed.
But I feel like it looks totally fine. I do not want to go light, and last time I got my hair dyed in the salon, it was
super super super dark and my hair got really thin. But! Whatever! Onward and upward! I am still getting a good cut next month and will continue to grow it out a bit.
But for realz-- how do you keep your hair not gross between washes? I knind of hate this a lot, but I'm willing to give it a try...
I think your hair looks cute! I wash my hair every three days, but I worked my way up to that. The fact was it was falling out, and washing less helps. I tried dry shampoo but I never found one that didn't leave a residue. I think it's true that your hair adapts, I started with every other day and worked my way up. Even with the amount I sweat during workouts, my hair is still pretty good, not gross. First day: wash, blow dry. Second day, I give it a touch up with a curling iron and I use a volumizing spray. Third day: bun. Often with hairband. Upshot is my hair fall is a lot less.
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks FANTASTIC! And congrats on the intentional weight loss. I'm using a new app (Lose It) to track meals, focusing on calories and controlling my sodium. I've also pledged no fast food (or eating out) for a month so I'm actually having to make each meal and my sodium consumption has never been better. My a-fib heart is very happy. My lazy-ass self is very annoyed at all the kitchen cleaning I have to do.
ReplyDeleteI hate not washing my hair! No hair wash showers are so unsatisfying but my hair is WAY healthier since I've reduced number of washes. I use dry shampoo in between and when I do wash and blow dry, I try not to over do it on product and I try not to touch my hair too much (a hard habit for me to break). Lightly blow drying on the cool setting after adding some dry shampoo helps my hair look a little fresher, too
ReplyDeleteI wash my hair every day in the summer because I wear it curly so a daily wash is necessary. In the winter when I blow dry my hair, I can get away with only washing it for 2-3 days - but only if I don't workout during that stretch. So I still end up washing my hair 3-4 times/week. I just get way too sweaty. I don't think any dry shampoo could offset all the sweat which makes my hair look greasy!
ReplyDeleteWay to go on your weight loss. My weight is at a stubborn point and I do not know what to do about it. I feel like I make really good choices 90% of the time. But the scale stays where it is at. I gave up alcohol and thought cutting that out would make a difference, but nope.
One thought on the insomnia, I have periods of time relating to my menstrual cycle, where sleep does not come easy. I'm not tired in evenings, it takes me forever to fall asleep, I wake up early, etc. This is usually during my luteal phase, and it lasts maybe 3-6 days. Then it passes and I'm tired as hell again and sleep is easy. Even if you are in periomenopause, this can still be true for you. Shoot maybe its even related to the moon cycle, I dunno. Anyways it may help to calm your sleep anxiety to know and expect for this. Maybe you take an extra melatonin or sleepy time tea, during this time, and rest assured it will pass, and not get your sleep anxiety all hyped up.
ReplyDeleteYour hair is so cute! Great job. I dyed my own hair a few times in 2020 and it was so awful. I will never, ever do it again. Not sure why I found it so difficult but... I did.
ReplyDeleteI was my hair about twice a week. I can go five or six days if I really want to, though, although that's rare. It took a while to work up to being able to do it, and my skin/scalp lean toward more dry than oily, which helps. I think Day 3 hair is the best hair, and then it sort of goes downhill from there. I use Batiste dry shampoo and love it. My main concern is that I smell sweaty, but no one has ever mentioned it to me, including my husband, so I'm hopeful that I don't smell TOO much???
I'm so sorry about the insomnia and anxiety. They both suck so much.
I wash my hair every day, which is not great for color but there we are. Interesting on counting macros being better for you mentally. Something to consider.
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks great, nice job!
Your hair looks great! When I was on my infrequent wash cycle, it helped to have a rotation. Day 1, fresh and clean. Day 2, still pretty fresh. Day 3, dry shampoo. Day 4, hair up.
ReplyDeleteI know you said you were sick last week but tested negative for Covid. Perhaps you can blame insomnia on whatever illness you had? I had Covid for the first time two weeks ago and had the worst night sweats and insomnia of my life. I've already been on hormones for 2 years, so I know it was being sick that caused it. Also, your hair looks great! I have been going every 6 weeks for roots/highlights, and it's so much to maintain.
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