Okay so I am starting a new thread to keep up on our daily workouts. I have had a crap week and am sitting here determined to get up and do my workout. Sitting her is the operative phrase! Seriously I would really like to get us back on track...what did you do today and if you did not what got in the way? Let's keep trying to support one another to get it done. I know how hard the world is and how easy it is to get absorbed into the mix of the daily grind. So in this thread lets try and report our work out, any ten minute routine, best way to fit it in and if not what is stopping us?
Thanks Ladies. This has kept me going I hope it helps you!
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Glad you started a new thread. I need this accountability. Today, not great. Suppose to be 4 hour travel day but needed to head back to Dad’s en route to submit more info for darn MaineCare audit due tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteDid try to do "butt" exercises in the car. Bud and I took a quick 1 mile walk with big hill when I got home. Too tired to do much more.
Wii is back and hooked up - will not check weight till tomorrow morning to keep on sycn with timing; am afraid … but do need a reality check. Plan to get back on abs, do some aerobics, and walk tomorrow.
Today I thought of the cute wrap, jersey dress I bought for Mom’s funeral last summer when I was so thin; it did look good then and I wore it a couple more times. Should I try it on??? I say not… but perhaps I should for more reality check? Opinion please.
Well ladies, cheer up. You are both in much better shape than I am. Went for a "little walk" today with the new boss. As I huffed n puffed, trying desperately to keep up, she walked on without a care in the world! Found out its not really in my best interest to try to talk while I walk, how awful!
ReplyDeleteDeb, can I get workmans comp if I go for another "little walk" and drop to the pavement? LOL....
Ok, Suck it up Stacy, what does not kill you makes you stronger, right?
Stacy, It's not awful not to talk when you walk. Yes, perhaps I might be in a little better shape than you (I don't know... you could be way ahead of me) BUT I took a big hill today. Ask me to talk I would have keeled over.
ReplyDeleteI had more but deleted it... don't want to cross over to business.
Do love your "suck it up" comment. Yes, it hurts but is so good for us! I hope to be huffing and puffing tomorrow (and will complain)
Talk while you walk…Stacy I’m with you. Have you ever tried to carry on a conversation with Deb while walking? I’m barely able to breath and she expect answers. There’s something terribly wrong with this picture…me turning bright red and ready to use my inhaler while she is comfortably striding along. I have long legs and can keep up with her pace but I just can’t do that breath too. Talking….you know me….it’s something that comes so naturally to me….except when trying too keep up with Deb.
ReplyDeleteDoes climbing stairs with swollen knees count as exercise? I know it counts for torture points! Deb, I went above and beyond the call of duty with today’s VIP tour when I took them upstairs. Going upstairs is both a physical and mental challenge for me. Mentally - I have to get myself psyched up for it and physically…I know that no matter how mentally prepared I am it’s still going to hurt.
Exercise: My #1 excuse today is I have new batteries for my Wii but I just haven’t put them in yet. If I do then I know I’ll do myself harm by trying to the exercises and at the present time that won’t be good. I’m going to see the orthopedic folks about my knee on April 7th. Until then my goal is to keep my knee in shape so I don’t have to use the crutches. God bless ice packs!
Diet: Last Friday my scales said that I had lost 6 lbs. I shed a tear every time I think about how I lost those added pounds as I’ve completely given up popcorn. Honestly, I thought that I’d stop breathing if I stopped eating popcorn. I am just so addicted to it…the more fat and calories the better. But I’ve discovered the joys of Weight Watchers Yogurts. There is real satisfaction knowing you can eat “Boston Cream Pie” and “Cherry Cheesecake” and not feel guilty.
I hope you are buying my excuses for being bad. Believe me, they are the best ones I can come up with. I do have a hint for anyone with bad knees….do not, I repeat, do NOT try a Zumba class. I loved it but my knees have been punishing me ever since.
Hey PB you should get one of those arm bicycles that they have in the rehab places. When I broke my leg I did those by the hour I had one that sat on a table...they really do work for heart rate. The knee is a problem I totally agree. I am starting in the gym on April 1st with our corporate account...maybe they have one of those recumbent (sp) bikes that might work since no weight on the knee.
ReplyDeleteAlas all excuses are good excuses. All results are good as well. I have had made them all week. Ultimately I like the way I feel when I can walk, work out and generally clear my head.
Now Stacy hmmm, sucking up is good. I tell you someone who walks really fast is Kristin so be careful about accepting a walk with her. Laurie P can move pretty quickly as well. I remember well friends that would ask me to run with them and then expect me to carry a conversation as they pushed me to run 8 minute miles for five miles...I really felt like tripping them! One running coach told me that when I could not speak I should slow the pace a bit...I said great then I will walk.
We are all silly but I can say this...in our older years when hopefully we can semi retire we will all feel better to keeping some eye on our health today. Well got to run b/c I ate way too much last night :)
When Lori said, "Let's go" yesterday, I"m like, "What?", but off her , Stacy and I went. I really enjoyed our little walk, pain and all. Hope to do more little short sprints from work to energize and get myself into gear. What time are you going to the gym, Deb? I would like to start after SRV training. I hear you about the knees, Priscilla. I have been in denial about my knees, but walking up those stairs at TPC reminds me. I'll still do it anyways. Just glad my office isn't up there! LOL! Stacy, we need to walk in Fall River. Stretch those calves and get ready!!
ReplyDeleteYoga last night. Hour walk today with two friends plus a walk at noon to Cafe Nomad with Larry. Violin practice for 45 minutes every morning really makes me feel good -- does something to my spine -- I feel energy oscillating up and down after I play. I do something I love to do every single day.
ReplyDeleteKathy and Stacy walking in Fall River (assume no talking?) GREAT
ReplyDeletePriscilla - 6 pounds? That's fantastic esp since you cannot move around due to knee. I agree with Deb on the recumbent bike if you can get it under control. I only have 2 things I could give up like your popcorn: half and half for my coffee and wine. Not ready to do either but will consider…. hmmm, already decided - not ready yet.
