Well, I'm hovering... so it's time to get some exercise on! I've started doing some weights a little, but I need some cardio too I think, so I've got some Zumba videos (that I got today, so haven't done anything yet) to at least encourage me to do something (I don't seem to mind the aerobics type exercises as much as every other type... less boring I think). I can't see myself going to the gym anytime soon... and even if I got membership, I'd only be able to go twice weekly at the moment which is pretty pathetic so I'm just going to do it from home for a bit. I might go drag my exercise bike from the shed as well.
I've also decided to start learning to sew... and so scored a free sewing machine from a lovely woman who's a part of a rockabilly/pinup/vintage sewing group I am a part of. I joined with the sole purpose of learning to sew... but these ladies are a part of other rockabilly groups I'm a member off too. I haven't actually used the machine yet, I need to go get a new light bulb for it, and some good quality scissors and such. I got some lovely cherry-print fabric from her though, so I'm keen to use it once I've figured out the basics. I think I'll create a circle skirt!
Speaking of circle skirts, I've got one on order, along with 2 lovely Bettie Page Clothing dresses. Will share pics as soon as I receive them!
In other news... I went to my orientation day on Friday for my beauty therapy course. I had no idea what to wear, as our uniform is a black top they provide and black slacks, hair up, black ballet flats... etc. Quite dull. I didn't have anything that was even remotely like the uniform... and I didn't want to wear something slobby, but also not dressy either. I considered my turquoise Hell Bunny dress, but figured I might draw too much attention (it's the kind of dress people always comment on), so instead searched through my wardrobe and found a dress I've never worn out, but purchased about 3 years ago now. It's pretty skin-tight, so I was wearing control knickers underneath... but I watched myself wandering around the streets in shop windows, and I didn't look too bad tbh!
Here's how I looked...
I had no real plans to wear the red belt, but the dress was baggy around my waist and making me look fatter than I was... something I LOATHE, especially now... so popped it on just to pull it in. Popped on red lippy just because of the belt... in all honesty, I'd have preferred to have used a black belt and not had red lips, but I don't actually own one... lol.
I also went to hospital last week to get my blood pressure checked again (since it's been an ongoing issue) and.... 135/80! He's still doing some tests though, to make sure that my previously high BP didn't do any damage, and to make sure that weight alone was the cause of it (rather than something else)... so I've had bloods taken and whatnot and will be doing other tests too, including another 24 hour monitor and a heart ultra-sound scan.
As for foods... I've been really keen on vita-wheats with cheese and tomato on them lately. I cannot get enough. I also had some lovely fish with salad the other night for dinner... last night we had some chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce with side steamed veg on the side (brussels sprouts and corn). I had about 1/4 cup of the chicken, 1 brussels sprout, and about 2 teaspoons of corn (just kernals). Tonight I'm planning on having some kangaroo steak with salad... I've also had some Sumo Salads recently (well, 2 in the past fortnight... lol)... I don't have too much, but pick all the chicken out. I've bene having the grilled chicken and mushroom one... it's lovely and light and seems to go down smoother than sushi does (for an "out and about," meal, I think this will be what I have from now on).
I'm not drinking enough though, I can tell. I drink all day long, but I had to 24-hour urine collection... and it was seriously dark... not nice and almost clear like it should be. I wonder if all sleevers have dark urine... because I think I get in as much liquid as I possibly can. I might have to start measuring my drinks now though and see if I can fit a little more in... though I'm not sure that's possible.
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