Good Morning

I slept until 7:30 this morning! Way late for me. And walked inside on the treadmill because it is raining some. Showers off and on. I don't mind getting wet but didn't want my iPod to get wet! So walked inside today. We had planned to start staining the neighbor's house today but don't think we'll get started because of the rain. Not sure what I'll do today then. Have a bunch of pictures here to write on and get into the album so might do that. We need every drop of this rain so I'm not unhappy about getting it. If we weren't grandmasitting here I'd invite my date to go see Hancock this afternoon. Well, I'll think of something. Have a good day!

Day 12

I did not jog today buy I fully surpassed my goal of moving about for 30 minutes! I've been tired the last couple of days and just did not feel like working all that hard after work.

I walked for exactly 24 minutes during my lunch break, which was nice. One walk around the block was with a Somali woman who was also walking during lunch. Which was.....weird. Anyway, 24 minutes!

After work I came home and went for a walk around the neighborhood and was out for about 1.5 hours. Just seeing what there was to see.

So, nothing too earth shattering or heart pounding. But it was really nice!

Good Morning

I am way behind here! Just read all your notes from the weekend. Yes, it is wonderful when someone else notices that you're losing some weight! It inspires you to keep going. And you're doing such a great job of the jogging/walking every day. Consistency is the key I think.

I have to say that your bean soup recipe sounds a little weird! Was it good? We punted when we got home here last night. I opened a can of LaChoy Chow Mein and fixed some rice for Grandma and me. Mom had a sandwich.

I gained 1.4 pounds over the weekend! That Amy! She forced me at gun point to eat home made ice cream, mac and cheese, and pizza! So, I'm back on the wagon today. Still below my goal weight by 3 pounds but now up 1.4 from my lowest weight which I want to get back to.

I walked yesterday morning over there but got lost in the new neighborhood! Took one wrong turn and walked an extra 16 minutes to get back home! So I walked every day but Sunday which is always my day off from that.

I walked this morning here listening to the oldies. Gorgeous morning but going to be 93 this afternoon they say.

Hoping you have a good day!

Day 11

Well, I had a nice thing happen today. One of my coworkers asked me if I was losing weight! I know it is noticeable to me but it is cool that it is noticeable to others as well! Even nicer since my weigh in the other night, if you know what I'm sayin!

I got a lot of exercise in today. Some of it was heart pumping, some was just a mosey around the block. But I walked for about 25 minutes at lunch - while talking to Amy! And then I came home and went for a jog - that 2.6+ route I do - and then I did some cool off walking. So I was out and about for an hour or so tonight after work. It was nice - a beautiful day.

Tonight I am having a fun Farmer's Market dinner. Sauteed baby beets and turnips, caramelized sweet onion, and some of those lemony greens I told you about. I think dessert will be some of those ranier cherries that I totally have fallen in love with! If you asked me just two months ago I would have told you that I don't like cherries!

Anyway, a good day.

Day 10

I really had to fight the slack yesterday! I just felt non-energetic. But I did get out. I jogged for about 25 minutes and then walked for 30 or 45. Done!

Day 9

I neglected to post yesterday, but I did not neglect to exercise!

I went out and about around 5 yesterday and came back around 6:45. I did some jogging for, oh, 35 or 40 minutes, and then just walked around my neighborhood. Even found a little park I had no idea existed! It was pretty funny/cute - it abuts a canyon and is nestled between two houses. It is tiny! Made me chuckle anyway.

Today I went to the farmer's market, but I got a later start then I like. It gets so busy, I really prefer to get there earlier. Also, my strawberry guy was sold out by the time I showed up!! So, I had to procure them elsewhere. Oh, the burdens of life. How do I manage?? Anyway, I am most excited about two new greens I picked up. I have mustard greens which should make my veggie pita lunches extraordinary next week. And then I got something called sorrel which has a delicious lemony flavor. Sadly I cannot find an image that looks like my purchase! But that's what they told me it was anyway.

I am making some navy bean soup right now. It will be my go to meal for the week. It has navy beans, obviously, and peppers (they were about to die so I did not want to eat them raw), carrots, celery, and onion. When it is done it will also feature tomato sauce (hm...maybe!) and beet greens. Should be good. It for sure is healthy!

I weighed myself last night which is good AND bad. Bad because it makes me sad! Good because I tend to lie to myself about things I don't want to face. I'll keep going with eating healthy and exercising and I won't have to feel bad about it any longer!

Good Morning

You're doing great on your 30 day plan! Congratulations!

I walked around the neighborhood here this morning. Very nice area. Was out by 6:45. I was the first one up around here so had my devotions and then got out of the house. didn't know how to make coffee though! Had it when I got back and Amy was up to make it for me.

Huge thunder storms came through at 2 am! Woke us adults up but all 3 boys slept right through it. Very loud so I couldn't believe they didn't wake up. Lots and lots of rain, too. They figure about 2 inches.

I froze 5 bags of brocolli yesterday morning before we left and brought a gallon bag full here to eat sometime.

We're going to some kind of little neighborhood parade this morning. then Amy has a couple of jobs for me to do. Maybe go to a train museum this afternoon but we'll see how the time goes. haven't talked to Mom yet so wondering how her night went at the motel with Grandma V. She made the trip fine but was so tired last night! Hope they both slept ok.

Carol is coming today and will spend the night with Grandma tonight. Mom and I have a reservation at the Howard Johnsons and will have the Waelchli's and Joshua over for a swimming party.

Gotta go.

8 and doin great!

Haha. Yeah, I'm funny!

But I can't believe I'm already on day 8 of my 30 day plan! Kind of neat how so much gets accomplished in just a short amount of time.

I had a great exercise day today. I walked around the block during lunch today, so that was 30 minutes of moving around in the middle of the day. Which is so nice because I spend so much time sitting! Then I jogged tonight. I was out for about 40 minutes. My jogging was great because I am feeling so much stronger.

It is 11 here and I am really tired! I think I will call it a night and begin again tomorrow. There is a WFS meeting tomorrow at 10 (well, every Saturday at 10) and I want to attend. But it all depends on my sleeping in!

Have fun on your mini vacation and don't work too hard! I will be thinking of you!

Good Morning

Is the farmer's market open every day? I thought it was only on Sundays. You lucky bird! I bought us 4 ears of corn at Marketplace the other day and it was good.

Been for my walk but then went to the garden and found 6 heads of brocolli I have to deal with before we can leave here. Grandma V is up and dressed and ready to go! Now, she'll be waiting for me! Not the way I envisioned it. But gotta deal with it or it goes to waste. Hoping to leave here by 11:00.

I jog a little during my walk. Quarter mile or so. Just to get my heart going. But I don't like to jog! Good for you though. I won't race you. Catch up with you from De Pere.

Day 7 - Caught up!

