Lets Post our Daily Exercise
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Love the photos all!
Having an ice storm here, which is just nasty! I made popovers for breakfast, and got the cheddar biscuits in the oven right after. Have more cooking to do, but since it is just the two of us today I am feeling unmotivated. We got the lights on our tree but haven;t even gotten ornaments on it! Still have to wrap presents... And house clean.
Perhps part of why I am lacking motivation has to do with the more than 35,000 meters I rowed on Thursday and yesterday, to finish up 200,000 meters for the Holiday Challenge since Thanksgiving. I also had strength training yesterday. I had told my trainer ahead of time about all the rowing, including 10,000 meter "time trial" (I didn't try to race it!) before our session with a need to do 8,000 more after. She agreed to focus on upper body. HA! squats on the inverted Bosu ball, side steps onto chair, single leg deadlifts, pop-squats with resistance band, donkey kicks... etc. I am so proud that I could get out of bed today
But other than wrapping gifts and facetiming with folks, no exercise today! Or possibly for the next week!Busy at work. Sick of COVID. One foot in front of the other...
Merry CHristmas, Happy Shabbat, Happy Solstice, Happy Kwanza!
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O my Dragon! And I was wondering why I was dragging last Tuesday. I am cooking up a storm today which should take me most of the way through the next week. I think the last real cooking I will be doing here. I can't wait to have a stove with a self-cleaning oven.
Got out for a walk earlier with snowflakes coming down. Magical. Caught up earlier with a few friends. Just fine doing Christmas dinner solo this year with all the general excitement.
Making a duck with cherry sauce, a batch of clean-out-the-freezer crumble for dessert. Cooking up the cherries for the sauce. They too were in the freezer. A pilaf of wild rice, emmer berries, and dried mushrooms (which also used up some of the stock stored in the fridge). Just fixed a parsnip to roast along with the duck in the oven...strips will be delish. Will start with a curried Buttercup (not butternut!!!) squash soup.
Then, I used up the stalk of Brussels sprouts left over from Thanksgiving. Will try Gordon Ramsay's method for braising them up with bacon, chestnuts, and red onion. GR says to pre-cook them which is what I will do differently this time. I cheat with the chestnuts and buy the precooked ones. One of the great shortcuts, right up there with good frozen pearl onions.
Anyway, a feast awaits. And then I can continue to feast for several days.
I can't believe that I am only 2-3 weeks away from the move. Lots left to do, but I have it in hand. This includes the two research projects.
Waiting for the rain to change to snow....so glad that I did most of the cleanout at the nonprofit yesterday. My focus now is on the future (other than a few odds and ends).
Merry Christmas everyone! - Claire
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Out and about on this snowy Boxing Day. Channeled my Robert Frost (Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening) as I walked the 4 miles. Had I known there was enough snow, I would have done this on skis. But suspect I will have an opportunity this week. - Claire
Edited to add, did Part 2 of the Great Purge. Amazing how it's easy to close my bureau drawers now. Plus found a few terrific items I had forgotten I owned, one of which is a casual jacket that will be perfect for my new city.
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Claire - I have a double oven and the top one is self-cleaning and I never use it. The last time I used it, it caused a problem with the lower oven. So I use oven spray cleaner. Your Christmas dinner sounds yummy. When is your move date? I know it is soon.
Wonder - so nice to help with the lunch at. your church.
Decided to get 3" cut off my hair today - it looks so much better.
We ate Beyond Burgers for an early dinner tonight and I'm still sooo full - miserable and I haven't snacked and really didn't eat anything other than the veggie burger on a bun with spinach and tomatoes. Wasn't as full with a much larger dinner on Friday night.
Tomorrow, I load up the car to take the donations. Then hope to see a couple girlfriends this week and work more in the house. I finished my book yesterday, so time to start a new one. I bought 3 earlier this month, so just need to pick one.
