Slow going

In the two weeks since the tornado disaster, I have not really concentrated on losing weight. I have been able to maintain even though there have been some huge weight gain opportunities and at least that is something.

For one thing, I met Lisha and her family in New Orleans for a weekend and had a blast. We ate at several restaurants. I ate (I think) responsibly and chose fish or chicken over beef or pork. I ate three meals a day and did not snack. I hade a glas or two of wine with the evening meals and had one Hurricane on the carriage rise we took around the French Quarter. I walked all over the place. I tried not to just let go because I was in NOLA and I think I came through well.

I have had Dominos plain wings once and went out to Lone Star with Robin, Diana and Winton to celebrate Robin's raise, Winton's making the Dean's list and Diana's upcoming retirement. I did have a big fat steak (prime rib) and that was quite satisfying.

I have only been able to get out the the Rec. Center to exercise about twice a week because of this that and the other coming up in the afternoons. I shall try to do better.

Diana and I may be starting with Weight Watchers soon. More on that later.

Disaster Strikes

This has been a difficult week, to say the least, for weight loss. On Wednesday a very large (EF4 to EF5) tornado ripped through the center of Tuscaloosa. We were without power for two days and as I write this some folks in the direct path are still without power or water. Several people that I know had moderate to severe damage damage to their homes including Evan Hisey whose home was obliterated. The city schools lost two elementary schools, University Place and Alberta Elementary, while the county schools lost one, Holt Elementary. Power is still out in about 7 of our schools. Classes were dismissed Thursday and Friday. City Schools will not open Monday, and I have not heard about County schools yet. The University cancelled finals and postponed graduation until August.

I have been trying to eat sensibly. I sometimes have to take whatever is available especially when I am out working at the school. I think the increased physical activity has compensated for that as I have continued to lose weight even through the crisis. I understand that the Rec. Center will be open from 10AM until 6PM starting Monday so maybe I can get over there after work.

As the concentration turns from search and rescue to cleanup in the affected area of the storm, my physical activity will probably be mostly involved in helping clean up where I can. And of course, New Orleans and Lisha's Birthday celebration is next weekend.