What a beautiful day today! I got a later start then usual, exercise wise. But the cool thing is that I got to watch the gigantic orange sun set while I was jogging!

I did a poor job timing myself, but I know my jog met my 30 minute goal for the day. The fantastic thing is that it is becoming so much less painful. It is still somewhat difficult to get myself out there and going. But the huffing and puffing part is better!

Also, I really feel like I am losing some thickness in my lower belly, which makes me happy.

The actual exciting news around here is that I went over to the Farmer's Market tonight and picked up some sweet corn. I'm going to have two ears for dinner tonight. Can't wait! Cherries for dessert. It's not ice cream but that is a-ok with me!

Day 6 - Catching up!

I've had a busy week and so now I am playing blogger catch-up! Yesterday was day 6 of my 30 minutes for 30 days. I did walk for 20 or 25 minutes at lunch. But that was all! Yes, that was it!

Today at lunch I caught up and walked for about 20 minutes again.

Beautiful day! And I am so glad we have started this official lunch thing. It was just too overwhelming. I was about to snap!

Day 5

I may have slacked on blogging but I did not slack on exercising! Yesterday was a successful day five. I did a jog - 2.5ish miles and I was out and about for 35 minutes!

Another Day

Cooled off over night. Very nice sleeping weather with all the windows wide open. Still woke up at 6 am though. But I didn't get up until 7:00. Went for my walk with Neil again this morning. I'm very stiff and sore from all that work Monday and yesterday! But it's done. Big job today is mowing the lawn after lunch. Paying bills this morning. Ugh.

Day 4 - Letter of the law!

I've not been feeling real spicy for the last couple of days, so I took it pretty easy today. At lunch I walked for exactly 23 minutes and then after work I walked around my block here at home for 14 minutes. So I surpassed my goal of 30 minutes. But I really took it easy. No serious heart pumping. But it sure was nice to be outside.

Good Morning

Pretty much told you everything in email note. GV is going with us to De Pere. They are staying in a hotel. Mom, GV, and Carol is coming there, too. I get to sleep on the floor at Waelchli's. Very exciting. been for my walk but had to force myself to go this morning. First day of vacation and I intended to sleep in. Woke up at 5:45 and finally got up at 6:30. That better not become a pattern of I'll go back to work.

Day 3 - Whew!!

I had a small goal today. Just walk for 30 minutes. And I far surpassed my goal!

I ended up jogging 1.25/walking 1.5/jogging 1.25. So, four miles in 55 minutes. I did not walk super fast. Nor did I jog super fast, truth be told. But I did it and it felt really good.

It was a beautiful day. Not too hot. And I listened to my OTHER Jars of Clay CD.

I had a very successful mission to the Farmer's Market this morning. Greens, a cucumber, two little melons (no idea what variety!), carrots, strawberries, Ranier cherries, radishes (watermelon radishes - supposed to be spicy!!), and green peppers. I'm set for the week. I have some leftover broccoli, turnips, and wax beans from last week.

Day 2

I just got back from a beautiful bike ride! I was out and about for around 40 minutes. It was no drastic race to the finish but I was sweaty, no question about that. It was nice to get out and explore the neighborhood, see the monastery, view the canyons. It actually reminded me that I like California!

Even though this was not a heart seriously pumping exercise day, I think it is still good to work some different muscles.

I listened to nothing because I am terrified of getting smooched by a car while riding my bike!

Good Morning

Walked with the Beatles this morning but had a late start. Slept until 7:30! Another gorgeous day but we really need some rain. I watered the garden and flower beds again yesterday so they are looking good but the lawn is getting crispy.

I'm up 8/10's since yesterday morning! No more home made ice cream for me! I didn't eat that much of it though and didn't eat that much dinner either so was surprised I was up that much. But it goes up and down all the time. As long as I can stay below my goal weight I'm happy. Don't want to lose any more because I am not buying another wardrobe any time soon!

Hope you have a good day!

Day One: Success

I put in my 30 minutes - 35 minutes, actually. Which is neat because I jogged about 2.6 miles, so that's not too terrible of a time. The really neat this was that it actually felt kinda......good! It is amazing how the body is willing to respond.

I sure am glad that I went early this morning. Well, at 9 am - early for some! It was already getting toasty and I think it would have been too hot if I waited much longer.

I listened to the Jars of Clay today. Today is going to be a really fun day of music on WCPE, by the way! Tune in if you can - www.wcpe.org - here is a link to today's playlist:

http://theclassicalstation.org/today.shtml

Happy 4th of July!!! I hope you have fun with that full house!

Good Morning

The house is full and the fun has begun! The Waelchli's arrived about 5:00 yesterday. They had a good time in Duluth. And we're all looking foward to a fun day here today.

Weather is gorgeous. Going to be 85 and sunny all day. Was about 65 when I walked this morning. Walked down along 140th and I noticed a smell. Terrible. Finally came upon a whole pile of carp someone had dumped on the side of the road! Those lake people! Yuk. I walked faster but then had to come back and then I ran.

Hey I am officially down exactly 45 pounds from my high today! 4 lbs below my goal! Wooowhooo! Will probably put some of it back on today though!

Wish you were here.

Julie's Challenge

I have been really struggling with motivation in regards to this exercise thing. Well, actually, regarding a lot of different things. But I have thought of a doable goal/challenge for myself. I have been thinking of it for the last couple of days, and am officially starting it tomorrow.

For the next 30 days I WILL exercise for 30 minutes every day. It could be a bike ride, or maybe jogging, it may be a "health walk" (that means speedy!), it might just be a thirty minute mosey while I am talking on the phone. But I am going to get moving for 30 minutes every day.
See? Doable. Easy even!

So the basic rule is 30 minutes every day. That said, I can skip a day. If I do, I need to make it up the next day (or over the course of the next couple of days). I cannot, however, "pay it forward". If I walk for 40 minutes on Monday that does not mean I can jog for 20 minutes on Tuesday. In addition, if I skip Friday I cannot add up all the extra 10 or 15 minutes from the preceding week and apply that to Friday's exercise. The time must be made up after the fact. Otherwise I am cheating.

I was thinking that I come up with these gigantic "I'm gonna" plans and maybe it is just too big a bite of the apple to chew. Maybe that is why I get overwhelmed and just stop.

30 minutes for thirty days is chewable.

Jogging

Holy smokes! It is as though every car in the state of California was out on the road today! And driving like idiots! I was pretty darn careful as I made my way this afternoon. No need to get squished just when I am jogging again!

I did a little route by my house and jogged the entire way. Walk/Jog/Run tells me it was 2.76 miles. Now, this was no run mind you. It was a slow jog. But it was tough and it was work....and I did it!

In addition, I took a walk around my block at work during lunch today which clocks in at a little over half a mile. Not a health walk - unless you count mental health!

