Wow. You are really into this! 3 miles at lunch and 3 more after work! I can't imagine myself but good for you!
I kept a food diary last year when I was losing my weight. Used an online service. Can't remember the name. Oh, yeah, mycaloriecounter.com. Also tried fitday.com. Both about the same. Gives you the calories and all that for everything you eat. Had to guess at some things because what you make at home isn't always on their list. But I found it very helpful and it made me aware of what I was putting down my throat.
Walked this morning in extreme fog! Luckily, no traffic here!
Have a good day.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
2/Day 2 - Whoops!
I had a great exercise and eating day today!
Three miles at lunch - and these were hilly miles! I imagine I'll feel it in the rear when tomorrow rolls around. Then I jogged after work, another three miles.
It was a beautiful evening for a jog tonight. Really cool, actually. Felt like fall! I forgot to check the clock, so I don't know my pace for the distance I went. But it felt good and it was enjoyable. I find it is a really nice way to let go for the work portion of my day and get into the non-work relaxation portion of the day!
I read an article in the UT today about food journaling. They discussed a six month study where one group kept a food journal, the other group did not. The journaling group lost an average of 18 pounds over 6 months. The non-journaling group lost an average of 9 pounds over the same period. I wonder if journaling strictly helps us be aware of what we are putting in our bodies or if it speaks to a deeper overall commitment. Probably both. Anyway, I am going to give it a try. I did it today and, I will admit, it kept me out of some work snacks!
Edited to add: I forgot my "Whoops!" part! Totally forgot to do ab stuff tonight. I'll pick up my 30 day slack tomorrow!
Three miles at lunch - and these were hilly miles! I imagine I'll feel it in the rear when tomorrow rolls around. Then I jogged after work, another three miles.
It was a beautiful evening for a jog tonight. Really cool, actually. Felt like fall! I forgot to check the clock, so I don't know my pace for the distance I went. But it felt good and it was enjoyable. I find it is a really nice way to let go for the work portion of my day and get into the non-work relaxation portion of the day!
I read an article in the UT today about food journaling. They discussed a six month study where one group kept a food journal, the other group did not. The journaling group lost an average of 18 pounds over 6 months. The non-journaling group lost an average of 9 pounds over the same period. I wonder if journaling strictly helps us be aware of what we are putting in our bodies or if it speaks to a deeper overall commitment. Probably both. Anyway, I am going to give it a try. I did it today and, I will admit, it kept me out of some work snacks!
Edited to add: I forgot my "Whoops!" part! Totally forgot to do ab stuff tonight. I'll pick up my 30 day slack tomorrow!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Blah!
I'm taking a jogging break tonight because I am just really tired and lethargic. Have been all day, actually. I had to rely on my alarm to wake me up this morning and, even then, I did not feel like popping out of bed. I actually contemplated snooze! What is this world coming to!?!
I did walk at lunch today. J and I took a three mile jaunt, which was good. I fully intended on jogging tonight but...no.
OK, the new goal! It has been revised yet again. I am continuing with the 30 minutes of exercise every day. Same deal as before. In addition, I was going to do 6 weeks to 100 pushups. I got in position to do my training tonight....really easy for my level, actually. And that is when it came to my attention - I have NO upper body strength anymore! None. So, I am waaaaay reverting to a goal I contemplated right after I started the first 30 day project. I am going to switch off days and do pushups (girl style) and ab work for 30 days. I really need to work on some general strength prior to committing to the 6 week program.
So, that is the plan. 30 days of abs/pushups. And moving about for 30 minutes during each of those days. I do believe I can handle that!
P.S. I ate M&Ms and salty mix at work today. Damn them. I'll leave it to you to decide if I am cursing work or the snacks!
I did walk at lunch today. J and I took a three mile jaunt, which was good. I fully intended on jogging tonight but...no.
OK, the new goal! It has been revised yet again. I am continuing with the 30 minutes of exercise every day. Same deal as before. In addition, I was going to do 6 weeks to 100 pushups. I got in position to do my training tonight....really easy for my level, actually. And that is when it came to my attention - I have NO upper body strength anymore! None. So, I am waaaaay reverting to a goal I contemplated right after I started the first 30 day project. I am going to switch off days and do pushups (girl style) and ab work for 30 days. I really need to work on some general strength prior to committing to the 6 week program.
So, that is the plan. 30 days of abs/pushups. And moving about for 30 minutes during each of those days. I do believe I can handle that!
P.S. I ate M&Ms and salty mix at work today. Damn them. I'll leave it to you to decide if I am cursing work or the snacks!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Weekend Stuff
I have not been posting, but I have been jogging! I ran three miles both yesterday and today. The good news is that I am getting so much stronger and I have really been cutting time off of my miles. I am averaging 12 minutes/40 seconds per mile right now. I'm not running with the wind, but it is leaps and bounds quicker then 30 days ago!
