March 16th, 2016 More Than My Fair Share
I'm going to do my best at a quick post on a weigh day night. I'll keep it short and save the analysis for another time. I suck at brevity. Let me explain in multi-layered detail... Jk'ing. Is it even appropriate to use a text message abbreviation in a blog post? Okay-- I'm getting off topic...
It was maintenance weigh-in day at the doctor's office this morning! This standing bi-weekly appointment with the scale gives me information that isn't as valuable individually as it is collectively. I've attached weigh day numbers all the way back to early-mid November for this reason. I'm looking for trends when I look at these numbers. And I don't see one. I see something I feel very blessed about and this makes me immensely grateful. I see a good fluctuation within a healthy range.
Coming from where I came--and not just the nearly twenty years near, at or above 500 pounds--but coming from a 164 pound relapse/regain--a place where I started to think I would never get here--never, ever, ever again---and to be living this experience, each day--oh my goodness. Every ounce of effort has been worth it in every way. I thank God for this seventh or eighth chance-- whatever the number is--I mean, really--I've had more than my fair share of chances.

Today's weight represents a 1.4 pound gain from the previous 210.2. I never thought I'd respond to a gain like I do now: Cool, I'll take it...

The range of numbers, collectively--give a more accurate representation than any one individual weigh-in.
Today was day 2 of my new morning routine! I'm making this thing fast and simple. I like simple. It's a wonderful start in a better direction with my overall physical fitness goals. Today was the same as yesterday...one cup water/twenty push-ups--before coffee. I'm down there--in the floor, listening to the coffee brew--and I want that coffee. The incentive inspires me to get it done and feel it.
I felt it this morning. The water--first thing in me, I felt it cooling my insides as it made its way down. And the push-ups warmed my arm muscles with circulation I could feel in a fine tuned kind of way. I noticed it very well this morning. It was a neat experience.
Speaking of feeling things...I woke from a nap this afternoon with a sore throat and an ear ache happening. My set plans to prepare a nice dinner at home and head to the gym for a workout were quickly scrapped in favor of an urgent care visit and dinner out, afterward. They tested for strep--nope, not strep... "might be viral," the doctor said..."You want a steroid shot?"
Kristin dropped by with water and she highly recommended the shot.
I don't like needles. I kind of turn into a big baby around needles. And now I'm going to do it in front of Kristin. I'm not proud of this--just saying, it's true...not a fan....at all. I agreed after a little encouragement. They give it in the behind. Did you know that? And guess what? They kind of just jam it in there real fast. I'd prefer a slower--more drawn out approach...maybe find a stretch mark (I have plenty of 'em) for a less painful entry? No--oh wow, you're done? Okay. Well, that wasn't so bad.
Speaking of bad. Did I mention I suck at brevity?
My Tweets Today:
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
I'm going to do my best at a quick post on a weigh day night. I'll keep it short and save the analysis for another time. I suck at brevity. Let me explain in multi-layered detail... Jk'ing. Is it even appropriate to use a text message abbreviation in a blog post? Okay-- I'm getting off topic...
It was maintenance weigh-in day at the doctor's office this morning! This standing bi-weekly appointment with the scale gives me information that isn't as valuable individually as it is collectively. I've attached weigh day numbers all the way back to early-mid November for this reason. I'm looking for trends when I look at these numbers. And I don't see one. I see something I feel very blessed about and this makes me immensely grateful. I see a good fluctuation within a healthy range.
Coming from where I came--and not just the nearly twenty years near, at or above 500 pounds--but coming from a 164 pound relapse/regain--a place where I started to think I would never get here--never, ever, ever again---and to be living this experience, each day--oh my goodness. Every ounce of effort has been worth it in every way. I thank God for this seventh or eighth chance-- whatever the number is--I mean, really--I've had more than my fair share of chances.
Today's weight represents a 1.4 pound gain from the previous 210.2. I never thought I'd respond to a gain like I do now: Cool, I'll take it...
The range of numbers, collectively--give a more accurate representation than any one individual weigh-in.
