Exercise
10 flights of stairs
30 minute walk

Meals
Banana and lettuce on wheat/grain bread
Fried okra, curry potatoes, peas, on rice
Shish kabobs (Tofu, green pepper, onion, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms) with avocado, cheddar cheese, rice wrap.
Gummi rabbits

Hi Renee, today I am feeling much better. Yes, I need to schedule an appointment with my Doctor about them. I have nothing but aspirin for now, which is not helping too much. I need to figure out the real cause though.

With all this rain, you should have a good start for your flowers and garden this year. Hopefully, it won't get moldy. I think the sun will peak out for a little while in the next few days here. Hope you get some too.

Memorial Day weekend is sneaking right up on us. Time is just flying by. Do you have any horse shows?

Tip of the Day:
17 Reasons Why You're Regaining Weight (continued)....
Reason Number 14 - You Opt for Coffee Over Green Tea

You probably think you need your skinny, double shot latte to wake you up in the morning and give you the extra boost to get through the workday—but if you always opt for coffee over tea, you could be missing out of some major metabolism-boosting effects. And that's super important after weight loss, as your metabolism can slow down drastically. In a recent study, participants who added a daily habit of drinking 4 to 5 cups of green tea to their 25-minute workout routine lost an average of two more pounds and more belly fat than the non-tea drinkers. How does it work? The brew contains catechins, a type of antioxidant that triggers the release of fat from fat cells and helps speed the liver's capacity for turning fat into energy, which will help rev up your metabolism so you can continue to look bikini-ready.

Counter It:
Start sipping the green brew for a slimmer, more efficient calorie-burning you. We like the Lipton and Yogi varieties of green tea, but you can also reap the benefits from a powdered matcha.

Source: http://www.eatthis.com/reasons-you-g...fter-losing-it

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
tomato and cheese sandwich
banana
cantaloupe, minute steak, snow peas, rice

Glad you are feeling better!

I have a show on Sunday. Our club is running the show and I'm hoping it doesn't rain. We do have a covered area to use if it does rain.

Have a wonderful day!

Exercise
1 hour walk

Meals
Scrambled eggs and hash brown
Veggie pizza
Mock pork barbecue in pita pocket

I finally scheduled a doctor's appointment next week to get my head examined. Haha.:lol:
You must be getting excited about the horse show.
Not doing very good eating this week. I have been really busy and my routine is off track.
I hope next week I can get back to my regular schedule.
Have a great Thursday!

Tip of the Day:
17 Reasons Why You're Regaining Weight (continued)....
Reason Number 15 - You Sit All Day

Many of us are spending prolonged periods of time sitting, either at our desks or while we binge-watch Netflix. And experts are saying this can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and cancer, as well as early death—regardless of whether you still carve out time to exercise. In fact, a report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that those who concentrate their workouts into a single session and spend the rest of the day sitting are susceptible to the same negative health risks as those who don't work out at all, including regaining all that hard-lost weight. Yikes. According to experts, when you sit all day at your desk, the bulging biceps and washboard abs you worked so hard to build at the gym begin to break down. This slows your resting metabolism and can make it harder to maintain your weight loss goals.

Counter It:
You don't have to give your two weeks notice to your goal weight. Simply getting up from your chair and taking a two-minute walk once every half an hour can do the trick, according to studies published in the journals Diabetes Care and BMJ. When middle-aged overweight and obese adults interrupted sitting time with short bouts of walking every 30 minutes, they lowered self-reported fatigue, minimized spikes in blood-sugar, and lowered insulin levels after eating meals, which translates to keeping your hunger pangs at bay and helping you scorch more fat! Set your phone alarm so you don't forget to take a break.

Source: http://www.eatthis.com/reasons-you-g...fter-losing-it

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
tomato and cheese sandwich
banana
cantaloupe, chicken gnocchi

Raining here....guess I will do my grocery shopping today.

Do you find the weather causes you to have migraines? Do you get allergies in the Spring? How is your eyesight? Perhaps it is eyestrain?

Exercise
Zilch

Meals
Eggs and hash brown
Tofu scramble
Egg omelet

Got pounded with rain today running from the grocery store to my car. It came on suddenly. Cooler now.

I am starting to believe my headaches are somewhat weather related, but I need to track them awhile to really confirm it or not.

The weekend is almost here. Yeah! Don't know just what I will be doing yet. I will find something fun to do. I always have chores, but I need to find something slightly different to do for a day.

