This turned into a difficult week, and I'm not even sure what happened. Did I have a string of bad days because I skipped working out? Or did I skip working out because I had a string of bad days? Does it really even matter? Is there anything I can learn from this week? Will this entire post be composed in rhetorical sentences?
Yes, yes, no, yes, and no.
The important thing is that today is better. Laundry is caught up, dinner time was enjoyable, and the family is not afraid to talk to me. I got out for a 3-mile run today. My smile is back.
:o)
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Indian Summer
Fall is in full swing here in the glorious U.P. We are at peak color, and this week we can expect clear weather and highs in the 70's.
My goal this week will be to exercise outside every day: running, walking, biking, or hiking.
How is the weather where you are? Do you plan to get out and enjoy it? I hope so; this is as good as it gets!
My goal this week will be to exercise outside every day: running, walking, biking, or hiking.
How is the weather where you are? Do you plan to get out and enjoy it? I hope so; this is as good as it gets!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Four Quick Things
1) A new poll is up. Vote! Don't be shy!
2) We have been wheat-free for one week, and I like it. My skin is clearing up, my energy levels are improved, my digestion has been better, and, so far, this doesn't seem to be having a negative impact on our food budget.
3) Hubby and I have been doing an Upper Body and Core routine that I put together all by my little amateur self. Basically I chose three of my favorite weight training exercises for each of the major muscle groups of the upper body (or at least the ones I could think of): chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps, back, and abs. We do these moves in quick succession through three circuits. It's a fun way for me to start learning to design my own workouts, and I enjoy working out with my favorite buddy in the whole world.
3 1/2) But it is totally unfair that hubby is already stronger than me.
4) I've figured that, in order to get to an "athletic" body composition, I need to get down to 147. That means a loss of another 23 pounds. I don't know if that's a realistic goal, but I might as well keep it in mind.
2) We have been wheat-free for one week, and I like it. My skin is clearing up, my energy levels are improved, my digestion has been better, and, so far, this doesn't seem to be having a negative impact on our food budget.
3) Hubby and I have been doing an Upper Body and Core routine that I put together all by my little amateur self. Basically I chose three of my favorite weight training exercises for each of the major muscle groups of the upper body (or at least the ones I could think of): chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps, back, and abs. We do these moves in quick succession through three circuits. It's a fun way for me to start learning to design my own workouts, and I enjoy working out with my favorite buddy in the whole world.
3 1/2) But it is totally unfair that hubby is already stronger than me.
4) I've figured that, in order to get to an "athletic" body composition, I need to get down to 147. That means a loss of another 23 pounds. I don't know if that's a realistic goal, but I might as well keep it in mind.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Juice Name Fail
One of our favorite vegetable juices is based on the recipe called "Mexican-Style Jugo" at the Reboot website.
I decided to enter it in the database at My Fitness Pal, which one way or another led me to look up the word jugo. (It means "juice". Duh.) But thanks to Google, I was taken to this definition, courtesy of the Urban Dictionary:
pedota jugoso: an extravagantly powerful and juicy fart.
I decided to name my entry "Mexican Style Veg Juice". In case you want to try it the way I make it, here's what you put through your juicer (wash and prep as needed, of course):
We have been wheat-free for three days now. I can only speak for myself, but it hasn't been as difficult as I thought it would be. Meal planning and prep is a lot more important when you can't just throw a frozen pizza in the oven. (Going to the Drive Thru has been impossible since we moved here; frozen pizza was our fast food.) When they ask, "What's for [insert meal name here]?" I need to have a good answer or God help me because Betty Crocker can't. That is about the only drawback, and it really isn't a drawback. A little more discipline in the kitchen certainly wouldn't hurt any of us.
I decided to enter it in the database at My Fitness Pal, which one way or another led me to look up the word jugo. (It means "juice". Duh.) But thanks to Google, I was taken to this definition, courtesy of the Urban Dictionary:
pedota jugoso: an extravagantly powerful and juicy fart.
I decided to name my entry "Mexican Style Veg Juice". In case you want to try it the way I make it, here's what you put through your juicer (wash and prep as needed, of course):
- one bunch cilantro
- two large cucumbers
- one bunch celery
- two poblano peppers
- two jalapeno peppers or six serrano peppers
- two limes or two lemons (not both)
We have been wheat-free for three days now. I can only speak for myself, but it hasn't been as difficult as I thought it would be. Meal planning and prep is a lot more important when you can't just throw a frozen pizza in the oven. (Going to the Drive Thru has been impossible since we moved here; frozen pizza was our fast food.) When they ask, "What's for [insert meal name here]?" I need to have a good answer or God help me because Betty Crocker can't. That is about the only drawback, and it really isn't a drawback. A little more discipline in the kitchen certainly wouldn't hurt any of us.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
What's for dinner? (and breakfast and lunch and snacks)
This week's poll is up. Please share your opinion on diet and eating habits! I'd love to hear comments, especially if you vote "Other".
This week's poll was inspired by a book I got from the library called "Wheat Belly". Modern wheat is evil, and you must never, ever, ever, ever eat it if you value your health and/or digestive organs. That's the basic gist of the book. I predict I will be writing more on this topic in the near future.
This week's poll was inspired by a book I got from the library called "Wheat Belly". Modern wheat is evil, and you must never, ever, ever, ever eat it if you value your health and/or digestive organs. That's the basic gist of the book. I predict I will be writing more on this topic in the near future.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Ultimate Workout
On this day four years ago I spent a few hours pushing out an eight-and-a-half pound baby girl.
Happy Birthday, Mary. We all love you lots!
Happy Birthday, Mary. We all love you lots!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Over the Hill and Through the Woods: Race Report
Today I participated in a race at the Jeffers High School in Painesdale. (Go Jets!) What a beautiful, kick-butt course! And I got a great shirt out of the deal.
First of all, the race is a little more than 5K, and somehow it manages to be almost all uphill. About the only steady downhill part was on a trail that was so rocky and rutted I actually had to keep slowing down to avoid twisting my ankle or landing on my fanny. Then, after that, we were running through sand. (!?) Once we were off the trail and back on the road there was another killer hill, but then it was downhill for a fast couple of blocks to the finish. The official times have not been posted yet, but I'm pretty sure I heard them yell 33:40 as I went through. If so, that's a pace of 9:54 (given the 3.4 mile distance).
I'm pretty sure that finishes out the race season for me. I'd love to do more, but there just isn't that much in the area. Maybe a change of focus will do me some good anyway. I'm really, really grateful to my husband, who supports me in everything I do and has been particularly encouraging with this passion of mine. Thank you, sweetie! I'm also thankful to the big kids who watch the little ones so Mommy can "go for a run".
I love you all.
First of all, the race is a little more than 5K, and somehow it manages to be almost all uphill. About the only steady downhill part was on a trail that was so rocky and rutted I actually had to keep slowing down to avoid twisting my ankle or landing on my fanny. Then, after that, we were running through sand. (!?) Once we were off the trail and back on the road there was another killer hill, but then it was downhill for a fast couple of blocks to the finish. The official times have not been posted yet, but I'm pretty sure I heard them yell 33:40 as I went through. If so, that's a pace of 9:54 (given the 3.4 mile distance).
I'm pretty sure that finishes out the race season for me. I'd love to do more, but there just isn't that much in the area. Maybe a change of focus will do me some good anyway. I'm really, really grateful to my husband, who supports me in everything I do and has been particularly encouraging with this passion of mine. Thank you, sweetie! I'm also thankful to the big kids who watch the little ones so Mommy can "go for a run".
I love you all.
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