Deb - as usual always moving. Run today so hip is OK? Hope so.
Me - somehow I did lose over 2 lbs this week; suspect part because of monthly timing and the rest is being aware and accountable.
Still have 3 lbs to lose in around 10 days to make goal (it was 5 lbs in a month and I was back to original weight last week – I don’t think I’ll make it even though I promised the guy at the registry I would – need to get down to driver license weight)
Did some ab work with Wii and took my 2 mile walk - did the big hill. Even the dog was tired – we were both huffing and puffing. Will alternate the flat and hill till I can get out in the gardens - will get my biked tuned up next week.
I think things are looking up for all of us!!
Missed Laurie's post. You seem so happy, positive, and content. And, obviously in great shape! Post more often – great motivation for us all.
ReplyDeleteYeah Laurie you show us all up! :) I am jealous of your good habits...have to think on that cause I sure could just learn from your good habits! Hmmm you and Larry and cafe...For Nancy Laurie always said she has a crush on Larry...it is really a running joke. well not running...now she is looking at the younger guy I hear!
ReplyDeleteSRV...You have to find time to walk b/c they make you sit soooo much...you will find it all pretty wild...be kind and patient with your heart and your mind. Allow yourself to take it in and you will find your world changed forever!
Kathy I would love a work out buddy so we will find some time. It was great to have Brenda ask it she could visit the gym more often...maybe we are on to something with health and wellness.
Nancy you go girl! I have to buy some scales...I rarely do look at what I weigh more how my clothes fit and feel. But maybe it is time.
PB has rocked with her loss. I did my 20 minute oworkout and then had to fly a very sad grand child back to DC and currently in airport ready to return...Ugh! But got to Love Southwest cheap tickets!
Plan a good long walk to clear my heart and mind tomorrow. Poor little Lexie cried so hard it was horrible. This Nana gig has its ups and downs for sure.
keep up the good work all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deb, not sure if you want the scale. I woke up feeling in pretty good shape but the scale told me otherwise. I will not give it up but agree, clothing does say it all.
ReplyDeleteWasted day here... waited for the good weather which never came. No spring cleaning, no yard cleanup. I hoped to get motivated for one or the other. Did do 2 mile fast walk on (the flat one with small hill) Also had drop in company, that was fun. One of these days I’ll actually schedule something with friends.
Stacy -- hear now you need to sit for your job. I do too! That's why I force myself to take a "lunch" walk even if it ends up being at 4pm. Is there a way you can take a slower pace walk and combine with business?
Deb -- feeling for you and Lexie. Now I know your plane FB status and remember PV telling me grandkids were around. Must be so hard being so far away.
Am so envious of your relationships - was informed a couple of weeks ago I will be a grandmother - not by blood, by Sam who is my son in my deepest heart and soul. Same thing last year around this time and it did not happen. First time I verbalized... circumstances are just not right, not ready to go beyond this for now, is causing sleepless nights. Beyond anything, I do want a relationship like you have with your grandkids.
Anyway -- let's all keep it up!! Every little bit helps (cept for Laurie who is amazing)
PS - Hmm… Laurie and Larry NOW I am getting the good gossip :)
I see the way Laurie looks at Larry!!! (LOL!!!)
ReplyDeleteYes, walking everyday at SRV is a necessity for me. I will turn into a human pretzel with all my issues. I thought about taking my yoga mat just to sit on at times and stretch a little. I will have to get up and move around a lot. And yes, Deb. The gym definitely! Maybe after work, but I leave a lot earlier than you do. We will figure it out. I'm looking forward to yard work and Spring clean up too Nancy. I love doing all that. Also, "The year of Stacy" continues on this new and exciting opportunity that TPC has given us. Will report back during the week...
I've seen references to "The Year of Stacy" - what is it about?
ReplyDeleteNothing for me today (took a break) - just posting because I have to. Hips hurt, rained all day, and was busy with other stuff. Better tomorrow.
Kathy and Stacy -- have a great week in Fall River, learn a lot, laugh a lot, and walk a lot!
Ah yes, "The Year of Stacy".....it is a good year. Laughed a lot already, hope to learn a lot tomorrow, and walk or swim, we will do that too!!
ReplyDeleteNancy, "The year of Stacy" is my way to be kind to myself this year, to put myself near the top of my "to do list". I am a single mom to 4 kids, ages 21 to 11. Add one nephew who lives with me and 1 19 month old grandson and thats a lot of responsibility, love, hope, anquish, and more responsibility....
ReplyDeleteSo this year I've decided to pamper myself just a little. Got my income tax and am determined to spend at least 1/2 on Me, Myself, and I.
So far its been great. Got a new bed, sleep much sounder now. Got lots of things for the house, just for the hell of it. Some were needed, others just wanted.
Just needed to remind myself that I still count and matter and that if I don't take care of "me" nobody else will.
So, "The Year of Stacy" has been wonderful so far and shall continue to be...afterall, I put dibs on next year too!
P.S. today was travel day, got to Fall River safe and sound. Tomorrow will walk, even if its just around the parking lot a few times!
"The Year of Stacy" very cool! Sounds like you def deserve and needed the "me" stuff. Great perspective and love the 1/2 comment (all balance) -- keep it going forever.
ReplyDeleteGlad you and the group are safe in Fall River. Going to be an exciting week - I looked up "SRV" fascinating...
Swim, laugh, walk around the parking lot... all is good!
I like the year of Stacy...man you do a lot in your life lady! You all are in for a week! Be prepared to be angry, sad, frustrated and moved. It is all there.
ReplyDeleteI was soooooo sick all day yesterday. I could not have the light on let alone touch my computer or phone...this is troubling the 3rd migraine in three years. Did not have one since early 20's now they are cropping up. Needless to say did not work out but alas also too sick to eat and lost all of what I did eat Saturday. No Chinese food for me for a long, long time.
Got up to south paris today to work on grant stuff all day...ugh! I am tired. Stretched and going to bed. Better luck tomorrow.
So Nancy how did you do today? Laurie...Ladies in Fall River may just be too busy to report!