Today was pretty dreary all day. Very overcast and pretty cool. Until I left work, that is! Blue sky and the sun was shining! I stopped at the Farmer's Market and picked up some strawberries and some cherries.

Dinner tonight features steamed carrots and broccoli. I have some red pepper hummus hiding out around here too. Oh, and strawberries and cherries of course!

Hope you had a great day!

Another day

Well, I had another day where I felt unmotivated but I did it anyway. I guess that is how a new lifestyle starts! Why isn't it super easy??? <>

I brought my workout duds to work today and after work I walked around the block. It is a good walk - .63 miles and has some solid hillness to the journey. I did four rounds, so that is just under 2.5 miles. I jogged three sides and then walked up the fourth side (the hill). So, I did it!

I ate healthy all day today - I'm excited for dinner tonight. Baby beets and turnips! Yum!

Back on the exercise wagon!

I have been so stressed and crabby over the past week. And my exercise has suffered for it over the weekend. I guess I was too busy pouting to do something good for myself!

I really felt like coming home and sitting around again tonight, but I didn't! Well, that's a lie - I am currently at home and sitting around. But I got some exercise in first!

I actually jogged 2.5 miles today! It was slow, but I jogged the entire way. Actually, I did not even bother timing it so I am not sure how long it took. I listened to the 2007 Cities 97 CD when I was out and about. It was pretty warm but I was freezing all day at work so it actually felt good!

Good Morning

The Beach Boys accompanied me this morning and I wish they all could be California girls! Er, I mean Wisconsin girls. Going to be 90 today! Ick. I'll stay in the office as much as I can. Might have to do some watering again tonight. No rain since Friday now so everything could use a drink. Garden is looking good! Have a good day!

Good Morning

Walked with the soundtrack to Shrek this morning. Some really fun stuff there. Also saw two cats, 1 dog, and chased 2 deer off the road as I came up on them. And the garbage man waved at me - twice! Going and coming. He must be a walker or jogger, too. Not our garbage man though. Beautiful morning here again. We have had such nice weather since it stopped raining every day like it was for a while.

Are you having lots of smoke out there from all the fires in California? Lots of talk on the news about that.

The spice of health: unhealth!

I have had a couple of unhealthy dinners recently, but I am perfectly content with this fact. Sometimes some unhealthy behavior is necessary to live a healthful life!

Today I only made it for one walk around the block at lunch. That's OK though. Also, I mapped it out and that distance is over half a mile (.63actually). After work I went over to Coronado and walked as well. I walked about a 1.25 miles. I planned to stay longer and walk more, actually. But here is the thing: it was kind of gross over there today! Very stinky on the beach and the sand bugs were practically a swarm. So, I called it done a bit earlier then intended.

We are going to warm up this weekend to around 90. But I plan to get out on Saturday and Sunday even if it is just for a bike ride.

Have a great weekend! I hope you get your rain!

Good Morning

Simon and Garfunkel make much better walking partners than Rod Stewart! so I walked with them this morning. Cooler this morning. Nice for walking. Today is "getting ready for the pig roast day" for me. Then going to finish communing shut ins this afternoon. Have a good day!

Good Morning

Walked with Rod Stewart this morning and I won't do that again. Felt like I was in a piano bar listening to a lounge singer. No energy for walking there. But once I had him on I didn't want to stop and change it. So...good walk though. Another perfect morning. They are predicting rain tonight and in the morning though and sure hope we get it. We are very dry. Not as bad as California from what I hear on the news but we need the rain. Have a good day!

Fitting it in

I did get exercise today, but not of the "formal" variety.

Our newly implemented lunch break program almost fell apart today. I, however, refused to let this happen - at least to me. It was a very busy day at work today and we were, as usual, understaffed. But when noon rolled around (12 is my scheduled time) I took my lunch and went to the park. After I was done eating I walked around the block twice, which took about 25 to 30 minutes. I did not really push myself but I wanted to move a little bit. And I did.

Then I had a work crisis occur and I was so p@%#!% that I took another walk around the block!

Then I had my WFS meeting today at 6:30 so I did some walking (and phone talking) before the meeting.

So, as I said, none of this was formal, get the heart racing exercise. But I still moved about!

I am giving myself 57 gold stars for my emotional health today, though. As I mentioned, I had something really infuriating happen at work - coworker related. And through my anger some of the first thoughts that popped into my head was "Problems bother me only to the degree I permit them" and "I am a competent woman". Those are a couple of affirmations that are the core of the WFS program. And I realized that in the four months I since I have joined the group, I have apparently really learned something! Yes, I'm upset. But this is not really my problem. So I am not going to obsess. And I am NOT going to worry. And I am competent. So there!

Seriously.....

As in, seriously. Yay me! Today I ran!

OK, today I actually added some jogging to my 4 mile walk but this is a pretty exciting move (jump-leap!!) forward for me. I love to run and it is something that I have not done in a long, long time. Maybe 8 to 9 months.

This afternoon I decided to walk one song/run one song while doing my route. The really great news is that I have a lot more stamina then I thought. I have no way of knowing for sure, but I feel like I walked 1.5 miles and ran 2.5 miles. Just a guess. I know I jogged more then I walked though. Soon I will be running the entire way. Pretty exciting!

Another healthy eating day, too. By the way, my salad dressing turned out great!

Tuesday Morning

And I'm not working! Been working all weekend so taking today off. Slept until 7:30!!! So, a late start but Neil Diamond and I went for our walk. Another gorgeous day here. Perfect weather. We need some rain now though again. Lawn is starting to turn in a couple of places. I watered the garden and flower beds Sunday night and might have to do it again tonight.
Had kind of a down day yesterday but feeling much better this morning. A good night's sleep and a day off will do that for you.

I picked up another book that I'm finding helpful. Defeating Depression by Howard Stone. Augsburg Fortress book. Very practical and an easy read.

Have a good day everybody!

I forgot!

Good work news, by the way. And, yes, this is exercise related.

We (meaning someone named Julie) decided that it was total BS to work all day with no break. Thus, official lunch hours have been implemented. Today was the first day because we had a lot of things that needed to be rearranged.

Anyway, during lunch I was able to take a 25 minute walk. Really, it was beautiful! Yay!

I walked!!

Not in the AM though. My alarm went off at six and I did not even bother to snooze for five. I just turned the darn thing off, rolled over, and went right smack back to sleep!

I did walk tonight after work though. I did the little four mile walk by my house. It was a beautiful evening. 76 degrees, or so said the Methodists on their bank-style marquee.

Super healthy eating today! Including, but not limited to, blackberries and blueberries from the Farmer's Market!

Now Zoey and I are just hanging out. Dinner tonight will be a salad with lettuce and baby turnips. I made a dressing with butter milk, honey Greek-style yogurt, and poppy seeds.

