A Beach Walk, A Basic Bowl, and Tiny Cukes
Day 21 of 28 Day Refocus
Atlantic Beach, FL – August 22, 2021
We went to get Codee’s nails trimmed this morning and I am very grateful that I had this moment of peace before we went in. He wasn’t aggressive, but it didn’t go well. Wanting to keep my inner calm, I abandoned the project before the tide could turn ugly. No dog likes the process, but Codee seems to have a threshold for the number of times that he will allow the groomer to pick his foot up and put it back down. Let’s just say this poor young lady was not terribly efficient and he began to struggle against the whole thing. So, I bailed and vowed to include more pavement in our evening walks until we see the vet again.
On The Beach:
We made are way back through the neighborhood, but we started the evening stroll on the beach. He definitely doesn’t look like he’s getting any smaller, but I’m going to get him on a scale this week to see what that says. We’re at the end of Week 3, but I am absolutely not as strict with his new meal program as I am with mine. Sounds like it should be a new goal for the new week, huh?
Atlantic Beach, FL – August 22, 2021
Atlantic Beach, FL – August 22, 2021
In The Garden:
Atlantic Beach, FL – August 22, 2021
I have a handful of different plants growing on the ground level of the Upcycle Balcony Victory Garden and it looks like my pickling cucumbers are enjoying hanging around the table. This is another plant that I dig growing because of its cute little flowers. I also have some celery, a honey nut squash plant, a few arugula, a couple of Cuban oregano plants from my friend Katie, a handful of carrots, a cabbage, and a few tomato plants. As I have said before…it’s not like I am having any visitors so I may as well grow some plants, right?.
Atlantic Beach, FL – August 22, 2021
Ending the week on the treadmill, but I’m really happy with my consistency this week. Things are starting to feel easier and more like they used to…
I will, likely, carry this cardio goal into next week because it’s been working really well for me. I’ll keep Monday as a rest day, but then I am aiming for 5 miles a day at any speed over a 15 minute mile or 4.0mph. They end up being a combination of kind of a power walk/trot and a jog.
I haven’t cried watching a movie in ages, but this one did it. Luckily, I was done on the treadmill at that point because it really got me. It is an exceptional film and a fun one to run to because I got lost in the music of the story.
On The Plates:
I am disappointed, but not at all embarrassed to tell you that it was a terribly basic day around here. I spent some time in the kitchen prepping for the coming week, so everything that I ate was what was left from last week. I’m pretty good about not wasting what I buy and, sometimes, that means supper is planned for me by the fridge. I don’t think that I have mentioned my love of broccoli yet, but luckily, it’s a real thing. I know, I’m unique, but I had some chicken and a, frankly, a LOT of broccoli that needed eating today and, it turns out, that’s an ideal meal for me to munch on while I cook. MY green drink, a blended plum frozen banana jar with some cashews and pea protein made a delightful dinner/dessert combo. An ordinary, but productive and nutrient dense day.
Cronometer:
Garmin Says:
A good way to button up Week 3 of the challenge.
On to the final week of the challenge! Stay safe and moving, y’all!