It's Friday, and the snow we got last night, didn't even amount to a dusting. That being said, we're supposed to get 3-7 inches tonight. And we take #2 back to college on Sunday. Oh well. I hope that the predictions are correct, and it clears up and warms up on Sunday, so we shouldn't have any trouble. yeah, right.
I'd like to report that I have exercised FOUR times this week. #2 "forced" me to go for a walk this afternoon. So I bundled up and we walked to the coffee shop that's about a mile away. Damn, it was cold, but we rested and had some coffee (she had hot chocolate) and then walked home. Needless to say, my knee did not like the cold, and coming home, the cold air hurt my teeth. But I did it. So, I earned 11 activity points this week! Weigh in tonight.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday
There is another dinky snowstorm predicted for tonight. We got about an inch Monday night, and there wasn't even a delay, but the roads were sloppy. Today, there was a thin layer of frost on the car, that would not scrape off. We're supposed to get about an inch tonight, and then there is a coastal storm brewing for tomorrow night. I guess winter finally decided it was time to torture us.
That being said, I went to the gym on Monday, then again after school on Wednesday -- that 1/2 donut during school didn't help me, but did help my resolve. Today, #2 didn't want to go to the gym "it's boring", could we go for a walk? I told her to step outside. It's a bit chilly (no, downright cold) today. So, we went to the mall and did 2 laps, then went shopping. She got a pair of sparkly shoes (for $6) and then we got some soda and stuff at Target. Not exactly what I had in mind, but at least it got me moving.
My honey bells came today. They are so sweet, and I've already eaten 2 of them. Good thing fruit is zero points these days! Tomorrow is weigh in, so we'll see if the exercise offset the donut and cookies (#2 made cookies, and they were pure evil. I ate about 5 of them, she had left them on a rack, right in front of me, and they kept calling my name! I put them away, so I wouldn't see them!)
That being said, I went to the gym on Monday, then again after school on Wednesday -- that 1/2 donut during school didn't help me, but did help my resolve. Today, #2 didn't want to go to the gym "it's boring", could we go for a walk? I told her to step outside. It's a bit chilly (no, downright cold) today. So, we went to the mall and did 2 laps, then went shopping. She got a pair of sparkly shoes (for $6) and then we got some soda and stuff at Target. Not exactly what I had in mind, but at least it got me moving.
My honey bells came today. They are so sweet, and I've already eaten 2 of them. Good thing fruit is zero points these days! Tomorrow is weigh in, so we'll see if the exercise offset the donut and cookies (#2 made cookies, and they were pure evil. I ate about 5 of them, she had left them on a rack, right in front of me, and they kept calling my name! I put them away, so I wouldn't see them!)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday, Monday
MLK day. No school. It's beautiful outside, although the temperature isn't so nice. No clouds in the sky, but it's really cold. Guess winter couldn't stay away! As long as we don't get snow when we have to take #2 back to school.
I went to the gym this morning and did a half hour on the treadmill. My knee started to hurt towards the end, but otherwise, it felt really good. I know it feels good, and I know it's good for me, so why don't I want to go more often? I dragged #2 with me, and it took her 3 machines to find one she was willing to use for the time I was on the treadmill. Then she complained that her butt was numb, from sitting on the upright exercise bike. Why did she use the upright? Because there were only "old people" using the recumbent ones!
So, I'm starting the week out with a trip to the gym, and a post here. Great start to the week. I'm working on getting caught up with mundane household chores like the dishes and laundry today. Yippee. I've got dinner in the crock pot, so all is good. Next load of wash awaits me. Toodles.
I went to the gym this morning and did a half hour on the treadmill. My knee started to hurt towards the end, but otherwise, it felt really good. I know it feels good, and I know it's good for me, so why don't I want to go more often? I dragged #2 with me, and it took her 3 machines to find one she was willing to use for the time I was on the treadmill. Then she complained that her butt was numb, from sitting on the upright exercise bike. Why did she use the upright? Because there were only "old people" using the recumbent ones!
So, I'm starting the week out with a trip to the gym, and a post here. Great start to the week. I'm working on getting caught up with mundane household chores like the dishes and laundry today. Yippee. I've got dinner in the crock pot, so all is good. Next load of wash awaits me. Toodles.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
It's Sunday, oops
I meant to write more, I really did. But sometimes, life has a habit of getting in the way of best laid plans. So, now, it's Sunday evening. The Giants just won (Go Blue!) and I'm not keeping up with posts.
At weigh in on Friday, I was down 0.8. That puts me up to a total of -18.4 (I think). I'm not keeping track of the numbers as much as I used to, as long as they are going in the right direction. I wore a skirt on Friday, that I haven't been able to button in over a year. Yay Bev! Hubby is still ahead, but he's keeping me on track. Tomorrow is MLK day, so I'm going to drag #2 daughter to the gym with me. She goes back to college in a week, so she can come keep me company while I do the treadmill.