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Hi Everyone! Thought I'd check in although I have done no exercise except shovel snow. We hosted a lovely Christmas Eve dinner with us, DS, his GF and 7 old family friends. It was wonderful to be gathered together in a more traditional manner. It started snowing later that night and by the time by brother & SIL showed up about 2 pm (they had been visiting her sister who lives north of here) we had about 8 inches of fresh snow on the ground and winter storm warnings starting Sunday at noon. We had a fun afternoon & evening, but instead of staying until Tuesday as they had planned, on Sunday they packed up & headed out mid-morning (they live about 5 hours east of us), which was smart because we got about 8 more inches yesterday....and are supposed to get 4 more tomorrow. Needless to say things are shut down & I've gotten my exercise by shoveling. Since I was planning on having guest in the house for a few more days, I have a dangerous amount of 'company food' sitting around!
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So by my math, that is approx 20 inches on snow...yikes! Yesterday was 65+, today low 50's...we will bounce between 50-65 for highs over the next couple of weeks. Went to a gentle vinyasa class today, but the pilates instructor was there so that is what we had...good real exercise...need more of it because even without lots of company, the holiday does bring a lot of company food. Stay safe everyone, TT
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Claire, love the photo of you with the snow.
The mountains continue to get snow but Denver is staying dry and brown. There have been wild fires.
Ruth, your Christmas sounds like a nice time 🎄
I told my son that I could make steak on News Years Day dinner. He commented “aren’t you going to make chicken wings and potato knishes”? Do that is Saturday night dinner. Chicken wings and potato knishes have been my New Years Day menu for more years than I can remember. My son works 5 days/week but is not home for dinner on days he works so I try to cook things he likes on his days off. DH is grilling chicken for DS as DS was looking for the leftover chicken to take for work today. DH is grilling so I don’t have to manage grilling and cooking our dinner. Speaking of cooking dinner, I best get moving
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More snow, more shoveling, and now 'bitter cold'. I shoveled quite a bit this morning. I'm going to Barre Sculpt and Dance2fit in a few minutes. Time to get back into the routine!
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Temperature and windchill both way below zero. I had the Wednesday Women over for breakfast after our indoor walk.....I'm trying to get rid of some of the Company Groceries! Zumba tonight.
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Hi all: I spent the holiday in Tucson, visiting my son, his new wife, and her family. DS and wife, who eloped in May, live in New York City but came out to visit her parents, so we got a vacation rental nearby. We had a very enjoyable few days meeting the new inlaws and hanging out with DS and DIL. Tucson got a lot of rain but that didn't stop us from having fun and walking a lot in our 'neighborhood' and to see the outdoor Tourist sites (the Desert Museum there is excellent, and mostly outdoors).
We broke up the 7plus hour drive home to Santa Fe with a few days at Chiricahua National Monument: a beautiful spot for hiking and star gazing. There was some snow at night, but daytime was clear (but cold...though not cold by Ruth's standards!) and we got in some good hiking. Here is a picture. Chiricahua is amazing!
One more stop tonight, in Truth or Consequences, NM, known for natural hot springs. Our hotel has private outdoor and indoor mineral soaking tubs, heated to about 102 degrees. Soaked tonight, will soak again tomorrow before we head home. Snow is in the forecast in Santa Fe for New Year's eve, and I am planning a quiet evening at home. Would it be too much to hope for enough snow to snowshoe around my property on New Year's Day?
Good luck with the move Claire, and stay warm all!
Happy New Year!
Octogirl
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Starting to go into the new year on the right foot. So far this week, I have done three 20 minute workouts on my exercise bike.
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I'm pretty sure I will be staying home for New Years Eve, the high is supposed to be minus 8, 23 below at midnight with a minus 44 windchill. Argh!