I walked often with J at lunch last week, and hope to keep that up. It was nice to get outside and up my exercise level a bit more. It is just so easy to live a non-moving life. I'm trying to change that!
I walked often with J at lunch last week, and hope to keep that up. It was nice to get outside and up my exercise level a bit more. It is just so easy to live a non-moving life. I'm trying to change that!
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Good Morning
We haven't posted anything new here since Wednesday? That's not right, is it?
Anyway, I'm at it. Slept until 6:45 this morning so walked a little later. The sun was up and it was already getting warm. But a nice walk with the Beatles. Sara Schmidt was out jogging so she passed my by 2 times once each way!
I'll be outside most of today working on the new raised beds for the garden. Just getting them cut and marked now and then hauling them out there (that's the worst part!) until October after the crop is done. Can't install them now or I'll ruin what's growing.
Josh and I had a nice time last night. Went to Logger's for dinner. I had ribs and he had chicken strips. Then to the movie. It was ok but not something I would see again. Fine to take your grandson to however.
Have a good day.
Anyway, I'm at it. Slept until 6:45 this morning so walked a little later. The sun was up and it was already getting warm. But a nice walk with the Beatles. Sara Schmidt was out jogging so she passed my by 2 times once each way!
I'll be outside most of today working on the new raised beds for the garden. Just getting them cut and marked now and then hauling them out there (that's the worst part!) until October after the crop is done. Can't install them now or I'll ruin what's growing.
Josh and I had a nice time last night. Went to Logger's for dinner. I had ribs and he had chicken strips. Then to the movie. It was ok but not something I would see again. Fine to take your grandson to however.
Have a good day.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Walkin and Talkin
I had a great walk today during lunch. Went with J again, and I am really glad we have declared one another our unofficial lunch walk buddy. I don't think either of us would have gone today and it sure makes it more enjoyable to be able to BS while walking.
It has been hot and humid here over the past few days, so I return to the office one sweaty mess! Good thing I have my own office!
I am already contemplating what I will make Sunday for lunches throughout the week. I'm open to ideas!
It has been hot and humid here over the past few days, so I return to the office one sweaty mess! Good thing I have my own office!
I am already contemplating what I will make Sunday for lunches throughout the week. I'm open to ideas!
Good Morning
Me again. I walked around the field 3 times and then up to the mailbox to get the paper and that made 35 minutes. I don't really like walking in the field though because I can't walk as fast or jog for my quarter mile because the ground is so uneven and I'm afraid I'll break an ankle or something. So, probably won't do that so often. Nice walk there though. Today I'm back on 180th Street. If I go south to 140th Ave and then north to 150th Ave and then back home that's 2.2 miles. I drove it yesterday to find out. That takes 35 minutes, too. They're talking this morning about "maybe" showers later this afternoon. Of course, since I watered all the flowers and the garden last night! Have a good day.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Day 30!!!!!
Can you believe it?? I sure cannot! Wow, this was a great exercise and I am really glad that I made a commitment to exercise for 30 minutes every day for 30 days. And actually successfully met my goal!
Today J and I walked at lunch. I am not sure how far but we were gone for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. I bet it was over three miles. And the HILLS. Ouch!! It was a challenging walk, no question.
I am calling it quits for the day, exercise wise. I'm tired and I feel sore! I'll figure something out for tomorrow.
w00t!
Today J and I walked at lunch. I am not sure how far but we were gone for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. I bet it was over three miles. And the HILLS. Ouch!! It was a challenging walk, no question.
I am calling it quits for the day, exercise wise. I'm tired and I feel sore! I'll figure something out for tomorrow.
w00t!
Good Morning
Walked with Barry again this morning. Have 3 playlists with him so working (and walking) through them. Changed my route a little this mornig and it added 5 minutes so ran out of songs. I have my playlists all set to 30 minutes so I know when I'm done. Another beautiful day here. Back to work and not real anxious to go but anxious to get the first day done with. Mom and them had a good travel day yesterday but she said in email that Grandma was exhausted last nght and said this was the last time she would make this trip. Hope they have a good time.
Monday, August 04, 2008
Day 29
Well, this little 30 day experiment just confirms that time does fly! Might as well encourage it to fly healthy!
I got in a lot of exercise today. J and I walked at lunch. We did three miles in one hour, so 20 minute miles. I was sweaty by the time we were done! It is nice to get out of the office in the middle of the day and get the heart pumping.
I also jogged three miles when I got home tonight. Just felt like it! So that was good. Listened to The Beatles which makes any endeavor more fun!
Also had a healthy eating day. So it was good all around!
So....did you take today off since you walked yesterday? I hope you sleep well tonight so you have a happy first day of work tomorrow!
I got in a lot of exercise today. J and I walked at lunch. We did three miles in one hour, so 20 minute miles. I was sweaty by the time we were done! It is nice to get out of the office in the middle of the day and get the heart pumping.
I also jogged three miles when I got home tonight. Just felt like it! So that was good. Listened to The Beatles which makes any endeavor more fun!