I got OK news from the Wii and did the ab routines. No walk today - too yuk out there. Should have just put on gortex and gone...
ReplyDeleteAre you getting migraines or clusters? Was the food MSG free? Strange you could not keep it down. It sucks to be sick, hope you are better tomorrow.
Assume the Fall River bunch will report... or maybe just FB updates?
Also want to know about Priscilla!
8:57 pm... Darn Wii tells me everything eaten after 9pm tends to turn to fat.... I am hungry - have a big bag of Stew Leonard’s rice cakes but they taste like air (good air but still air)
ReplyDeleteHeading down to the fridge... maybe some "air" and vanilla yogurt with fruit??
Oh I love to snack too...it is hard huh? I voted for a yogurt. I am now buying the small light and fit containers of yogurt instead of the big ones b/c it helps with portion control. But let me tell you I was seriously having to avoid the second one last night! Hope to hit the road today with a walk...looks like it should be a good day.
ReplyDeletewhat a great day...wish I felt better! I am getting too pathetic...got to get my act together. Diet better exercise off. Got to move myself into higher gear. short walk that was all today! ugh
ReplyDeleteDeb, is migraine totally gone?
ReplyDeleteIt did turn out nice here as the day progressed.
Only did the 2 mile walk and now I really emphasize with Stacy. Worked on training the neighbor's dog - no music, all talking (good and bad) Took me much longer than usual and was huffing when I got back from all the talking.
Wish I did more but work got the best of me - no prob
Only did my walk today. Did force myself to wear a pair of the small jeans to remind me I have a ways to go.
ReplyDeleteLast night we made a yum chicken casserole - between being very hungry and liking it so much I ate more than normal. I did not graze last night - did not eat again till 10am this morning. So, I suspect I need to eat more at dinner. The later we eat the worse it is, I suspect.
Tacos tonight (think good because venison) Had 2... with mostly veggies let's see if that holds me tongight... I am full now but it's only 7:10
I am not even going to tell you ladies what I have eaten this week!!! Suffice it to say that SRV food hasn't been lo-cal! Delicious, but not lo-cal. I have got to lose weight, and this is my last hurrah! Stacy and I enjoyed a nice long swim this evening. The days of training are long, and not much walking has been done, but we are on another mission here. Tell Laurie we have been posting on Values in Action.....Lots of good conversations, and lots of things to process. Emotional, eye opening, and actually, very familiar to me and my own beliefs and struggles......especially with raising Daniel. And I have a whole new hope for the people we serve, and I want a proper staff to support them. Let's see where it goes....I am exercising my brain in a whole new light!
ReplyDeleteSwimming is good!! Lori O. is going to look into some place for swimming that we might be able to go too. I am doing my first gym day tomorrow...short walk today...ate a bit more but not bad and no wine, now for a few days...saving that for weekends only...figure that will save some calories.
ReplyDeleteI know you are using your heads a lot down there. Great to read the stuff on the values discussion on our website. Sometimes it is important to let one part of the body work at a time. I got a space on the treadmill beside me at the gym waiting for you!
Nancy I love the tight jeans ..aren't we funny!
I can hear that treadmill calling my name!! I will be there!!! Nancy, if you can get on your small jeans, I applaud you. My zipper won't expand quite that far. We are all packed up and ready for the last day of SRV training and learning. Looking forward to my wonderful bed tonight!! LOL! I am gonna miss the pool tho..
ReplyDeleteI walked around Portland (not literally but was walking for about an hour and a half) after my eye exam. Have to stick with bi-focals (progressives, really) because my original plan (glasses for close and glasses for distance) wouldn't accommodate computer work. Balls! Oh, well, I chose a nice, nerdy frame and ordered a pair of prescription sunglasses. I don't have a doctor, but by gum I take care of my eyes! Kathy -- I've seen the SRV posts on the Values in Action -- added a comment but I don't think it posted. Hey, everybody, don't be thinking I'm a model of fitness. I'm just content with my body. Well, content might be painting too strong a picture. But I do appreciate my good health. I'm also not as introspective as everyone else on this blog. It's like a glimpse into another world. A crazy, scary world! No, you are all wonderful, really.
ReplyDeleteHey Laurie -- I never had glasses till age 40. Now I have three kinds - reading, progressive, and computer. Progressive are fancy designers and $$$$ - they stay in my purse for meetings and such. For computer and reading I bought the $99 special through optometrist then took a chance online for another pair of computer for the briefcase and got some for less than $30 – they work great. REALLY recommend computer glasses. I lost my reading glasses this week so took another chance and ordered a new pair on-line -I only wear them here so don't care if they might not be perfect style. Again, less than $30.
ReplyDeleteKathy – would be great if you could find a place to swim. And Stacy too since you both obviously enjoy it. Maybe even Priscilla since it is low impact?
Deb – keep it up! You are so good but do confuse me sometimes :) switching around a lot – assume this is part of a master plan? If it is let us know what it is – because you will be successful.
Last night I did not snack after tacos. Today was OK - did some ab work with Wii and NICE long walk with the dog early evening. Love this weather. Tonight we had BBQ chicken and made potato salad -- I did not eat much, hope it holds me through! Not sure how the small jeans got to top of the pile yesterday but it was good for me – tight so wore a BIG sweater. Today larger jeans were on the top of the pile! Whew and they are baggier now! Very comfortable
Nancy you are sooo funny! I love the bigger jeans too until I walk by a mirror or plate glass window. I am just having a hard time getting in the work outs that I think I should be doing....ugh. But today I did walk a few times..well one time was with Kristin for Chinese buffet lunch!
ReplyDeleteLaurie you are so funny. I love your sense of humor. Glasses are certainly part of the whole aging thing.uck. I am a buyer of the cheaper reading and computer glasses. I recommend it.
Stacy and Kathy we should find swimming. Kathy I am depending on you to get me on the tread mill!!!!!!!!!!!