I went to Pound, Core & Dance2fit today. I also finished off all the 'Christmas Food'. Because of the weather, my company went home early which left me with all this food. I invited my walking group over for brunch after we walked yesterday & got rid of some of it, sent a tray of cookies, fudge & breads off with a friend who works at the airport. They have worked long, stressful hours the last week with all the cancellations & delays, so I figured she & her co-workers could use a little pick-me-up. And I made cheese bread & wild rice soup today, which we shared with our friend whose wife is sick. Now we are back to a more normal/less rich diet.
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Colorado is on fire!!! Over 500 homes have been lost in Boulder County. Whole neighborhoods have been lost. Strong, strong winds so nothing fire fighters could do. The Sheriff in Boulder County said it won't be over till the winds die down. So, so very tragic. I'm at least 30 - 45 minutes from where the fires are. I feel so helpless. Snow is due tomorrow and into Saturday - hopefully the fires will be out before then. We are so very dry - these fires started as grass fires.
Everyone stay healthy and safe.
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Karen: My dh asked if I had heard from my friend in Colorado. He was reading about the fires on the Internet. I had just finished reading your post when he asked me. So I read him what you wrote. How terrifying and scary! Just like you said, please stay safe!!!
Ruth: It was 70 degrees here today. Cloudy, the air is heavy.
M0mmy: WTG!
Octo: Sounds like a fabulous trip!
Hi to All. Just a quick check in. Been walking/running a few times this week.
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Karen, the fires are so, so scary. Stay safe!
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I hope you get enough snow to get a handle on those horrible fires, Karen. Beyond sad & scary.
Wonderland, I talked to my N.C. sister today & she said it was oppressively hot & humid. She refuses to put the AC on in DECEMBER so is boiling to death! we babysat the grandpuppies tonight so had a very busy household!
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I’m done exercising for 2021. My goal was to bike 2021 miles this year. Here’s what I did:
bike: 2836 milesRow: 176 miles
Walk: 64 miles
Elliptical: 14 miles.
Not bad for a year with 2 surgeries, months of radiation, and a pandemic!
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Thinking of you Karen and hope you are okay.
Ruth, it's weird. The air is hot and humid but (to me) doesn't feel like the humidity of summertime. It feels different. I call it "wet air." So strange. I've turned on the AC in the car when I drive. Temperatures and air quality are supposed to return to normal for this time of the year on Monday.
Going to walk later today. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! And better times for the health of the World!
Edited to add:
WTG Notascalm! Very impressive!
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Congratulations, Notascalm, an awesome accomplishment!
Karen, the niece of a good friend lives in Superior. They were evacuated and are waiting to see if they will have a house to go home to.
It was minus 17 when I went to Shift & Lift, still the same when I ran a few errands, up to -13 when we went to lunch. We hired some guys to shovel the several feet of snow off our roof; and no matter what they charge, it will be worth the money. We are staying home in our sweatpants tonight & watching the ball drop on TV (if still awake). May the New Year bring us all good health and much happiness!
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Quite balmy here by comparison, Ruth. Happy New Year everyone. Just got in from a bracing walk with the most glorious sunset. Later than I wanted to get out but was finishing up one last project at the nonprofit. Followed by clearing off my desk and giving it a good wash.
Still a couple of minor items to do prior to turning everything in this coming Tuesday. But I am done with a whole new life awaiting. I am beyond stoked.
Promise to get out on skis tomorrow.
Zoom and champagne with East Coast friends in an hour. Just fine as the roads are icing over. I have salmon caviar and snacks for later.
Welcome 2022!!! - Claire
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Happy new year everyone. I was able to beat the rain this morning and got out for a 3 mile walk. It helps me cope with the dark, dreary weather if I can get outside for some fresh air. I put peanut butter on my toast and ate while I walked. I just made it back before the heavier rain started. Now to take down the tree.