Also had a healthy eating day. So it was good all around!
So....did you take today off since you walked yesterday? I hope you sleep well tonight so you have a happy first day of work tomorrow!
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Day 28
Boy, am I getting close to having to decide upon a new goal!
I was, again, successful with this 30 day goal! 3 miles today. I am not positive of the time other then the fact that is WAS over 30 minutes. I do not know if the day will ever come that I am running a 10 minute mile again. We shall see! That will be my ultimate goal.
It was a nice day for a jog, but hot. Well, let me rephrase - I apparently waited for the hottest part of the day to get out and about!
Farmer's Market today, as you know. Since I already told you! Man, those grapes are good. So glad I got them. Purple beans today, too. And, of course, figs!!!
I just took a 15 minute nap. I actually try not to nap because I am afraid of not sleeping at night. But I just could not help it, so I gave in. It was only 15 minutes or so but I feel more refreshed.
I'm torn about my next 30 days. It is either going to be a strength goal (push ups/core) or a specific distance. I am leaning toward distance because I want that kind of activity (jogging) to become a true daily habit.
I was, again, successful with this 30 day goal! 3 miles today. I am not positive of the time other then the fact that is WAS over 30 minutes. I do not know if the day will ever come that I am running a 10 minute mile again. We shall see! That will be my ultimate goal.
It was a nice day for a jog, but hot. Well, let me rephrase - I apparently waited for the hottest part of the day to get out and about!
Farmer's Market today, as you know. Since I already told you! Man, those grapes are good. So glad I got them. Purple beans today, too. And, of course, figs!!!
I just took a 15 minute nap. I actually try not to nap because I am afraid of not sleeping at night. But I just could not help it, so I gave in. It was only 15 minutes or so but I feel more refreshed.
I'm torn about my next 30 days. It is either going to be a strength goal (push ups/core) or a specific distance. I am leaning toward distance because I want that kind of activity (jogging) to become a true daily habit.
Good Morning
I usually don't walk on Sundays but this being my last Sunday of vacation and all I did. Walked 3 times around the field and then up to the mailbox to get the paper and that was 32 minutes so I ran out of music! Had a 30 minute playlist going. Your guy...Barry Manilow. Very windy here today but nice otherwise. Mom, Grandma, Poppa, and Megan are leaving tomorrow morning for the farm. Yesterday Josh was all set to go, too, but came over this morning to say he's changed his mind. He was so lonesome that week over in De Pere. Of course, he didn't say that but we could tell. Anyway, he's gonna stay home with his Dad. And me! Have a good day.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Day 27 Revisited
I'm catching up over here!
I am so tired from this darned flu that I've been doing a whole lot of nothing! On purpose! That said, I had a really good jog today. I took my new Kensington route and added a couple extra loop-de-loos and, according to walkjogrun.net, I traveled 3.75 miles. I think it is safe to imagine that with my warm up and cool down walking that rounds up to 4 miles. Anyway, it was nice to get back on the horse.
And I am glad I decided to get back on the horse today. The power of the mind is amazing. Initially I was thinking I was too tired to run so I would just walk. Then I decided I would just jog as long as I wanted and I could always stop and walk. Well, I jogged and it was not difficult. It felt good and I felt strong. So, as I was planning, I made an assumption. I am glad I decided to challenge that assumption!
So.....apparently pulled a muscle on my left side. Weird because it is not a leg muscle - it is above my hip and below my ribs. Man. I'm ignoring it for now!
Saw one of my coworkers jogging when I was out. Small world and all that.
I am so tired from this darned flu that I've been doing a whole lot of nothing! On purpose! That said, I had a really good jog today. I took my new Kensington route and added a couple extra loop-de-loos and, according to walkjogrun.net, I traveled 3.75 miles. I think it is safe to imagine that with my warm up and cool down walking that rounds up to 4 miles. Anyway, it was nice to get back on the horse.
And I am glad I decided to get back on the horse today. The power of the mind is amazing. Initially I was thinking I was too tired to run so I would just walk. Then I decided I would just jog as long as I wanted and I could always stop and walk. Well, I jogged and it was not difficult. It felt good and I felt strong. So, as I was planning, I made an assumption. I am glad I decided to challenge that assumption!
So.....apparently pulled a muscle on my left side. Weird because it is not a leg muscle - it is above my hip and below my ribs. Man. I'm ignoring it for now!
Saw one of my coworkers jogging when I was out. Small world and all that.
Good Morning
It's me again! See my email note to you about my doctor visit yesterday. Didn't mention there, however, that my blood sugar, triglyceride, and cholesterol numbers are all great. Feel very good about that. Walked this morning with the Oak Ridge Boys singing old time gospel songs. Some good, some not so good. Another gorgeous day on tap here. Had a nice birthday party for Josh last night. Angie left on her youth mission trip to Mexico this morning. Mom, Grandma and Poppa are leaving for Montana on Monday (I think). That's all the news from Lake Wobegone.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Day 26 Revisited
I call a do-over!!
