Two workouts in on StrongLifts 5x5 and I feel comfortable with the app and what it can do for me. I like the progressions, the adjust-ability and that it integrates with Google Fit. Now, just need to find a smartwatch, tracker thingy that I like. My Fitbit Charge HR is nice but a. it's ugly b. it wears a sore on my wrist no matter how tightly/loosely I wear it, c. I like wearing a regular watch with a face, etc.
The scale indicates I've gone from 222 to 216 this week. Water weight? Not sure... Don't care. It's a decrease.
Been roughly following AltShift protocols. Meaning I'm not measuring or tracking instead eating till full then stopping. But, also incorporating Intermittent Fasting. Working to eat only during a 6h window from 6a to 12p and fasting the other 18hrs. That'll be interesting come this weekend. :/ Or, maybe I can set this process up so that I IF on work days and eat somewhat regularly on weekends....? That's an idea.
That'll work till the schedule changes the end of the month. Which this may be easier with the 12h shift.
Should be adding baby chicks the end of this week...I don't have a place set up for them in the house yet ... should prob do that first. Just excited to get another batch going.
All for now. Work is in the way.
Recipe planning is hard work. Meal planning, organizing the grocery list. It's all a booger.
I've glanced around at the various apps but they all seem tied to particular cookbooks or ideologies. As an occasionally backsliding paleo/primal person, I don't want flours, grains, and sugars to make up any parts of the recipe I'm trying...
Doing google searches of paleo recipes can be overwhelming. I mean, seriously...17 MILLION!? That is just about nuts. And I'm sure Google search is missing a couple in there somewhere.
But, my attainable goal is 3 new recipes a week. And making leftovers for lunches. And days I don't feel like getting into the kitchen...ground meats and veggies mixed in one pot.
Totally Doable!!
Checked on the chickens yesterday and peeked into the nesting boxes...I HAVE EGGS!!! Ten beautiful, multicolored eggs!! I was surprised but sort of expecting this as the girls are coming to that age. So excited to finally be getting eggs from them. It's just a rewarding feeling. Checked the boxes this AM when I turned them loose and found two more. So, here's hoping the girls use the nesting boxes instead of leaf litter in the woods.
Just look at that orangy yolk!!!
Today is a day to get the coop cleaned out and fresh pine shavings in the boxes for...hopefully...more eggs to be layed there.
The Americaunas lay the blue/green eggs. The Black Barred and Black Sex Linked lay the various shades of brown. Some eggs are small, some oblong, some decent size. The girls are learning and Mr. Roo seems quite pleased with the ladies.
So much fun!!
