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Wednesday, December 22, 2004 I am in Istanbul with my honeyyyy. Have a safe and happy holiday! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Monday, November 29, 2004
Treadmill walk - 30 minutes Leave for Istanbul a week from today. Miss you. Sunday, November 28, 2004 Yard work. About 10 more bags to fill with leaves and I will be done. Saturday, November 27, 2004
treadmill walk - 30 minutes
Friday, November 26, 2004
10 minute warm-up on the treadmill
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Sunday, November 21, 2004 2 hours yardwork. There seems to be no end to the leaves, thanks to the wet summer, I guess. What's truly annoying is all the work I did a few weeks ago feels like it was pointless, and now all the work spending 2 hours working on the leaves - to look up and see so many more that have yet to fall. Sick of it.
Saturday, November 13, 2004
dual-action bike - 20 minutes
Friday, November 12, 2004 Even the most time-compromised ("busy") people in the world make time to exercise. It does not matter what your job is, if you own your home or not, whether or not you have a family and or children. It is a choice. If you want to exercise you can find the time. Thursday, November 11, 2004
10 minute warm-up on the treadmill
A few of the moves above are exercises that my DR suggested to me when I was dealing with my mystery rotator cuff injury. My right shoulder is feeling pretty good these days but I need to really work on building back strength. I don't want to casuse any irritation to it, so I'm using low weights (6-8 pounds) for now. Kisses. Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Treadmill walk - 20 minutes Tuesday, November 9, 2004
10 minute warm-up on the treadmill hugs and kisses! Saturday, November 6, 2004 Raking leaves, mulching and mowing....at least 2 hours in the yard today. Friday, November 5, 2004 Bagging and raking leaves. Thursday, November 4, 2004 RAIN! No bagging leaves today. Didn't go to the gym, either. Miss you. Wednesday, November 3, 2004 Yesterday the county bagged leaf collection schedule arrived in my mailbox, how convenient that my area will be having pick-up on Friday! I actually thought I had read that they will pick up on Saturday, but no. Anyway, this afternoon I raked leaves and have 2 mountains of leaves that need to be bagged. Tuesday, November 2, 2004
treadmill walk - 20 minutes Exercise your right to VOTE. Monday, November 1, 2004
treadmill walk - 20 minutes I will always love you. Sunday, October 31, 2004
Happy Halloween! A lot of yard work dont this weekend. Thursday, October 28, 2004 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Was going to go to the gym today, but I had a little "accident" last night. So, threw together a pot of soup. Even though I am doing CORE, I am still trying to monitor my Points, because no matter what WW says, you have to watch portions. Even though after over 3 years of counting Points I am sick of it, but I have to have that safety net with CORE. So the soup is in the pot, only I am wanting to know how many servings it will make so I can calculate the Points. I *thought* the bottom of the kettle has the liquid amount on it, like how many quarts it holds. (Yes, I know I should have checked BEFORE putting it all together.) So I lift the pot up into the air to check. The lid is on and the kettle is full of hot boiling soup. And then as I was lowering it, a bunch of it poured out onto my chest! *ouch* I have 2 really red and sore patches on my chest now. So those areas are quite sensitive and I was leaving the house to go to the gym and my gym clothes were rubbing a little and I just decided - hey, I'm not going. Kiss kiss my dear. Tuesday, October 26, 2004 WATP - 3 mile (45 minutes) Monday, October 25, 2004 WATP - 3 mile (45 minutes) So, I am now doing CORE. It's interesting. A little complicated. A little time-consuming. But I think it is the most healthy eating plan. As far as cooking meals - I like to just throw things together sometimes, and if you are well-prepared, it can be a fun new way of cooking. Tonight I made a really great lasagna. Actually, it was the best I have ever made. I mean, that is pretty good considering my "old way" of making it. I'm not really great at making up recipes, so I'll just give you the basics. First, I could not find fat-free Ricotta cheese. Anywhere. There is either a run on it because of the new program, or the stores here just suck. I *thought* about using fat-free cottage cheese, but I like the texture of ricotta and I figure the Points are worth it. The way I understand it, if you use a non-CORE ingredient, then you only count the Points for that. My lasagna made 6 servings, so 1 serving has about 2 Points of non-CORE.