Did I read this right? Chinese buffet? Just want to be sure before asking you about you migraines :)
ReplyDeleteNot a good day today. Intended to get up early and walk since weather was turning to gloom but too much fog here on the hill so gave everything up. Did not even do Wii since when I got up just started working (tough work day) Two slices of pizza for dinner, yeah that's healthy… NOT !
ReplyDeleteOnly good part was that I threw on yesterday's large jeans this morning. Arnie commented that my pants were to big – not sure if meant as complement…. going with the complement. Still a LONG way to go. Right now in sweats - so comfy.
Thought more about doing different things like Deb does. Want to find more which are enjoyable. Granted life is changing esp once I get to the gardens- and I do work there, but need more toning. Was going to bring bike to shop but Arnie now has promised he’ll tune it up for me – never took it out last year, this year I MIGHT be able to ride up and down our big hill, gosh I hope so.
So, that’s my sorry story – everyone else???
Nancy...you have made great strides. You are too hard on yourself. I have gotten no where as of yet. Waiting for this dirt road to dry up, and to join the gym, and get outside. I am very proud of you!
ReplyDeleteWell Nancy today I did an ab workout with comcast on demand and it was not so much fun...she moved so fast I was all over the place. I am a nerd when it comes to that stuff. But the time does go by pretty fast when you mix it up.
ReplyDeleteThis coming week I am going to try the classes at Personal Best. I wondered about the Zuma class does anyone know what that is? Priscilla mentioned it once. Kathy we better get ready!!! Stacy H you coming? Nancy I think some of the classes you can buy punch cards for and not be a member so if we find something good you could join us once in a while? Maybe combine with CCI meetings or something.
Laurie I heard from owner that pilates did not succeed but Kick Boxing is a big hit...why does that no surprise me?
Deb - I am the same way - always in the back of the room in classes because I cannot keep up with the moves (hmmm... this is because an am an analytic you are too???) Even on the Wii I messed up -- now I know the routines and can do them. This is also why I never mastered driving a motorcycle.
ReplyDeleteThink I saw the sign for Personal Best - is it behind CCI? And saw the advertisements for classes I have never heard about. Kickboxing -- did try that ONCE (maybe a couple of times - we had a short lived place in Turner and a friend forced me) OMG is it hard.
My all time fav is Jazzercise -- they do an amazing job. Did it for years in MA, never found a place closer than Brunswick to do it here. Deb -- if they still have it you should become an instructor!! You'd be so good. It would be wonderful option for Oxford and/or L/A.
Well, another not so good day here - needed to really do some cleaning, started early than ran out of time - still need to finish the bedroom (no sheets on the bed).
Making Chinese tonight - some healthy, some not – chicken wings, I'll try to focus on the stir-fry and dumplings.
Hey girls......I'm happy! I jumped on the scales....well, really just hobbled onto them, and to my surprise I've lost 12 pounds! I even fit into jeans today that I haven't been able to get over my knees for months! These were my "goal" jeans. Now I have to go out and buy a pair a size smaller to be my new "goal" jeans. I really can't tell where the 12 pounds were but I just love my scales.....something that almost never happens. Again, I haven't touched popcorn at all. I've even considering giving up wine. Believe me, that will be like sonmeone else giving up smoking as I really enjoy my nightly glass of wine....sometimes even 2 glasses of wine. Hopefully I'll be dusting off my sewing machine and altering my clothes pretty soon. Depending on what the ortheopedic guy says about my knee on Tuesday I hope to be at the gym soon. I've talked to Christine at the gym about my knee and my other problems and she says that she'll set me right up with the proper exercises. I really want to be able to walk again. Years ago I used to walk everyday and I loved it. I had built up to seven miles a day and really felt so good doing it. Riding my bike also helped. I lost many inches in just one month of bike riding every day it wasn't raining. Of course, that was when I was much younger and Mr. Arthur Itis hadn't moved in. I was still able to get down on my hand and knees and garden, loved to run on the beach, etc. etc. etc. Oh well, those were the joys of youth. Hopefully I'll find the joys of old age once my knee is working properly again. Of course, by then the artheritis in my feet and toes will act up and I'll probably be housebound again. Girls, don't get old if you can help it. These are NOT the golden years....unless we're talking fillings in our teeth. Then again, I don't consider myself old as I don't think I've grown up yet as I don't look like Maxine. When I look like Maxine look out becaue I plan to be just like her....a crusty old broad who tells it like it is. Got to go....I believe I hear a Weight Watchers Boston Cream Pie Yogert calling my name. God bless those 100 calorie snacks!!
ReplyDeleteNo Maxine with PB (except for perhaps a little of her sense of humor)!!!! I am so happy, so impressed, so envious. You are an inspiration. Go go go!!! Can you see I'm excited for you?
ReplyDeleteWow PB!!! you are doing it. Hmmmm must be you are inspired. Spring, friends, partners? All of the above. You are doing a great job...keep it up. I am afraid to get on the scales but my jeans are just a tiny bit looser. One day at a time.
ReplyDeleteDeb - that's where I am... jeans are more comfortable. We will get to where PB is!! Not in competitive weight loss (although I am still awestruck with PB) - just overall; all relative to our current bodies.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, Priscilla!! 12 pounds is a great success! I know that Zumba is a dance work out,and I heard it was very energetic. Sounds like fun! I will likely go to the gym right from work, so don't know if that will work out with anyone else's schedule. Probably not. I would LOVE to go in the morning, but that won't work. I'm gonna check things out this week....
ReplyDeleteOh no if you have to dance I am in trouble...I love to dance alone and my own way. I look like a fool dancing in a group...even struggle to learn line dancing ..But maybe it would be a good challenge...No Kathy you never know..what time would you try to work out? Maybe you could flex your schedule but then you would be getting there later...I used to be good about morning and get there at 6:30 and still to office about 7:45 But I know that when I do at say 4pm I actually have more energy for the evening...even though I NEVER feel like going at 4.
ReplyDeleteThen “no” to Jazzercise instructor? I also did line dancing classes during the Jazzercise period (this was post divorce) and it was so much fun but I really sucked at it. For Jazzercise though, a close friend at work (gosh I need to call her) and I did it -- total accountability. We'd meet straight from work and Sat mornings when I was not skiing.