Hope you have a great Friday!

Tip of the Day:
17 Reasons Why You're Regaining Weight (continued)....
Reason Number 16 - You Continue to Cut Carbs

It may have worked to drop water weight and melt away the pounds at first, but completely slashing your carbohydrate intake will leave you with some not-so-pleasant side effects that can make it hard to go about your daily routine, like exhaustion, irritability, and lethargy—all emotions which have also been connected with overeating. "Carbs are essential [in our daily lives] as our brain and [central nervous system] require them continuously to work properly," says trainer and RD, Tim McComsey. Restricting carbs completely will cause any newly-added, fat-burning muscle mass to be metabolized for energy, rather than carbs.

Counter It:
So as long as you keep carbs to a reasonable percentage of your daily calories, and choose the right ones, these starches don't have to hit the curb.

Source: http://www.eatthis.com/reasons-you-g...fter-losing-it

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

meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
tomato and cheese sandwich, hard boiled egg
graham crackers
ziti, stringbeans, cantaloupe

Rained most of yesterday. The sun should be out today. I hope it dries out so I can finish planting the hostas and the rest of the vegetable plants.

I don't know where May went! The older I get, the faster the months go by.

Enjoy your day!

Exercise
1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. evening barn chores
1 hr. hoeing and weeding

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
tomato and cheese sandwich
chicken, mashed potatoes, lima beans

No change for me.....the scale just won't budge.

Got a few things done outside yesterday before the rain showers. Today is starting out with sunshine. We might have a shower later on.

Steel will get a beauty treatment for tomorrows show....

Have a great weekend!

Exercise
1 hour morning walk
1 hour evening walk

Meals
Banana
Tofu scramble
Mock fish bites
Lemon meringue pie
Taco salad

I'm up 2 lbs. What do I expect if I eat things like lemon meringue pie too.
I need to get myself together. Still not feeling too good, but that is really
not a good excuse. I hope I feel good tomorrow morning. I want to
go to the Strawberry Festival and 5KM walk. Hope the rain holds off for
the morning too. I went there today, and didn't see anything.
That was because I got confused about the date. It is for Sunday, not Saturday.
It would have been a nice morning if it had been today.

Jack and I had a good day training together today.
I also bought some rubber boots at Tractor Supply that I can wear
outside in the early mornings/night when the ground is wet.
They are blue with flowers on them. I love them.

Have a good day with Steel at the horse show!

Tip of the Day:
17 Reasons Why You're Regaining Weight (continued)....
Reason Number 17 -You Skip Breakfast

Your morning munchies will boost your brainpower, banish cravings, maintain weight loss, and ramp up your muscle gains—but only if you eat them. Eschewing the most important meal of the day may save you calories in the morning, but come lunch time, you're more apt to overeat to compensate for a rumbling tummy. Plus, statistics gathered by the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR), which has collected over twenty years of data on dieters who lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for at least one year discovered that 78 percent of those dieters eat breakfast every day.

Counter It:
It might be one of the easiest meals to prepare, but deciding what dish works best for you can be hard. That is, if you haven't read our exclusive report, How To Choose The Best Breakfast For Your Body Goals.

Source: http://www.eatthis.com/reasons-you-g...fter-losing-it

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
tomato and cheese sandwich
graham crackers
ziti, cantaloupe

You are way ahead of us with strawberries!

Looks like a good day for the horse show. The sun is shining right now!

Have a good time on your 5K walk. Do you take Jack with you?

Exercise
10 hrs. walking around at a horse show

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
hamburger
tilapia, baked potato, carrots, small ice cream cone

We had a very successful day at the show. It was lots of fun, but I was exhausted when I got home....

Hope you had a great weekend!

Hi Renee,

You definitely got some walking in yesterday! How did Steel and you do?

I went to the Strawberry Festival yesterday with Jack. The weather was perfect. We speed walked the 5KM event, then caught the last half of the church service, walked around all the festival booths, and shared a slice of cheese pizza, funnel cake, and some strawberry shortcake with ice cream. In the afternoon we took a drive in the country and spent some time at a dog park. Jack really wasn't interested in playing with the dogs there though. So we headed home. In the evening, I called a few old friends and chatted for a while. It was a nice day.

Exercise
45 minute bike ride
30 minute walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
2 Veggie sausages
Potato salad, macaroni salad
Mock fish salad
1/4 cup of Ice cream

Tomorrow is a new day. I will be focusing on one day at a time now. I need to start off with baby steps again to get moving along.....

