Lets Post our Daily Exercise
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It looks like tomorrow should be fine for the drive to Coeur d'Alene as will get there prior to the next round of storms arriving. I can't wait to pick up my keys and start my new life's adventure.
Turned in my keys and computer at the nonprofit a couple of hours ago, so have finally closed the door on that chapter of my life. I look at the calendar from last year and still can't believe that I made it. It also looks like they are well on their way to a new direction where I would not have been a good fit. A good parting, and I did leave my ends tied up to the extent possible.
Meanwhile, just finished up a small project and have something else going on during the move.
Just loaded the car with light overhead and ice under foot. Quite the experience. I am calling that good for exercise today other than an excursion to the clothes drop for my shoes that aren't worth saving or selling.
Off in the early AM to drive the 300 miles to CDA (and camp out in my new place for 2 days). My new life awaits! - Claire
p.s. Mammogram from last week was just fine.
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Exciting, Claire! Good luck with the move!
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Claire- good news on mammogram. Safe travels.
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I haven't been on in a while, but it's great to see how you all are doing. Claire, I'm so excited for your move!
I am...well, you can read my post on Tamoxifen and liver damage if you want a better sense of how I am in this moment. That said, for the purposes of this thread, I feel pretty good! I am about to wrap up my Livestrong program tonight and have my exit assessment on Friday. I've been doing Pilates Reformer 2x/week in addition to that. And in general, I'm spending less time on my couch. I've closed all three rings on my smartwatch a handful of times lately, and perhaps the most gratifying thing was that my husband -- who does not work out and generally gives very little attention to my workouts -- told me a week ago that he was really proud of me because he had realized that out of the last 8 days, I'd worked out for seven of them. And it was nice to feel like my work was seen. (Particularly when my number on the scale has NOT BUDGED. My body has changed shape, and I'm fitting into smaller clothes, and my liver has less fat in it, and my weight has stayed EXACTLY the same for the last 6 months.)
I've also started the YWA 2022 "Move" series. If you like yoga, it's online, it's never too late to join, and it's free!
This week the plan is to do YWA everyday, and I have Livestrong tonight, and then I've set up my bike on a trainer, put a padded saddle cover on it, and swapped out the degrading handlebar covers with nice, new, ergonomic ones so I can use it indoors to replace the cardio I was getting in Livestrong. I'm...becoming leery of doing my in-person reformer classes with the current Covid surge. I love those classes. And the studio has everything spaced out, people wear masks, and they filter the air and keep windows open as much as possible, but it's just feeling...maybe too risky. So I haven't signed up for this week.
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Sounds like you have really been working hard, Saltmarsh. Good for you!
We had an official blizzard last night and now bitter cold has set in. Blah! Only two of the Wednesday Walking Women made it to the fitness center by our usual 8am time, 3 of us got there later, and the rest were still shoveling out (except the smart ones, they've gone south for the winter!). Here's the sky at 1:00. Notice the 'sun dogs' (halo caused by the refraction of sunlight by the ice crystals in the air).
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Ruth - cool photo
Saltmarsh - ya you on your workouts.
After dinner I went out and shoveled, but there was only about 2" - it is still snowing lighting but we are supposed to get up to 6". Currently its 3F and getting colder. We didn't walk after dinner as we were worried about ice under the snow. Shoveling the driveway was a chance to be outside and get a little air and exercise. Thankfully, I got a 20 -25 minute walk at lunch.
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Exercise for the day is done. Finished with taking all my Christmas decorations down both inside and outside. Now its pack it all away and haul it to the attic.
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I am writing this from my new place which is even nicer than I imagined. Huge pantry (my friend Susan has pantry envy), nice bedrooms (one a future office), and a huge garage for Rexxie complete with a separate room to lock up bicycles, skis, camping gear and the like. Even room for a future kayak. Really pretty and functional kitchen.
