It's All in the Details

I think perhaps a little clarification may be on hand-if just to soothe my own sorry mind. I mentioned that my weight had reached an all time high. True. However, I am actually still thinner *somehow* than the last time I was close to this weight. Then I was busting out of my 14's but now I'm still as one can comfortably be in my 12's (which is still two sizes bigger than I'd like to be). The top of me (I measured this morning), though wider than I was in 2009 (the last time I'd measured) still is well in the 'medium' range. Boobs I shall never have. Ever. But that's really quite fine, I like less loose things flopping flabbily around. The bottom is, and always has been, my downfall. Most likely always shall be. *Sigh*

So, yes, I measured today. Got out the handy dandy tape measure and jotted down the cold hard facts. It's not the prettiest picture. But that's why we're here, right? If it was pretty, I'd be blogging about something else altogether. Oh, and I also found out that I fit into neither shape category of the traditional pear or apple--I am, in fact, an avocado. Didn't even know that category existed until this morning (the things I am learning on Spark People with their Waist/Hip Ratio Calculator) It's all thanks to this little belly pudge thing that's happened of late due to middle agedness and pre-menopause--are we really at that stage of life?? And, when I say 'we' I totally mean I am taking ya'll down with me 'cuz misery loves its company, my friends, and no one wants to walk this road alone...

Today is looking like a rest day. I was asked to row and, although it is a balmy sixty degrees right now, the winds are picking up and thunderstorms loom in the forecast, I doubt any whale boats will be leaving the dock this morning. Just as well--I need to head to the grocery store to stock up on a few delicious delights Bob suggests for a properly prepared pantry and fridge. I hard boiled a bunch of eggs and whipped up a batch of homemade hummus yesterday. Today I'll be roasting chicken breasts and cooking off some turkey meatballs. I'm trying to eat my Greek yogurt this morning but it's frozen solid...Lunch is Bob's Cobb Salad and dinner will be vegan greens 'n beans. Mmmm, good! I can always take the Tuckster for a walk once the weather clears up later this afternoon to burn a few more calories as well.

So, happy Monday, all--let's make it great!