All in all a good healthy day! I give myself a cumulative total of ten billion stars!

Martina and Me

Martina McBride was my walking partner this morning. I didn't really want to go today. Too tired after all my outside work yesterday. But we did it. Another beautiful day here. Hope it's not too hot in SD. Been hearing how it's over a hundred every day in California.

I'm working today because of a funeral at 1:00. So, going to take tomorrow off instead and sleep in. I hope.

Dad

A Rating System

What do you think about implementing a rating system as to how we preformed for the day? We could relate our success for:

Overall Health
Healthy Eating (which includes chocolate, I'll have you know!!)
Exercise
Emotional Health

We could do 1 - 5 stars. Or something like the obviously valuable threat level rating.

Now, I want to give myself 5 stars for my sleeping health - so I'm off to bed!

Slacker!

I'm going to blame Mother Nature - it has been really hot! So I really have not been doing too much. But I have been walking to the store and other local things like to Ponces and The Ken. Trying to get my exercise where I can find it, I guess!

Honestly, now that summer is here, I really really should exercise in the morning before work. I am going to try and make that happen tomorrow. The only promise I make on that count, though, is to report back!!

Good Morning People!

Where are you all? I've been for my walk already. LeAnn Rimes walked with me this morning. That gal can sing! Another beautiful day but a busy one for me. Don't want to tell you my weight numbers. You'll all be jealous.

Another Day

Walked with Bruce Springstein this morning. Not my favorite but you gotta mix it up once in a while. I like some of his stuff a lot but the rest of it I can take or leave. Mostly leave. Another gorgeous morning here. Have a long day ahead though. Getting ready for a funeral on Monday (Leonard Koehler, don't think any of you know him), have a wedding rehearsal tonight and wedding tomorrow (8 bridesmaids and groomsmen on each side! I sometimes think "the more unsure they are, the more witnesses they need!). Also put a roast, potaotes, carrots, onions, and rutabagas in the crock pot this morning for our dinner tonight. Mom is going out to dinner with her buddies. Have a good day!

Dinner Tonight

I'm glad we're getting to feel like this is home. I'm cooking more and that always feels good. On Monday I did pork roast in the crock pot and tonight I'm making enchilada casserole with the leftovers. Frankly I don't know why I used to spend so much time doing the individual rolling the tortillas and filling when they just fall apart by the time they get to the plate. Casserole is much simpler. A light sprinkle of cheese and simple ingredients. Hope it is tasty!

We (the kids and I) went to the local pool for the first time today. Very fun! I didn't run today because I couldn't sleep last night. Hopefully I sleep before 2 tonight so I can get my butt out of bed at 6!

Another Beautiful Day Here

I got my walk in this morning (with The Brothers Four - folk group from the 60's - you wouldn't know them!) but then got called to the hosptial so am late getting to this. I'm down those 2/10's I had put on though so that's good news! Hope you all have a good day!

Dad

A goal met!

I got a walk in before I went to my girl meeting tonight! I am pretty pleased that I made this happen and really want to make it a habit.

I walked in my work neighborhood, which was great because the route I took had a good amount of hills. I have no idea how long it was distance wise, but time wise I walked for about 50 minutes.

Also a very healthy eating day!

hump day!

Okay, it is the middle of the week in case you don't know. So, when I look at it that way, I have 3 days to make good! Not that I have been THAT bad but I haven't been that good for 3 days! I've had an interesting awakening about myself. When I do some low calorie cooking my mind tells me I can eat more. If I have a slim fast my mind tells me I can have a high calorie snack because I haven't eaten all that much! So, I'm going to have to be out of my mind! (I know, I know...you think I am out of my mind already!) I have to retrain my brain! And I will. I haven't exercized this week, except for floor exercises and a few little trips around the yard. But every little bit helps because I am trying to walk 10,000 steps and some days that is tough to do. Anyway, I am not too discouraged yet, but I have to do better! And I will! Tomorrow I am going for a walk!
That's it! Have a great Thursday!

Good Morning

The Dixie Chicks and I walked this morning. Another perfect day for it. Did everybody see that moon last night? Gorgeous! And going to be full tonight and even prettier. Don't miss it!

Two in a row!

I got another nice walk in after work tonight. I did the four mile route in my neighborhood. It is a good walk because it has some solid hills. Oh, and it is four miles!

Another beautiful day here today - but we are starting to get a touch of "the heat". My frizzy hair is letting me know that it is also humid!

Anyway, as someone else said, one down! A lifetime to go!

Falling Behind Here!

I haven't checked in here for two days and see all kinds of notes! I will get back to my regular moring check in. Did my walking today with Alabama and their greatest hits. Gorgeous morning again. Blue sky, no wind, about 60. Beautiful. I'm up 2/10's! Yikes!

Dad

I'm still here!

I didn't get a chance to write yesterday because we were just plain having too much fun celebrating dads! But here is a question for you guys: How come a person can be on their feet all day, working all day, had 3 meals (sort of--breakfast, slimfast, and supper!) and NOT be able to loose a fraction of a fraction of a pound?

I did my floor exercises today and a few other exercises and thought I would go outside after supper and walk, but got wrapped up in a tv show with mom and Megan and the next thing I knew it was time to get mom in bed! Oh well, bound to be more days like today, but there will also be the days I succeed in eathing right and exercising!

An object at rest

Oh, yeah, it stays at rest!! I did some things over the weekend that could be construed as exercise, but I did not go for a health walk. Today I did, though! And it was really great! After work I did my local four mile route and I was sweaty upon my return.

It was a beautiful day here today and it was great to get outside. Blue sky and none too hot. Perfect, actually.

Healthy eating all the way around today, too. I am making lentil soup for dinner, which I am pretty excited about.

That's all I've got! I had a healthy day all the way around and it was just a day in the life rather then some diet or punishment. As it should be!

Three Days of Exercise!

OK. So I find exercise where ever I am. On Saturday we walked to the park, I did some standing push ups on the equipment. Yesterday, Sunday, I rode my bike. It was a great ride, 3 mi. and that is big for me. I saw some runners and thought, "Gee. I wish I were running instead." So today I ran 1.5. And for the first time since the move I feel in shape. I ran straight through and continued my "Set a pace, not a race" mantra. I used to just burn out right away because I went so fast. Now I'm aiming to be level.

Bedtime!

It is time for me to get ready for bed but before I do I want to evaluate my day. I was tired and crabby! I am trying to find someone to spend a couple of nights a week with me because caregiving day and night with no breaks is difficult. But after some anger and tears (mine) I managed to pull myself together and have an okay day. Or evening. I did get to walk for almost 1/2 hour tonight plus do my floor exercises. No weights though. Just didn't get to them. And actually, I mean dumbbells, not weights. I did stirfry for supper but I only use 2 tablespoons of oil so except for the sodium it isn't too bad. And we had a nice salad with "fixin's" from the garden. I hope for sleep tonight. My outlook will be 100% better. Anyway...that is it for tonight!

