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Good morning everyone! I wasn't sure I'd get my exercise video in. This sounds lame, but the dog was sleeping in the bedroom (that's where I do my exercise) and I didn't want to wake him (he's not feeling well, we have to take him to the vet today). So, I had to wait until he woke up. Well, finally at about 5pm, my husband came home from caretaking at his brother's and the dog woke up and came into the living room and I took my chance. I did that disco video plus two 4-minute videos.

@theslightedgeforever You are welcome, yes that is half the battle! I love to read, too, but for some reason right now I am having a very hard time reading. I can't sit still to read anything. Okay you are going to track, that is an excellent step towards better health. What is another step you can take towards better health?

@nighthazel01 Yes, I tried. I hope your power doesn't go out. Time is moving slow! You have a heck of a commute!

@Shexio Congrats on being down and at goal weight! Woo hoo! Yeah, I wouldn't go out of my way to buy it either. That's great you have a lot of stuff to workout with.

@TeresaW1020 That's exactly how I felt! We watched "Bernie" with Jack Black. It was based on a true story, it was really good. I've never seen the Greatest Showman but I want to. Yes, the video was fun! Does your little pup get scared in the storms? My dog does. I'm glad you had a good Easter. Good luck shopping!

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April goal: track 2 meals a day, do some form of exercise once a day, drink 52 oz of water per day

I just realized I missed your post! Way to go on all that activity, you are killing it!

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Hi all- just a brief drop in as I'm about to meet my sister & a distant cousin on-line! We have meeting scheduled for 9pm UK time.

I started doing one of my gym routines - 3 exercises x10 for 5 mins BUT I added in Romanian deadlifts as gym not opening any time soon again & I need to work on hamstrings (physio informed me they're weak) & PT at gym recommended them. I couldn't move yesterday. Today I did short walk but it hurt!
I made cards this morning for the 2 youth church groups. The this afternoon I delivered eggs at a distance. The ones I my village I walked rather than car- ouch! Hot bath & stretch when I got back.

Been awhile. Just popping in to say hi. Hubby was home for the weekend. Drank lots again. Lol. Getting back in track tomorrow. Weight is still plateau. Going to start doing walk jog intervals on treadmill for 30 min as well as getting in the brisk outdoor walks weather permitting. And doing workouts/weights 3 days a week. Hopefully that will help. Also changed my activity level to not very active so then my exercise will be a true adjustment.

@cbabie I agree, it was hard to feel like a holiday when we weren't able to spend it with family. I love that your GD stole your strawberry protein smoothie!

@nighthazel01 I really hope that was the last snowstorm, but I don't trust the weather until May. Great job on your long walk!

@renaegry Sounds like you've got a great workout plan

Happy Tuesday all! I've got a busy day of work ahead, but I'm meeting up with a friend over lunch for a yoga date. I'm having a hard time staying motivated, but I keep making a daily check list of stuff to do and sticking with it. Yesterday, I ended up organizing and cleaning out the drawers in the bathroom (long overdue). Today I might tackle the linen closet or the entryway closet. I figure keeping busy will keep away the quarantine malaise and make this into a more positive experience to look back on (or at least I hope so).

GRRRR! just lost my post. I went back to see Shexio's big news and hit the wrong key. So you all will miss my wisdom for the day. lol

Congrats Shexio on meeting your goal weight. What an awesome feeling.

Calories: Went Over Exercise 45 min with cardio and stability ball

April goals- Drink 4.5 glasses of water Decluttering Burn 200 cals exercise

@nighthazel01, I know a lot of parents are worried about their kids going back to school. My DH, granddaughter is supposed to start college in the fall, and she has a life-threatening nut allergy that already has us all worried for her and now there is this freaky virus. Hopefully, they will have better and quicker testing that will be used.

@theslightedgeforever, WHAT!! But I need those words of wisdom. Are you just leaving me to flounder alone in a sea of temptation with no lifeboat? I guess I have no choice but to scroll back in search of the words I am in need of. *Did I make you laugh?*

@I hear you about not dressing up anymore. I do put on jeans to go to the store but the rest of the time I am in my stretchy pants, oversized shirts, and comfy bras that are just for inside the house. Yes, you are right that getting groceries is now an adventure. I hope you avoided all the Easter candy that was on sale. I was amazed at how much was left on the shelves yesterday. It really shows how this shutdown affected a major holiday. I’m afraid that a lot of people are going to be stuck at home binging on candy. NOT me!!

