Exercise
15 minutes stretching
30 minute walk

Meals
Berry Drink
Asparagus, mushroom and Swiss cheese sandwich
Mock chicken nuggets with orange sauce

Renee-thanks for pointing out that I missed some of my meals. I logged part of my meals for the day, but forgot to go back and enter the rest. I had a bit more to eat than a sub. I have entered the rest there now.

My exercise is a bit small today for walking. I need to give my foot a break for a while, so it can heal properly from a cut that I have on my heal. I keep walking on it and haven't been giving it the chance to heal. So I need to give it a break for a few days. Will need to find something else in the mean time.

We only got a dusting of snow here this morning on the grass. The roads were clear though. The temperatures remain in the mid-30s though. I still have to wear a few layers top/bottom when I go outside.

Would you like to plan another get together sometime? Perhaps at the end of February or early March? Perhaps on a Saturday. Just a thought.

Tip of the Day from Muscle & Fitness hers
20 Minutes

The minimum duration of exercise you need to perform 2-3 times per week before heart-health benefits occur. Aerobics, as well as resistance training, help reduce blood pressure, body fat, blood-sugar levels and associated heart-disease risk. Both resistance and endurance training have been shown to increase muscle-building hormones within the blood in women. Weight training also improves resting metabolic rate and body fat utilization, making weight loss easier. In patients with established heart disease or chronic heart failure, resistance exercise has been associated with improved outcomes.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
philadelphia roll, saltines
banana
salad, spanish rice, stringbeans

Getting a little snow today.....

Hope your heel feels better so you can get walking again.

A get together would be great! Feb. 25th would work for me. Would you like to come for lunch?

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Exercise
30 minute walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
Mash potato, squash, and peas
Banana
Veggie burger, mock fish nuggets
Fruit bar

I think 25 Feb will work. Yes, we can get together around noon for a light lunch. That would be great! Something exciting to look forward to now for February.

We only saw a few very small flurries today, but nothing much. Nice bit of sunshine this afternoon. I bet we will get another snowfall before the season is over.

Well, this is the last night for my outdoor Christmas lights to be on. I will need take them all down tomorrow evening. I am sure the neighbors will appreciate that. Well according to my husband anyway.

Tip of the Day from Muscle & Fitness hers
11 minutes

The amount of time spent hugging someone
that raised levels of the hormone oxytocin,
which has a calming influence on the body.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken noodle soup, hardboiled egg
orange
Pork barbecue, potato, mixed vegetables

We got about 1 1/2 inches of snow. It's going to be warmer today so I think it will mostly melt away.

It will be great to see you, Mark and of course, Jack again!

Have a great day!

Exercise:
15 minutes floor stretching exercises

Meals:
Breakfast- berry drink
Lunch-Tofu and mixed vegetables
Snack-clementine
Dinner- Veggie burger
3 fruit bars

For our visit, it will just be Jack and I for now. We look forward to seeing you again!

You got more snow?!? I bet it looked pretty. We put out a new bird feeder after our last big snow, but since the snow melted, the birds are pretty scarce. Perhaps with another big snowfall they will come back.

How has your new exercise videos been working out for you? Have you noticed any difference in your flexibility or your body tone? I didn't have time to exercise tonight. We went out car shopping this evening. Hope to get a second car this weekend. Yes, we haven't got one yet. We put off looking for a while, but my car needs some work, so it would be good to have a second car in the mean time instead of getting a rental.

Tip of the Day from Muscle & Fitness hers, March 2005
82-Percentage by which you reduce your risk of a heart attack when you maintain a healthy diet, exercise, and don't smoke.
70-The average age for a woman to have her first heart attack.
42-Percentage of women who die the first year after having a heart attack compared to a 24% mortality rate for men.

exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken noodle soup, roll
orange
mixed fruit, cod, lima beans, rice pilaf

Yes, I think my bones are feeling better with the exercise. I don't think I've been doing it long enough to get more toned.

It will be wonderful to see you and Jack again!

I'm happy to see it getting lighter earlier and darker later....Spring is on the way!

Exercise
30 minutes walking while shopping for cars

Meals
Berry Drink
Tofu Scramble
Clementine
Mock crab bites

Have a fabulous Friday! Hope you get some nicer weather.