Mom3

Good Morning

Air Supply and I walked this morning. Wonderful, wonderful. Gorgeous morning here. About 68 when I was walking and already 72. Might get hot! A jogger passed me up this morning and I had no clue she was coming. I need to get some rear view mirrors for my headset. I'm 3.6 below my goal weight this morning! What's up with that? So, I'm fixing us bacon and eggs to celebrate!

1 down, 364 to go!

Okay, here I go! Today I lifted 8 lb weights and did some push ups and sit ups and leg lifts and some other floor exercises and my regular floor exercises. Plus I did manage to do a little cleaning but with all that I still have not put 10000 on my pedometer! But dad and I are watching "No country for old men" and I have been pacing since it started so I assume that by the time the movie is over I will have 10000 steps. IF I can finish the movie!

I also ate decent so that makes me feel a lot better about myself! Julie, the salmon was wonderful! And so was the last of the asparagus!

How is your knee?

Have a great night y'all!

No matter what!!

I had such a busy day at work today. Deep down inside (all right, not that deep) I just wanted to come home and be done. But I decided that no matter what I would get some exercise in. I know I just need to make it a habit again. So I did!

I walked my little neighborhood route. 2.5 miles. And I am really glad I did! Also, I ate healthy all day. I am still contemplating dinner but I plan on doing that healthy in keeping with the rest of the day!

Thanks Supporters! It helps knowing you are here!

Good Morning

The Mamas and Poppas and I walked outside this morning. Just gorgeous. Not a cloud in the sky, light southern breeze, about 60 degrees. Perfect for a good hard walk. And we did it.

Walk til you drop!

Man, I fell down!

I did get really good exercise pre-fall, however. I went to this hill I like and walked (as fast as possible) up and down and up and down. And then I went down! Like I said, it was at the end so I'm not too sad. But I have a solidly skinned knee!

I imagine I did 20 minutes of hillness before I fell, had a tantrum, and stomped back to my car!

More tomorrow. Probably beach. I've not yet fallen there!

P.S. Beautiful day here today! It was so nice to be outside!

"There goes the blog" -- Dad

So, today is my first day at this and I certainly hope it is not my only day. I don't get to walk very often but have been wearing my pedometer and at least trying to get 10,000 steps in a day. So, I will continue with that and try to do some form of exercise 5 days a week! Thanks for inviting me!



MOM3

Good Morning

The Beach Boys and I walked this morning. Our usual 2 miles in 30 minutes. That's 4 miles an hour! Pretty good for an old man I think. We walked inside again today though because it's threatening more rain. We had 1.6 inches yesterday and overnight so we are wet, wet, wet here. Looks like you're getting it today Amy. Today I am down 43 pounds from a year ago! Also pretty good for an old man who likes to eat! Have a good day!

Day Off

Well, I guess I will put a positive spin on today by calling it a day off! Cause, you know, two days in a row is tough!!

I brought my walking duds so I could walk before my meeting tonight. Well, leave it to work to mess up my plan! I ended up working with a client until 5:20 and then I had a couple of projects to finish up. So, no walking happened I am very sad to say. I did eat healthy all day though so that is a good thing.

Back to it tomorrow!

Brrrr!

Well, it is still the middle of winter here in San Diego! But, like the good Fitnatic that I aspire to be, I bundled up and went for a walk after work.

I went over to Coronado and walked for about 40 minutes. I am not sure the distance. It was my standard Coronado mosey - from the edge of the naval station over to the Del and then back. No matter the distance, it is a beautiful and relaxing walk. It was very gray and cool today - a bit windy but not too bad. And the ocean was not very choppy actually.

So, yay, day two of getting some exercise!

Editing to add: Apparently I am getting old. I'm sore!!

Good Morning

Rhonda Vincent and I went for our usual 2 mile walk this morning. Gorgeous day. Sunny, light breeze, and 60 degrees. Perfect for a date with Rhonda. BTW, that woman has one fantastic banjoy player in her band! I listen more to him/her than to the words! I really like her though so might look for another CD one day.

Off to work.

Dad

Yay!

Yay - I did something! After work tonight I went for a walk in my neighborhood. You can safely call it the hood, if you like. Anyway, my walk was 2.5 miles RT.

In addition, I have been having a healthy eating day. I am positive that I will have exceeded the five servings of fruits/vegetables I should eat every day.

Anybody out there......

Anyone interested in a revival of Fitnatics?

I am. I've been doing very well in regards to emotional health and not drinking. My eating habits and exercise habits are TERRIBLE though!! Time to get back on track.

I hope you see you here soon, team members!

I did a quick 2 miles today. Sometimes I just hit a wall. Yesterday I just couldn't do it. I just didn't want to! Usually I make myself go forward even when my heart isn't in it. But not yesterday. I just didn't have the gumption.

Oh well, I'm back at it today.

I'm back

I just got off the tred mill. 35 minutes - 2.75. A quarter mile was a cool down/walk. I'm pleased. So I've set this goal of running 10 miles a week. It really works for me. I run about 4 days a week. And some days, I have the time but not the gumption. Then I just go for about 1.5 miles or something and not too fast. By the end of the week it all add up. Right now on Wednesday I'm at 7.75 miles. Good mojo.

I work today and I'm excited. I get to make a gazpacho, which I've never done so I hope it is good. And the recipe I'm really looking forward to is a grilled zucchini and summer squash salad with Parmesan/balsamic vinaigrette. Will let you know if these are worth repeating.

Harry Potter Question

What is the deal with JK Rowling crying about HP? Does he die? Birdie! Help! Then it is Nevil if he does.

Time For Some Good News

I am down 35 lbs as of this morning! 6 more and hot fudge sundae, here I come.

Sting

Not the artist.

Yesterday afternoon I stepped on a bee. I was wearing my sandals and somehow it flew in between my foot and sandal. It stung me twice in quick succession in the same little area. So, no running today. But I did run yesterday before this all happened.

I went back to the chiro today and had another good visit. She is so very gentle.

Don't call the police!

I am here! Sorry guys - I bugged everybody about doing this again, and now I have been totally slacking off. Care to venture a guess as to why?

A-I won the lottery and have been busy living it up!
B- I magically lost weight and became extra healthy so I no longer felt the need to post!
C- I have been so super unhealthy, I have had nothing to post!

If you guessed A or B....you are insane! I don't know what happened-I was doing so well. Then I started roasting again and I just fell back into bad habits. Boo me!

I did ride my bike into work today and I have had a healthy eating day. A walk will happen tomorrow!

