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Taking it relatively easy today, so no exercise and flexible goals. I felt pretty good this morning (except for a sore arm). I met my daughter and her younger son at a local breakfast place. My grandson had the morning off, so it was a nice opportunity to do something special with just one of the kids. He ordered chocolate…

I'm somewhat back on track today, logging my food and trying to cut back on the snacks. It's amazing how quickly good habits can unravel. I got my 4th jab (second Covid booster), this afternoon, so we'll see how energetic I'm feeling tomorrow. I usually get a day or so of side effects, so tomorrow might be a good day to…

Dragging a bit today after staying up late to observe the lunar eclipse. We lucked out with the weather, so I sat outdoors enjoying the mild weather. It was quite a show! Thunderstorms rolled in this afternoon, so I settled for nearly an hour on the indoor bike. Summer classes have started this week, so I'm quite busy…

Got my grades in on Friday, then took a break and didn't set goals over the weekend. But I did keep the May challenge in mind and got out on my bike both days. Recap Friday 5/13 Finish grading the last bits of late work - :) Check and submit final grades - :) Walk outdoors - :) 40 minutes in the park until the rain started…

Almost done with Spring grades - yay! I haven't been eating particularly well - just grabbing what's easy and having too many snacks during those late night grading sessions. I've also fallen behind on the May exercise challenge, so I'll have to double down next week. Recap - Wednesday, 5/11 Nap - :) Exercise - No. Spent…

Stayed up until 3 a.m. grading papers last night. I'm feeling wiped out today, so I'm not really up for goals. Kicked off my summer classes today (a week ahead of schedule) so my early college high school kids can finish the 6-week research course by the time their regular high school classes end. The class went well, but…

@pridesabtch - Love the prom pictures! Your daughter is beautiful, and that's a fabulous dress! Hope she felt like a star <3

Last day of Spring classes! Now the grading marathon begins... Recap - Monday 5/9 Log - :) Balanced meals - :) Hydrate - :) Exercise - 60 minutes indoor bike + 10 minutes arm work JFT Tuesday 5/10 Keeping it simple this week Log Balanced meals Hydrate Exercise - :) 54 min walk in the park Grading May challenge Goal 1: 30+…

Lovely day yesterday, despite the dreary start. The wet weather lingered through the morning, only to be replaced by gusty winds, so we nixed the walk and had a lazy morning. After lunch, we joined a delightful birthday Zoom with our youngest grandson and his family, By the time my daughter and her family arrived, the…

Recap - Saturday 5/7 Log - :) Balanced meals - Better. Well under calorie and sodium limits, but protein was low Hydrate - :) Exercise - :) 45 minutes indoor bike Laundry - Sorted and pretreated. Throwing a load in this morning. Straighten house - A bit JFT - Sunday 5/8 Log Balanced meals Hydrate Short walk if the weather…

Yesterday's chill and dreary weather left me lazy and craving comfort food, so I took a break from careful food choices and made a big pot of rigatoni with creamy homemade vodka sauce, some Italian sausages, and an antipasto salad. Then I ate too much, blowing past my calorie, sodium, carb, and fat limits. I even had a…

@littleblackskirt - I hear you! It's cold and wet here today as well, and I'm so far behind in the garden. I just want to curl up under a blanket with a hot drink and something sweet. @cschmitz110515 - Hooray for you getting to the end of your physical therapy! Hope it's smooth going ahead, @TerriRichardson112 - I'm blown…

Another late post. I usually set the post up the night before and then make final changes and add comments in the mornings, but it's been a hectic week. This afternoon is too pretty to spend indoors doing laundry, so I'll work in the garden instead. We've got a string of rainy days ahead, so I want to enjoy the sun today.…

Late posting goals again. It's the last full week of the Spring semester, but I'm determined to make time for exercise. Recap - Tuesday 5/3 Log - :) Balanced meals - :) Hydrate - :) Exercise - :) Walked at the park, 72 minutes Laundry - No 2 chores - :) Prep and grading :) JFT Wednesday 5/4 Log Balanced meals Hydrate…

Recap - Monday 5/2 Log - :) Balanced meals - No Hydrate - :) Exercise - :) 30 minutes indoor bike Costco - :) Prep and grading - :) JFT Tuesday 5/3 Log Balanced meals Hydrate Exercise Laundry 2 chores Prep and grading May challenge Goal 1: 30+ min of exercise at least 5 days per week (tracked weekly) Week 1: B) 51 :) 30…

Yesterday was a lovely day for an outdoor bike ride. My husband and I rode on the trail through the wetlands, stopping midway through for some bird watching. We lucked out and got to see an osprey off the nest, along with herons, terns, swifts, and the usual gulls, ducks, and geese. (For the challenge, I've only logged the…