ReplyDeleteToday was just OK here up in weight -- played with my bike. It's OK but something is off, will ask friend to fix it. Too windy to bike. Bud and I took our walk. Chicken cordon blue, spinach, and little potatoes for dinner. Focused on the spinach... Bud got my 2 potatoes and I have most of the chicken for tomorrow, good since Arnie is going away for a few days. Hoping I can make it through the night now.
Oh Nancy I hear you on the making it through the night...I have this frozen yogurt just calling me from the freezer. I did a work out that I really liked on comcast on demand...she did a great combination work out with a lot of yoga but fast paced and made me tired. She was great. Got to find out who she is and download.
ReplyDeleteOh, please find out! We are on Dish but assume I could get CD (Jillian's STILL not here) We have awful free on-demand.
ReplyDeleteA little frozen yougart is good right?
Only posting because committed. Weight was down - think I might switch to once a week on weight. Did nothing but regular work today.
ReplyDeleteArnie's away for a few days so schedule is out in sync; use this time to catch up on work. Not a bad day but tired plus weather is yuk. Better tomorrow, better be :)
Weather has me depressed too...had hard time with motivation....I did small work out tonight...sore from PT today. I could not get into work groove today just felt like I was flipping from one thing to another....Oh well tomorrow is another day. I am trying to get Kathy to go to gym at like 2:30 but I think she has a PCP...maybe lunch.
ReplyDeleteYou are in PT? Good. Don't know why I thought you corrected with meds... just temporary?
ReplyDeleteGosh, I hope you and Kathy can go -- move TPC to Turner and I'd go! All I need to do is make time up in the morning or evening.
Kathy is looking at the bright side with weather on FB but I cannot buy in till really the bright side really comes. Tulips are geting taller though. Better days coming.
Yuk day with weather, no walk.
ReplyDeleteAnd I realize that when Arnie is away I don't discipline myself. Tend to use the time to focus on work (always need the catch up days to start early and work late) Odd, when I think of it - my lack of discipline is because I want to work???
Better tomorrow... oh maybe Thursday since Arnie is not home till tomorrow evening and I still have lots I'd like to get done in the office. And upcoming weather is looking great!
My friend scoped out a bike route for me which I think will work (meaning not put me in the hospital with all these hills) -- do need work done on the bike before I start though.
Walk with co-worker...but not enough. Oh well it is weather or something. But I will try harder tomorrow. Felt badly was going to try and work out with Kathy and had to get to Gray sooner than planned...Tomorrow is a new day!
ReplyDeleteI made it to the gym with Deb today!!! It was great!! I did 30 minutes on the treadmill and can't wait to get back and do some more. And then, the pain arrives. But, no pain, no gain!! (thanks for the little shove to get there Deb!!)I am very happy that I finally took the plunge!!
ReplyDeleteUgh Kathy beat me...got caught up in answering emails...Yes she did!!! I was really happy to have someone to get me there too. It makes the time go by when you chat and walk. Kathy let me know if you decide to do morning work outs..I might be able to do one or two a week. Felt good huh?
ReplyDeleteGo Kathy and Deb!!! Fantastic
ReplyDeleteI am in a horrible mood, feel like I weight a gazillion pounds. Totally my fault, sat at the desk three day solid - no exercise. I need to stop that. But, did get a lot of work done.
And, I asked my super human friend, Jim, to help my bike. I think I opened a damn. Giving me all sorts of advice on how to get it fixed up, which accessories to order, think I said earlier he mapped me a riding route. Much appreciated although feel bad I had not even read this morning’s email till now.
He called me an hour ago asking when they'd see me riding... yeah sure, I'd never join his gang.... at least not till a couple years of training.
I told him about this blog and accountability - then he got excited saying his wife, Mary, should join up and keep us going. She might be worse than Jim with the health stuff :) Enormous respect for them though. Priscilla - think you know them, the Wilkins.
So, now I'll have it coming from more sides until I get my act in shape :) I say we are not ready for Mary YET -- she's wonderful but tough! Unless others feel differently, then I'll give...
Hey Nancy be nice to yourself. In the gym today Kathy mentioned what an inspiration you have been. I am fine with anyone who wants to contribute to our guilt and our accountability. There is not one of us who does not feel better for taking care of ourselves. I say let her join..she might just think we are too pathetic --but I like who we are. We are real. There are days that just suck,,,and times we eat too much and fall into old habits but we are trying and that is a GOOD THING.
ReplyDeleteAs a side note..seems like Arnie is good for you. Bob keeps me honest and going.
You are an inspiration, Nancy and you always make me smile. Plus, I knew I had better go to the gym today, or you might not be so nice to me...me and all my talk about doing it! I am so happy I did, and yes Deb, it felt good! And I do want to get a Wii someday too. That sounds like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteToday I went back to the gym and managed 35 minutes on the treadmill! I think I will take it slow with the treadmill workouts before I move on to the weights, although I am really looking forward to some weight training.My left knee acts unstable at times, and hurts when I walk up stairs, so some good stretching is in order. But I am glad I finally took the plunge!
ReplyDeleteKathy, you are so good! And smart - step at time to not hurt yourself. So glad I finally got to meet you and Stacy today!! Gosh, I was I was closer to go to the gym with all of you.
ReplyDeleteOK – time to come out of hibernation. Where are we going to meet up for an evening? Laurie’s? Here (Turner)? Or somewhere else? So hard because of distance.
Me… I continue to be in an overall horrid mood. A personal issue accelerated late last night and I am very sad - determined not to let it get to my health, we'll see how that works.
Did sneak in my walk before dinner, felt good. Poor Bud (dog), he was huffing and puffing because we went fast. Suspect I needed to vent my frustrations in the walk. Have a complicated day tomorrow but still hoping to get my bike to the shop.
Wow Kathy so good of you! I am going in the morning cause I did not get there today.