@cbabie, congrats on getting on the treadmill for two straight days. Did you make it for the third day? Is your grandbaby feeling better?

@mswatson0777, I’m with you making list and trying to at least do something constructive during the day. I think we all can come out of this with at least having organized drawers and closets.

Good morning! It’s another fun day at home trying to figure out what to do with myself. I have another 2000 piece puzzle that I had already done a few years ago that I’m going to redo this week. I also want to finish this book on intermittent fasting called “Feast without fear.” Yesterday, I went to Walmart and I couldn’t believe how much Easter candy and decorations were leftover and all marked down 50% to 75% off. Good thing I was determined to be strong, so no candy made it into my basket. This morning my chest muscles are hurting from yesterday's weight lifting video. I think that is good progress! Today is biceps and back workout, plus a long walk on the treadmill. Now to just get my weight to go down. Working on it!!

Morning all. Had a good day yesturday. I did dip into my son’s chocolate thou. But I logged it. Lol. Got in 2 brisk walks yesterday’s plus a workout plus weights. Body is a tad sore today. Going to help out at my local grocery store this morning to help her unload her supply truck and stick shelves when it comes. Hubby went back to work yesturday so should be able to stay on track. I weighed myself yesterday morning and have now put the scale under my bed so I don’t weigh myself daily.

@TeresaW1020 I love doing puzzles. Finished a 1000 piece puzzle of Vegas strip a few weeks ago. Now have purchased a box of 9 aquatic puzzles ranging from 350 - 1000 pieces.

@trooworld Yeah liver has never been in my household and I intend to keep it that way! Your salmon dish sounds fabulous, way to go!

@renaegry Sounds like you had a busy, active day. Way to go!

@its_cleo way to go on the walk! I hope your day stays calm so you can get some stuff done. I similarly have been living in yoga pants. I have been putting on makeup and doing my hair for my work zoom meetings, but as far as pants go no waistbands here!

@TeresaW1020 Great job avoiding the discounted easter candy! I haven't been to the store yet since easter, but my goal is to avoid it as well.

@nighthazel01 I had a similar realization today. Nothings been decided yet on fall classes here, but summer has officially gone all online which isn't a good sign.

@cbabie I've never heard of a wolfberry, what do they taste like? Great job getting on the treadmill two days in a row!

Happy Wednesday all! I struggled a lot yesterday with feeling pretty down about myself. I think the anxiety of how long this stay at home order is going to go is getting to me, and I'm really starting to miss my friends and family. I didn't end up cleaning the linen closet, but I did read half a book for fun, which was good. Today I've got a lot of meetings, which will keep me busy. The sun is out today, so even though it's below freezing I might do a long walk over lunch to see if the Vitamin D helps. I honestly think the weather is what is getting to me the most since it's hard to be outside with the cold. I feel like I'm on a roller coaster of emotions lately, but I've just got to keep moving forward.

@nighthazel01 Yaaay for your two walks but boo on the cold. At least you burned more calories trying to stay warm. Yeah I worry about my kids too. They both work in medical and shared their PPE pics. It's getting worse in the county where ds works. I just worry he will catch it and be all alone. But like you say, I will deal with that if it comes to it.

@teresaw1020 Great job on no candy in the basket. That would have been hard for me. Good thing I can't go out to the stores. But then I can throw it in the freezer and make it last. Well, I used to be that way. This lockdown stuff has thrown me for a loop. It all started when I got sick. But I think I'm on the reverse path now. My friend's son has one of those fatal nut allergies. I always hated when he came over to play as a young child because back then all my son ate was PB. I would tell my son that you can't share. Not even one bite. But the boy is pretty good about watching out for him self. Carries his epi-pen everywhere. He's 24 now. Made it through college without his parents watching over him. Although they did have one episode: Before he went to college, they took a family trip to Thailand. They ordered nachos at a restaurant. Immediately the kid felt his lips tingling. They had to call the ambulance to take him to the hospital. They found out that the nachos had been fried in peanut oil. So that was a lesson learned. It's hard not to worry about our kids/grandkids. I hope I have grandkids to worry about one day. Yes you made me laugh. I need a laugh these days. As I said to someone, I'm tired of seeing the same faces day in and day out.

