from obesity to just plain fat

As always, when the weather changes I get a sinus infection.  This is not the horror I had in the spring, but is just as crazy.  Had a sinus headache that just wouldn’t quit, but no drainage, blockages.  Well, it has to go somewhere, so it’s tring to come out of my skin!!  my eye is really swollen and pimples trying to come out around eye sockets; just plain gross.  I’m on antibiotics but think I’ll have to make another trip to the doc.   Maybe a specialist.

Diet not so good this week.  Nothing outrageous but nothing to talk about either.  Walked and danced but not exactly feeling 100%.  Back to work was a bummer but at least I have a job.  Did sell an old gucci tote of a friends on ebay for $212 - yeah!  Now if I’d only do that more often…

I had a pretty good week exercising and a so-so week eating.  Walked 2 days and danced last night - boy are my legs tight!  On the bad side I ate out twice this week.  Still, I feel pretty good about my week off from work, and have managed to get some things done and rest.  This weekend I have nothing planned but taking it easy; I might work a little getting my book garage cleaned up and in order but that’s it.

In the food department, I found a recipe online for black bean soup that is supposed to taste like the soup from panera bread - gonna whip some up on Monday.  I walked to the library Friday and checked out a few cookbooks for browsing while on the couch.  There’s nothing on tv anymore so I can catch up on reading.  Maybe the new season will bring something fun.  Last season was pushing daisies, year before heroes.  1 new show a year is all I can hope for.  Next week:  We walk Monday, them it’s back to work and salsa aerobics starts Wednesday.

I’ve serously been considering lap-band surgery.  It’s a HUGE step for anyone, but I would be paying out of pocket ’cause my insurance won’t pay for anything like that.  I also am very averse to selective surgery - my uncle died from a botched simple procedure.  But I also feel as if I’m never going to get anywhere the way I’m going.  Don’t want gastric bypass - too radical for me.  I know it would be a real life change and a committment not only to changing my eating habits but to being in debt when I’ve been debt free for years - I even paid cash for my last car!  But I’m not getting any younger or thinner. I might go have a consultation and get the facts.

I can’t believe that September is halfway gone!  I’ve been my typical non-dieting self lately, and don’t know why I even keep doing this blog.  I just can’t get back in the swing.  I’ll start exercising but not watching what I eat or vice versa.  One without the other is a complete waste of time for me.  We did start back up on Thursday night line dancing and this week it’s back to walking now that school is in full swing.  I bought a lot of stuff to make soup with this week and am finally starting to lose my craving for sweets, something that I usually don’t have trouble with; it’s salty crunchy for me all the way!

There’s a salsa aerobics class that is starting up next week and I think I’ll give it a go - something new to try.