I did post this morning too noted below, to make up for last night.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
tomato and cheese sandwich, tomato soup
bbq ribs, coleslaw, deviled eggs, watermelon

I need to get back on track too.....one meal at a time for me....I need to be mindful of my snacking

Raining here again. Don't know when I'll finish getting the garden planted. Our hay is also ready to be made, but we need 3 days in a row of sunny weather.

Exercise
10 flights of stairs in morning
10 flights of stairs in afternoon
30 minute walk

Meals
1 cup oatmeal with raisins
Tofu and rice with vegetables
Cheese slices, corn on the cob

Nice picture of Steel and you from the Horse show this weekend. Looks like you had nice weather too.
Did you enter him in the cart one too?

A few people took pictures of Jack this weekend, but I haven't seen any of him yet. They may or may not be posted.

Hope you have a nice Wednesday!

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
potato salad
beef fried rice, watermelon

Hopefully we will see the sun today....I really need to get the rest of the garden and flowers planted!

I didn't drive Steel at the show. I did 7 in-hand classes. Unless Sam has off, I have no way of taking my cart. I pull my trailer with my SUV and even if I used his truck, I can't load and unload my cart alone. We got 4 firsts, a second, third and fourth. I don't do so good in the speed classes :)

Exercise
10 flights of stairs
30 minute walk
45 minute walk

Meals
Tofu scramble
Banana
Taco salad
Mock turkey cutlet with cheese

Wow, Steel and you did great! If I lived closer, I would help you out. It would be fun. I would end up having one of my own for sure.

First day without a headache in 3 1/2 weeks! I hope tonight is the same way. Saw the doctor yesterday and had an MRI done on my head. Just waiting now to find out if they can determine the cause.

I love these sunflowers. I will definitely have to plant some this year. I found out there are different sizes too. I love bright yellow flowers. They are so cheerful.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
california roll
sausage and peppers, coleslaw, corn, strawberries
banana

Sunflowers are beautiful. They have shorter varieties now and they are easy to grow and don't fall over. I like the ones with a little brown mixed in.

Can you believe it's raining here again this morning! The sun is supposed to shine later......

I think my show on Sunday will be a wash-out....

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

Meals
oatmeal with strawberries
grapes
hardboiled egg, tomato and cheese sandwich
banana
salad, roast beef, asparagus, strawberries

We finally got the rest of the garden planted. Now to get the hostas done. I need Sam to help me move a big peony bush that's planted where I want some hostas to go. We don't know when it got planted in the shade. It's been there for years and never really did very well. I'll move it out by my other ones in the sun. It should be happier there.

Hope all is well with you.

Exercise
1 hour morning walk
30 minute evening walk

Meals
Danish
Tofu scramble
Chile Relleno
Caesar salad and Tomato/Mozarella flatbread
Popcorn

As you can see my eating has not been the best. I always want to do good,
but then go astray. I think it has been more emotional eating lately. I have
been busy at work. When I don't find I get the success I want there, then
I get my happiness elsewhere. Sad, but I think it is true.

I am looking forward to the weekend. Another strawberry festival in
another town I am considering going to tomorrow. Either that or an
old car show. Perhaps both. :)

You have been very busy with your planting! Hope you enjoy your weekend.

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

Meals
oatmeal with strawberries
grapes
hardboiled egg, tomato and cheese sandwich
banana
hamburger, peas, sweet potato, watermelon

Raining here this morning. I have a show, but I don't need to leave till about 10:30. The rain should be over by then.

Our local strawberries haven't started yet....

No change for me again :(

Exercise
2 hour walk
1 hour walk

Egg omelet
Salad buffet
Strawberry Shortcake

I was worried about stepping on the scale this morning, because when I stepped on it last night, it showed I was up a pound. This morning I weighed in and it shows I am down a pound for this week. It seems crazy how that works. I stepped on it again 2 more times, and it still shows I am down a pound. So I am happy about that.

Today we went to an old car show which was nice. Afterwards we went to another strawberry festival and craft fair. It was overcast this morning, but beautiful weather. The afternoon is still nice weather, but sunny. It was a nice day.

I hope you had a nice horse show. Have a terrific Sunday!

