Serial Starters

Peep.

I'll try to stop by again soon to read .....

Hugs,
Lana

254.0 on the Las Vegas scale

@Tilliesmommy1 It's not too cold; it's just not enticing. And that's not really a reason to stay in, because it's "not enticing" a fair part of the year here. I'm chipping away at tasks every time I get up from my chair (and I get up a lot), and I'm going to create a schedule for myself, too. Beginning to look at some online resources to use. I'll get materials to make a nice binder after this is all over, if the online versions don't appeal to me.

Thank you for thinking of me. And I do have a lot of stairs, so I should make better use of them now that you mention indoor walking. My knees are a bit fragile, but I can still jog so I can probably do more stairs than I think. It will be a resource for some of those -40 F days we get occasionally. That IS too cold. Fortunately, it's also extremely rare--a few days every 4 years or so.

Tilliesmommy1 wrote: »

Sara -
Thank you for these photos!
Lana

mkculs13 wrote: »

I imagine we will ALL feel bad if someone we know suffers and we were near them. My sister is a nurse practitioner and also sees our 90 year old mom a lot. Someone gave Mom walking pneumonia a few weeks back. Mom is fine now, but we all know it could kill her. And it's never known who might have been the culprit. But my mom decides what risks she wants to take, and we abide by her decisions. We used to have to make sure it is what she wants to do, and not what she felt she "needs" to do or does b/c she thinks someone will be disappointed if she doesn't. She has gotten much better about only doing what she really wants to do, and we are ok with that. It wouldn't be fair to deny her the life she wants when we know she understands the risks. So, don't feel guilty ever if someone gets ill. You can never even be sure it was carried by you (or whomever) in the first place.

I hope all are doing well as this time passes.
Cheers, Maureen

Maureen I want to applaud what you wrote above. Very wise words.

Lana

Happy March 21. Sun shining and we have 22F this morning. Supposed to be up to 35 by 3 pm, but I can't wait for that. Gotta get some exercise in early so I don't lose the incentive.

I was about to tell someone I've been self-quarantined for a week, and then I realized I've been in 2 stores and twice went into Smoothie King to get smoothies. All on different days. I know my contact was limited in those times--kept 6 feet apart and didn't touch anything I can recall (and I was being careful at the time, too) other than taking my smoothies, but even that is exposure b/c the kids working have been taking money from strangers all day. Oops. Guess I either need to make my own smoothies or start wearing gloves (the leather kind, not the medical). On the other hand, I know exactly where I've been and compared to usual, I've greatly reduced my outings--going that final step and stopping completely (except for outdoor exercise) will be this week's challenge.

@Lana, thanks. Putting things in perspective really helps me. I hope you are finding ways to manage your time in LV without going nuts.

I'm now showing 3 lbs down in 3 weeks. The past week hasn't been great--naps are interfering with going to bed early to avoid late night snacking. So far, haven't gone above maintenance, but haven't had much in the way of deficits, either. I need more physical activity inside, too. There is so much that needs to be done in this damn house and yet I just ignore it. I keep saying I'll make a schedule and stick to it. But I haven't even made the schedule. I know I'm overwhelmed--but I also know that when overwhelmed, I should not worry about "where to start," and just jump in.

I'm still looking looking for help with self-motivation for getting my butt off social media. It's such a huge time waster and my back hurts. I'm getting too old and still too heavy to spend so much time sitting. Help!

Hoping to find some inspiration today, somewhere. And hoping you all have a good day yourselves.
Cheers,
Maureen.

Lana, I'm in Wisconsin. 22 for a March morning didn't seem so bad. I was at the Dog Park at about 9; it was 27. No wind, so I warmed up with activity. Ran this afternoon--it was when I headed out and after the first mile, I had to take off my sweatshirt. I was wearing a long sleeved, loose-fitting under armour type shirt. Long sweatpants, mid-weight. It felt good the rest of the way.

I fell in love with Chapel Hill on April 1, 1977, when I visited for the first time as I was choosing a college. So gorgeous in the SE this time of year--not so much up here.

Sara, that made me laugh out loud. I'm just up, drinking my coffee. I want to get out the door a bit earlier today to see if the DP will be less crowded. It is pretty big so it doesn't matter that much, but I enjoy having solitude when wandering and if going earlier gives me more of it, then I can get up earlier.

How is everyone doing? I had a craving for a sandwich yesterday after my jog, so I made one and it was very satisfying. I tend to get sandwich cravings when eating healthier b/c I don't plan them into my calorie budget; bread tends to be high cal compared to other things. And I have learned I won't be satisfied with "light" bread or thin bread; I need the real deal. Now that I'm reminding myself of this fact, I'm thinking I should start planning them in on days I jog, when I have a few extra calories to work with. Duh.

Wishing all a good day.
Cheers,
Maureen