I am very glad that I am doing this move in 2 stages, as I now know where to place items as well as confirming what to keep/ditch.
I have plenty of room for an herb garden in planters as well as my lounge chair and patio chairs outside. And I can store chairs in the garage over the winter!!! Got in lots of stair-climbing yesterday unloading my car as place is one flight down. Enlisted my friend to help with the one piece I couldn't move myself (glass table top for dining and a temporary desk).
I was very lucky to get over the pass when I did, as my trip was uneventful, though feared the worst from my trip through the Cascade Foothills. Anyway, the pass is closed until at least tomorrow morning. So I will return on Saturday, not Friday as planned. Hardly the worst of fates as I have a ton of work to keep me busy and bought sufficient groceries last night.
I didn't bring my skis, but I will be able to ski on the cycling trail that is just a couple of blocks away!!!! I will have to test the theory that it's possible to ski to Selkirk Abbey (Belgian brewery) that is just a mile down the road.
Will investigate a bit later today after I make a bit more headway on the work I am doing. Plus hope to set up internet radio later today.
Life is good. - Claire
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Sounds wonderful, Claire! I am very jealous of the pantry!
I started taking down the Christmas decorations yesterday. I cleaned as I went along, so I didn't finish up until this morning. I went to Pound & will go to Zumba tonught.
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The most important parts of a house to me is the kitchen, cupboard space and pantry. My pantry is in the laundry room - with top and bottom cabinets and counter top. I think it's the original counter top from 1963. There is a lot of room but not as easy to see as the one you have Claire. Happy to hear that the new place is even better than you imagined. Did you rent/buy unseen? How many units are in your building. Take pictures, inquiring minds want to know. Glad that your drive was good before the weather got bad.
It's warmed up to 23F. DH and I walked before lunch. We were amazed how many sidewalks were shoveled. Some idiot shoveled his driveway clean, clean but didn't do the sidewalk. We will walk later this afternoon then hopefully after dinner.
It's been nice having the extra day off. I haven't been the most productive other than shovel the driveway and sidewalk, clean my cook top and go for a walk. Just eating lunch at 2pm. Think I'll finish the kitchen so I don't have to do it tomorrow and a little baking.
Stay warm and stay safe
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I didn't exactly rent sight unseen as I had looked at two similar units when I visited CDA in September. But each layout is a bit different, and this is a ground level apartment. I am renting, and this has a very high level of finish (think quartz countertops) for a rental. From looking around, I can say that I got one of the very nicest apartments.
Pictures will wait until I move in as very bare at the moment. I came with what I could comfortably fit into Rexxie.
I am so happy to be in a place with a diversity of ages. Was fun chatting with my new neighbors.
Just got in from a very snowy walk along the Spokane River. The most gorgeous snowstorm. Met a number of 4-legged neighbors who were having the time of their life.
Need to make some more headway on the report. Too much dreaming.... - Claire
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Claire - you sound so happy - glad the unit is even nicer than what you saw in September. It sounds quite lovely. It is nice to live in mixed age neighborhood - that is how our neighborhood is - 20 somethings with babies to 75 - 80+. On our block we are one of the longer owners - 28 years. We are only the second owners of our 58 year old house. Other than spending lots of time in Israel when we retire, we aren't going anywhere - I love my house - have a great view of Pikes Peak and my kitchen is wonderful - the reason we chose this house. Lots of counter space and tons of cabinets, plus its an eat-in kitchen. I look forward to seeing your place once you are all settled.
My late parents retired to S. Florida into a retirement community and they loved the life it provided. Us, I could never imagine living in such a place!
Managed 3 walks today - almost 20K steps. That includes shoveling the driveway.
