Exercise
30 minute walk

Meals
Banana
2 egg rolls with vegetables, broccoli
potato pierogies, mock crab bites, carrot muffin

Much better today. Back to work.
Still high winds here today. Getting colder. Talk of snow flurries in the morning.
Looking forward to the weekend.

Tip of the Day from Fitness RX, Feb 2014
--You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.
--There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken soup, saltines
roast beef, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables

Cold here this morning. Might get a touch of snow later today.

So glad you are feeling better. Hopefully, you will be pain free.

Have an awesome Friday!

Exercise
45 minute walk
30 minute walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
Bean enchiladas
Swiss cheese
Cabbage salad mix
Tortilla chips and guacamole

Super cold and windy today. Back to wearing thermal underwear. Looks like the northeast will be much colder in the next few days.

Tomorrow is weigh-in. This week flew by. I don't think I will get good results this week. Wishing you a good weigh-in tomorrow.

Tip of the Day from Fitness RX, Feb 2014
10.4 is the number for the Years, the years added to your skin's age when you
skip healthy habits like eating fruits and veggies, brushing your teeth, and applying moisturizer.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. mornng barn chores
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
graham crackers
chicken soup , saltines
pretzels
tropical fruit, pork lo mein

Down .6 lbs. Hope the scale smiles for you too.

Very cold here at 15 degrees this morning....what happened to the nice warm weather we had last week?

Have a great Saturday!

Exercise
15 minutes stretching
1 hour walk/jog

Meals
Cheese sandwich
Mock chicken patties, zucchini relish
Pasta salad, fruit salad

:cheer2: Congratulations Renee!! :cheer2: Good job! :carrot:
You are moving right along and in the right direction.


My scale showed :goodscale I also went down, but only by 0.5 lbs. I am very happy about that, because I didn't expect to lose anything this week. So I am pleased. :broc:


Finally got a couch today and matching chair. Yippee!! We picked it up and brought it home ourselves. We like the way it looks and feels, and it sits in our room just fine. However, I did have to compromise on my cushions. So they are the one-sided ones with Velcro. We got even a bigger discount today, so we just decided to go with it. The fabric smells a little strong right now from the dyes, but I am sure in a week or so, it will not be too bad. The only other bad thing about it is that I didn't notice that it had a 4 inch cut on the left side probably from when they took it out of the box with a box cutter. I tried to look at it before we left but it was hard to cover every inch of it when there is still paper and plastic all around it. Oh well. I am sure I will be able to find some string and sew it together so it is not too noticeable. There is a slight mix in colors so it shouldn't stand out too much. Anyway, I am happy with it right now.

Still awfully cold here too, in the 30's. However, you have it much colder at 15. :yikes: Yikes. :brr: It gives me the shivers just thinking about it.

Tip of the Day from Women's Health magazine, Jan/Feb 2014
If you have 15 seconds....
Squeeze your butt muscles.
Doing so can actually strengthen your spine
and instantly enhance your posture.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
chicken soup, saltines
pretzels
ziti, zucchini

Well. it's a balmy 8.7 degrees this morning. Hopefully this will be the last of the very cold weather.

So glad you got a couch. The odor should fade as it gets exposed to the air. Too bad you didn't see the cut before you brought it home, they might have given you more of a discount.

You're on a roll...new car and couch!

Not sure what I'm doing today. I told Sam I wasn't going to cook, so that means we're going out for lunch and I think I want pizza for dinner. I bought a chocolate mousse cake for me. LOL, I wrote chocolate mouse cake, then noticed the typo......

Have a blessed Sunday!

Exercise
2.5 hour walk

Meals
Tofu Scramble
Cheese Sandwich
Bean Burrito
Onion Rings

A day of no cooking sounds appropriate for a Sunday, especially for a day like today. I hope they took you somewhere nice for your celebration. However, I would have no will power for the Chocolate mousse cake. I would eat it all until it was gone. I would start with one piece and put it away, then I would hear it calling me back to it a few hours later .....an so on. Hopefully that is not the case for you. ;)However, it is a special day for you...so I hope you have/had a fantastic day!!