I am sort of back in the saddle. No jogging today - I'm just not up for that level of exercise. But I did a lot of walking. I walked for 40 minutes at lunch today. Maybe 2.5 miles. Not sure exactly. But it was really nice to take a break and get some moving about in. After work I went for a totally non-health walk. A mosey really. I was out for an hour and did my 3.5 mile loop. So that is good!
Eating was good today until we had cheesecake for my coworker's birthday! His 12 year old son made it (and was there for the eating) so obviously I HAD to have a piece. Just to be nice, of course. I mean, it is not like I actually LIKE cheesecake! No!
I am feeling so much better. I really had a pounding headache all night last night. Tonight I am just worn out but no headache and my stomach is stable. Road to recovery!
I am sort of back in the saddle. No jogging today - I'm just not up for that level of exercise. But I did a lot of walking. I walked for 40 minutes at lunch today. Maybe 2.5 miles. Not sure exactly. But it was really nice to take a break and get some moving about in. After work I went for a totally non-health walk. A mosey really. I was out for an hour and did my 3.5 mile loop. So that is good!
Eating was good today until we had cheesecake for my coworker's birthday! His 12 year old son made it (and was there for the eating) so obviously I HAD to have a piece. Just to be nice, of course. I mean, it is not like I actually LIKE cheesecake! No!
I am feeling so much better. I really had a pounding headache all night last night. Tonight I am just worn out but no headache and my stomach is stable. Road to recovery!
Good Morning
Was up at 6 this morning! Had my devotions and my walk and then had to be at the OMC clinic at 8 am for blood work. Checking my levels. Now just finished breakfast. We didn't get a drop of rain yesterday! It all went south of us. So I watered the garden last night. Jeff and Stacy arrived about 4 pm and visited until 5:30. Then they went to their races at Cedar Lake and i don't know when they came back. Still in bed this morning so I haven't seen them today yet either! We're celebrating Josh's birthday here tonight so that's when he'll find out about his big trip coming up in October.
Hope you have a good day!
Hope you have a good day!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
26/27
Another day off over here. Tomorrow might be as well. I may decide to call a redo on 26 and 27!
I am feeling a lot better, I am pleased to report. I plan on going to work tomorrow. I went to the doctor this morning and all they did was charge me 10 bucks to tell me what I already knew! Oh well. The good news is that my blood pressure is 112/71 and my pulse is 49, which I gather is really good.
Question for you: do you weigh yourself every day? I am thinking I might start doing so. I imagine on one hand it could be kind of discouraging. On the other hand, I tend to make some poor food choices (don't ask!!!). I think a daily weigh in might discourage that somewhat.
What do you think?
I am feeling a lot better, I am pleased to report. I plan on going to work tomorrow. I went to the doctor this morning and all they did was charge me 10 bucks to tell me what I already knew! Oh well. The good news is that my blood pressure is 112/71 and my pulse is 49, which I gather is really good.
Question for you: do you weigh yourself every day? I am thinking I might start doing so. I imagine on one hand it could be kind of discouraging. On the other hand, I tend to make some poor food choices (don't ask!!!). I think a daily weigh in might discourage that somewhat.
What do you think?
Good Morning
Ok, I'm back on track! Happy to be home and walked with Neil Diamond this morning. Fun to be back on my own route! I did walk 5 of the 7 days we were gone so felt good about getting it in one way or another. I gained 1.6 lbs on the trip so want to get that off. We ate way too much and usually not the right stuff! But back to my oatmeal and tomato juice this morning and tasted good.
My garden is a jungle! So, that's where I'll be this morning. And my lawn really, really needs to be mowed so will do that this afternoon. More exercise. All to the good.
Sounds like you are keeping up with your plan as you are able. Sure hope you feel better this morning. Absolutely no fun to be that sick.
Dad
My garden is a jungle! So, that's where I'll be this morning. And my lawn really, really needs to be mowed so will do that this afternoon. More exercise. All to the good.
Sounds like you are keeping up with your plan as you are able. Sure hope you feel better this morning. Absolutely no fun to be that sick.
Dad
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Day........
All right Lambs, I'm a little lost and confused on my days. Note to self....do think (Haha! I do THINK on a daily basis I hope! Should read "do THIS") on a daily basis! Another new goal.
Friday was day 22 and I ran 3.25 miles.
Saturday was day 23 and I 100% slacked!! (it was fun!)
Sunday I ran 3.25 miles and also walked enough to make up for Saturday. Sunday was day 24.
Monday was day 25 and I had a really excellent walk at lunch with J from work. We walked for an hour and it was 3 miles. Then I got sick. Pretty sad, actually.
Today is day 26 and I sincerely doubt that I will be exercising at all today. I am home sick and I am just feeling really tired and worn. Right now I am just working on hydration. I don't even feel hungry which is good, I think.