ReplyDeleteNancy hope you are okay...I hate to hear you are in a horrid mood...you know maybe it is the weather b/c I have had to work over time to feel okay. Hmmmmm Good on the walk. I will update my gym visit..maybe I should join the over 50 class :)...Kathy I am so happy you have started.
Nancy we have to get a girls night going!
Deb, bet they would kick you out of the over 50 class or at least ask for proof of ID.
ReplyDeleteStacy, are you going to start? Treadmill with friends sounds great esp since the speed is in your control – and be there will be talking.
No, my mood is past the weather - give me a couple of days (hold me accountable for the timing)
Determined to get past this without losing weight over it (ironic... know now it it's not healthy when I don't eat which I don't do if I am upset) Some issues have surfaced which Arnie and I need to deal with. Not issues between us, but deeply involve us so we need to address.
I am guessing tomorrow a bad exercise day because of schedule - but it is Good Friday, so at least we Catholics will have forced dieting :)
Nancy, I will be thinking of you and praying that things can be resolved for you. Emotional issues are so draining and hard on us, from wherever they come. I didn't get to the gym today...All that I am processing and trying to do at work is very draining for me, but that's ok. I am getting it, and I love my job, so I'm NOT complaining about it. It's just the reason I have no extra energy for it today. Deb, you WOULD get kicked out of the 50 over group, hands down. You are amazing, in so many ways!! (Say, "thank you", and move on. LOL!) We all have come together because of you. And, Stacy, just hang in there as life puts us places for a reason. And I WILL get you on the treadmill.Everyone will be okay....we have each other to lean on.
ReplyDeleteNot past personal stuff yet.
ReplyDeleteBusy day -- nothing to great health wise except I did not eat much - oh, and does getting most my hair cut off count for something?
On the good side - very complex project at work. Meeting today and we worked the prelim plan through with a LOT of laughter.
Put 6-8 smart, confident women in a room with an issue and there will be resolution including some good hearted arguing. All good.
With you Kathy - love my job and the people I work with, very lucky. BUT, all my energy was expended at 5:30. Probably because I laughed so much :)
Nancy, I am willing to bet that MY complex day at work and your complex day at work are miles apart, but lots of laughter is the key to getting through challenges and sharing experiences. Today, I am off to make a lovely basket with a good friend, and then taking Daniel to meet a friend for the movies, and I hope to get a walk in between that. I am eating better...lots of salads, fruit, cutting back on breads, and no wine all week! What's up with that?
ReplyDeleteNancy I hear you on the laughter and women in a room. A good walk is helpful when it feels like the very last thing you wish to do.
ReplyDeleteKathy I know it is harder than ever and you are fighting a whole culture change at TPC. But I love your can do attitude. Keep it up. As for the fruit and no wine AND working out...BRAVO. that is just great.
Today I am going to do my work out at home, if the rain holds maybe walk. I will be thinking of you all! Nancy keep laughter at hand it does help.
This accountability works!! Started spring cleaning today (I saw an ant so therefore tore apart the kitchen) Finished at 4pm and decided I was tired and had no motivation left.
ReplyDelete4:30 pm I checked FB (and saw Kathy's name...)and this site. Felt guilty SO, put on the sneaks and headed out for my walk. Never would have gone if not for you gals!
Thank you!
Calling this exercise day closed... For a few reasons we cancelled our Massachusetts trip for Easter. Figured we'd play in the gardens, walk, and then have the big dinner -- NOT for outdoor stuff - too much wind here. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteSide note: Did have a wonderful time in church today -- long mass with a retired "sub" priest.
He was wonderful. Talked about believing... and he defined believing as buying in with no tangible evidence.
Struggling with this, firstly with whether or no I truly believe a Jesus was resurrected (still do.) Then, bringing down to real life. How do we differentiate what we believe to be true vs. what is true?
I have no tolerance for people who justify and rely on assumptions.
Need to figure out how this is different from Mary, Peter, and John (esp John, who at least gathered the fact that everything was neatly folded) determining Christ was resurrected. I know others in the bible prove he was (thankfully) but still struggle with assumptions without facts.
Sorry, might too religious for this thread. If so, just ignore :)
We HAVE to live by what we believe!! Believing in something means you have faith in it, you trust it, you hold it close to you, whatever it is that you believe in. I think it is a testament to what faith is. Ya know? And, in getting back to this thread, I did 45 minutes on the treadmill today, (ate a handful of chocolate covered cranberries}WHOOPS! and came home and made a salad my supper. It's all a work in progress!
ReplyDeleteKathy -- you are going!!! Fantastic. Nothing from me today although did make a salad from leftover Caesar salad stuff from Sat's dinner (love a real Caesar salad). Arnie had a repeat of yesterday's dinner.
ReplyDeleteOn believing... core beliefs are easy, and accountability to our core is easy (most of the time) What is the difference between believing and assumptions? Esp since the later might be incorrect. Perhaps I just need to figure out the difference... dunno.
Right now, I believe our son has made a huge live altering mistake, having a hard time giving any support because he made a conscious decision and he admits it. Perhaps I am wrong, perhaps I should believe in him. Cannot right now.
Anyway -- onward and upward -- wind should give us a break for rest of week! Hoping I can wake up at sunrise and get outside and start cleaning - the tulips are getting taller!
Nancy I hear the pain ...I worry for my children in so many ways. When they make decisions that we just know are going to cause them pain and perhaps long term suffering it is really most challenging. It is the hard part of being a parent long after the day to day work and equally as difficult b/c you have so little control.
ReplyDeleteI know in my heart that it all comes down to loving them and believing that their core, which came in large part from you, will provide for them.
There is a great writer Ram Daas who talks about "witnessing" and that sometimes in life the most loving thing we can do for another human is be able to be witness to their choices and decisions-nothing more. To simply be willing to be present is enough...it is a very hard one and I often fail miserably when it comes to my children. I am certain that your love for your son will bring all of you through this passage. I will pray that is so.
Kathy ...You ROCK. keep it up girlfriend. Maybe I will see you at the gym heading there after my meetings in Freeport. (Yesterday only 15 min of small work out-uck)
Did take my "lunch" walk at 4:30 - Bud and I are pushing faster.
