I know I haven't been around lately. Over here at casa Gatto, I was first concentrating on my Lymphedema therapy. I wanted, well, I needed to make using my LE pump, then wrapping my legs as much part of my daily routine as having my cup of coffee. I did get there for a while.
Recently, I got serious about getting healthy. I'm turning 50 next year, (I'm totally cool with that, btw) and I want to be one of those 50 year olds who feels good and looks good.
And for me, it's about finding a healthy lifestyle, not the latest trend diet.
I've failed on every "diet" I have tried in my lifetime. So no more dieting. Just learning how to eat healthy, and still enjoy food, and the occasional treat.
Mr. G jumped on board too. We went from ordering a few times a week to once in a few months! We have NEVER done that, lol. I'm sure you're like "But you hate to cook. So what were you eating? lol" But I WAS cooking! Yay me! Easy marinated chicken grilled is my frequent go to. It is so versatile. You can put it on a sandwich, wrap, salad, or eat it on a plate with some veggies.
But I am finding that planning and prepping meals, trying to figure out how to get enough protein per day, and get in some exercise is a full time job. Prior to that, doing all that was needed for my LE was a full time job. Therefore, my LE habits fell off when I added getting healthy. I still haven't figured out how to do both, BUT I am getting back into wrapping daily and doing the pump a few times a week. It's a learning curve for sure.
Yes, we're doing higher protein, and smaller portions. It's been an eye opener. And it really feels like something sustainable for both of us. Mr. G has taken to enjoying Fairlife and Premier Protein shakes. I can't handle sucralose, so I stick to real foods. (well, I do now, after trying a bunch of packaged high protein mixes)
We did go out this weekend and enjoy an Auntie Anne's pretzel, and then pizza at Monticello's. See, we still enjoy good food once in a while. Oh, water. We've been trying to drink LOTS of water. For me it isn't as easy as it sounds, even if it is the only think I drink. But we're trying.
I have thought of ideas for Delay of Game, and have been jumping on there a bit. I feel good about it, and hope to work on it more and more.
I guess I should boast about how I'm doing, huh? Well, since October 2024 I have dropped 28lbs. But I lost 12 of that since July 2024. I am stoked at my recent loss, and I feel good about how it is going. Like I said, Mr. G is doing it as well, and that helps so much! He can tell me "not a good idea" and I can tell him "no, we really don't need that" and we work on this together!
I want to feel good. And this is what I need to do that. Keeping a journal has helped a lot too. Getting all the "mind-clutter" out of the way in the morning makes for a stress-free day.
Oh, and we've really gotten into those Hallmark Mystery movies. And Murder She Wrote, lol. First it was a nice memory because it was one of my Grandma's favorite shows. But then we really got into it, and it's often on in the background as we unwind each day!
So, I'm just over here, trying to get healthy and find a sustainable, healthy, good tasting and easy way of eating, add some exercise, drink all the water, keep house, remember to do my LE therapy, and work on story ideas while getting ready to replace our roof... and I'm not mad over any of it. Actually, I think we both are the happiest we've been.
Our son is still looking for a job in an automotive parts department. Employers don't like to call back, and that's frustrating for him. He is so eager to work, and I wish someone would give him a chance! But while he's here, he is eating the same way as us, so he is unknowingly eating healthier too, lol.
I think I've talked your ears off enough about our plan to get healthy. Just know I am still here and working hard to bring you a Renegades 13, AND I really do want to put out a new stand alone in 2025. Fingers crossed!
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