@its_cleo My stability ball needs pumped up a bit. For a bit with one of the exercises, I looked like a fish flopping out of water. Tomorrow I need to see how to pump up my Bosu ball. I definitely know there's a kid inside me. I only like Robin Eggs for Easter. Did you get in your strength training?

@renaegry Doesn't the sore feel good from the workout? I'm experiencing the same thing. I think I worked some muscles I haven't worked in a while. I think that's a good idea bout the scale. It is not my friend right now. I'm about ready to hide mine. I know I can do this. I did it 6 straight months.

@trooworld I hope you scrubbed every inch of where the handyman was touching your stuff. lol Kudos to you for ordering out and getting a good healthy meal. Good for you. I think cbabie is secretly an animal lover too. I'm not. Public or private. lol How's the water consumption?

@mswatson0777 I love liver diced up small with some onion, green pepper, and tomatoes sauteed with a bit of cumin and turmeric. Yummy. I like to eat it with pita bread. My hubby and I were talking about how this virus has shown weaknesses in governments, infrastructure, etc. I think it also shows the weaknesses in people. I stress eat. I thought I had it conquered until I have ds and dh in my face all the time. Not really all the time but that's the way it feels. Another thing by being able to go out, we can keep busy so we don't have to dwell on certain things. This shutdown gives us lots of time to think which isn't good. So I tend to escape through reading. Sitting reading doesn't burn alot of calories. So I'm trying to get up and move more.

@cbabie I was shocked your dh went out for a walk with you. He must really want to get out of the house. lol I'm glad he's helping you out. Try and get on the treadmill today or just do a 5-10 min workout from Youtube.


Calories: Went Over 1782/1500 Exercise 93 min Cardio, strength training, walking.

April goals: Drink 4.5 glasses of water Decluttering Burn 200 calories exercise

Hi all, I'm still here, still staying in, etc. It has been cold here & a little snow. Predicting a lot of snow in lower part of state today, maybe not so much here. I hope not. But also 60's in the near future.(not sure what day they said)
Dd starting to plan her garden, but I haven't. We did till it up the other day & will have to do it again before we do plant. (probably not for another 3-4 weeks) Thinking about the pumpkin patch..this was probably going to be the last year for it as we have seeds to use up. It was fun when the gkids wanted to help, but last year they didn't at all & it is a lot of work for us to keep it up. Plus it is out at the farm about 100 miles away, so not so easy to do it. And now with stay at home orders...

@mswatson0777 I think the uncertainty of the situation & the stay at home is starting to get to all of us. I am getting lazier than ever, so much I could be doing.

@renaegry That is nice of you to help at your grocery. I feel like I should be volunteering somewhere, but don't think it would be good with my age & asthma. Think I will look into donating to the food bank or something. Not the same as physically doing something tho.

@theslightedgeforever Good job with your exercise. 93 minutes, Wow! You are still young for getting gkids. I was 58 when first was born & 61 with last. (with 2 others in between, lol) I used to like the way my Mom fixed liver, with bacon (& maybe onions?) so every year when we get the beef, I always ask for the liver. & it sits in my freezer until I finally give it to my sil to cook for her dogs. I just can't seem to fix it right! Is it getting worse in Poweshiek county? I hadn't heard that. I know Iowa is having a lot of outbreaks in meat packing plants. & I know people that work at Amana Ref. that were complaining about the conditions there, but they took a week off, & now back to work, so I hope some of the conditions have improved.

@cbabie Sorry I had to chuckle about losing your post..that seems to be happening a lot here! Glad you are getting some sleep altho 5 hrs wouldn't be a win for me. Good job with the treadmill!

@trooworld Good job stocking up a little. We are trying to stay away from the store as much as possible. Think we will try to do another online with pickup, we are getting a little low on some things. Hope the new WW plan works out for you.