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

Sounds like you had a very nice day yesterday. It rained here in the morning, but the sun came out before I had to leave for the show. I had a fun time and we got 2 second place ribbons. Both classes we went in were timed, so we did better than expected. I have another show today. My classes are in the morning, so I will be home early. I need to replant the beans. It's been so cold and wet they rotted before they could germinate.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Exercise
1 hour walk
1 hour walk/jog

Meals
Tofu Scramble
Banana
Veggie sub
Mock Turkey cutlet with Swiss cheese and zucchini relish
Tortilla chips

It was a beautiful day today with sunshine. I bought some sunflower seeds this afternoon and planted them this evening. I decided not to plant anything on the back wall of the house because it doesn't get too much sunshine or rain. So I just have the one wall to share with my lilies.

There was a humming bird flying around our bird feeder a few days ago. Now I want to get a feeder for hummingbirds too. Earlier, my husband said to buy some good stuff for them and not just sugar water. I don't know anything about the stuff, so I checked out the supplies at Lowe's and Wal-Mart today. Looks like it all is just sugar water. There was one bottle with electrolytes too. I saw some feeders keep out the bees and other birds. Some were said to be ant proof, but I don't know what is, so I don't know if I believe that. I asked my husband about what we should choose, and now he said nothing. He wants the hummingbirds to go to the flowers instead and do their job of pollination. Oh well, guess he has a point.

Wow, good job at the horse show on Saturday! Steel and your are champions!

Tip of the Day:

There comes a day when you realize
turning the page is the best feeling in the world-
because you realize there's so much more to the book
than the page you were stuck on.
(Source: Stylecaster)

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
tomato and cheese sandwich, hard boiled egg
salad, chili

I have 2 hummingbird feeders up. Please don't buy the red solution they sell. The red dye isn't good for them. Make your own syrup. It's 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup sugar. Heat to boiling and let cool. Buy a feeder with bee excluders.

We had a good show yesterday and got home before the rains came. But, I really hurt my knee and am in agony. It had been bothering me for the last month or so. The pain is on the outside edge, not the kneecap. It's not swollen, but the pain is awful. It travels all the way down to my foot. I'm going to make an appointment today with an ortho doctor.

Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. hobbling around doing morning barn chores
1/2 hr. evening barn chores

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
tomato and cheese sandwich, hard boiled egg
banana
salad, spaghetti,mixed veggies

Well, I found out what's going on with my knee. I have iliotibial band syndrome, plus fluid behind my knee and worn meniscus. So, I'm taking an anti inflammatory, and will go back for physical therapy. I'm also getting a brace to wear for awhile. It was funny when he said he sees it mostly in long distance runners!

Raining here again!!!!!!

Exercise
1 hour walk

Meals
Scrambled eggs and hash brown
Rice and vegetables
2 peaches
Caesar salad and tomato mozzarella flatbread

I am so sorry to hear about your knee pain and your suffering! :( You must be in agony. The last few days must have been quite an ordeal for you every time you move. I hope the doctor gave you something for the pain too. Maybe the anti-inflamatory helps. Your secret is out now. We know what you do at night, run marathons (in your sleep). ;) Can Chris help you out for a few days with the horses? You should probably let it rest for at least a couple of days....yes even if you think you are wonder woman. Take care of it now, so it can last longer to take care of you later. :hug: I hope the healing process goes quickly and smoothly for you.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
tomato and cheese sandwich, hard boiled egg
banana
steak, asparagus, potato salad

I'm still able to take care of the horses, I just go a little slower. The pain is starting to subside a bit.

Finally the sun is going to shine!

Have an awesome day!

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
tomato and cheese sandwich, hard boiled egg
banana
canned pears, roast chicken, rice, asparagus

The sun finally was shining! We planted the beans again. Now it needs to warm up. It was 43 here this morning!

The knee is a bit better. The therapy place called to confirm my appointment for tomorrow morning. They said my insurance company would bill me $750.00 for the brace! I think I will do without it!

Have a great day!

Exercise
1 hour walk

Breakfast
Scrambled eggs and hash brown
Macaroni & cheese, corn and onions
Corn on the cob

That's crazy. $750 for the knee brace!!! That is robbery. They are taking advantage of your situation. You will have to get Sam to make one for you, or just make your own splint, or go without one all together. My, oh my.

Lovely weather here. A few days now, and still need a week or so before I see any signs of sunflowers. Sunflowers, yeah! Sunflower Power. :)

Have a Happy Friday!