Anyway, that's my story. I don't want to end my 30 days in a whimper! Gotta get better!
Travel well pals!
Friday was day 22 and I ran 3.25 miles.
Saturday was day 23 and I 100% slacked!! (it was fun!)
Sunday I ran 3.25 miles and also walked enough to make up for Saturday. Sunday was day 24.
Monday was day 25 and I had a really excellent walk at lunch with J from work. We walked for an hour and it was 3 miles. Then I got sick. Pretty sad, actually.
Today is day 26 and I sincerely doubt that I will be exercising at all today. I am home sick and I am just feeling really tired and worn. Right now I am just working on hydration. I don't even feel hungry which is good, I think.
Anyway, that's my story. I don't want to end my 30 days in a whimper! Gotta get better!
Travel well pals!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Good Morning
We have been for our walk again this morning and are now going out to the Deloach family cemetery with the clan. Except Grandma. She can't walk up there anymore. then the reunion this afternoon. Having a very nice time! Except every time I woke up last night it was 12:30 am. Guess my watch battery has died! Gotta go.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Vacation
Okay, so Uncle Steven and Auntie Marilyn are on vacation so they don't have to walk and I am on vacation so have the opportunity to walk! I have been really lucky because W walked with me at night in Champagne IL as I didn't think I should walk alone and then last night in Clintwood Marilyn walked with me to show me around a little bit, and today W and I actually walked together again! And it was good. And we went to numerous family cemetaries today and believe me when I say they are straight up the side of the mountains! But it is all good and I am glad for the opportunity to walk and the opportunity to see this area again. And the people are awesome. It is fun to be with them so I am sure that is good for my mental health!
Eating is a challange though, but I am trying to do the best I can with what we have. And there isn't much here. I hope that on Sunday night we can go to Pound or Jenkins or Norton to have dinner. Guess there is a restaraunt in one of those places but I can't remember which! In the meantime we have had the salad bar at Pizza Hut 2 nights in a row. And we did have breakfast this AM and I had gooooooood grits!
All for now. I am so tired my eyes burn! Gotta get my rest so I can be my best at the reunion tomorrow!
Eating is a challange though, but I am trying to do the best I can with what we have. And there isn't much here. I hope that on Sunday night we can go to Pound or Jenkins or Norton to have dinner. Guess there is a restaraunt in one of those places but I can't remember which! In the meantime we have had the salad bar at Pizza Hut 2 nights in a row. And we did have breakfast this AM and I had gooooooood grits!
All for now. I am so tired my eyes burn! Gotta get my rest so I can be my best at the reunion tomorrow!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Day 21
I successfully made up for my vacation day yesterday.
Since I was telecommuting today, I took the opportunity to run at lunch. I did - hmmmm, dang I don't remember! I mapped it out earlier and everything! But it was 3.25 or 3.5 miles at lunch. The best thing is that it only took me 40 minutes!
After "work" today I walked over to the North Park Farmer's Market. It was not an exercise walk, just an out and about walk. But that was about an hour and I know it was 2.5 miles. I am happy to report I bought blueberries, cherries, and grapes.
So I know I made up for my slackerness yesterday! And, honestly, a day off now and then is not a bad idea!
Since I was telecommuting today, I took the opportunity to run at lunch. I did - hmmmm, dang I don't remember! I mapped it out earlier and everything! But it was 3.25 or 3.5 miles at lunch. The best thing is that it only took me 40 minutes!
After "work" today I walked over to the North Park Farmer's Market. It was not an exercise walk, just an out and about walk. But that was about an hour and I know it was 2.5 miles. I am happy to report I bought blueberries, cherries, and grapes.
So I know I made up for my slackerness yesterday! And, honestly, a day off now and then is not a bad idea!
Day 20 - Day off!
Well, I ended up taking yesterday off, exercise wise. I had a busy day at work and did not take an official lunch so I did no walking then. I was going to walk or jog after work but a friend called and wanted to get coffee. I figured that was worth a vacation day!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Freak Out!!!!!!
There is a skunk in my courtyard right now!!! It just walked right up to my OPEN sliding glass door!
I bet this does not happen in La Jolla!
I bet this does not happen in La Jolla!
Day 19
Well, shoot. Hello day 19!
I did exercise a lot today, but some of it I prefer to just consider being a part of living a more active life. Which is exciting! Soon I'll be like Dad - doing all sorts of different active things every day!
I was able to walk at lunch today. I think it was 34 minutes. I got 2.5 times around my work block so I guess that's around 1.5 miles. Then a coworker took advantage of a lull in the afternoon to get out and stretch our legs, so that was another .6ish.
I jogged a new route after work tonight. I took a back route over into Kensington. So pretty. Really nice houses and lots of trees and stuff. I even took a detour to explore our local canyon! Per walkjogrun, I believe I did about 3.5 miles. If only WJR would have let me know about all the freaking hills!!! Anyway, it was a good outing and I made a solid show! I am not positive about distance because I was not super specific on mapping my route and I took a couple of detours.
