A Good Week

I had a good restart to the Weight Watchers as I dropped 3.4 lbs last week.    I still need to boost physical activity on some days.    According to my activity tracker, I am supposed to aim for at least 2 activity points a day.   (basically the extra I earn after I reach my baseline for activity each day)  

I am working extra this weekend and actually earned 9 points on Friday due to working 13 hours.   I worked 8am-6:30pm yesterday (Saturday).   I am back at DMACC today and should be working until 4:30pm.   I thought the weekend would be a drag but it's gone pretty well.   For a few years now, I've usually taught the second Friday session from 5-10pm.   Due to some very large class sizes, they are wanting a lead teacher and an assistant for some of the sessions.   I was the lead Friday night and I assisted yesterday and today.    It's neat seeing the content and style of the other instructors for this coaching authorization program.  

I'm doing well with avoiding the vending machines and being mindful about how I'm snacking.   We went out for lunch yesterday at a local deli-type restaurant.   I got a healthy sandwich (thank goodness for honey mustard) and only a cup of Wisconsin cheese soup.   It's been easier to be mindful about portions this week.  It's still challenging at night to not want to continually eat when watching TV.   Counting points has helped because I'll pick better food choices at night or use the correct portion so I'm not violating my points for the day.

The upcoming weekend may be rather busy too as a state association for PE, health, recreation, and dance is hosting their annual convention at ISU.   I'm nervous because it is no where near as organized as it needs to be.    I'm not a doctor but I am confident the president of the association has ADHD.   Meetings are a mess.   He's all over the place.   The promotion and advertising of the event has not been logical.   The convention usually has great attendance when it is at ISU but due to advertising issues and the web site not going up quickly, there is concern for attendance this time around.   Other "politics" are causing problems too but I won't get into that.   I just don't want the president to through ISU under the bus if he's not happy with how things turn out.

I found out yesterday that the location of the YMCA will be changing in Ankeny.   It is currently connected to a middle school.   They are going to move it to the DMACC campus and have it associated with our Student Services building (already has recreation areas in it).  Supposedly DMACC faculty may be able to use it for free or a reduced fee.   It will take awhile for the change though because construction hasn't even started.   I'm still puzzled as to how they'll add on to the building to build the pool and other activity spaces.   I have wanted to join the Y but the cost is more than I anticipated.   They use your income to determine your price.   Yes, I make a decent amount BUT I still have school loans and such and that quickly depletes my monthly salary.   I wasn't happy with the 24 Hour Fitness place because of the type of equipment, space, and how busy it always was.

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