·1- 8oz package Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat, whole grain, lasagna Okay, so first thing first, I prepared the sauce. I pureed the stewed tomatoes, added them to the tomatoes puree, added in the salsa and a tablespoon of olive oil. I added about a half tablespoon of minced garlic. Cooked it on low for about a half hour. While the sauce cooked, I "half cooked" the lasagna noodles. Here is where the bouillon comes in. Cook the wheat pasta in bouillon. The package said to cook it for 7-8 minutes, I let it cook for about 3 or 4 minutes. Then I drained the pasta and let it cool while I cooked the ground beef. Normally I might add in some chopped onions or peppers to the beef, or at least add onion or garlic powder to season, but not this time. Not even a pinch of salt. I wanted it to maintain that beefy taste because I don't add the bef into the sauce. After cooking the beef, I drained the fat and let it cool a little bit. Everything was now ready to be put all together. I used a 11x7x1½ inch glass pan. Sprayed it with PAM cooking spray. Three lasagna noodles on the bottom. Trimming the noodles slightly for a perfect fit. Spoon and spread HALF the ricotta cheese on the noodles. Sprinkle a little more than a third of the mozzarella cheese on top of Ricotta. Spread HALF the ground beef on top of cheese. Spoon and spread HALF the sauce on top of the beef. Add three more noodles. Trimming the noodles slightly for a perfect fit. Spoon and spread the other HALF of the ricotta cheese on the noodles. Sprinkle a little more than a third of the mozzarella cheese on top of Ricotta. Spread the other HALF of the ground beef on top of cheese. Spoon the other HALF the sauce on top of the beef. Add final three lasagna noodles to top. Trimming the noodles slightly for a perfect fit. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese directly on top of the noodles. ***I did NOT use all the noodles! There was about 3 oz left-over cooked noodles! You can use a bigger pan and that way you can use all the noodles, but you will need more sauce, beef, cheese, etc.*** I baked it in the oven for about 40 minutes at 375º or until I saw the top layer of noodles and cheese getting a little brown and crisp. Let it REST! Yes, you MUST let it rest after cooking. I am counting each serving as 2 non-CORE Points because I used low fat Ricotta. The olive oil counts towards the daily 2tsp allowance. For those who are doing FLEX or Winning Points, divided into 6 servings, it is about 9 Points per serving.
Miss you dear, hope you are feeling better! Wednesday, October 20, 2004 Okay, having watched NBC's "The Biggest Loser," last night- I was highly motivated to do some extra work today. Even though I do not agree with the method and appraoch of the trainers (it's very hardcore and unrealistic for people who are sincerely trying to make a lifestyle change) I think it is going to be an interesting show. As long as I can withstand host Caroline Rhea's ill-witted attempts at being entertaining and or funny *grimace* I will watch it, and keep an open mind that it is a competition. early morning: 3 mile WATP - 45 minutes cardio Later that day...
treadmill walk - 20 minutes
I miss you holding my hand.
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
dual-action bike - 15 minutes Misssssssss youuuuuuuu! Hugs! Saturday, October 16, 2004
dual-action bike - 40 minutes Friday, October 15, 2004
Treadmill walk - 30 minutes
Smiling for you Thursday, October 14, 2004
treadmill walk - 45 minutes
wowza, my abdominal muscles are sore today! Whew. Wednesday, October 13, 2004
dual-action bike - 30 minutes Tuesday, October 12, 2004
15 minute treadmill walk I can't believe I have been back for a month now and what little progress I have made in the "diet" front. My eating is far worse than it has been in a long time and I have been moving far less too. It's really time to get back into the swing of things, I just have to do the best I can with what little motivation I have at the moment and things will "click" soon, I hope. I have to make it happen. No one can do it for me, that's for sure. Miss you, my dear.
Saturday, October 9, 2004
Yard work. Friday, October 8, 2004
10 minute warm-up on the bike Kisses. Thursday, October 7, 2004 Miss you. Tuesday, October 5, 2004 Walk 45 minutes
Monday, October 4, 2004
10 minute warm-up on the bike Yes, I have been slackin off in every way and using every excuse in the book. Exercise is the best gift I can give myself. When I exercise, even if it's just taking a walk or raking leaves, I feel better, sleep better, am less stressed, more invigorated, self-confident, clothes fit better, skin glows, healthier attitude. And it's nice out these days, walking at a public park or though the neighborhood is free. My gym membership is free for the next year because of rewards I have earned over the past few years, so I can make all the excuses I want, but really, I have noooooo excuse not to get out there and get moving. How about you? Necip, I love ya. Thursday, September 23, 2004
10 minute warm-up on the bike Wednesday, September 15, 2004
That is me on Monday in Istanbul at Galata Tower. I am back in Virginia now and missing my boyfriend and Turkey. See pics of my trip to Istanbul at my Fotki album! Wednesday, August 11, 2004
See pics of my trip to Istanbul at my Fotki album!
Friday, July 30, 2004 Greetings from Istanbul!