ReplyDeleteAm pondering the value of $350 scale I purchased -- meaning WII and WII fit.. Need to get back at it esp since it have a $50 scale in the bathroom which does the trick. Committed to do so, will find the time!
Yeah that is interesting huh...I am wondering why I don't do my workouts more often. I did not get home until 6:45 and just let it all slide...Got to get up and early tomorrow. Hold me to it ladies.
ReplyDeleteWe all know we will do it when we have the resources to do it. I was in early, stayed late (for me) all week, so my resources are limited at this point, but I will go to the gym tomorrow!! I am eating much healthier, so that has to be worth something. Right?
ReplyDeleteSometimes we have no control over schedules (or health reasons not to exercise) Then, it's watching diet. All balance :)
ReplyDeleteYou both are aware which is huge. We all are aware! So grateful, Deb.
I sleep facing east with no shade (by design) - so sun in my eyes at sunrise. Have been sleeping till 7am since I have no commute and have been lazy...
This morning up at 6am in the gardens, first time. Glorious!!! Got some great exercise till 8am. No walk, got too tied up with work then Arnie needed some help towing a tractor which had the "bad gas"
Friday the same thing, I hope. Saturday I hope the whole day. Tomorrow I need to have a real schedule and head to Augusta but... perhaps a pre-dinner walk (or maybe gardens) - lots going on with work.
And... soon it will be 5am in the gardens, just don't call here after 8pm since I'll be sleeping.
Oh, I am not stating what I had for dinner tonight. Not healthy but it was good...
I love the spring ...gardens and being outside. Sounds so nice. Kathy you stay with it..you are doing just fine...great actually. I only did my 20 minute work out today..ate horrible tonite...got into peanut butter.Ugh...okay tomorrow morning 45 minutes or bust! Nancy I will be looking for some garden advice.
ReplyDeleteNothing here... darn. Whirlwind day and no stopping. Just finished cleaning the kitchen from dinner.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow looks so nice... Sat now looks not so nice. Pondering how I might be able to split tomorrow's work day into half and do the rest on Saturday so I can get outside. Normally a benefit of be self employed but... quarter end so, dunno.
Have no true gardening advice (oh, maybe some on specifics) I pretty much plant something and wait. It either grows perfect, does not grow, or grows too much. Then I deal with it. Try to trade plants with friends so not a big investment. Although I don't really want anything else now :)
Have lots to give away though (much grows too much.) As, I told Kathy - to the Center and any individuals. And, I really mean LOTS, I dump so much in the woods. Good dirt.
Okay today was a 20 minute work out and a short walk...Not bad but could do better. I had pizza at dinner..don't even really enjoy pizza but since all was crazy back here in Eliot it made sense. I am feeling a bit down as my pants seem tighter then they did just a few days ago...my fluctuations are frustrating... I am thinking that water and no wine during the week is key...Man that is too bad. Hope you are all haning in...TGIF is tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteOff subject - pasting a portion of an email I received tonight (sans names) Friend's brother is dying (liver cancer) in a FL and she is visiting. He seems OK with it but so hard on everyone.
ReplyDeleteIf you pray, please think if him. He is a rosary lover, like my Mom.
They went to Dr today and not good news. But he held his head high and encouraged all. They are going to the beach tomorrow to laugh and refresh memories.
From X:
"Last night P scared the life out of us, T fell coming back from the bathroom, she just stood there screaming T T we jumped out of bed and pick him up from the floor and put him back into bed. He is very lucky he
Hope even today. All I did was walk but did eat healthy (realize it's only 7:30 though.)
ReplyDeleteTaking today off did not work... need to look at weather for Sat/Sun vs Monday now.. unless the boss gives me Patriot's Day off (hmmm... she just said no, oh well... maybe I can talk her into a half day?)
Hey tomorrow is suppose to be beautiful....Plan to play but rain a coming on Sunday...I walked alot today so hope that helps but got to do the routines for hips and love handles tomorrow and maybe some abs that seems oddly out of wack....Could never be the jelly beans I have been eating like crazy. Today was a great day to take off.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day to take off!! I had my yearly physical.....pretty good shape except for the weight. Got new meds for my "pains", and got another, "you don't look your age", from the Dr., which is nice to hear. I went to the gym after, but could only manage 30 minutes on the treadmill. Scrubbed floors on hands and knees in the morning, and the sweat was real! LOL! Have a nice Saturday, ladies!
ReplyDeleteDeb and Kathy -- you are doing great!! Housework counts and glad Kathy got new meds. Jelly beans DO NOT count (at least not to the positive) but do understand.
ReplyDeleteDislike jelly beans but did get Arnie some at Stew Leonard’s and he cannot stop eating them. I’ll have to get you some on a trip to MA (might be seasonal)
I, however, bought this Greek feta, yogurt, cucumber dip at Sam's club and cannot stop eating it :)
My summer routine has started - totally overdid in the gardens today. No longer worried about weight. It will come off by default. Challenge till fall is toning. Lower belly and thighs which will be better but not great and.. arms, so hard. My double chin (inherited) would be a great bonus.
So, know I have a few pairs of shorts and capris which fit this winter... most of the rest BETTER fit by Memorial Day.
I will still aim to walk or ride the bike every day (bike is still at the shop though.) But days like today.. NOT – too much!
So, spring is here. We’ll eat better and exercise more by default. Very exciting.
I love that you all are so positive...Kathy you go and keep it up...some days we have it in us for 45 minutes and some days only 20 but always to do something that keeps on track is HUGE. Nancy I love the outdoors and feel sad that I do not get so much of it with my job and lifestyle...But you have inspired me to get going on my own home gardens and landscaping...am committed to being healthy this summer and enjoying my grandchildren. I am also looking to be a solid size 8 sometimes 6 by the summer...It feels good to be working on it and it feels good to not feel so tired.
ReplyDeleteThe hip hurts from too much walking and the stop and go stuff with lots of standing around really takes a toll...I am not letting this get the best of me. Maybe I will try bike riding. You never know.