Recap - Saturday, 4/30 Plan meals - :) Log - :) Balanced meals - :) Hydrate - :) Exercise - :) Lovely outdoor bike ride Clean up kitchen - Partially Work in the garden - No JFT Saturday, 4/30 Log Balanced meals Hydrate Exercise Work in the garden Prep and grading May challenge Goal 1: 30+ min of exercise at least 5 days…

Recap - Friday, 4/29 Plan meals - Planned dinner but had lunch out Log - started but didn't finish Balanced meals - Somewhat Hydrate - :) Pick up Mom - :) Funeral - Yes Fajita dinner - :) JFT Saturday, 4/30 Plan meals Log Balanced meals Hydrate Exercise Clean up kitchen Work in the garden April challenge wrap-up SW (4/1):…

Is anyone up for an exercise challenge in May? We could set our own goals (number of days, time, distance, steps). I'm supposed to get 30-45 minutes of intentional exercise 5 days a week, but I haven't been reaching that goal. A challenge might help push me to make exercise a priority. Anyone in?

Posting tonight since tomorrow morning will be busy. Recap - Thursday, 4/28 Plan meals - :) Log - :) Balanced meals - Low on protein Hydrate - :) Exercise - :) Another windy walk, but it was good to get out in the sun B) Clean out fridge - :) Laundry? - No Grading - No JFT Friday, 4/29 Plan meals - :) Log Balanced meals…

Late posting, but I do have a dinner plan and want to stay accountable. Recap - Wednesday 4/27 Plan meals - :) Log - :) Balanced meals - :) Hydrate - :) Exercise - :) Very windy walk Stop for groceries - :) 2 chores - :) Little ones Prep and grading - :) JFT Thursday 4/28 Plan meals :) Log Balanced meals Hydrate Exercise -…

Recap -Tuesday 4/26 Plan meals - :) Glad I planned a quick dinner this morning. Log - :) Balanced meals - :) Managed to stay on track. Hydrate - :) Visit Mom - :) Stop for milk - No Prep and grading - :) JFT Wednesday 4/27 Plan meals Log Balanced meals Hydrate Exercise Stop for groceries? 2 chores Prep and grading April…

Got completely off track yesterday and I'm not sure how well I'll do with goals today. My mom's best friend of over 50 years passed away last night, so I'm planning to head down after class to spend some time with her. Then I've got a pile of papers to get through before tomorrow's class. Sigh... Recap - Monday, 4/25 Plan…

Happy Monday! I'm feeling refreshed after a lovely long weekend visiting my younger son in NC. I even got a good bit of exercise in. The weather was perfect for outdoor activities, so my husband and I rented bikes for a couple of days. On Friday and Saturday, we packed a picnic and rode the trails. On Sunday, we visited an…

Great day at the tulip farm yesterday! Even though it was a bit windy, it felt great to get out in the sun and enjoy all the glorious color. The farm is huge, and I did quite a bit of walking, but it was nice to have the extra exercise calories. Lunch options were limited, but I tried to make a reasonable selection from…

Recap - Tuesday 4/19 Plan meals - :) Log - :) Balanced meals - :) Hydrate - :) Exercise - No Clean up kitchen - No 2 chores - :) Prep and grading - :) JFT Wednesday 4/20 Plan meals - No Log Balanced meals Hydrate Exercise outdoors Clean up kitchen Laundry Tulip farm Pack Prep and grading April challenge SW (4/1): 171.4 GW:…

I was dragging a bit yesterday, so I didn't get much done around the house or for my classes. But the shopping trip was reasonably productive, and I came home with two pairs of trail shorts, a few basic tees, and a new pair of sneakers. Still need a couple of swimsuits, but that's a bigger project, as is sorting through my…

I had a lovely, relaxing day with family yesterday. Didn't log, but I made reasonable choices and kept portions small. I did have a thin slice of the very rich chocolate hazelnut cake I'd made for my grandson, but I skipped the other sweets. Today it's back to planning meals and trying to balance my macros. Recap - Sunday,…

Chilly today, but yesterday the weather was just perfect for eating outdoors. I fixed an impromptu BBQ lunch - just burgers, hot dogs, and corn - before the kids' egg hunt. Then we dyed the real eggs, My daughter tipped the entire cup of yellow dye into her lap, so she had a quick shower and I set her clothes to soak. By…

Another busy day. The kids are coming over after lunch to color eggs, so I need to get my errands done this morning. Recap - Friday, 4/15 Plan meals - :) Log - :) Balanced meals - Not quite, although I stayed within my calorie limit. Hi sodium and fat, low protein. Hydrate - :) Exercise - :) Grocery store - :) Errands - No…