Winter decided to make it's presence known today. No snow, but the high today was about 26. Where #1 daughter lives, the morning temperature was -14. Yes, that's a negative number! She supposedly got her heat fixed, but it's not where it should be. I hope her pipes didn't freeze last night.
So, we've decided to go to Disney World this May after #2 gets done with the spring semester. Still have to look at air fares and decide when and what we are going to do. The most expensive part of the trip is the admission tickets. Not the airfare, not the on site rooms, it's the admission. There is something wrong with that picture. But it's fun, and with hubby doing WW with me, it should be a "good" vacation. Anyway, we haven't done much besides talk about it, so I'll let you know more when I have definite plans.
At weigh in on Friday, I was down 0.8. That puts me up to a total of -18.4 (I think). I'm not keeping track of the numbers as much as I used to, as long as they are going in the right direction. I wore a skirt on Friday, that I haven't been able to button in over a year. Yay Bev! Hubby is still ahead, but he's keeping me on track. Tomorrow is MLK day, so I'm going to drag #2 daughter to the gym with me. She goes back to college in a week, so she can come keep me company while I do the treadmill.
Winter decided to make it's presence known today. No snow, but the high today was about 26. Where #1 daughter lives, the morning temperature was -14. Yes, that's a negative number! She supposedly got her heat fixed, but it's not where it should be. I hope her pipes didn't freeze last night.
So, we've decided to go to Disney World this May after #2 gets done with the spring semester. Still have to look at air fares and decide when and what we are going to do. The most expensive part of the trip is the admission tickets. Not the airfare, not the on site rooms, it's the admission. There is something wrong with that picture. But it's fun, and with hubby doing WW with me, it should be a "good" vacation. Anyway, we haven't done much besides talk about it, so I'll let you know more when I have definite plans.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Exercise Ball
Hubby got me an exercise ball for Christmas. Today was the first time I tried to do the video. There are two on the DVD, a "regular", 40 minute workout and an "express", 20 minute workout. Since I have to go to work at 10:30, I opted for the express one. All I can say is "oh wow". I knew I was out of shape, and my knees aren't what they used to be, but even the modified version was a bit much. I'm not nearly as flexible as the instructor, so some of the moves/exercises are going to take some practice. So, now that I've finally caught my breath, I can say that I now have a viable option to going to the gym. It will be easier, once daughter #2 gets her stuff out of the living room, but I will be able to get through the entire express workout and not feel like I got hit by a mack truck!
So, now it's off to shower and get ready to go to work. At least it's a beautiful sunny day today! Storm coming tonight. Will it be snow or rain? We'll see tomorrow.
So, now it's off to shower and get ready to go to work. At least it's a beautiful sunny day today! Storm coming tonight. Will it be snow or rain? We'll see tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Gloomy Tuesday
So, I've already "fallen off the wagon" as far as posting more often. No posts since last Friday. Geez, I couldn't even make it 10 days. Oh well, that's not the point of this anyway, so I should just keep trying to be more regular.
It's really gloomy out today. It's been a mild winter, so far, but it's really been gray and yucky out. I've been super tired this week, and not sleeping well, so I'm wondering if the 2 are related. When I'm this tired, especially after school, I really don't feel like going to the gym. I know that exercising will give me more energy, but right now, I don't even have the gumption to drive the 5 minutes to the gym. I also, don't have much of an appetite, which is a good thing.
I've got subbing jobs for most of the rest of the month, so that's a good thing. #2 daughter goes back to college in a little less than 2 weeks. #1 daughter adopted two kitties, so I guess I could say I now have grand-kitties.
I'm lacking motivation to even make this post any longer. So, I'll sign off for now, and maybe tomorrow. . .
It's really gloomy out today. It's been a mild winter, so far, but it's really been gray and yucky out. I've been super tired this week, and not sleeping well, so I'm wondering if the 2 are related. When I'm this tired, especially after school, I really don't feel like going to the gym. I know that exercising will give me more energy, but right now, I don't even have the gumption to drive the 5 minutes to the gym. I also, don't have much of an appetite, which is a good thing.
I've got subbing jobs for most of the rest of the month, so that's a good thing. #2 daughter goes back to college in a little less than 2 weeks. #1 daughter adopted two kitties, so I guess I could say I now have grand-kitties.
I'm lacking motivation to even make this post any longer. So, I'll sign off for now, and maybe tomorrow. . .
Friday, January 6, 2012
Friday, Friday
Hubby hit his 10% tonight. I lost 3.4, which is a pound more than I gained last week. So, most, if not all of it was water gain. My knee is feeling a lot better, and my mood has improved significantly.
I'm still 7+ pounds away from my 10%, but it's good. I'm going in the right direction, and since hubby joined, I am tracking and staying on target more than I have in years. I will make that goal this year. I believe that I will get under 200 for the first time in about 5 years. So, now it's time to plan the dinners for next week.
I'm still 7+ pounds away from my 10%, but it's good. I'm going in the right direction, and since hubby joined, I am tracking and staying on target more than I have in years. I will make that goal this year. I believe that I will get under 200 for the first time in about 5 years. So, now it's time to plan the dinners for next week.
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