Baked cookies this afternoon - ones I haven't made in a few years. DH didn't remember them, till he bit into one. I'm also making brownies - I make everything from scratch - baking and cooking - except for brownies and then I make the dark chocolate fudge Duncan Hines and add walnuts. I make them in a pan that has 12 squares, but get about 16-18 as I make them smaller and that way every one is an end piece. I need to make more banana walnut chocolate chip muffins but I'll wait till Sunday. I like to have one with breakfast - this year I've been eating a small bowl of oatmeal, 4 oz OJ and a muffin for breakfast. Yogurt or cottage for lunch as they are easy to eat at work - I do snack in the morning so its not so low cal.Sweet dreams. Stay safe and stay warm.
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My Fitbit informs me that I have earned a 'Pole to Pole' badge with 12,430 lifetime miles (since I starting wearing a Fitbit). It is sooooooo cold here that I think I've have been stuck on one of those poles!!! I canceled my Shift & Lift class reservation because I don't want to go outside, but am sitting here reconsidering it....burrrr!!
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Claire- glad it’s going so well. Exciting times for you!
SaltMarsh- congratulations on sticking with the exercise without seeing progress on the scale. Too often that discourages and derails progress. I loved my Livestrong experience! I am concerned about going to the Y right now due to high transmission levels in our area.
Ruth-that just sounds way too cold to me. I honestly don’t know how you leave the house!
Karen- your baked goods have me salivating over here
Mommy- I plan to attack Christmas sometime today.
Woke up to 13 inches and still snowing out. Thankful for the snow day! My exercise will mostly consist of shoveling and clearing Christmas stuff. Started a runny nose and slight cough so keeping an eye on it as covid, flu, etc is all around me these days. Feels like I work in a petrrie dish. Blah.
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I ended up going to my class. When I was leaving, I saw a friend was walking around the track at my fitness center, so I ended up walking for about 40 minutes with her. Karen, your baking sounds yummy. Too bad that I have zero willpower so would be eating 8 cookies and a whole row of brownies in one sitting!
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Almost no exercise today, but major headway on the project. I am stuck here until Monday with the mountain passes closed and floods elsewhere. I spent a lot of today doing change of address for my various accounts. Then, I was able to order an electric fireplace for my sitting room. I got a wonderful substitute for the one I had been eyeing (same manufacturer) for half the money. Really glad too that I ordered the Chesterfield sofa a week ago while still on sale. Together, a savings of $1200.
Probably not the worst of things that the German Pastry Shop is closed until Monday. Though I would have wanted to sample their Idaho Potato marzipan!
I got a rubber bathmat today, but not for the normal reason. I am loving my new tub and enough hot water, but my right hand isn't large enough to grip the side firmly. And to make matters worse, I bathed in a lovely almond bath oil concoction from L'Occitane which left the bottom slippery. It was quite the adventure (and workout!) extricating myself, so I sprang for $9.99 for traction.
I need to further investigate bookcases and wine racks. Not to mention a snow shovel and bathroom hooks for towels and bathrobes (other items I need to purchase).
The sun shone in here briefly this morning, most welcome as this is my first place that will get lovely sun. I can't wait. I think I scored the best place in this complex.
Let's see if I get to setting up my Internet Radio tomorrow. I bought the Bose last year and have scarcely used it. But I shall need to now that local airwaves choices are limited. Much better than Shortwave back in the day. A way to reclaim my French and listen to classical music broadcasts globally.
Glad both apartments are on a hill. Still need to get to downtown CDA. Can't believe that one week from now, I will be here permanently. Quite the new life! - Claire
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Pound, and shoveling.
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YWA "Move."
Tomorrow is yoga plus Day 1 of aerobic exercise at home, for which I'll be testing out my new bike handlebar grips and saddle pad. Fingers crossed!
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Yoga, an indoor walking DVD, and chased the dog around the house. It's been so cold that he can only be outside a little at a time & so (like the rest of us) is a little stir-crazy!
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Been managing 3 walks/day plus my Cubii for an hour. With work hard to get more than 2 walks. Cold this morning but warming up to 50 and mid to high 50s rest of week.
Time to get back into work mode after the snow day giving me a longer weekend.
