What I'm Reading This Week #3

Good Friday morning to you!  I hope you made it through the week and are leaving skid marks into the weekend.  We got our reno restarted Monday.  I was insistent on starting on a Monday because I knew this was not going to be the 1-3 day job they quoted at the beginning.  Before we even started, the Mr discovered when taking down the fan that they had in fact NOT replaced the entire housing like we paid them to do unless they brought a rusty screw and caked dust.  To say we were pissed was an understatement because they threw away the new housing and the housing rattled.  That was one of the reasons we were replacing it.  If it was just switching out the fixtures, the Mr could've done that but we paid $150 for them to do this.  Well, the glass was scratched and also wobbled in place.  I was going back and forth with the place I purchased it from since there was an obvious defect so we ended up having to get a new fan and it's not the same size.  The Mr texted the project manager what was found and they would be putting in the new fan.  They came and removed the old system which was less loud than we both feared which was a plus.  Of course we were asked about the fan (by the guy who shortcut the job) and we told him bought a new fan that's not the same as he kept coming up with ways to fix the housing so it didn't rattle.  Mother effer NO.  We said we wanted the whole thing replaced, made it clear and it wasn't done.  DO IT RIGHT.  We had a punch list of all of the stuff that needed to be done and done right.  Thankfully one of dipwads that forced the system in was on vacation this week so we were happy to not have to deal with him.  But then you've got another dude with severe knee issues who may or may not be available this week and it was apparent he was the brains of the operation.  Thankfully, he got an injection and was back in action.  Because we're us, we didn't get out unscathed as we have chunks of ceiling missing, again, going up the stairs that we had to fix.  It's all so frustrating when they just damage your crap without giving it a second thought.  (Thinking of the doors I'll have to repaint because they scratched one the first go round and you know we can't find paint that will match what the manufacturer put on it.)  So the tub to shower conversion is done... three months later than scheduled.  🤪

Of course them being here basically all day put a serious damper on our ability to go at our plan the way I would've liked but I'm going to list what I did right this week:

1) Didn't stress eat especially Sunday when I REALLY wanted to.

2) Immediately snow shoed upon their exit daily so there was no time to mire ourselves in bitching about them for 30+ minutes.  We used nature as a way to de-stress.

3) Tracked food all week and was grateful for the food prep I did do last week.

Next week my focus MUST be water as we had no choice but to basically dehydrate ourselves Monday-Wednesday so we wouldn't have to pee which meant driving somewhere to do it.  I would also like to throw another new habit in there but haven't decided yet.

Now let's jump into:

8 Things You Should Do for Your Bones Every Day, According to Orthopedic Doctors  (I know, I know.  I need to pump...*clap*...me up.  Points for those who know what the heck I'm talking about there.)

8 High-Protein Recipes That Are Easy to Meal Prep  (These sound sooo good!)

17 Micro-Workouts That Will Change Your Life – Even if You’re Stuck in the Office  (I am cracking up at the thought of walking by a cubical and seeing someone doing burpees.  I'd roll my eyes and be like "okay you extra health freak.")

Dietitians Agree, *This* Is Why Eggs are The Perfect Source of Protein  (So scramble, poach and baste away!)

Walking For Weight Loss - BIGGEST Cardio Mistakes for Women Over 40 w/ Mark Sisson  (Good video with lots of note taking opportunities.)

Try These 6 Pressure Points for Deeper Sleep  (This makes a lot of sense especially for the eyebrow one.  Mom used to do that for me when I was little to help calm me down.  I find myself doing it when I am laying down and stressed just like she did.)

Why Are Middle-Aged Americans So Lonely?  (This hits home)  

How to Remember Anything You Really Want to Remember, Backed by Science  (I need all of the help I can get.)

My Six Favorite YouTube Channels for At-Home Yoga Classes  (I'll have to check these out)

Why your computer screen hurts your eyes and how to help  (The struggle is real!)

Why Quaint Carmel-by-the-Sea Suddenly Feels Cool  (Uh, there's no "suddenly" about it.  We've known it was amazing since 2011.  Do NOT try to strip it of its Cotswolds charm to be the next hip place, that's not it's vibe at all.)

I'm not too sure what we have on tap this weekend but I know we need to plan our part of this now because unfortunately things have to be done in a certain order and we need to make an outline of order of projects and buy the materials we still need like panels and baseboards.  I act like once we do our part that'll be it but it's not.  Once our part is done, then we have to get someone out to measure the countertop, order it and wait a month for THAT to come in!  That makes me feel like I need another vacation!  😆 

Thanks so much to those of you who reached out with your own struggles as I shared mine this week or just gave words of support.  It means so much and we're in this together!

What are you up to this weekend?

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