:celebrate: :hb: :woo: :celebrate:


Tip of the Day from Women's Health magazine, Jan/Feb 2014
Coffee
Go ahead-have that second cup of coffee (as long as it's not too late in the day).
Experts say sipping up to two to three 8 ounce cups a day can improve your mood.
{Well I don't drink coffee, so that doesn't do anything for me}

Stack You Day
Dawn beats Dusk: A study in the journal Obesity found that women who ate a 700-calorie breakfast and 200-calorie dinner shed more than twice as much weight over 12 weeks as those whose meal sizes were reversed. Why....Your body clock is linked to hormone dips that rev metabolism in the morning and leave it sluggish at night.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
hamburger
pretzel
pizza, chocolate mousse cake

I had a very nice day yesterday. We went to my favorite local spot for lunch and for dinner ordered out pizza. The cake was very good and I only had a small piece!

Sam is on vacation for the next week and we need to find a car for my mother-in-law. Not for her to drive, but for us to be able to take her where she needs to go. Our cars are to high for her to get in comfortably.

Thank for the birthday wishes!

Have a great Monday!

Exercise
30 minute walk
45 minute walk

Meals
Berry drink
Peanuts
Spinach manicotti, broccolini with garlic, and lemon shallots
Bean enchiladas, guacamole with tortilla chips
Berry/carrot mini muffins

I'm glad you had a nice birthday, and had something yummy to celebrate it.

Good luck searching for another car. I hope you find something soon.
That way Sam and you can find something fun to do together while he is off.

Tip of the Day from Women's Health magazine, Jan/Feb 2014
Carbo loading

There's a reason so many so-called comfort foods like mashed potatoes and lasagna are carb-based. Carbs fuel the production of serotonin, your brain's main feel-good neurotransmitter, which activates receptors that help control mood and appetite. But when there is less daylight, your body produces less serotonin, meaning you want to eat more than usual in winter to keep your spirits up. But careful: Not all carbs are created equal.

The Fix: Eat complex carbs like whole-grain cereal, rice, and oatmeal, which are digested more slowly than refined grains, staving off hunger (and crankiness). For spuds, swap white ones for sweet potatoes, which are rich in B vitamins and lycopene, nutrients that have been shown to help depression.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken soup, slice of pizza
beef stew

We found a GMC suv at a local dealer. It looks promising. It's raining here today so we probably won't go see it till tomorrow.

No food for me today. I'm having a colonoscopy tomorrow. Hopefully they won't find anymore polyps. I don't mind the procedure, but the prep isn't much fun.

Have an awesome Tuesday!

Exercise
10 flights of stairs
45 minute walk
10 flights of stairs
45 minute walk

Meals
Two eggs and hash brown
Cranberries
Potatoes, carrots, and leeks
Peanuts

I hope the GMC looks nice, runs good, and fits her needs. It will be a
relief for you if you find something quickly.

I can sympathize with you on the colonoscopy. I hate drinking the prep stuff.
It is just plain disgusting. I hope all goes well for you on it.

What is the brand of computer that you bought? For instance, was it Acer, HP, or Dell?
I need to start looking for a new computer.

We got a few raindrops this evening. I think we are suppose to get a few more tomorrow.
I hope so. This dustbowl needs it bad.

Have a wonderful Wednesday, as best as it can be under the circumstances!! :hug:

Tip of the Day from Women's Health magazine, Jan/Feb 2014
Lighten Up

It's safe to shed up to two pounds per week. One pound is 3,500 calories.
So to drop 10 in five weeks you'd have to shave off around 1,000 calories per day
through food changes or extra exercise, or a combination.
But keep in mind that other factors, like your current diet, your genes,
your stress level, and even your sleep schedule can affect how fast things go.
So as long as you're making progress, remind yourself it's not a race.

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

Meals
none


The car was gone. They had not taken it off their website. It was only a couple of miles away, so it wasn't a problem for us. So now we keep on looking.

I love my Chromebook. I really don't know much about computers, but this one does everything I need.

My appointment is at 6:30 this morning. I hope they don't find anything.....

Have a great Wednesday!

Exercise
10 flights of stairs
45 minute walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
Small bag of cheetos
Mock fish nuggets
Peach Yogurt

Oh no, sorry you missed out on the SUV. I hope you find another soon. Now you will remember to call before you go to ensure that the vehicle is still there.