Have a great Monday. Stay safe, healthy and warm.
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Congrats on all the hard work and discipline folks!
A lot of people join us for exercising the first few weeks of a new year before they drop off. Some never quite get started.
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Good morning. Been up since 3 but didn’t get out of bed till 4:30.
Finishing up my 2 coverages this week and start a new assignment for a middle school vacancy. Sure hope it doesn’t last the rest of the year! The kids go 8:10 to 4:10. Don’t know what staff hours are but I am only contracted for 8 hours/day. I don’t like working much past 3:30. Will find out next week.
King Soopers, Kroger Company, is going on strike this morning. They plan to strike at least 3 weeks. Need to find somewhere else to shop.
StY safe, warm and healthy.
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Hello, I haven't been checking in this week because I have been absolutely knocked out by a bad cold (I got tested & it is a cold, not Covid). Holy Cow! I suppose because I haven't been out in the germ pool much for the last two years (as opposed to when I was teaching & subbing), I have no immunity left. At any rate, I am mostly resting & drinking fluids. I do need to run errands tomorrow because we have a Winter Storm Watch starting in the evening....6-8 inches of snow. Sigh!
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Ruth, glad it's not Covid. Feel better quic
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Be well Ruth. The weather your getting is coming to NC and VA according to the info graphic I just saw on CNN.com, yikes. It looks like the polar express!
Our school system is fairing terribly with 99% of the retired teachers, now subs not subbing...but definitely the right call. Take care, TT
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This is what's going on here:
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Claire: Hope you're getting settled in and familiar with the area. So excited for you and your new move in life!
Notascalm: LOL! Love the joke.
Ruth: That joke is funny yet true! At least that's how it feels. Thankful you only have a cold.
Saltmarsh: Is your new bike saddle pad working for you?
TT: Like you, we are getting prepared for the weather that is heading this way Sunday.
Karen: We don't have a King Scoopers. I've never had a grocery where I lived to go on strike. Do you know why they are striking?
I've been walking/running regularly. I feel so grateful that I can exercise. Honestly, I feel fortunate to be able to breathe. So many people are sick with Covid and other ailments. I'm fully vaccinated, take precautions when going out but I also know I could become sick at any moment. So several times during the day I stop what I'm doing and just breathe.
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Wonder - King Soopers is part of the Kroger chain - they own several different grocery stores - Fred Meyers, Dillons, Bakers, Gerbes and others. They are striking for higher wages and better benefits. I heard on the news that the union wants to go back to the bargaining table tomorrow. I need to grocery shop for a few things in the morning so I will go to Safeway.
A dear friend of mine who I visited every Saturday for 7 years passed away this morning. I've known since Monday morning that it was just a matter of time. I last saw her on Saturday. My youngest daughter was also very close to her and was glad that the funeral was also on zoom so she could watch it. She texted after the funeral that being able to watch it, helped her process it.. We have been family friends for many years. She was 90. There is definitely a void in my life. I'm sure I'll notice it more this Saturday.
Gorgeous weather today, near 60, but cold and snow returns tomorrow.
Stay healthy, warm and safe.
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Good Friday morning,
It's 35F now but high is only going to be 42. Not sure that we'll get much snow. High 40s low 50s all week but no snow after today.
Was lazy this morning, didn't get out of bed till 6am. Was up at 4 but I refuse to get up that early. I did fall asleep for a bit, then lay in bed. DH got up at 5:45 and I was awake lay in bed a little longer.
We are dropping off my car at 8 for oil change, then I need to go to grocery and then bring food to my friends family for Shiva.
And of course my regular Friday cooking and cleaning.
Have a wonderful Friday.
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So sorry about your friend, Karen.
We are getting the snow as predicted. All the schools are closed for at least 100 miles around us. I predict lots of shoveling in my future. My cold is better although I still am dragging.....I guess my body needed a break in the action.
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