Cut out the jelly beans today had a great salad for dinner with greens, a little cheese, beans (love refried pinto beans and black beans and fresh chopped tomatoes (vine ripe with some flavor anyway)...oil and vinegar ...it was really good. Made up for the really good Falafel wrap at lunch even if I only ate the inside :) Just had to take advantage of good ethnic food while here.
Well, I had hubby get my bike is shape, and Dan and I rode up the hill together, but my seat was too low, so we went back to get adjusted. When that was done, I took off (slowly) to ride around a little trail we have around the house, and when I went past the henhouse, I hit a bump, or SOMETHING, and the handlebars jerked out of my hands and, in what seemed like very slow motion, I hit the ground, full force, on my left knee. Yep, the bad one! Been icing it, it's scraped, all red and blue, and hurts like heck, but I can walk on it. I'm not happy!!!!! I will work through it, and all will be ok! :)
ReplyDeleteOh no Kathy...I hear the pain. we are so funny aren't we? I cannot wait until we are all in our 80s and sending each other stories about our latest wheel chair or walker encounter! Seriously I over did my hip this weekend and I have tingle like my right leg is asleep...what the heck is this. Nancy--you out there? Please tell us you are not hurt! Priscilla and Laurie check in and tell us there is hope!
ReplyDeleteI am here and fine.. mostly :) Agree want to hear from Priscilla and Laurie. Oh, and Stacy!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy, now I am petrified to ride my bike (kidding) As I said on FB it sucks.. but will get better (wish it was not your bad knee)
Deb, wish I liked beans and chickpeas, they are so healthy. I make all sorts often for the guys but for some reason will only eat black beans (with effort) You have very healthy eating habits (outside of jelly beans :) )
Nothing from me today, outside of a hunt for my fav shovel through all of our "buildings" Just too many places to look... Finally found it, very annoying. Arnie might need to stop building.
Did take a road trip with Arnie. Thought we got a deal on dry scallops in Wiscasset for $13 a lb... Sunday treat.
Then Topsham had them for $10 plus $5 fresh haddock and other stuff (sole included, great price) ended up spending another $45 - so worth it. Need to get downstairs and start freezing.. love a bargain and it's all so healthy.
Yum! Fresh fish sounds lovely! Deb, when we are in our 80's, we have a date for Extreme Wheelchair Racing!!! Please take care of that hip and rest it if you are suppose to be resting it!! Didn't try the treadmill today, knee is very sore and stiff, but doing stretching and cold and hot packs and expect to get back on track, (and on the bicycle) asap!
ReplyDeleteGosh, hope Kathy and Deb are feeling better soon! Kathy, improvement???
ReplyDeleteSpent some time in the gardens very early but rest of the day was shot, got progressively more complicated and never made it out for a walk.
Tomorrow rain (though Dad says it did not hit W Mass yet) So, perhaps some Wii aerobics? Or download one of Deb's? Need something.
70's for the weekend? Hoping the car I am buying in MA is ready to pick up. Right now getting on Craig’s list and U Henry’s to drop the price on mine :)
Hey Nancy! Maybe Deb and I should come over to your house this weekend and sit in the shade and sip cool beverages and watch you tend your gardens and such! My knee is turning all colors and is very sore today...just a lot of bruising. I shall survive!! Might try the treadmill tomorrow for an easy "walk".
ReplyDeleteCome on over anytime.. I don't mind working while people watch... am used to it :)
ReplyDeleteBest made plans, figured I'd do some inside workout. Not a great night sleep because of monthly thing (thinking I so want post menopause.) Then work got the best of me.
Seriously need to do more work balancing. To top it we ordered pizza because at 6pm was still working... (I started around 7am… damn) Love the job but not doing too well with balance recently. Quarter end… almost finished and good weather coming so will make some quick changes.
Nothing today..not one thing but company time and driving to get here...I spent the morning literally following up on three state wide projects that I agreed to handle...ugh why because I could! well maybe not. Then drove up here to have a really full day tomorrow. I have to work out tomorrow that is all there is to it. I will update you all. Maybe will start a new thread again closer to the top of the page :)
ReplyDeleteKathy I would love to sit and watch Miss Nancy garden...I have a lot to learn about gardens.
I'm so excited! I've now lost 19 pounds! I'm even tucking in my blouses instead of letting them hang outside my slacks to hide my tummy. Due to my knee, I can't exercise but I'm certainly eating better. I've done away with chips and popcorn....went cold-turkey on the popcorn. I've also nearly stopped having my evening glass of wine but that's going to change. I really miss it and have promised myself to have just one "small" glass of red wine (switched from white). When I do snack I make sure it's on healthy / less fattening things (less than 100 calories). When I lose 4 more pounds I'll have met my first goal. I'm not sure what my next goal will be...have to think about that some more. Of course, I should have time to think about it as I'm setting up my sewing machine to take in the seams on my clothes. Guess I'd better be setting aside some money to buy some new clothes as this winter I've been wearing a lot of things that are currently a size too big. Do any of you know how much you can take in slacks before they really look awful?
ReplyDeleteMy knee replacement surgery is scheduled for June 10th and I can hardly wait! I should only be out of work (physically) for about 2 weeks but I'll be working from home as soon as I get home...will also depend on my pain med intake too. I'm not a good patient if I can't feel productive. I don't do "just sitting" well. I know that I'll be using a cane for awhile and as soon as I can I'll be out walking with Daisy. I miss not being able to walk like I used to. I'm not a power walker but more like a "fresh air breathing need to get out of my recliner" walker.
Pricilla!!!!! You are putting us all to shame. Fantastic. Take the clothes in as much as you can because at the rate you are going you might not want to spend money on intermediate clothes... I don't currently sew, but know how to ... guess it comes down to when the juice is worth the squeeze. Reducing waistbands is a hassle.
ReplyDeleteNot much from me today -- worked on getting furniture set on the front porch set this morning. By the time I finished work it was raining... so giving in for the night.
Just in case any of you follow just one thread like this one...there is a new work out thread...check it out. Keep us going!
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