My local variety store must know that there are lots of new year's resolutions going on -- they had bathroom scales on sale. I found one that is digital and measures bodyfat. So that will be my new scale to use.

Tested this morning: 158.4# (down from start weight of 167). 1.4 pounds to reach my first goal!

Keeping my body fat % my own secret for now. Next goal: On reaching 157# will take body measurements and keep track of body fat %.

This week I also begin my planned workouts at gym. For my first three weeks I was just doing a Power of 10s -- 10 min on treadmill, 10 min of balance exercises (for ACL strengthening), 10 min on rowing machine (total body), 10 min weight lifting (dumbells, big muscle moves). I've progressed enough with that I believe I am strong enough to do a true weight routine. I start with a dumbell routine -- harder to cheat, easier to make sure both sides of body are getting pulled into each exercise fully.

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Trying to learn not to split myself into pieces based on the roles I play. My office-working self is connected to my wifely self is connected to my spiritual self is connected to my active self. Hard to hold together in the midst of the office, or while barrelling through traffic, or when in the passionate embrace of worship. But there are sweet long moments of harmony in the whole. Learning to bring more of these whole moments to my living, and to live in these moments longer, and to connect the moments.

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Playing w/new camera & ability to upload pics - add me on today's COLD day in front of onion field

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Today I ask for blessings on those who try. In whatever capacity, may your tryings be blessed.