Of Note

Of Note:
I'm reading up online, thanks to Birdie's suggestion, about TMJ. It seems that a typical diagnosis includes testing (simple jaw stuff) that my doc didn't do! Why I wonder? This is not really a complaint, just a curiosity. I'm convinced that I have TMJ so it matters not if he did these tests.

I do feel this is ok to talk about here since this is a health issue.

Also, I HIGHLY recommend making protein shakes. My current fave:

1/3 can oj concentrate (w/ added calcium)
1 scoop whey protein powder (available in the health food section of stores)
1/2 cup fat free plain yogurt
3/4 cup vanilla soy milk

It is the ultimate orange Julius!

Appointment

It went well. My chiropractor, Dr. Nathalie (she is from France), was wonderful. She encouraged me to pursue wholeness and balance. Never once did she complain about doctors, rather she was positive about what my doctor had already told me and about her recommendations. She was really wonderful. Of course I was full of complaints about my situation, but she didn't take the bait and join in my complaining. I am pleased with that!

So...I'm going to see her twice next week. She thinks that 4 visits will show me major improvement and 6 will last me about 6 months. This was a gentle adjustment. I was nervous about going because of all the stories I've heard. People love their chiropractors but also rave about the back cracking, etc. She is not a bone crusher. This was gentle and wonderful.

Next time I go we'll talk nutrition too. She thinks that I ought to do this current diet for another week. But she also said that I should take whole foods and grind them (vegies especially because that is what I'm longing for) so that I'm getting the nutrition I need. I'm for that!

I'm feeling great today - the first time in a week. I ran nearly 3 miles today and loved every step. It just felt great.

Chages ahead

Tomorrow I'm going to a chiropractor for my TMJ. I am thinking this will help a lot. I found this particular person through dual, independent recommendations. I didn't even know my friends saw a chiropractor so it was neat to get this same suggestion twice. I am praying that this helps. I decided to go this route because the white coat doctors don't seem to be making much progress. I'm miserable and depressed on this stupid liquid diet! So I hope it helps.

Hot outside

Just off the tred mill - 2.5 and running hard! That felt good. I've been very depressed since my steroid injection. Actually it is getting kind of scary because there are entire blocks of time that I cannot recall. I need to contact the doctor and see if this is related and/or normal. But having the energy to exercise felt sooooo good.

My eating is difficult but good. I'm really learning about eating until I'm full. Just like you said dad. It is easier to get full when your choices are so limited. But I'm rocking on the smoothies and my friend, Brandy, will loan me her juicer. THAT will be good.

Both boys are napping. He he!

I didn't fall off the wagon.....

It was more like a spectacular leap! I am not sure if it is just habit from roasting or if it was the unstructured time over the weekend, but I did not exercise or eat healthfully at all!

I am starting fresh today. I had a healthy breakfast and I am riding my bike to work. I will let you know how it goes at the end of the day!

Could it be that I am not alone in having this problem? Where are you people?

Good times!

I had a really fun day yesterday - not difficult to achieve since I was not at work!

I did not walk or go to the gym (I was just not feeling it!) but B and I rode our bikes to a local park and played catch. I also took the opportunity to swing! It was a beautiful day yesterday and we had a lot of fun.

Yesterday for breakfast/lunch I had toast, beets, an apple, and some melon. And I made a pretty fantastic dinner....if I do say so myself! I steamed artichokes for an appetizer and then I made Turkey Tenderloin in Cherry Whiskey sauce. That recipe came from Eating Well, and it was really good. I also made a little salad with a citrus vinaigrette. It was very easy to make. I just mixed some white balsamic vinegar and olive oil and then added the zest of an orange and the juice of same said orange. Pretty yummy and it made for a good and healthy dinner!

Up and At It

I wanted to sleep in this morning but was awake before 7:00. No fair. So, I'm going to get busy. Have flower bed and garden weeding to do. Will save the mowing until Monday when it's supposed to be 95 here and muggy. Ah, sweat. Also have a wedding at 4:00 today so I suppose I'll have to go and do that. We went to dinner last night at the Shoreview over by Amery. I ate very well. They have the best prime rib anywhere around here and that's what I always have when we go there. But last night I settled for a big salad, a cup of soup, and a poached fillet of cod. Wasn't satisfied but I was full. Also skipped the potatoe in favor of some terrible carrots and brocolli. Obviously, that crap didn't come from my garden so it wasn't very good. I am determined to lose this last 9.6 lbs.

MASH

Do you get MASH still on reruns? Geeze I love this show. It is good for a person!

I went to my ENT doc today and had another steroid shot, but this time in my jaw to combat TMJ. Last time I was there he said I had this, but of course I didn't do anything he wanted me to do. Well, I did. I gave up caffeine entirely which I feel is a HUGE deal. He thinks it isn't. I don't think King needs caffeine so can't appreciate that sacrifice. (For the record I really like this guy. He is the one who took out Carter tonsils. )

So what he wants me to do is, for the next month eat foods with the consistency of pudding. Can you believe that! He told me this before and I reminded him it was spring and there was too much good stuff in the garden to obey a dumb rule like that. This time he serious about it. And frankly, I am too. My sinuses hurt so much and he feels a lot of the pain I experience is due to referred pain from the TMJ. If I can avoid surgery for my sinuses I will! So I'll do my best to obey Dr. King.

That said, I'm open to recipes.

Walking Recruitment

I am happy to report that my neighbor, Miss S., joined me on my walk today. We walked from Nottingham to Georgia street, which is almost 4 miles. It is the same route I have been doing all week. It was a beautiful day for a walk and it was really fun to visit all the way. It sure made the walk seem a lot shorter. To me anyway!

The best news of the day for me was when Miss S. said "You look a lot leaner already". That made me feel good. I can feel a real difference in the way my cloths fit but it is nice to know that it is actually noticeable. Also, insane neighbor lady asked me today if I was losing weight. She is still insane, but that warmed me toward her a tad!

In addition to my afternoon walk, I rode my bike to work today and I was the roaster today, as well. That means a lot of up and down on the ladder, a lot of bucket filling, and a lot of bean lifting. So I feel like I moved a lot today.

I have had a good eating day thus far. The usual breakfast. I did not have my act together enough last night to bring lunch to work but the sandwich side today was a little salad with chickpeas, pinto beans, yellow and red pepper, red onion, and carrots tossed in a vinaigrette. It was really good and really healthy and really cheap. Cost me a buck! Now I am making some beets for dinner. I love beets. One of my favorite vegetables.

Time to clean up and rest up!

