Flex Friday

Last night, I ended the day with a pub crawl. So to atone for those indulgent calories, I got up at 4:54. I proceeded to wake up Blue (hubs) and Skub (BFF). Then left for body pump. I pumped heavier weight in hopes that would counteract the pub crawl. 

Probably not but my arms are looking good! This weekend is the big birthday celebration! I turned 38 and nobody believes me, haha! I'm definitely ok with that. Blue's birthday is tomorrow and he's not happy. He is always grumpy on his birthday. 

Birthday happenings

Monday 

Sunday, we bought furniture. Sadly this was where the piano was meant to be but this sweet 1900s library table would not fit anywhere else. 

I call this a pirates chest but it actually is from the Victorian era. 

The lounge is nearly complete with that glass door bookcase, which holds the liquor, crystal and books. 

Monday, I went to lunch with my team and got the sombrero and mangos with my sopapilla. Yum! Monday was my actual birthday and that pin on my shirt says just that. 

I enjoyed a leisurely 10 mile bike ride with my friend and good food after. 

I went a little nuts and had two beers. I love pizza! It's the best food ever! Next up is a party on Saturday but the house isn't cleaned yet. I'll have to get on that. I just don't know when. 

Weight is a funny thing

When I left for the Bahamas, I weighed 134 pounds. When I returned from the two week adventure, I was 137. Shortly after returning, I started strength training two days a week and my last weigh in was 139. I'm usually not comfortable with that weight but my clothes have been fitting fine. Still, I was concerned. To double check myself, I put on the shorts that I worn in the Bahamas. I haven't worn them since I got back and I knew that would be the true story on how I'm doing. Fortunately, the shorts fit and actually fit better than when I was in the Bahamas. I have gained weight from strength training. In my mind, I knew that was a possibility but it became real this week. My goal is to be lean and I'm struggling with the scale climbing. There is a balance somewhere and I am still looking for it. I plan to get a BMI test at the gym and maybe that will help me feel better.

On a separate note, happy birthday to me! Can you believe I'm turning 29 again this year? Haha! I am older but I like to think I'm younger. I subscribe to the belief that age is a mindset.