My summer of summits has come to an end. I hiked 23 peaks with a few repeats for a total of 27 summits this summer. I hiked 125+ miles which I'm proud of. It was awesome but the real world is calling now. Below are a some highlight photos from my last few hikes!
I'm a stress eater, unfortunately. My baby sister left college after just 3 weeks due to irresponsible suitemates at her dorm. The other girls were "joking" about hooking up with people at parties who tested positive for Covid. The school wouldn't allow her to switch rooms. She packed up and drove home the next day. The day after that, she got a call that her suitemates and roommate tested positive for Covid and to isolate. We were worried because she is home with my mom who has a few health issues. She tested negative but is still isolating for another week to be safe.
I got the call recently that after 6 months of being furloughed, my job would be reopening but they couldn't say when, just keep checking my schedule for my first shift. In the days leading up, I definitely felt like binge eating out of stress and nerves - I'm a casino dealer and there are a TON of changes and new procedures we have to learn and follow. I over-ate for sure but didn't binge. I still tracked even though I knew the counts would be disappointing.
Last Thursday at 9am, they called and asked me to come in at 11am (talk about short notice!). I worked till 9pm then returned again at 7am Friday. It was a rough reintroduction to work! I was so busy and stressed those first few days that I hardly ate - also frustrating and not healthy for me.
I'm hopeful that getting back into an actual routine with a new schedule (8a-4pm instead of my old schedule of 12p-8p) will help me focus and stay on track with my weight and health goals! Getting home that early in the day will free up a few hours for walks and home workouts.
I bring food from home and could use some suggestions on food I can bring that doesn't require a fridge or microwave - I don't have access to those community items at work. I need something other than granola bars and apples!
