Tuesday afternoon.

 Well I measured and waist is 41 hips are 45.  I think that is definitely case of menopause belly.  So I think anything that fits my waist will be baggy in the hips.  That is OK.  

I don't need any new pants I had 8 that fit now, 2 that are baggy but can be worn with a belt, not counting the jeans I have "in the hospital" trying to get that stain out.  That is plenty of clothes for now.  Happily I either already had them or got them at the thrift shop I couldn't afford to keep up with new sizes at retail prices.  That is why I am keeping the fat clothes because you never know what may happen.  

I forgot to get trash bags yesterday but honestly speaking no real room for them in my bag anyway.  I will have to buy some tomorrow.  I have a few left, enough I can take my kitchen trash out so happy about that.  Today is what Ron would call a "relaxful" day.  I plan to do as little as possible.  

Chicago Fire is on, season 1 so I will watch that.  

I did find an interesting article on keto and menopause.  They are a good pairing.  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/keto-and-menopause#:~:text=Although%20research%20on%20the%20ketogenic,risk%20of%20postmenopausal%20weight%20gain

Of course they made the usual stupid comment that the weight was regained when they went back to eating "normally".  

I am eating a little bit of carbs today because I am concerned very low carb may be triggering migraines.  My carbs to fluctuate from 3 to 80 I think I need to have them a little higher.  Like 40.  I am figuring this out as I go along.  

Remember most days I am pretty active, walking to and from the bus stop, running around at work, and exercise bike some days as well.  I am sure that helps.  I could stand to, but have not decided to work out with kettlebells again.  I may do some tomorrow.  I am not as strong as when I was wrangling Ron every day, pushing him in the wheelchair, lifting and turning him, I would like to get some strength back.  

Also my legs are kind of creaky of late getting up after sitting a while is not fun.  It is embarrassing too.  So I guess I need to build up strength on that.  I am walking about half an hour a day every day I work not counting running around the store helping customers and doing my job.  But I am in my late 40's maybe it is "earned".  I don't know.  Not going to freak about it.   

Called my aunt, always a good time.  

Took a nap, woke up with a headache, took a Tylenol and an Advil this time.  I got the hose going to water the foundation and did some watering of plants (I think the catnip is dead).  I don't want an expensive foundation repair.  It did kind of freak me out I went into the bathroom and heard water gushing through the pipes...brought back bad memories but it is all going according to plan.  

Then I have the fun part of rolling up the hose again, I hate that.  But it got me 40 minutes of exercise setting up everything and watering the rest of the yard.  It is very hot and sunny but the vitamin D will do me some good.  

I didn't take a shower today (staying home) so I feel OK about using the water.  Dad texted me a photo of his workout display (the thing you look at when you're working) he did half an hour on the treadmill today which is great.  I want him as spry as possible because he does love his recliner.  He is about at the right weight for his height so I don't worry about that.  

Now I am just letting the water run for a while and soak into the foundation...it will cost me more on the water bill but it will save me money long run.  I am not worried about the grass in the backyard.  Front yard I used the nozzle to spray it down a little, my sprinkler isn't working and I need to debate if I want to get one as half my neighbors have dead lawns...will think about that.  I am paying enough for water but I don't want to be the blight, either.  

I really think Houston is under divine judgement for our policies which are not Biblical.  In the Bible God often sent drought as judgement.  But some time back I was praying for the area and God let me know to stop, He would not listen to pleas on behalf of the city and nation.  I pray for the recipients, first responders, things like that, but the government over all I have given up on.  

That's it for now, more later.