I did well on eating today, too. Nothing I did not make or buy. In other words, I did not eat the work snacks! I was really hungry by the time I got home from work tonight so I had a bowl of cereal. I am really glad I had something easy, healthy, and light. And I did not ruin my dinner!
We have been officially asked to not bring in any food to the office tomorrow because we will be in the thick of the move. I understand that they are going to bring in pizza and I bet you anything it will be from Luigis!!!! Believe you me, I will be eating TWO slices of pizza! I'll plan out a really long run for tomorrow to make up for it!
I wish you luck on the start of your journey!
I did exercise a lot today, but some of it I prefer to just consider being a part of living a more active life. Which is exciting! Soon I'll be like Dad - doing all sorts of different active things every day!
I was able to walk at lunch today. I think it was 34 minutes. I got 2.5 times around my work block so I guess that's around 1.5 miles. Then a coworker took advantage of a lull in the afternoon to get out and stretch our legs, so that was another .6ish.
I jogged a new route after work tonight. I took a back route over into Kensington. So pretty. Really nice houses and lots of trees and stuff. I even took a detour to explore our local canyon! Per walkjogrun, I believe I did about 3.5 miles. If only WJR would have let me know about all the freaking hills!!! Anyway, it was a good outing and I made a solid show! I am not positive about distance because I was not super specific on mapping my route and I took a couple of detours.
I did well on eating today, too. Nothing I did not make or buy. In other words, I did not eat the work snacks! I was really hungry by the time I got home from work tonight so I had a bowl of cereal. I am really glad I had something easy, healthy, and light. And I did not ruin my dinner!
We have been officially asked to not bring in any food to the office tomorrow because we will be in the thick of the move. I understand that they are going to bring in pizza and I bet you anything it will be from Luigis!!!! Believe you me, I will be eating TWO slices of pizza! I'll plan out a really long run for tomorrow to make up for it!
I wish you luck on the start of your journey!
Okay, after a busy day doing stuff for a lot of other people, and of course doing some stuff for myself, like washing clothes, I finally went for a walk about 4:30. I have to say that I am really stiff and sore! And it is only day 2 of 30! Oh, well, although my body doesn't feel too happy, my brain says "Yay"! Now tomorrow we start our trip and I am determinded to walk! Well, not the entire way to VA but you know--30 minutes a day!
The best part of today was dinner fixed by Angie! YUM and I did not overdo! And that is what I need to concentrate on while we are on vacation--not overdoing!
The best part of today was dinner fixed by Angie! YUM and I did not overdo! And that is what I need to concentrate on while we are on vacation--not overdoing!
start over!
Good morning you all!
Okay, I am ready mentally to start over so we will see how it goes. Julie, your 30 mins for 30 days has encouraged me. I sometimes bite off more than I can chew! Figurativly and literally! So anyway, yesterday I did my 30 minutes. I walked up a hill a couple of times, I lunged walked a couple of times and I walked backwards a couple of times! Cornfusing? Give it a try! It is nice to have my dad here so I feel I can get out and do some walking. And I went out for supper and did okay with my food choices and had a great time with my friends! So, anyway--day one on 7/21!
Have a great day!
Okay, I am ready mentally to start over so we will see how it goes. Julie, your 30 mins for 30 days has encouraged me. I sometimes bite off more than I can chew! Figurativly and literally! So anyway, yesterday I did my 30 minutes. I walked up a hill a couple of times, I lunged walked a couple of times and I walked backwards a couple of times! Cornfusing? Give it a try! It is nice to have my dad here so I feel I can get out and do some walking. And I went out for supper and did okay with my food choices and had a great time with my friends! So, anyway--day one on 7/21!
Have a great day!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Day 18
Another nice day here in San Diego - pick your jaw up off the floor! I know you are stunned!
I had a good day of exercise. Just one walk around the block at lunch today. And then a jog in after work. I listened to Mika. I like him and it helps me keep a fast pace going. Nothing too exciting on my walk - no skunks! I have been doing some skunk research though and I have found out that they are really reluctant to "deploy their arsenal" if you will. They only produce and store 15 cc of stink, which is enough for 5 sprays. It takes around 10 days to restock. Point being, they will try to scare the bejeesus out of you before dousing you in stink. So my paranoia level is now about 78% rather then 10million%!
My black bean chili with pineapple salsa is delicious!!! Let me know if you want the recipe......
I had a good day of exercise. Just one walk around the block at lunch today. And then a jog in after work. I listened to Mika. I like him and it helps me keep a fast pace going. Nothing too exciting on my walk - no skunks! I have been doing some skunk research though and I have found out that they are really reluctant to "deploy their arsenal" if you will. They only produce and store 15 cc of stink, which is enough for 5 sprays. It takes around 10 days to restock. Point being, they will try to scare the bejeesus out of you before dousing you in stink. So my paranoia level is now about 78% rather then 10million%!