Today was day 2 of my new morning routine! I'm making this thing fast and simple. I like simple. It's a wonderful start in a better direction with my overall physical fitness goals. Today was the same as yesterday...one cup water/twenty push-ups--before coffee. I'm down there--in the floor, listening to the coffee brew--and I want that coffee. The incentive inspires me to get it done and feel it.
I felt it this morning. The water--first thing in me, I felt it cooling my insides as it made its way down. And the push-ups warmed my arm muscles with circulation I could feel in a fine tuned kind of way. I noticed it very well this morning. It was a neat experience.
Speaking of feeling things...I woke from a nap this afternoon with a sore throat and an ear ache happening. My set plans to prepare a nice dinner at home and head to the gym for a workout were quickly scrapped in favor of an urgent care visit and dinner out, afterward. They tested for strep--nope, not strep... "might be viral," the doctor said..."You want a steroid shot?"
Kristin dropped by with water and she highly recommended the shot.
I don't like needles. I kind of turn into a big baby around needles. And now I'm going to do it in front of Kristin. I'm not proud of this--just saying, it's true...not a fan....at all. I agreed after a little encouragement. They give it in the behind. Did you know that? And guess what? They kind of just jam it in there real fast. I'd prefer a slower--more drawn out approach...maybe find a stretch mark (I have plenty of 'em) for a less painful entry? No--oh wow, you're done? Okay. Well, that wasn't so bad.
Speaking of bad. Did I mention I suck at brevity?
My Tweets Today:
1 cup water & 20 push-ups. Short & sweet. Felt the cool water go down and my muscles felt the warmth of circulation. pic.twitter.com/6Zd1kZwqYM� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 16, 2016
Good Wednesday morning! Good coffee with Three tablespoons half & half in my big cup- then another to-go. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/fYxWRpkHrX� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 16, 2016
Bi-weekly maintenance weigh-in: Up 1.4 pounds. Nice range. Normal fluctuation. I like it. #blessed #grateful pic.twitter.com/ATsjErPgWB� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 16, 2016
Breakfast in MFP... pic.twitter.com/JAlU1Xyf1P� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 16, 2016
Dark roast coffee with two tablespoons half & half. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/kTGyCx41tN� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 16, 2016
Two whole eggs-two egg whites with 102g avocado, salt&pepper. 4.6oz apple, 5.6oz orange & 5.1oz banana. 557 cal. pic.twitter.com/DLl8cURFc5� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 16, 2016
Lunch in MFP... pic.twitter.com/Aqwj2HtWM1� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 16, 2016
Peanut butter & banana on Ezekiel w/48g (3tblspns) natural peanut butter & 2oz banana slices. 6.7oz orange. 595 cal. pic.twitter.com/JEbbM3Rc8u� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 16, 2016
2.5 cup water bottle in previous lunch tweet. #wateraccountability� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 16, 2016
Coffee with three tablespoons half & half. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/vi9T1WwSiB� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 16, 2016
2 cups water while waiting for the doc at the urgent care. Uhg. I don't have time for sore throats and ear aches!! pic.twitter.com/GrKVn2YeW8� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 17, 2016
Four cups water with dinner exceeds #watergoal pic.twitter.com/IBABggUEEK� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 17, 2016
I do not have strep! It's something viral, maybe. Ears are fine. Was given a steroid shot. Wow, they just stab those in there, huh? #imababy� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 17, 2016
12 chips-counted & separated from the "bottomless bowl." These are mine! :) W/salsa & 1 tablespoons srcream. 195 cal pic.twitter.com/qYmWCupdVB� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 17, 2016
Dinner in MFP... pic.twitter.com/ENnsk8qgbD� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 17, 2016
Fajita chicken (approx.6oz), zucchini & sr crm (3 tblspns) tacos w/approx. 28g wht chddr. #lovethese 582 cal. pic.twitter.com/EIhfXvDvVU� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 17, 2016
Fast fruit run... pic.twitter.com/zWuvSK1tj2� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 17, 2016
Keeping up the C. 5.9oz orange & 100g seedless green grapes. #lastfoodofday 148 cal. pic.twitter.com/MEVnTSxgtD� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) March 17, 2016
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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