Weekend Update...now Let Me Eat Cake

I started on several posts this week, but never got around to finishing any of them. At this point, none of them seem timely anymore or even very interesting, so I'm basically starting over this morning.

First things first...4HB results:

I lost a 1/2 lb from last week. I also lost another 1/2 inch from both my waist and my hips.

Considering all the stuff going on last week, I'll take it.

1. I was at a seminar all day Wednesday, so I wasn't able to stick to 4HB as much as I wanted to. I didn't really eat anything I wasn't supposed to, but still, I just wasn't on my normal food schedule.

2. My 58th birthday was also Wednesday, so for dinner Hub took me to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. I only had Caesar salad and steak (which was incredible, by the way) but I did over-indulge a bit in the alcohol department. No "celebratory" dessert though! I just told myself I would have my cake on Saturday.

3. I didn't work out at all. Just couldn't fit it in. Even yesterday, I had to go with Hub to some medical appointments so I wasn't able to do my normal "Friday-off" K-bell workout.

So, in the larger scheme of things, I'm pleased. Next week should be a lot better.

Now, something that has been on my mind that I haven't shared yet. Something that is causing me some anxiety.

Hub is having his right knee replaced on March 8, which is the reason for the appointments. There are so many pre-op things to do, blood work, EKG's, x-rays, etc.

I am nervous for him, as this operation is supposed to be very painful. I know it will be worth it in the long run, but I hate to see anyone (especially someone I love) in pain, so I'm very stressed about that. But it is long past time he had this done (he probably should have had it done a few years ago), as he has literally no cartilage left in that knee. Walking causes him a lot of discomfort. In fact, for the last few months, he has had to use a cane to go anywhere.

I remember when we first met, in 1988, he and I would go for long hikes with our dog. I mean long, difficult hikes, up mountains. He was in very good shape for someone of his size. When I think back, I realize that this knee problem has gradually taken away a lot of our ability to do fun things together. I miss that and I know he does too, so I have to focus on the positive aspects of what this knee replacement will mean, and stop worrying so much about the short term stress this will cause.

So, today is cheat day. We haven't decided where we're going, but wherever we go, it's going to be a place that has good cake. Because I'm going to have some birthday cake.

It's really cold here (only 24 degrees right now) and snowing lightly (ugh). I hope it warms up a bit so I can take B to the park. I definitely will get in a good work out today too.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!