Do you watch any television shows or movies on your computer? There are a few late night shows that I miss which I try to catch later on my computer. I like Designated Survivor, but 1000PM is way to late for me.

I hope all went well with your Doctor's appointment. I bet you were starving afterwards. I remember how my belly kept growling and very loud too. Hope you had a good outcome.

Have a terrific Thursday!

Tip of the Day from Women's Health magazine, Jan/Feb 2014
Get Out of Your Own Way
The key to reaching a goal: giving yourself consequences for slacking.

1. Choose Your Consequence. In order to make yourself stick with something, you have to come up with a deterrent to quitting that would be unpleasant specifically for you. For example, a caffeine junkie could deprieve herself of that glorious morning coffee if she doesn't make it to the gym. Think of things that are uncomfortable and annoying, not harsh or physically painful.

Exercise: 45 minutes elliptical 15 minutes bicycle
1 hour zumba
30 min lifting weights and 20 minutes walking

Had only 4 hours of sleep and feeling a bit exhausted. This seems to be my daily routine from mon-Fri. On the weekends, I like to do a 2 hour hike. :)

Hi sfchubbychick :wave:

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

Meals
banana
chicken soup, saltines
cheeseburger pie, stringbeans

Test went fine. Nothing found. Don't need another test for 5 years.

I do sometimes watch tv shows or movies on my computer. I usually don't make it past 10:00 either unless I take a nap during the day :)

I guess winter just doesn't want to go away. Looks like we're in for 3-5 inches tonight and then cold weather. There's also talk of a big storm for next week.

Have a good Thursday!

Exercise
Walk 1 hour

Meals
2 eggs, hash brown
Veggie pannini, plantains
yogurt


Welcome sfchubbychick! Glad to have you join the thread. Sounds like you have a great exercise routine. You must be very tired after only 4 hours of sleep. How do you manage it?

Renee, glad your test went fine. That's great! Have you watched any TV shows on your new computer yet? Yes, I think we are in for some very cold weather too coming up for the next week. I need to make sure I enjoy the last of the warm weather today.

Have a fabulous Friday!

Tip of the Day from Women's Health magazine, Jan/Feb 2014
Enlist others.

If no one but you knows about the repercussions, it's easy not to enforce them.
Ask those close to you to hold you accountable.......or make them part of your comeuppance.
For example, if you're late to a dinner date, you have to pick up the tab for the meal.
Most people will have no problem calling you out on a slip up (especially if there 's something in it for them!).

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. walk
1/2 hr. morning barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
beef barley soup
roast chicken, sweet potato, lima beans

Snowing here. Supposed to get 3-5 inches, then very cold. I'm more worried about the storm they're watching for next week.......

Sometimes I watch shows on Hulu or youtube. We also get Amazon Prime and Netflix and can stream them to our TV.

Does Jack like to go for walks in the snow?

Have an awesome Friday!

Exercise
1 hour walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
Banana
Bean Burrito
Taco salad

Very cold and windy here today. Some snow flurries, but no accumulation. Not suppose to get any here though. Jack loves the snow. He runs around and rolls in it. He is funny to watch as he plays in it.

Tomorrow is weigh-in. Wishing you a successful weigh-in. Have a great Saturday!

Tip of the Day from Women's Health magazine, Jan/Feb 2014
Pay up immediately

When you falter, address it ASAP, it's natural to want to drag your feet before, say, doing your roommate's chores or laying off social networking for an entire day. But spending a lot of time dreading whatever you're about to do to make amends takes you away from working toward your goal. If you'd just gotten it over with, you could already be back on your way to chiseling better abs (or working towards that thinner healthier you) .

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
slice of pizza
vegetable chili, pears

Down 1.2 lbs.

The horses love the snow too. They love to roll and make horse angels. Right now they're saying we're going to get a monster snow storm Monday into Tuesday. I hope not.

Have a good weekend!

Exercise
1 hour walk

Meals
Tofu Scramble
Bean Burrito
Hummus and tortilla chips
Fruit Squares
Strawberries

:carrot::cb:Yippee Renee!! :cb: :carrot:You did terrific this week.
That is wonderful! I am happy for you. :hug:

Well my weigh-in was not as good as yours. I stayed the same. Guess I will need to make some major modifications to my program this week to get things moving along once again.:ebike:

I am really glad that you are still on track. :cheer2:

Time to Spring Forward on Sunday morning. Hope you have a great sunny Sunday!

