Sunday, October 4, 2015

Oh Oh Oh October

I love Fall and everything about it... the changing colors in the trees, the cooler mornings and evenings and sunny warm days... I am glad the tennis courts and golf courses are less busy with kids and teachers back in school.

I am glad to see the prices of squashes, pumpkins, and root veggies dropping in our local markets. And I love to see the fields full of orange and white pumpkins.

Veggies

Pumpkin Field



But this Fall really snuck up on me, because it seems like our Summer has not really ended!  Even though it is October, we are still enjoying beautiful flowers, lovely hot and sunny days, and warm nights.  And it has also been unusually dry... very little rain since Spring, really.  I am not complaining!

Flowers


But October has begun and my calendar is jam packed!  We will be volunteering at the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon again this year... at the expo handing out race shirts to entrants as we have done the past 2 years. I love being part of this event even though not running.

And this coming weekend is also Thanksgiving in Canada... so that means a big turkey dinner with all the trimmings... I like to do it on the Monday.  Planning the menu and shopping this week.

We have scheduled a few rounds of golf in the next couple of weeks, too.  I am really looking forward to that.  And it won't be long till we start playing tennis regularly for a few weeks, too.  We are about to start the third and final phase of the Metabolic Aftershock program tomorrow. That lasts 3 weeks and then we will be changing gears and lifting weights again.  And I sill have to figure out where we are going to fit in some runs!  I think I need more hours in my day.

I am coasting right along with my food plan. I have found my groove and really loving the lower carb way of life.. I won't say no-carb as I am definitely eating lots of veggies... but overall less fruit and little to no grains or starchy veggies such as squash and sweet potatoes.  It works for me. I feel lighter and have dropped that pesky couple of pounds and I am sleeping like a baby again.  I have also dropped the Greek yogurt and am only eating very small bits of cheese occasionally.  So what AM I eating? Well, to start, lots of protein in the way of lean meats, fish, and eggs/egg whites, ENERGYbits,  and a variety of protein powders.... also lots of vegetables, some fruits, nuts and seeds, bits of dark chocolate, avocadoes and other healthy oils with limited vinegar. My food plan allows for red wine although I can honestly say I am not really inclined toward it at present, but I am enjoying a wide variety of teas, and also limited coffee.

I have been using My Fitness Pal to track my calories/macronutrients and fitting it all into my Weight Watchers tracker! Yes, it takes time but it's worth it to me.

October is also going to bring some medical tests my way... a mammogram and a Pap smear... it's Breast Cancer Awarenss month after all!

All in all, I am excited to get outside and enjoy this great weather as long as it holds.  How about you?  What are you looking forward to in October? 

15 comments:

  1. I love fall - the cooler weather just makes me happy. Ours has started out a bit rough with Hurricane Joaquin plus colds/coughs already, but I have to think it will get better! Sounds like you have a nice fall ahead as well.

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  2. Good luck with all your tests this month. Keep up the great work on the nutrition front :)

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  3. Wow Thanksgiving in Canada already?! How fun ! Do you celebrate both?

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  4. I just had both my mammogram and pap smear! It's so important for us women to take care of ourselves. Enjoy the weather!

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  5. I had no idea that Thanksgiving in Canada was so much earlier than our Thanksgiving here in the U.S. Hope you have fun celebrating!

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  6. Elle, I'm so looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner with my family! I finally feel like I am ready for fall now. Enjoy the volunteering and your Thanksgiving weekend!
    Oh, my husband said he would do 10% of the cold coffee press with the rest water in a large glass.

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  7. I love this time of year so I can't think of anything I don't like about Oct and fall. Doesn't it feel great to dial in on nutrition that works for you and makes you feel great.

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  8. Fall is my favorite season! I'm looking forward to the cool temps, hot chocolate and falling leaves...ahhh, my happy place!

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  9. I have a love-hate relationship with fall...I love the crisp, cooler temps but I hate knowing what's around the corner. You're lucky to live in a much more temperate clime than I do!

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  10. Fall definitely brings out beautiful colors and your pictures capture the amazing colors. So cool to have Thanksgiving so soon! I can't wait for US Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing! Nic-

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  11. Happy Thanksgiving!! I love the fall for so many of the same reasons. Enjoy your new food plan!

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  12. You're right! Gorgeous flowers - the sunflowers are beautiful.

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  13. SQUASH seriously is the best food on the face of the planet! I roast about 5 of them on Thanksgiving -- ;) I have been doing a little squash detox lately though cause my stomach has been all wonky, but it will be back in no time!

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  14. oh I SO SO SO cannot wait for a break in the Texas heat.
    It's coming---right????

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  15. I love the fall weather and the colors changing etc. It's such a fun time of year. Down here we are not cooling off too much though; I am looking forward to a bit lower temps! Good luck with your medical exams!

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