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Year Three, Day 299: Back on Track!


I Feel Like a New Woman!

I woke up feeling like a new woman this morning. I may need to change my name!

The "Little Old Lady on the Bus"
Naw. I like my name. I think I'll just change my haircolor!

I was starting to like my silver hair, but I noticed people starting to treat me like an older woman. Giving up their seats for me on the bus and such.

I am not ready for all that!

Enter the "Light Intense Auburn" by Garnier Olia:


I like that. "Light Intense..." Like me!

I decided since this is my morning off from Baby Gracie duty, and I am feeling energetic, that I should do some laundry. Time to wash the bedding. My allergies have been nearly nonexistent the last week. I think keeping the bedding clean will help keep that at bay.

I applied my hair color, through the bedding in the wash and then, feeling brave, I stepped on the scale. And did a happy dance! I have lost 3 pounds in two days.

Then I took it a step further and took my measurements.

Here are today's stats:

March 8, 2018

Current Mood:  8(On a scale of 1 - 10, 1 being depressed, 10 being ecstatic!)

Weight: 187.4
Neck: 13"
Chest: 41
Waist: 36

Hips: 44"
Thighs: 22"
Calves: 15"
Biceps: 12"
Ankles: 8"

The last time I took my stats was in August. August 25th to be exact.  About 10 days before Baby Gracie was born!

August  25, 2017

Current Mood:  6 (On a scale of 1 - 10, 1 being depressed, 10 being ecstatic!)

Weight: 179.4
Neck: 13"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 34"

Hips: 41"
Thighs: 21"
Calves: 14"
Biceps: 12.5"
Ankles: 8"

Interesting that I am 8 lbs heavier and a few inches wider, but much happier 6 months later.

It must be the Schnood.  Being a grandma has brought joy back into my life and helped me to reprioritize.

But I am not giving up on the losing weight, getting stronger and healthy pursuit. It will probably be a lifelong pursuit. Even if I do achieve my goal weight and measurements, I will still want to get stronger and healthier.

Until I die! On my tombstone it should read: "Here lies Zita.  Still getting stronger!"

I wonder. When I die, and my spirit rises up to finally see God, will I feel stronger? Or will I just let go of all earthly thoughts and feelings and just bask in eternal Love?

I have so much more life here on earth to live, but it humbles and comforts me to know there will be so much more!

After I blog a bit, I am going to sit down and practice my piano for an hour.  I am making a commitment to daily practice again.

It sure feels good to be back on track!

On that note, I'm going to actually run out and hoop before I practice piano.

I'm back! Here is today's hooping video. Day 258!


Have a wonderful Thursday!

Talk to you tomorrow.

Love,

Zita




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