First week of 2016

So the first week out has not been as productive as I hoped.  But given what's happened I cannot complain.

Let's see:

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In other words shark week plus going off the hormones in little brown bottles, which I have to do every three months, plus a cortisol shot to the knee equals a week where very little gets done.  I do not focus well when I'm on my period, I do not focus well when I'm off progesterone and I do not focus well when I'm anywhere near a steroid.  I spent much of this past week reading Reddit.

Thankfully that seems to be passing.

On the plus side I've decided I'm finally done with being fat.  I always said that when I was ready I would do this.  I'm finally ready, not just to start working out but to start dieting in earnest.  I cut down to 2000 calories this week, because if you're going to feel like shit you might as well get it all over with at the same time, and promptly lost 11 pounds.  I know, I know, a lot of that is water but my knees don't give a fuck.  That's 44 less pounds of pressure they have to deal with, which is what matters.

I guess having a needle pop off the back of your kneecap is kind of a wake-up call.

Speaking of the shot, it wasn't that bad.  Didn't really hurt except when he literally hit the back of my patella, that hurt like a bitch.  Threw my blood sugar off, which was expected, but only for about 12-14 hours and it only went up to 215, which is not horribly horrible.  Left me crazy thirsty for the week, but more water is just not a bad thing.  And my knee is about 90% better.  Not back to pan free perfect but quite tolerable.  I do have arthritis after all, they will never be perfect again, but I can live with this.  And my left knee is responding well to the Celebrex, it might not need a shot.

That said, I am avoiding leg day until I have my knees gone over by an orthopod.

Speaking of the gym I am taking one more week off, just to let everything heal, and then trying to go back.  Spinning, so as not to put pressure on said knees, and HIIT using upper body machines so as not to have to try to stand and balance weights and perhaps walking in the pool.  When I am cleared by said orthopod, perhaps with Sinvisc on board, and have braces for my knees I'll go back to serious riding and kettlebells.  One step at the time.  But I am looking forward to going back.

I did manage to finish a few things this week.

Sideways Bobble Hat done in Lion Brand Homespun in Blue Mist on size 10.5 needles.  Crochet cast on, three needle bind off and only five wedges because my gauge was ridiculous.  But I did it in five days, if I was more dedicated/focused it could be done in a day.  It's likely as close to an instant hat as it gets.

Also this

Kitty Cat Tea Cozy, which is based on the Wake Me Up Tea Cozy.  Done in Red Heart Classic in mulberry blend.  It was supposed to have that kind of gathered top but I didn't make it tall enough so I was just going to seam it across.  Then the husband saw it and said "It kind of looks like a cat" and I had to add the details.  It suits him, he is the fabulous purple Dungeon Kitty after all.

Yes, you pour tea out of the cat's nose.  Hush.

I also finished In The Heart Of The Sea this week.  It's quite good if you like stories of historical disasters.  I love me some disaster books, so this was right up my alley.  Now I want to go see the movie:

Next up is Dune by Frank Herbert/

I haven't written jack this week.  I have lots in my head but I haven't been able to focus.  I might just catch up today, or I might catch up with my sewing. 

Slowly but surely on that one.

Speaking of writing I've been nominated for the 2015 Profiler's Choice Awards, which means nothing unless you're really in to CM fan fiction.  But I was nominated in four different categories.  I'm honored.  And flattered.  It's kind of cool.

OK, musical inspiration for the week.

Yes, it's country.  It's not even "good" country, it's horribly poppy country.  But it's making me think of wearing snug jeans and boots and perhaps being able to show off a tight waist and go dancing.  Which is inspiring right now, so you can all just hush.

That's it for this week everyone.  Later.