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Happy New Year everyone. I hope it is a healthy one. Just finished my 40 min aerobic work out. Whew! Starting the New Year on a good foot. I hope it continues
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Happy 2022! DH & I had a nice New Years Eve watching TV in bed with our dog chaperone! My fitness center is closed & you can get frostbite in 5-7 minutes outside.....so, I did a 45 minute indoor walking DVD, and have been chasing Bruno around & around the house just to give him some exercise!
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Happy New Year to you all! I haven’t been on this site for a long while and it’s nice and inspiring to see you all here carrying on.
Mommy- keep up the great work.
I have been gifted a nice spin bike from a friend who upgraded to a Peleton and have begun to make my way back to a consistent exercise schedule. I haven’t been doing my beloved Zumba because the covid numbers are big where I live and the gym space is too small for my comfort level.Ruth-your temps and snow amounts are unbelievable. It’s like you are having winter for the whole country.
Karen- I hope those fires are settling down; it’s just awful about how many homes have been lost.
Claire- it sounds like you have big life changes ahead of you. So exciting!
Wonderland- I don’t really want humid but would happily take the temps NC has been having.
It’s been warmer than usual in CT but so wet and grey. I am in great need of some sunshine. Back to school tomorrow to see what havoc this virus has wreaked on our families.
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Ginger, good to hear from you. I feel so bad for you, and all teachers, who are trying to carry on during this frustrating, frustrating, frustrating time.
I think it is actually supposed to be above zero the next couple days, so hopefully Bruno will be able to go outside and burn off some energy! I plan to go to Yoga this afternoon and I don't know what else.....some sort of aerobic activity.
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We got about 6" snow Friday night into Saturday but it was bitter cold (well not compared to Ruth) - only about 12 for the high. DH and I did manage 3 walks for about 15K steps yesterday. I'm going to head out for a walk shortly - it's up to 30 degrees. It's supposed to get to the low 40s today - it's already 30. Thursday is supposed to be bitter cold again.
Almost 1000 homes/structures were lost in the fires. 3 people are unaccounted for. Such a senseless tragedy. They are now investigating the cause of the fire as xcel energy says no power lines were down (original thought for cause of fire). The winds upwards of 100mph made it impossible to do anything. Ruth - I hope your friend's niece still has her home.
Such a shock about Betty White. She was planning her 100th birthday party. She was such a class act.
Winter break is over - back to work tomorrow. It's been a relaxing 2 weeks, accomplished a fair amount in the house. I haven't checked emails all of break. Tomorrow is a PD day and I have no idea what I'm doing. No clue if I can work from home or need to report to my Monday building. Will wait till tomorrow morning to check emails - or maybe later tonight.
Have a great Sunday.
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Last evening SNL re-ran the episode Betty White hosted 11 years ago at the tender age of 88. She was warm, sweet, funny, irreverent, and at the top of her game. You could see that the cast members absolutely adored her (as did the audience). It caused me to reflect that it is a high tribute to pass away at the age of 99 and have the reaction be that you died too soon!
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My Pound class was canceled so I walked around the track for 45 minutes instead (with some ladies who are VERY fast walkers!).
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Ruth - great idea. Tonight on ET, which I normally don't watch was a tribute to Betty White. So many great clips with her and animals as well as TV show clips.
Since today was professional development day, I worked remotely. Attended 2 good sessions this morning. I managed to walk at lunch then 2 walks with DH. A little dicey tonight watching for any slick spots.
Tonight and tomorrow is my mother's 4th yarzheit (anniversary of her death). On the English calendar its January 18th but we light the yarzheit (memorial candle on the Hebrew date. I miss her more with every passing day.
It warmed today (40s), tomorrow high 40s, but it will get cold again on Wednesday afternoon and more snow. Single digits Wednesday night.
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Sending you a hug, Karen. I think if one is blessed with wonderful parents, you do miss them even more with the passing of time.....especially during hoildays & milestone days.
I went to Shift & Lift this morning. If the weather allows, I will go back to Barre. We are in a blizzard warning & then go back into the deep freeze.....sigh!
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