Tip of the Day from Women's Health magazine, Jan/Feb 2014
Focus on the Positive

There's an important distinction between giving yourself consequences and beating yourself up.
The latter can mess with your self-esteem and make you feel as if you might as well ditch the whole self-betterment quest.
If you do revert to your old ways, look at your lumps as a learning experience and quickly began looking forward again.
Eventually you will be able to adhere to your new habit simply because it makes you feel good.

Exercise:
1.5 hours of intense hiking up and down steep hills (brutal).

Meals:
Kashi bar
Banana
footlong subway sandwich (turkey on wheat )
Coffee (no cream)
and for dinner, green smoothie!!!


Corinna:
Not sure how I managed 4 hours of sleep and exercising! LOL ...ton of coffee and knowing that the only way to lose weight is to be persistent and to exercise

My weight is still the same from last week 164. I shall try low carb tomorrow! Hoping it will work!

Woohoo! Let's keep this up, girls!

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
beef barley soup
graham crackers
roast chicken, lima beans, sweet potato

Looks like we're in for a big snowstorm starting tomorrow night. Went and got diesel fuel for the tractors in case we need to run the farm with the generator.

I'm sure the stores will be busy today with everyone getting bread and milk :)

Have a blessed day everyone!

Exercise
90 minute walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
Pea soup with mock sausage
Strawberries, celery, and hummus
mock chicken patties, zucchini relish
Mini carrot muffin

Wow, just saw the news, Renee, and you are going to get a bunch of snow. I think we will only get rain where we live. May be a bit of snow on the way to work though.. Hope it doesn't get too bad for you. Stay safe and warm.

sfchubbychick-Smart move with trying low carbs for losing weight. However, you may feel less energized when doing a hard workout. Perhaps you can find a happy median with both to make it work for you.

Well ladies, this is a new week with a fresh new goal. Yes, we can do this. Just keep the scale moving downward.....let's do this! :carrot:

Tip of the Day from Oxygen magazine, Dec 2010
45....Percentage less likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease in people who do regular moderate -to-intense activity. Tip: Protect your brain by taking up exercise-consistently.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
hamburger, sweet potato fries
meatloaf, carrots, potato

Well, we're all set for the storm. Supposed to get 16+ inches plus 40 mph winds. Should make for an interesting day tomorrow!

I need to start doing my indoor exercises again. My back is all healed and I'm ready to step it up.

Have a great Monday!

Exercise
1 hour walk

Meals
2 eggs and hash brown
Veggie patty sub
Bean burrito
Raspberry Fig Bars

Wow, I hope you don't get that much snow. Be careful outside.

Start slowly and take it easy with your inside exercises. :dancer:
It is easier to injure your back now, since you have previously hurt it.
Steady and slow is the best way to go.
:yoga:


Tip of the Day from Women's Health, Oct 2013
The Beet Goes On

Juicing red roots could help your heart, reports the journal Hypertension.
Downing about eight ounces of beetroot juice led to a drop in systolic blood pressure (the top number),
which has been associated with a lowered risk of death due to cardiovascular issues.
Beets are a rich source of nitrate, which your body converts to compounds
that help vessels dilate to reduce blood pressure.
Drink the juice straight or mix it with apple juice to add sweetness.

Put the squeeze on heart disease. :val1:

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
1/2 roast beef sandwich, cup of chicken noodle soup
shrimp cocktail, steak, gnocchi, carrots

Well, we're getting slammed. Might get 24-30 inches of snow. It sure is pretty. I filled some jugs with water in case we lose power, but we'll be fine.

Have an awesome Tuesday!

Exercise
None today.

Meals
2 eggs and veggie strips
Bean burrito
Veggie Pizza
Mini carrot muffin

We had some rain here today, but nothing major. Just cold. Sounds like you got the brunt of the storm. Hope it clears up soon for you.

Started my taxes today, but still have a lot more to research. I will get them done eventually.

