Back to Winter

Well, overnight the weather is wintry again. At least the ground is too warm for snow to stick!

Last week's weird hours wreaked havoc on my strength training sessions, so this week I am going to make a real effort to meet my goals. Two times for abs/core and two times for the weights. I think I did okay food-wise, though. Lots more veggies/fruit and plenty of lean protein. It was PMS week, which explains the cookie and chip cravings. I do hate being in the erratic phase of perimenopause. PMS sorta sneaks up on me! Although, I really do have to say that since I have changed fields of work, my stress level is so much lower and I really think it has minimized most of the unpleasant aspects of perimenopause. Hot flashes aren't as hot or as frequent and even the cravings are a surprise, not a routine!

This week, I plan to make some nice bean soup. Actually, I have a nice Parmesan rind, white beans and some ham. I'm going to add some carrots, celery and onions to the mix, too. And some frozen cooked spinach. I'm going for a pasta e fagoli thing just minus the pasta. That will travel well to work and with the wintry weather, it will be soothing and a good way to meet my "more veggies and fiber" goals for the week. I am also going to cook one of the steaks my friend Lisa's mom sent me for Christmas. It's from Omaha Steaks, and the one should give me enough for a nice steak dinner and some leftovers for a main dish salad. I'm also going to stir-fry some tofu this week. That should round out the meals. Breakfast is going to be oatmeal or whole wheat toast with milk or an egg.

Yesterday was payday, so I made good on my $10/week to savings promise. I know it sounds like a small amount, but I need to start somewhere just to prove to myself that it *is* possible to save. I can always learn to save more.

Going to get dressed and run the few errands I didn't run yesterday. Then I am coming home and getting started on my housework. Today I want to clean my kitchen and get my trivets hung in there. I'd also like to get the bed in the spare room cleaned off. My friend Meg is coming over for a "girls night in", and in case she feels like staying over, I'd like to have the bed ready for her. Besides, it is a goal project!

Off to shower up and run errands. After I finish my coffee, that is......