Good Morning

I had a very long day yesterday but well worth it. Up at 4:45 am (!!!) and into downtown Minneapolis at the Target Center by 8:00. Whole staff went to a Get Motivated Seminar. About 10 speakers ranging from "how to make a killing in real estate" to "give your heart to Jesus to find meaning in life." We had no idea that last one was even a part of this. But the best were Bill Cosby and Collin Powell. Excellent. Both funny and had lots to say that was worth hearing. Got back to church just in time for the 7:00 pm service and home for a late dinner at 8:00. We never eat that late but I was starving.

Had my usual breakfast of oatmeal and tomato juice. Had a Chicken Caesar Salad for lunch. Didn't care for that. Way too much parmesan cheese which I don't really care for but I ate it all. I was starved by 1:00. Then some leftovers for supper and an apple before bed. No walk yesterday but did plenty of walking and climbing stairs at the seminar so didn't worry about it.

My usual lunch these days is a can of Progresso Soup and some crackers. It's very good soup and comes in lots of different kinds. I'm buying it at Menard's (!) for $1.78 a can. Much cheaper and healthier than the burger and fries I use to eat every day. For supper I eat whatever we're having and eat until I'm full. Don't stuff myself but eat until I'm satisfied.

Down 31 lbs as of this morning. Just 10 to go before that hot fudge sundae!

Gotta get to work.

What a dinner!

I had my standard good day today. Had a healthy breakfast. Rode my bike to work. Ate a good lunch. Rode my bike home. Took a four mile walk.

Then I ate the best (and biggest!!) dinner that I have had in two weeks! For B's pre-birthday we went to The Linkery. I finally had some carnitas and it was wonderful! The carnitas was baked in a pasilla chili and that was served on top of black beans and grilled corn that was removed from the cob. It was excellent. I also had two glasses of wine and now I am afraid of waking up with a headache! So I am going to down some water and hit the hay.

I'm worn

I had a good day today and I imagine I will sleep well tonight because I am worn out!

I rode my bike to work today and after work I went to the gym and did 30 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes on the treadmill (incline walk, of course). I am going to wait until next week to change my routine because I will be roasting on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. I do not want to have sore muscles when I am doing all that work. I am interested to see if I will have any energy to walk or go to the gym after roasting. It is a lot of work. I am not worried about it, though. I will be active all day long so that will be fine.

Short and sweet, friends. I hope everyone is having a great night!

By the way, I am thinking that perhaps my headache was sinus related. Now that I am feeling better I have a very runny nose and feel a little drippy in the back of my throat. It is just odd because it was not the classic sinus pressure ache that I usually get. That, combined with the lack of congestion made me discard the idea that it was a sinus/allergy issue. Well, all that matters is that I feel better now!

Vegetables....It's what's for dinner!

Amy was interested in knowing what we are eating. I am pretty easy because I am a creature of habit and I will eat the same things until I get utterly sick of them and then I will find something new and repeat the same process!

For breakfast right now I have been eating a piece of whole wheat toast (Milton's, 5g of fiber per slice) topped with yogurt butter (thanks Amy!), peanut butter (crunchy, natch!), and jelly. Then I have some fruit. Usually kiwi but if I have some melon or pineapple cut up I may go crazy and have that instead. Yeah, I too am surprised when that does not make the news. I also have some yogurt and right now that yogurt is Horizons FF vanilla.

Lunch has been consisting of an egg salad sandwich on the afore mentioned bread and maybe a lettuce free salad of peas, carrots, and peppers. If not that, I might have a sweet potato with the yogurt butter and some sugar. At some point at work I generally eat and apple, as well.

For dinner I like to do a little stir fry. I use soba noodles (3g of fiber) and again with the pepper, peas, and carrots. Yeah, I know. I need to mix up the veggie situation a bit. But, hey, those are the ones I love!

I know, not too exciting. But when you are cooking for one it is best to make small portions so things do not sit around and go bad. Also, this really is the way I like to eat and since I don't have anybody else telling me they are getting bored I don't really don't have to worry about variety if I do not want.

And, heck, it keeps me happy!

Good News This Morning

I've broken the "28 lb barrier." Am down 29.4 as of this morning so hopefully will continue downward now and lose another 11.6. Then I'll have reached my goal and will have a hot fudge sundae! That's going to be my reward.

Got up at 6:30 to walk before work but just didn't feel like doing it. So, will go later I hope.

I finally slept!

I use my cell phone (set on vibrate) as my work alarm in the morning. And for the first time since I started working at the cafe, I slept through my alarm. I could not believe it, but the good news is that it means I finally slept! I have not had a good night's sleep for days. I have been like the waking dead. It took me a couple of hours last night to finally get to sleep, but once I did I guess I was sleeping solid! Thankfully, I only overslept by 10 minutes so it was really no big deal.

A good eating day, even though I went out for dinner. Breakfast was the now standard toast, yogurt, kiwi and lunch was a sweet potato and some peas, carrots, and pepper salad. Dinner consisted of two shared appetizers (brie and mango quesadilla and calamari) and a shared entree (small - three pieces, but excellent and worth every penny....especially since business was paying!) of scallops. Really excellent. Beverage was sparkling water. Oh, we did share dessert which was small, too. So I feel none too bad about my dinner out. I am pretty sure I was well within my suggested daily caloric intake.

I did not have time after work to go to the gym so I went for a walk in my neighborhood. I walked for 30 minutes and then turned around and headed home. According to walkjogrun.net I walked 3.82 miles. It was fun and it was a beautiful day out. As an added bonus, I not only got exercise, I got Vitamin D!

Early Morning Walk

That's right! We walked before we went to Duluth today. Hit the road about 7 am. Was nice out and, of course, not too hot. Might have to make that the routine during the summer here.

I feel better!

I do feel a lot better this afternoon! I did not ride my bike today (because my riding partner has a sore bum from a long bike ride yesterday!) but I did manage to get to the gym this afternoon. I did an hour of cardio: 30 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes walking on the treadmill at a 5% incline. I was going to lift some weights but I was tired by the time I finished. Because I am just restarting the exercise gig and because I have not been feeling well, I decided not to push my luck.

Good eating today. I had a chicken pita at the farmers market. Mainly I just ate the chicken (grilled) and the vegetables. I cannot even venture a guess at the calories but I imagine it could not have been too horribly unhealthy. I had a kiwi before the gym. Right now I am having some pineapple (my new favorite addiction!). In a bit I am going to make some more vegetable stir fry but I finally picked up some soba noodles so that will make me really happy.

That's all I got! Happy Father's Day!!!

Hope you're feeling better

Sorry you are so sick. No fun. Hope you're better today.

What is carnitas? You mentioned it in a post.

Church this morning and then I came home and mowed the lawn and worked some in the garden and flower beds. Gave it up about 4 though. Too damn hot to be out there any longer. 90+ here today. And we had a little shower early this morning and got a whole tenth of an inch of rain. Not enough but we'll take it.

Angie and the kids are coming over for supper pretty soon. BBQ's ribs and then potato salad and cole slaw from last night.