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Tip of the Day from Women's Health, Oct 2013
Control Gap-The margin between how much control people think they have over their weight and how much they actually do to change it. In a survey, 80 percent of people said they could have "a great deal of" or "complete" control over the scale, but only 65% said they take that level of initiative-a 15 point gap.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. shoveling snow
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken noodle soup, saltines
peaches, leftover steak, carrots

We got 20-24 inches with blizzard conditions. Still windy today with blowing snow. We're pretty much cleaned-up. The main roads are ok, the back roads are still messy.

Chris made a couple of passes in the paddock with the 6 ft. snowblower so I can get the horses out today. Some of the drifts are taller than they are :)

We used to do our own taxes, but it's so much easier to take them to a CPA.

Have a great day!

Exercise
30 minute walk

Breakfast
Berry muffin
Tofu and vegetables
Mock Chicken patty, Broccoli and pasta

You sure did get some snow. Those winds just keep everything sooo cooolllllddd. I hope you don't get any more snow. Good thing you have a snow blower. Guess it is kind of mandatory for where you live.

I was going to get an accountant or hire a tax service. I got quotes for $330 to $480 to start with. So I figured I would just give it a try myself first and see how things go.

I've been eating a bit more just to keep warm. I have been wearing double layers of clothes too. I ate some pasta today, and I can feel my stomach growing out. I will definitely have to stay away from that in the future. I feel like my waist just grew 2 inches. Yikes.

Tip of the Day from Women's Health, Oct 2013
Double Down

Tackle exercise and diet together for best results.
In a study, participants who began fitness and food plans at the same time
met national guidelines for exercise (150 minutes weekly) and
nutrition (five to nine daily servings of fruit and veggies, and
less than 11 percent total daily intake from saturated fat) one year out.
Those who exercised first, then started a diet a few months later, or vice versa, didn't measure up.
"Doing both from the start keeps one from becoming a priority," says study author Abby King, Ph.D.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. shoveling snow
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken noodle soup, saltines
graham crackers
shepards pie, broccoli

Roads are still messy. School has been cancelled. When I went to school, we never had a snow day off. The busses had tire chains. Guess everyone is sue happy and the school districts don't want the liability.

Wow, those were high quotes. Our CPA charges $150. Must be the area you live in......

I need to go to the grocery store today...cats are almost out of food, and the men want corned beef and cabbage tomorrow :)

Exercise
None today

Meals
Berry Scone
Fried rice and vegetables
2 Egg rolls
Bean burrito

Times are changing. More and more people are suing for every little thing. I guess they are just trying to be safe for everyone. Our buses had snow chains too, but when it got slippery out in the mountains, then school was cancelled.

How are the wedding plans working out? Next month will be here soon.

Hope you have a fantastic St. Patrick's day. Looks like you will have a festive meal. :luck2you:

Tip of the Day from Women's Health, Oct 2013
Keep It Moving

The dangers of sitting too much may drill all the way down to your DNA.
Australian researches sampled thigh muscle from people who sat constantly
and those who took two-minute waling breaks every 20 minutes.
The latter group showed positive changes in 75 genes,
including ones involved with new muscle growth and the destruction of free radicals.
Sneak in standing breaks while you drink water or talk on the phone.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. shoveling snow
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
fried egg sandwich
graham cracker
chinese stirfry, canned pears

The wedding plans are going well. I need to find something to wear. It's a very small informal event.

I have a very busy April. I run our churches' rummage sale on the 7th and 8th, then I prepare the meal for the Easter sunrise service on the 16th. I usually have about 40 people for that and I make a full Easter dinner at home. I also do the Easter flower orders for church. Then I get to breathe for a week before the wedding. Right now I'm doing the advertising for the rummage sale. Oh, and the day after the wedding is my first horse show!

Exercise
1 hour walk

Meals
2 eggs and hash brown
Vegetables and hummus, slice of Irish soda bread
Tomato soup, tomato/mozzarella flatbread sandwich

Oh my goodness! April is almost here and you are going to be one busy bee with all of the activities you are planning.
That month will just fly by for you. It sounds like a lot of nice activities. I am sure you are looking forward to it all.
I hope you find something nice to wear too. Especially since some of your clothes may be a bit baggy on you now since the New Year.

Good luck with the Saturday weigh-in!

