September 1st Update

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2023, Health and Fitness

“Time flies when you are having fun!” Albert Einstein’s wisdom is obviously as relevant today as the day he coined this phrase. I have been having fun and this year has been flying by. 😁

I have been doing quite a bit of cleaning, yard work, and work on the spare bedroom. It is exciting to find that such tasks are so much easier, now that I am in better shape.

I took down ‘The Mirror’, polished it, and rehung it. It is one of those jobs that I have always dreaded but it went surprisingly easy this time. 😁

I have been upping the intensity of the Zumba workouts that I do and have been dancing almost every day. Or I was, until the smoke from the northern forest fires drifted back our way. It is supposed to clear up by tomorrow morning. We can only hope.

I splurged last week and ordered myself a new pair of dress boots. They arrived today and are a perfect fit. My wardrobe could use a bit of help these days too, but I would like to lose a few more pounds before I start investing in anything I will outgrow. (ungrow?). I’m not sure what the correct term is for that – when you lose weight and your clothes get too big for you.

These boots are made for dancing. 😊

Speaking of losing weight, that is one area where I have not seen a lot of progress. I have been working on this lately, by addressing my diet and eating habits. Deleting yeast from my diet has made such a huge difference to my health and well-being, that I have started to focus on what I eat in general.

Snacktime – fruit and nuts
Supper – homemade baked beans and salad

I have even, for the first time ever, started writing down what I eat, counting calories, and noting nutritional values. It has been interesting – and not that difficult. It has been very interesting seeing actual recommended portion sizes and adjusting accordingly, seeing how easy it is to cut calories without losing out on taste or being left wanting, and seeing how different foods affect my appetite – for better or worse. It isn’t really anything I didn’t know, but I just assumed I was doing ok diet wise. Maybe not!

When I began working out, last February, I was amazed at the benefits, and how quickly I noticed them. I have no doubt that being more mindful of what I eat, or do not eat, is going to be an equally exciting and beneficial part of my health and fitness journey.

Onwards and upwards – this one might stay on my fridge for another month – or two.

Take care and have a great day!💞🌞

20 thoughts on “September 1st Update”

  1. Hi, Anne Marie, it’s nice to see you back! Your supper looks so delicious, I love beans! And a good salad too. I love your new boots, very stylish and the colour is is perfect, great choice! Be well. 😊

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  12. How can it be September already! Sheesh, this year is flying by. I’m sure my diet could use a makeover or more attention but at least I’ve cut down on eating fast foods. 🙃 Love hearing from you and hope the fires are out soon. Sending hugs your way! 💞

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  16. The mirror is more awkward than heavy. It is seven separate triangular panels. Not something I realized when I bought it and definitely not something my son appreciated when he hung it – 26 years ago. 😂

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  17. That it is. We just went out for breakfast with our granddaughter and her fiance. I used to take her and her siblings to the restaurant we went to. My favourite breakfast was a day and a half worth of calories that I am on now. I didn’t order it today.

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  19. Inspired by you I joined the Senior Center near us and now have begun a routine in its fitness center. It is free for town residents and has wonderful classes and equipment. I am starting slowly but am encouraged to once again be able to exercise with people. Covid sent me home from my old(expensive gym) and it had been three years at home trying to motivate myself. As for diet, portion size turns out to be my eye opener. My doctor stresses portion size and I can now see why.

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  20. That is great, Elizabeth! Starting slowly was what worked for me and every time I have a setback, I have to go slow and get back up to speed. I am so glad you found a good (and free) gym to go to. Good luck with your workouts and your diet. 💞

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