Grandma V went to Antigo with Carol today! We couldn't believe that Carol asked and also couldn't believe she wanted to go. But she did. So, we are all alone here for 3-4 days!

Didn't walk today. Too hot and then I did that mowing and gardening so will count that as exercise.

I am down 30 lbs but seem to be stuck there. Maybe this is my ideal weight?

Good News!

I woke up with my killer headache again this morning but the coffee has chased it away! I am actually feeling pretty good right now so I imagine that I will be able to go for a bike ride and then hit the gym today.

My boring evening

I am feeling substantially better this evening but not well enough to go out. So, I am just sitting on my couch waiting for my headache to cause my eyes to pop out of my head!

My tea tasting went well today but I could not wait for it to get over so I could come home and rest! I did not go to the gym today because of the way I was feeling. And I know I am sick because I did something today I never do. I took a nap. A two hour nap! And now I am just anxiously awaiting 10 PM so I can go to bed for real.

I hear it was a beautiful day here today. Since I do feel better today I imagine I will feel even better tomorrow and be eligible for a bike ride.

Pig Roast a big disappointment

I don't know. Last year we served 201 and so hoped for and prepared for 250 this year. Served 168. 5 gallons of potato salad and 4 gallons of cole slaw left over! And enough baked beans still on hand to sink a ship. Will try to sell off what we can in the morning but we'll never get rid of that much stuff. Weather too nice today I guess. Not much pig left but I sent some of that home with the guys that worked. They took the other stuff, too, but not enough!

The good news? I worked off all the calories I ate I'm sure. On my feet moving for 4 hours. At least I hope I worked them off. Lot of calories in potato salad!

I am sick!

I am sad to say that I really do not feel good. It started yesterday afternoon with a headache and by the end of the day (which did not end until 8:30 due to a tea tasting) I added an aching body to my illness list. Woke up, after yet another night of tossing and turning, with the same symptoms. I have another tea tasting this morning at 10:00 am and then I plan on just resting the remainder of the day. That makes me sad because I was planning on going to the gym this afternoon. Well, I shall see what the day brings. I could feel like a brand new, shiny penny this afternoon!

I would not call my eating "good" yesterday because I probably only had an intake of about 1000 calories. I would never do that purposefully because I know it is very unhealthy but I worked a 13 hour day yesterday and it was just really busy. By the time I got home, just before 9, I was so tired I just wanted to go to bed. So I did! Obviously, I did not get to the gym yesterday but I did have a generally active day running around the office and going upstairs to downstairs to upstairs many a time.

I will let you know if I feel better today and get to the gym. I am hoping to take a bike ride tomorrow but if I feel like this, it is not gonna happen!

When can I eat some pizza????

I had another good day again today. I have been getting up an hour and a half before I have to leave for work so I have plenty of time to drink coffee, read comics, and eat breakfast. This routine helps my attitude a lot! Anyway, I did the standard toast/fruit/yogurt breakfast. I virtually never eat lunch at Calabria but I did today even though I brought my lunch. Scott made a beautiful salad that was $2 for employees and I just could not pass it up! It was really healthy, too. It was made with arugula, cherry tomatoes (yes, I ate them!!), a few toasted pine nuts, and a few thin shavings of romano cheese. He tossed the lettuce with a tiny bit of olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Can you see why I could not pass it up? It was excellent. But I still wish I was having pizza for dinner instead of a sweet potato!

I did go to the gym tonight. I used the elliptical for 30 minutes and then I walked on the treadmill for a mile at a 5% incline. So, pretty good!

By the way, I cannot tell you my weight loss goal because I refuse to weigh myself! Childish, I know.

We walked today

and nearly died in the process. Too damn hot to be walking at 4:30 in the afternoon. But we did it. Then we had a nice taco salad for supper which Mom had ready to go when we got home. Not too exciting but that's the report for today.

A good day

I rode my bike to work again today. It is getting hot so I am pretty moist by the time I arrive at work! I skipped the gym again tonight and got together with my girlfriend to take a really fun, beautiful, and peaceful nature walk. It was none to strenuous but we walked for over an hour. It was a good time. But I will be going to the gym tomorrow for sure.

Eating was healthy today. Here is a picture of my dinner:
This was a spicy little stir-fry which was made with brown rice, carrots, yellow pepper, snap peas, water chestnuts, and mandarin oranges. Pretty darn yummy, if I do say so myself! And I do!

I will probably have some melon before I hit the hay. Actually , probably not since I am really tired right now!

No Walk Today

Just didn't have time. But I've eaten healthy so that's good. Could have walked after supper but I had to water the garden so got that done instead. Dry here again and we need rain but none in sight they say. So it's up to me to do Mother Nature's job for her. Still have to lose 12 lbs to reach my goal. Seem to be on another plateau here at the moment.

To my health!

I am skipping the gym tonight. And I ate a white chocolate cookie tonight. And I am going over to my neighbor's house to drink two beers.

My rationalization is that I have set a limit on the quantity of adult beverage and it is good for my mental health.

I did ride my bike to work today, though.

I'm tired, too!

Worked too hard this weekend for an old man! And ate too much, too. Up 1 lb this morning so have to get back on track today. Now, have 13 lbs to lose to reach my goal.

Hope you have a good day!

Dad

I'm Tired!

Today was my first non-roasting day at work! Yay! I rode my bike to work, which is just over 1.5 miles each way. After work today I went to the gym and just did 30 minutes of cardio. I just want to get back into that routine.

A healthy eating day for me, too! Breakfast consisted of a piece of whole wheat toast with PB&J, yogurt, and a kiwi. Lunch was an egg salad sandwich (on whole wheat, natch!) and a vegetable salad with snap peas, red pepper and carrots. Then I did a little stir fry for dinner with brown rice and basically the same lunch salad ingredients. So, all in all, pretty darn good.

You can probably tell by this post that I am tired! I will probably go to bed at 10 but I am thinking of having another piece of fruit before I hit the hay. I have some really nice and sweet melon in my fridge!

What do you call two lawyers on the bottem of the ocean?

A good start! And that is what I had today. I rode my bike to the Hillcrest Farmer's Market which is 2.5 miles from my house and features some gigantic hills. B and I were both worn by the end! Then I went for a walk with Miss S and the dogs. She is in trouble with her vet right now because one of the boys is a tad bit stout so it was a little more then a leisurely stroll but nothing too intensive. Finally, I walked over to Vons this afternoon. I contemplated going to the gym but I don't want to suffer burn out! Oh, also, I am lazy!

Miss S and I are going to start walking two evenings a week without the boys so we can really do a health walk.

So, what about everyone else?

Let's do this thing!

Hello friends! It is spring (almost summer!) and I am done being unhealthy. Are you interested in a rebirth of Fitnatics?