This Wednesday post is going to be some requested information, some updates and maybe one or two random thoughts. The requested info is pictures of my dollhouse. The updates are the results of my doctors appointment and the aftermath of the no sweets two weeks.
My doctors appointment went well. This appointment was to get appeal paperwork signed so that my health insurance cost is manageable! I wasn’t eligible for the ‘non-obese’ discount without the paperwork signed by my doctor. She did sign it. I will have an answer in a few weeks..so I’m still on pins waiting to get approved for my appeal. But back to the visit. I told her exactly what had happened when my father died (I dove headfirst into unhealthy eating and gained a fair amount of weight in a very short period of time). I told her honestly that I was working on it..and was almost back to the weight that I was at before my fathers death. I was very open about my accountability plans (friends that I email...this site...challenges that I am part of) and I told her about my daily tracking and weigh ins. I also told her my current belief that I want to take this really slow...and restrict nothing...even if it takes me longer to lose because I do randomly eat some cake...or funnel cake at a fair.. I also admitted that the day before I went to the fair and indulged in some funnel cake....and that I wanted more but I had said only ONE indulgence at the fair and how I was so careful about my decision...circling all the food venders before making my choice! She was happy with that attitude. She was in total agreement with everything. She signed the paperwork, set a goal of 10-20 pounds...in the next YEAR....and told me that since my recent blood work (I took the results of my work health screening blood work) was all good that I could just skip my yearly physical and just come in in about 9 months (instead of November when I was due for my annual physical). So a really good report!
After my two weeks of disallowing the sweet treats...I have struggled to find the balance again. Not having them made me want them all the time!!! So I have indulged EVERY night since allowing them again. My mind went back to the ‘it’s not allowed so I better gobble up everything I can’ mentality. I am working on getting back to the point of saying ‘I don’t need them...I can have them anytime...but I don’t need them all the time!!! Basically I need to regain my foothold on the healthy relationship that I was building with food.
It is papered (trim is not up) and the flooring hasbeen laid and sanded. I’m waiting to get the other floors completed before I stain...I’ll do all the hardwood floors at the same time to get a consistent color! The little turret room is still a question. (the little room on the right of the pictures). It’s too small to carry off a cradle....or the desk I have. I thought about bookshelves along the walls...but I’m just not sure. Lots of small touches to add for this room! Such as bedding, throw rugs and those little touches that make it look ‘real’ and lived in.
The floor is laid but not yet sanded (you can see the difference between that floor and the hall floor in the picture) the wallpaper is up but needs some work as it didn’t adhere well and started to come loose (by the window). The rocking chair is painted and the crib has been constructed/made and needs to be sanded and painted....white also. I need a dresser...bedding, curtains....and all the fun little things for the nursery!
Lots of painting has been done. The wall behind the steps will be papered to match the hallway upstairs...(which is why the corner paint is not crisp and clean lines). Flooring will occur soon...and the fireplace needs sealed and the stones weathered to look used. I have no idea on the furniture in here yet....I do have a radio cabinet that will work in this 1950’s themed house.
I have lots of projects in my head...so many ideas...so little time (and money)! But that’s the fun of dollhouses!!!
So life marches on. I’m still here working on my weight...working to find the balance between living life and being healthy. I’m still working on the dollhouse. I’m still holding on. But right now...off to work I go!!!
It's fun to see the dollhouse pictures - that seems like such a creative hobby!
Very cute doll house! And good to hear the doctor's appointment went well and that they are onboard with your plan.
I am really glad that your labs continue to be good. I have also followed a healthier lifestyle that allows me to eat other things things that are not as healthy. But I try really hard to only do that one or two times a week and really plan for it. I have found though that it can be a slippery slope for me so I have to be really careful.
I am amazed at that wood floor in that doll house that's an incredible amount of skill!
Wow, this really hit home for me. "I don’t need them...I can have them anytime...but I don’t need them all the time!!!" I'm going to try repeating this to myself when temptation strikes.
It is so fun...and diverse!!!
Skill = patience...lots and lots of patience!!!
Keep repeating it!!!! I am finding that if it’s allowed I don’t crave and want it so badly!!!
I'm glad your bloodwork all looked good. Fingers crossed that you get the insurance discount!
This was great thanks for sharing the pics. Glad the Doc appt went well. Enjoy the weekend.