Tip of the Day from Women's Health, Oct 2013
A Well Trained Brain

Shaping up subtracts inches from your waistline-while adding minutes to your attention span.
In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, athletes were better able to maintain attention
on a monotonous task than their sedentary counterparts were.
Researchers believe greater heart rate variability ( a result of being fit) is a sign
your autonomic nervous system (which controls involuntary functions) is running well
while also appears to be linked to better cognitive performance.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
california roll
graham crackers
applesauce, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, irish soda bread ( I don't eat corned beef)

No change for me.....I ate too much last week. I need to do better.

I have a wisdom tooth that needs to come out. It's cracked and is giving me some pain. I need to work on getting an appointment for next week.

Looks like we're in for a bit of snow today...where is Spring?

Have a great weekend!

Exercise
2.5 hours walk

Meals
Tofu Scramble
Black bean soup, sweet potato/spinach casserole
Mock pork bites, kale/potato fries

My weigh-in showed no loss this week. I need to get things moving again. Seems I am stagnating where I am right now. That is not good.

I hope you can get an appointment soon for your wisdom tooth. I hate going to the dentist, but I do go. Hope you get that problem fixed painlessly as possible and quickly too.

Snow!?! Wow, today was really nice here. It was in the 60's and sunny. I had some rain sprinkling one me as I walked this morning, but that was very light and only for a few minutes. Went to Tractor Supply today and saw the baby ducks and chicks. They are so sweet.

Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

Tip of the Day from Fitness Magazine, Nov/Dec 2013
I've Hit a Weight-loss Plateau, and Now My Scale Won't Budge.

Once you drop pounds, your body becomes more efficient at burning calories,
which makes losing more weight difficult. The fix: Tweak your workout.
Turn up the burn. A high-intensity session zaps more calories after you stop working out than a moderate exercise does because your body maintains increased levels of certain fat-burning enzymes. Adding strength-training sessions can move the needle too. Do 20 minutes of resistance and you'll not only burn 128 calories during your workout, but also continue to torch more afterward because lifting weight raises your resting metabolic rate.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
chicken noodle soup, saltines
pretzels
chili

Got a bit of snow and freezing rain yesterday, but I think Spring is not far away! The birds are starting to sing more and it sure is lighter later in the day.

You got a nice long walk in yesterday......

Have a blessed Sunday!

:bunny2:Exercise
1 hour walk in morning
1 hour walk in afternoon

Meals
Banana
Bean burrito, Tortilla chips
Blueberry Pomegranate juice
Veggie burger

Snow and rain during my morning walk. Sunny this afternoon but cooler.

Hope you have a terrific Monday, and oh Happy Spring!!

Tip of the Day from Fitness Magazine, Nov/Dec 2013
Try an activity you have never done before.
When you learn something new,
your muscles get a better workout than they do
from your regular sweat session.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
egg sandwich
grapes
lemon chicken, baked potato, applesauce

Spring is here!!!!!!

Have an awesome day!

:broc:Exercise
10 flights of stairs
10 modified push ups
15 minute walk
10 flights of stairs
15 minutes stretching
1 hour walk/jog

Meals
Berry drink
Large Falafel (chick pea) salad sandwich
Banana

Hope all your snow has melted. Happy Spring! Much nicer outside this evening. I like it.
I need to get some small flowers for my dining room table. Just to make it feel more like Spring too,
but inside. :sunny:

Tip of the Day from Fitness Magazine, Nov/Dec 2013
Your waistline

One bad night's sleep reduces the body's ability to process sugar the next day and
leads to greater fat storage, a study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found.
You can thank a triple threat of hormones that go haywire with too little slumber:
ghrelin, which makes you crave fatty and sugary foods;
leptin, which regulates how much you eat; and
cortisol, which tells your body to hold on to visceral fatty tissue around the abdominals.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1 hr. moving boxes for church rummage sale
1/2 hr. evening barn chores
10,897 steps

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
vegetable soup
pretzels
roast chicken, corn, sweet potato


It was beautiful outside yesterday.

Wow, you got in lots of exercise. Good for you!

I like to buy a bouquet of flowers every once in a while from the grocery store for my kitchen table.

Called an oral surgeon yesterday. They can't get me in till May! I have more places to call today......

Enjoy your day!