Our dd got the splint off her wrist yesterday. Makes me happy..now she can now wash her hands right, lol. She is also going to have to do about 4 weeks of physical therapy for it, since it is pretty stiff from being immobilized for 6 weeks. But the Dr said it seemed pretty stable yesterday, so the surgery must have been a success.

We have been watching the rabbits in our yard. They have really been busy. I think they are eating the daisy plants that are sprouting. A little while ago dh looked out & one was laying there & looked dead. But I guess he isn't..he is up & moving again.

I have been getting on the treadmill for at least 30 minutes every day during the week, but lazier on the weekends. & I have been getting lots of water in..that is something I really needed. I have been drinking 16oz when I get up, when I take vitamins, with lunch & dinner, & hopefully while watching tv at night, so about 80 oz a day.

Going to go eat some lunch. Take care everyone!!

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@theslightedgeforever yes. I like that sore feeling. Makes it really feel like you have done something. Makes the workout worthwhile.

@RetiredAndLovingIt I am tired of winter. We are still totally white here. You can just keep that snow. Lol

@cbabie nothing is worse then losing a post. Happens to me at least once a week. When typing I hit done instead of scrolling up and hitting post replay.

Had a good day today. Did 40 min on the treadmill. Warmed up and cooled down for 5 min. Then did 30 min of 2 min jog at 5.2 and 1 min walk at 3.8. Felt good to get back slowly into running. Then did a 10 min Fitbit ab workout. Then went for a 5 km walk this evening before supper. Legs are still pretty sore from Tuesday’s workout. So hope to get in a good workout again tomorrow.

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@theslightedgeforever Reading is my escapism too. I have to set up goals for daily activity or it just doesn't happen.

@cbabie I have also had thoughts that cleaning the bathroom would be more enjoyable than working from home! It has been nice to use my work breaks to do things like empty the dishwasher. My house is much cleaner now than it normally is!

@nighthazel01 Good for you for braving the weather! I hope you had a good walk and a great dinner with your family.

@renaegry Great job on the workout!

@RetiredandLovingIt You have to drive 100 miles for your garden plot?! I wouldn't be gardening either if I had to go that far! I have a tiny plot in my yard that allows me to grow a few pepper plants and some herbs and even that overwhelms me sometimes.

@trooworld I hope the blue plan works well for you!

Happy Friday all! I was pretty sore from my workouts this week so I ended up doing a long walk with the dogs this morning instead. I feel like this week has been a lot of highs and lows. I'm either intensely blissful or reeling in existential dread. And I miss my people. I've been loving all this time with my dogs and spouse, but I want to hug my Mom and get together and laugh with my friends. I want to go on adventures and be surrounded by people again. And I hate that there is no end in sight.

@trooworld, yayyy for having a good day yesterday! Now to do the same for today.

@mswatson0777, I feel your frustration and understand exactly how you feel. I miss my people too!! I do think there is an end coming. We got good news yesterday that we can slowly start reopening areas of the country, which makes me very hopeful. This truly can’t continue. The human spirit isn’t going to allow it.

@nighthazel01, hard to believe there are places getting snow. My DH’s son lives in Michigan and sent pics of snow flurries and his declaration that he was not going to be shoveling any of it.

@RetiredAndLovingIt, ouch for your DH!! We really do need to all remember to take care of ourselves and that especially includes areas of our bodies where we can’t get help right now.

Good morning! Sorry I have been MIA. I went to my staff meeting yesterday and we talked about what the church will look like when we ever resume meeting in person again. It sure will be different and none of us are quite sure how it will all go. Looks like we still have a few weeks to figure it out. I just got done working out. Today I worked my shoulders with the dumbbells. I always find shoulder day to be the hardest of the arm workouts. I then did a strength program on my treadmill for 30 minutes. That is hard to because the incline stays between 5 and 8 most of the time. I did a big gripe post on my other group about my inability to consistently lose weight and have really been struggling for months now. I won’t bore you all with the details but let’s just say that my new motto right now is “Action over words.” OK, time for lunch where I will ONLY eat what I tracked. Have a good day!