Lets Post our Daily Exercise

Hahaha, and on that note I will quit procrastinating and head downstairs to my treadmill!  This thread gives me a much needed push today.

35 minute walk.

Rode 10 miles (inside) then braved a snowstorm and crazy shoppers to get groceries. I had to park WAY out from the store. After shopping I pushed my full cart through 2 inches of snow and slush ALL the way back. GREAT workout! Lol.

Came home, unpacked the car, then had to go help dig DH out because HE got stuck in the driveway. WHO'S THE WOMAN????!!!!!  

Also totaled up my January miles. I rode 200 miles in January. Not a bad start! 

Thank you all so much for the laughs, cheers, advice....and especially for being The Voices!!  

Hehe - the hard part is "not rewarding" myself out a workout.  I really wanted a grilled Chic-Fil-A sandwich last night after finishing the work out at 9:30 PM ... but on Fooducate the sandwich is rated very bad - mostly due to the chemicals in the bun ... so I refrained and when I got home made my kale/blueberry smoothie and had 2 slices of Ezekel sprouted cinnamon bread instead.  Ezekel = low fat, low sugar.

Have a great Saturday everyone - reminder to get outside and get a little Vitamin D today - even if you have to do it in a big fluffy robe!

I'm trying out a new app today called Argus.  It makes your phone into a pedometer or tracks your walk or run through gps.  So far I love it!. So today I walked 28 minutes and 23 seconds and shoveled and sculpted 24 minutes and 36 seconds.  Hell no I'm not leaving those seconds off!  The only problem is they did not have shovel and sculpt in the exercise list, nor do they have my other favorite summertime activity of gardening.  I think this app must be for young people who don't own homes because they don't have those and have things like surfing, paddleboarding, skiing and inline skating! 

My head is still stuffed up.  I feel like someone blew up my head with a basketball pump.  At least I feel good enough to get around. 

22k bike ride, but that was after hitting the outlet mall, so I bet I chalked up some "foot" distance too! 

Dulci - good job on your month!  Two - sounds like an interesting app.  Nihahi - Shop N Sculpt definitely counts!  Badger - you're also right up there in the running for Shovel N Sculpt Queen!

Temps hit 50 yesterday.  Took advantage of it and did a 4.5 mile run in the park - I thought that most of the snow would have been melted off the trail, but I miscalculated a bit and at some points was slogging through 3-4 inches of snow.  No matter - it was a beautiful day and it felt wonderful to get out.  More snow/ice coming overnight tonight. 

I've logged my weekly exercise for years in a notebook; doing so & checking in here are what has forced me to be consistent.

 I am still pretty sniffy & sneezy, so did a light 30 minute 'Trim Walk' with Denise Austin & 15 minutes of light toning.

I will log in later today to tell you about my fun exercise plans for next week!

I got out and ended up doing 15 and not the 25 miles I had planned.  It was raw and about 40 degrees.  All was fine until it started to rain, and I was underdressed, so turned around.  It is glorious out today so will get in about 15 miles prior to Hawks madness setting in.

Then, I went to the wine bar to plan my birthday launch party for next Thursday evening.  A tradition.  But did this by way of Nordstrom Rack as needed some warm hose, and then hit the "getting rid of excess veggies" sale at one of the fruit stalls.  I intended to get just a few things including garlic and mushrooms.  But I got seven large tomatoes for a dollar, and six tangelos for two.  He GAVE me half a large box of blueberries.  I got to lug all this stuff the mile home for extra exercise points.  I am making an elk ragu bolognese for the birthday party so will use the tomatoes in that.

I kicked off February with two glasses of champagne.  I think a milestone month as goes:

• Pre birthday on the 6th
• Actual birthday dinner on the 9th with friends
• Valentine's and Burlesque at the wine bar on the 14th
• Good-bye party at the Church on the 15th for my Rector
• Move on the 22nd and 23rd
• Trip to Vancouver BC to see my Rector consecrated as Bishop of New Westminster on March 1

Did I mention a lot of work in the midst of all this???   Plus, of course exercise.  I think I may have that one covered the weekend of my move.

I am just so excited.  A new chapter in my life (calling it Encore Career), and one where I harness my cancer experience to make a difference in the lives of others.  Plus, continue with my other work.  Since this is the exercise thread, I need to mention that I can't pull this off without a lot of exercise.  I need it for energy, sleep, focus, and brain power.  Not to mention looking a lot more professional if I don't turn into a blob.  (Those new eBay Prada slacks look amazing on me.)

I am thinking oatmeal (steel cut) with some of those fresh blueberries for breakfast.  Yum! - Claire

I got out with my dog for about 30 minutes on the snowmobile trail.  Lots of new snow and the groomer hadn't been by yet so although the machines had broken trail the going was still a bit of a workout.  Lovely day here.  Just near freezing. 

Claire, sounds like an exciting month ahead of you. I wish I were moving, too, which would force me to get rid of all my clutter.

Got to the gym and realized I had forgotten my sneakers. So got back on my bike, went home and did a hot kettlebells routine. 

Inspired,

I just snorted! So thankful I wasn't drinking or eating when I read that!!! Lol. 

Be safe! 

Inspired that's so funny and be careful out there.  Years ago, a lady I worked with actually did get plucked out of the Grand Canyon by helicopter.  She had sprained her ankle, so that's a fabulous idea to shave your legs and ankles. 

I walked in the snowy but sunshiny cold for 32 minutes. and went to the grocery store this afternoon.   Trying to get my steps up to 10K for the day but I'm at 7K right now and just want to sit so I'm not sure I'll make it. 

Claire it sounds like a busy and exciting month for you.  I think its good to get a whole new fresh start.  I feel that itch a little too, but then my energy will tank and I think maybe in a few more months!  

Hi everyone, I finished my hike without incidence.  I did twist ankle a bit in shoes, so might needs ones with better ankle support.  Do you guys know if after you hike, does the tiredness catches up with you later?  What I mean is, when I do my workout, I'm hot and sweaty, and I know right then it is vigorous.  I didn't feel that level of intensity while hiking, but later at home I sure felt worn out.  LOL  I hope that means it was effective.  I did the 3 1/2 mile trail.  It was so much fun! On the trail, I also ran into a lady that I talk to sometimes at the gym.  Here is a photo I took. 

Walked the dogs a mile before the Super Bowl, which I don't care much about, then went to the gym and ran one mile on the dreadmill and did upper and lower body weights during the first half. Got home in time to join DH & DS for halftime snacks.