My black bean chili with pineapple salsa is delicious!!! Let me know if you want the recipe......
Good Morning
They sell some weird stuff at your farmer's market! I've never heard of some of those things. Would be fun to try some of it though. I think!
I'm not fammiliar with that website either but will have to check it out. Sounds good from the name!
Been for my walk with Rhonda V. this morning. Nice and cool morning. No wildlife on the route today though. Saw nothing. I've been looking for the bear but no luck on my part.
You are really doing well on your 30 day plan! I know you have to feel better, too. Some mornings I don't want to go but I always feel good when I'm done and am glad I did it. Like today for example! Helped Angie stain the porch yesterday afternoon after mowing my lawn so I was tired this morning. Going with her to Menards to see about a new storm/screen door and will install that if we buy one. At some point here I have to start getting ready for our trip.
Have a good day.
I'm not fammiliar with that website either but will have to check it out. Sounds good from the name!
Been for my walk with Rhonda V. this morning. Nice and cool morning. No wildlife on the route today though. Saw nothing. I've been looking for the bear but no luck on my part.
You are really doing well on your 30 day plan! I know you have to feel better, too. Some mornings I don't want to go but I always feel good when I'm done and am glad I did it. Like today for example! Helped Angie stain the porch yesterday afternoon after mowing my lawn so I was tired this morning. Going with her to Menards to see about a new storm/screen door and will install that if we buy one. At some point here I have to start getting ready for our trip.
Have a good day.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Day 17
How can this be day 17 of the 30 days already? Crazy! I am going to keep up my 30 minute/day commitment when this period is up, but I am contemplating a new challenge for the next 30 days. Maybe push-ups! I can tell you it WON'T be drinking less coffee!
I kind of loose ends here today because I already got my jog in this morning. I just did the 2.5+ route in the neighborhood. It was a good jog and I am glad I went!
I had a really exciting day at the farmer's market this morning! Purple beans, weird looking carrots, lemon cucumber, strange sweet bell peppers (including chocolate and some strange one he gave me "just to give it a try"), and spring onions. For fruit I picked up bing cherries (sadly, I understand that the Ranier season is over. I have totally fallen in love with the Raniers), peaches, some weird thing called dinosaur eggs (you can imagine what they look like! cross between a pluot and an apricot, I guess), blue berries, and the most exciting thing of all: FIGS!!!! My first of the season! I am really really excited. In fact, maybe I will eat one now....
By the way, are you running this website:
http://www.godhatesfigs.com/
I kind of loose ends here today because I already got my jog in this morning. I just did the 2.5+ route in the neighborhood. It was a good jog and I am glad I went!
I had a really exciting day at the farmer's market this morning! Purple beans, weird looking carrots, lemon cucumber, strange sweet bell peppers (including chocolate and some strange one he gave me "just to give it a try"), and spring onions. For fruit I picked up bing cherries (sadly, I understand that the Ranier season is over. I have totally fallen in love with the Raniers), peaches, some weird thing called dinosaur eggs (you can imagine what they look like! cross between a pluot and an apricot, I guess), blue berries, and the most exciting thing of all: FIGS!!!! My first of the season! I am really really excited. In fact, maybe I will eat one now....
By the way, are you running this website:
http://www.godhatesfigs.com/
Day 16
I had a really good run last night. I did the 2.5+ route and it was great. I felt like it was a really strong run. And no skunks! That's a happy thing.
I had a hard day yesterday. I just kept thinking of pizza and ice cream. Specifically about eating pizza and ice cream. But I need to do better with my eating. I have opportunities to eat out so I don't have to create them when I am by myself and it is the middle of the day!
I had a hard day yesterday. I just kept thinking of pizza and ice cream. Specifically about eating pizza and ice cream. But I need to do better with my eating. I have opportunities to eat out so I don't have to create them when I am by myself and it is the middle of the day!
Good Morning
I don't usually walk on Sundays but I did this morning. Woke up at 6 am and got up at 6:15 when Mom did so decided to go. Very cool here this morning! Went in shorts and t shirt and I was cold until I got moving. I'm jogging about 1/4 mile now but still don't like it! How can you possibly do 4 miles? I can't imagine.
So that really was a skunk? Ick. I'd hate to find that sleeping on my porch! I'm surprised there are skunks right in town. You would think dogs would kill them off.
So that really was a skunk? Ick. I'd hate to find that sleeping on my porch! I'm surprised there are skunks right in town. You would think dogs would kill them off.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Day 15
I did not forget to post yesterday - I was just tired so I didn't do it!
I had a really good walk around the block yesterday at lunch. I make sure to keep track of the time so I know it was 35 minutes. It was a nice day out yesterday, so pretty enjoyable.
After work I jogged. I did almost four miles last night! It was 3.9ish. I was doing my "usual" and just decided to keep going! It was tough and it was really good exercise. I do not think I will do that distance again today, however!