Tip of the Day from Self magazine, Feb 2014
B Happy (B12)

It's frigid, and summer is tragically far away.
Before the winter blues get you, hear this:
Consuming foods high in vitamin B12 could keep you cheerful.

New research in BMC psychiatry shows
low levels of B12 are associated with
depressive symptoms like loss of appetite and sleep, and low mood.

One way to hit your daily dose,
eat 8 ounces of yogurt and a slice of Swiss cheese,
and believe you'll feel warm sand between your toes again.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken sandwich
yogurt
salad, chili

Sun is shining today but rather chilly.

Have an awesome Friday! Hope the scale smiles at you tomorrow!

Exercise
15 minutes stretching
75 minute walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
Berry Drink
Bean burrito
Mock crab bites
Fruit strip


Chilly here today too. I think I heard that you are getting more snow there this weekend.
I had to bundle up real good today to keep warm. Time to buy some new thermal underwear.
Mine are already wore out. I need some thicker layers.


I hope you have some success in the morning!! I hope we both see some positive results.


Hope you have a successful Saturday filled with sunshine.


Tip of the Day from Self magazine, Feb 2014
Honor Thy Grocery List

A study published in Nutrition & Diabetes finds
shopping with a grocery list is an effective way to
reduce obesity-related medical costs.
Now, what you really care about:
The listers lost 8 more pounds over a year,
maybe because they could resist impulse buys
like two-for-one Oreos.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken soup, hard boiled egg
yogurt
steak, veggies

Down 1.6 lbs. I seem to be on track now. I don't get so hungry between meals.

Sam and Chris are having a Superbowl party tomorrow, and I'm in charge of the food. I think I'll order a party platter from Subway and make pasta salad and have chips and dip.

Cold here this morning at 14 degrees....brrrr

Have a great weekend!

Exercise
1 1/2 hr. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken soup, saltines
salad, grilled chicken, kale, potato

Off to church, then getting ready for the Superbowl - "Go Falcons!"

Have a blessed Sunday!

Exercise
2.5 hours walk

Meals
2 eggs and veggie strips
Banana
Cheese/crackers, salad, tea,
small scoop ice cream and small piece of cake

Yeah!! Congratulations Renee! You are doing great!! God job!

My weigh-in showed...I went down 2 lbs. Yippee!
I am getting back on track again.

Little bit sick yesterday. A little bit better today.

Enjoy the Superbowl!! Good choice with subway. Have fun.

1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
minestrone soup, saltines
1/2 sub, chips, brownie

You did great! Keep up the good work!

Well, my team lost , but it was a good game. I think the Falcons went home after halftime! I ate too much too...need to get back on track today. I have a cold so I probably won't feel like eating anyway.

Have a good Monday!

Exercise
15 minutes stretching
1 hour walk/jog

Meals
Black bean and broccoli burrito
Almonds
Fruit strip
Tomato and mozzarella flatbread
Tomato soup
Unsweetened tea
Larabar - apple

You have been doing good with your eating and exercising. I don't think you ate too badly yesterday. I hope you recover from your cold soon. It is never nice to be sick. Glad you enjoyed your Superbowl Sunday even if your team lost.

I feel better today. Hopefully, tomorrow I will be back to normal. Hope you have a terrific Tuesday.

Tip of the Day from Savoy-Giant magazine, Jan 2017
Advice for making it easier to eat well.

Don't skip meals.
Some people think skipping meals will mean lower calorie intake throughout the day.
But skipping only makes you more likely to snack and overeat at the next meal.
Eat only your favorites.
When helping yourself to starchy foods, don't load up on a little of everything which may end up being a lot.
Instead, select only the few that are you absolute favorites.
Make just a few changes.
Some people get so hung up on changing everything about their diet in the New Year
that they end up failing quickly and getting discouraged.
This year pick just one thing to work on (for example, three servings of veggies a day).
And once you've mastered it, pick a second goal.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. exercise
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
chicken soup, saltines
yogurt
taco casserole, zucchini

Still feeling kind of miserable....

Have an awesome Tuesday!