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

meals
oatmeal with blueberries
hamburger
banana
salad, beef stew

My knee seems a little bit better. I go for a therapy evaluation today. I'm hoping I can do the exercises at home.

Still chilly here this morning at 42 degrees. I planted some dill, parsley and oregano yesterday. We're going to cut some hay tomorrow if the weather still looks good.

Have a great weekend!

Exercise
1.5 hour walk
10 flights of stairs
45 minute walk

Meals
Tofu Scramble
Potato Wedges, Hush Puppies, and cole slaw
Curry, rice, and paneer

I hope all works out well for your knee and you can do the exercises at home too.
I wore a sweatshirt this morning because it was cool while walking, and the moon looked beautiful.
So very big. Fields here are dusty and dry. Jack stirs up a dust trail just running across the field.

My sunflowers seeds have sprouted, and looking promising so far. I'm happy about that.

Weigh-in tomorrow. I don't look forward to that. I didn't try very hard this week I have to admit.
Need to kick my motivation up a level. I know what I need to do, just need to do it and stay at it.

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
tomato and cheese sandwich, hardboiled egg
banana
salad, spaghetti, zucchini

No change for me.....again :(

Good news about my knee. Went to see the therapist yesterday and he said I don't need a brace. He showed me some exercises to do the stretch the tibial band. It's feeling better, now I hope I don't overdo it again....

We're hoping to cut some hay today. I'm so excited for the heat wave coming. I love hot weather!

Exercise
2 hour walk in morning
1 hour walk in evening

Meals
Tofu scramble
Gummi Rabbits
Caesar salad, Tomato and mozzarella flatbread
Mock Fish nuggets, spinach
Cantaloupe

Change for me this week, 2 lbs, but in the wrong direction. That stinks.

I'm glad your knee is feeling better and you don't have to wear a brace. That is good news.

It was very warm here today. Worked on bills. Just a quiet day. Tomorrow should be even warmer. My lilies have buds so it won't be long now.

Need to figure out how to get things moving again. Need to get a new computer too, this one is getting really bad for me to use.

Have a great Sunday!

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

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
california roll
cheeseburger, few french fries

We cut some hay yesterday. My job is to move any fawns before they get run over. I had 2 saves. One was about 2 weeks old. I just had to herd him over to another field. The second one was only a day or so old. I picked him up and moved to the stone row. Sam never even saw him...it was a close call for the fawn.

Did I tell you my tame deer had twins? They are adorable!

Going to be a scorcher today.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Exercise
1 hour walk in morning
1 hour walk/jog in the evening

Meals
Tofu scramble
Veggie Sub
Apricot
Tortilla chips and avocado, mock crab bites

Scorcher of a day for sure. We have our AC back on and airing out for now. Hope it smells better by tonight. We went to a super Walmart today to stay cool and shop around a bit.

Wow, I'm glad you saved the deer. That must have been very close. Twins! No you hadn't told me yet about them. How sweet.

Have a happy Monday!
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Exercise
1 1/2 hrs. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. evening exercise
1/2 hr. raking old hay from the haybarn

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
banana
cheese sandwich, hard boiled egg
grapes
macaroni salad, grilled pork chop, grilled pineapple

We're hoping to bale the hay today. It depends on how humid it gets. If not today, we'll get it tomorrow.

I go back to the therapist this morning. My knee is better, but not as good as I would like it to be. Guess it will take time.....

Do you have any dog events coming up?

Have an awesome Monday!

Exercise
1/1 2 hr. morning barn chores
1/2 hr. evening barn chores
1 hr. raking hay in the field

Meals
oatmeal with blueberries
tomato and cheese sandwich
banana
salad, egg casserole, spinach

It was a perfect day for baling hay. We still have lots more to do, but we'll get it done.

Finally got my hostas planted. Now, I need to put down some mulch.

Enjoy your day!

Exercise
2 hour walk in morning
30 minute walk at lunch time
30 minute walk in evening

Meals
Banana
Tofu Scramble
Ice cream
Salad
Taco salad
Popsicle

Hope you got all your hay in, expect we will have the rain beginning on Wednesday. Glad you got your flowers planted.

I think it will take some time to for your knee to heal well. Sounds like you have a good therapist though.

Dog classes are on break for now until the end of June. Then we will be in the final level training for competition, and for long distance interaction. I am looking forward to it.

Getting ready to begin a new diet phase here again. I need get myself headed in the right direction. Plus getting close to the max on this thread, so will close to this one out and start a new one.

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