I had a really good walk around the block yesterday at lunch. I make sure to keep track of the time so I know it was 35 minutes. It was a nice day out yesterday, so pretty enjoyable.
After work I jogged. I did almost four miles last night! It was 3.9ish. I was doing my "usual" and just decided to keep going! It was tough and it was really good exercise. I do not think I will do that distance again today, however!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
I forgot!
I can't believe I forgot this! Seriously, Normal Heights should be renamed skunkville! I was on my jog tonight and I was going by a house when I caught a wiff of skunk. And I looked over and, on the step, someone had a bowl of what I presume was cat food and water. Napping in the sun - right on the step - was a skunk!! All black and I could see the white back. Just all curled up and taking a snooze! I looked around (stared, gaped, gawked!) for a couple of minutes and the skunk must have heard me and decided to take a peek. Suddenly I was looking at the prettiest cat face I have ever seen! Very cute. I'll be darned.
Be careful out there!
Be careful out there!
Day 14
Well, boy howdy did walkjogrun.net get a face lift! Check it out - I think you will like what you see! It is fun!
I had a solid day of exercise, which is good because I had a solid day of eating! I walked for 30 minutes at lunch today - the distance was over a mile I think. Maybe 1.29 or something (OK, I admit. I went to wjr and did the distance!). Then I did a quick jog after work. That was 1.63 miles. Then I walked to meet my pals for dinner. That distance was .7 of a mile. And, finally, I walked home from K's house. That distance was .55 of a mile. So that gives me a grand total of almost 4 miles. It was a Frankenstein day of walking, but I got it it!
I had a solid day of exercise, which is good because I had a solid day of eating! I walked for 30 minutes at lunch today - the distance was over a mile I think. Maybe 1.29 or something (OK, I admit. I went to wjr and did the distance!). Then I did a quick jog after work. That was 1.63 miles. Then I walked to meet my pals for dinner. That distance was .7 of a mile. And, finally, I walked home from K's house. That distance was .55 of a mile. So that gives me a grand total of almost 4 miles. It was a Frankenstein day of walking, but I got it it!
Good Morning
Walked with the oldies again this morning. Didn't really want to go today but did. I have to lose these 2 pounds I've picked up over the weekend and since then. Eating too much for supper I think. Enough of that! Cloudy now and the pictures on tv show rain coming right at us so don't know about the staining today either. Not going to just sit around today though. Will find something to do.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Day 13
Holy smokes! I cannot believe I am already on day 13. I made this easy little goal for myself and I've stuck with it and lookie here! It is almost 1/2 way over. Neat.
Today my exercise was walking around the block. I walked for 23 minutes at lunch and then I made the rest of my 30 minutes after I got home from WFS tonight. Just another walk around the block at home.
I will admit to eating a gigantic chocolate chip cookie today.....the ENTIRE thing! But I did not want to hurt the feelings of the person who bought it for me! The fact that it was 100% delicious and I really really wanted to eat it upon presentation had nothing to do with it!
PS - it appears I am down a jean size!!! Well, sort of. A little tight but wearable. I just have to keep it up!
Today my exercise was walking around the block. I walked for 23 minutes at lunch and then I made the rest of my 30 minutes after I got home from WFS tonight. Just another walk around the block at home.
I will admit to eating a gigantic chocolate chip cookie today.....the ENTIRE thing! But I did not want to hurt the feelings of the person who bought it for me! The fact that it was 100% delicious and I really really wanted to eat it upon presentation had nothing to do with it!
PS - it appears I am down a jean size!!! Well, sort of. A little tight but wearable. I just have to keep it up!
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!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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!
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!
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!
Monday, July 14, 2008
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.
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!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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!
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!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
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.
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.
Friday, July 11, 2008
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!
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.
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.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
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!
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!
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!
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
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.
Monday, July 07, 2008
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.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
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.
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.
Saturday, July 05, 2008
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!
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!
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!
Friday, July 04, 2008
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!
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.
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.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
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.
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!
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!
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
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!
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!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
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!
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!
Monday, June 30, 2008
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.
Are you having lots of smoke out there from all the fires in California? Lots of talk on the news about that.
Friday, June 27, 2008
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!
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!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
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!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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!
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!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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!
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!
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!
Monday, June 23, 2008
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!
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!
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
I'm working today because of a funeral at 1:00. So, going to take tomorrow off instead and sleep in. I hope.
Dad
Sunday, June 22, 2008
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!
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!!
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!!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
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.
Friday, June 20, 2008
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!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
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!
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
Dad
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
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!
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!
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!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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!
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
Dad
Monday, June 16, 2008
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!
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!
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.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
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
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!
Friday, June 13, 2008
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!
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!
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.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
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!
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
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!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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!
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!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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!!
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
Off to work.
Dad
Monday, June 09, 2008
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.
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 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!
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