Yes, seems odd that I am "celebrating" New Year's in September, but it's the beginning of another fiscal year here at Shaw, so I am taking the opportunity to reflect and set some new goals.
The arthritic ankle (or "It", as I refer to it now) has actually been behaving. I have been back doing squats at CrossFit, including back squats. While I'm not back to triple digits, I am thrilled with the 70# I cranked out 35 times on Monday. Tonight's goal is to add 10#, so we'll see if I can do 80#. At this rate, I'll be back up over 100 in no time. Goal for back squats - goal body weight.
Other CrossFit goals include push-ups from my toes, one-band pull-ups, actually touching my toes to the bar and/or knees to my elbows and possibly a double-under. Can't wait to try jumping rope, to see how "It" takes it.
I think I've quite punished myself enough over the summer, regarding the whole "I can't run anymore so I'm going to turn into a giant blob of bitter regrets", and have once again paid Weight Watchers to gain weight. I'd like to say that stops now, but I'm also being realistic. One day at a time...heck one meal at a time! Celebrate the small victories, like walking out of the deli today WITHOUT a Hazelnut Crunch croissant!!! Win!!! I have signed up for another round of Get Ripped at CFCB (CrossFit Currie Barracks), which starts on the 21st. It's really just a tune-up, as they discuss nutrition, making healthy choices at the grocery stores, incorporating exercise, etc, and Coaches are great at inspiring and motivating everyone to reach their goals. And it doesn't have to be losing weight...some people sign up to gain. I said I would teach that group, since I have that down to a fine art!!!
Spend another wedding as a solo guest, but I'm the only one standing in my way, as far as that goes. I did sing up for the singles over 40 through Facebook, but am now too chicken to actually respond to anyone!!! Defeats the purpose, I know. So, pull up the big girl panties and bite the bullet. Gulp...maybe tomorrow! Okay, goal is to respond/wink to at least one person a week for the rest of September. Eek!
Mom's house is on the market, so hoping it sells soon. Hard to say goodbye to the family home, but now it can start memories for someone new. Just have to pack up 45 years worth of life stored in it. I just got tired thinking about it! Oh boy...
Work is a bit crazy this week, so I for one am thrilled it's Friday already. I was here till midnight on Wednesday, but that should be all for me and crazy hours. I can actually do my job during normal hours, and still meet deadlines. I don't understand those that feel 12+ hour days are "normal", regardless of year or month end. I am starting to poke around the website, to see if anything else catches my eye (job wise). Not really unhappy...just a little bored with it all. There was a Change Management position that looked intriguing, but since I don't like change, I thought it would be silly to be in charge of that! Hehehe...
That's it for me...still contemplating an update of the blog, to reflect my new passion and move away from it being about running. Just have to sit still long enough to do that.
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