Saturday, July 17, 2004
30 minute treadmill walk, random inclines Friday, July 16, 2004 Well folks, it's getting to be about that time. I'm leaving for Istanbul on Monday. I might be doing some updates here, as always, the best way to keep up with me is to join my Notify List. If you return to the home page, you can find the little form near the bottom of the page. I wish you all a safe and happy summer. Today I did lot's of yardwork. The tree damage debris has been cleaned and cleared out and today I weed-whacked, mowed the lawn, and trimmed bushes. What a wet summer we are having! Saturday, July 10, 2004
Treadmill walk 30 minutes on random inclines (3%-9%)
Thursday, July 8, 2004 Just recovering from yesterday. Managed to cut the grass and do some stuff in the house. In less than 2 weeks I leave to go see my loveeeeeeee.
It's been a while, archives can be located by following the links below.
December 23, 2003 - June 29, 2004 here.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004 We had a nasty storm this afternoon. I spent a good hour and a half cleaning up so at least my neighbor could get her car out of her driveway. The tree guy will have to do the rest.
Monday, July 5, 2004
Treadmill walk 30 minutes on random inclines (3%-9%)
Friday, July 2, 2004
Treadmill walk 30 minutes on random inclines (3%-9%)
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
I can't decide if I like the trekker thing or not. It has 3 different levels, and even setting it on the high level, it goes too slow and I keep having to adjust the speed. But it really does cool things with the inclines. Today I was doing 25% at one point, and when I pushed it to 30% I thought I might fall off the darn thing. Good thing it only does that peak incline for a few minutes. It can be set at 50%, I don't know how anyone could manage it, though. Also, it has a -5% deline mixed in, which is an interesting feeling for a treadmill sort of thing. Anyway, 30 minutes on that.
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Did the "My Mountain," thing again, 30 minutes.
Monday, June 28, 2004
Tried out a new piece of equipment at my gym, called "My Mountain," and it simulates a hike. It is like a treadmill, only the length of the machine is about half that of a typical treadmill.) - 25 minutes
Sunday, June 27, 2004 Yard work. 2 hours, at least. Saturday, June 26, 2004
Treadmill walk - 30 minutes Tuesday, June 22, 2004
I'm still around and kicking. 3-mile walk today. Many of you know I am going to Turkey this summer. I have less than a month to go and I am counting the days until I leave to be with my sweetheart. You can click here to watch a program about Turkey. It's about 10 minutes long and is very interesting. You might learn something new from watching it. (Link opens to a new window.) Monday, June 14, 2004
Treadmill walk 30 minutes
Saturday, June 12, 2004
Cut the grass Friday, June 11, 2004
Treadmill walk 45 minutes
Wednesday, June 9, 2004
Treadmill walk 45 minutes
Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Treadmill walk 40 minutes
Monday, June 7, 2004
Treadmill walk 30 minutes Thursday, June 3, 2004
40 minutes Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) Wednesday, June 2, 2004 More yard work. Cutting the grass and finish up trimming the hedges. At least 90 minutes total. Tuesday, June 1, 2004
30 minutes Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike)
Saturday, May 29, 2004 Yard work. Started cleaning out the gutters. Trimming bushes, plucking the weeds from the front flower bed. A good 2 hours of doing this stuff. Monday, May 24, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) Thursday, May 20, 2004 Yard work - 1 hour
Thursday, May 13, 2004 I did it, I took that Kick Box class and it was really pretty cool. It was followed by the "ABS" class, and I am sure I'll be sore all over tomorrow. Being sore is okay, this way I know I have worked! Wednesday, May 12, 2004 I tried another Step Express class. This time it was better, I used the risers and the instructor, Lisa, gave a more solid step class. Still, though, bad on the knees. Once again, that 45-minute class was followed by a 15-minute "BALL" class, also taught by Lisa. Not the greatest class, but okay. Tomorrow, if I have the energy, I'm going to TRY that Kick-Box Express class. Monday, May 10, 2004
Paula's Body Works class. This was a good one.
Sunday, May 9, 2004
Saturday, May 8, 2004 Cut the grass - front yard and back. Did some other yard work stuff. Spray-washed the windows in the front of the house and side. Spray-washed the furniture from the screened-in porch and the furniture from the deck. Thursday, May 6, 2004
Teadmill walk - 30 minutes I wish I had made it to the gym earlier, when I got there - kickboxing class was under way and I think I might try it next week. Wednesday, May 5, 2004
All links open to a new window. I decided to "step outside the box" today. When I got to the gym, a Step Express class was about to start. I am not a fan of group exercise and I have not done a step class since 1996, but I have a lot on my mind (I miss you baby) and I thought that this would challenge both mind and body. The class, taught by Paula, sucked. "You will be pleasantly "surprised" by our instructors' creativity as they call the shots to the layout of the class!" Hey lady, if I wanted to learn ballet, I'd take a ballet class. I don't get it, why try to throw in all these twirls and stuff into a routine that is supposed to be "a pure Step workout?" I did not feel very challenged physically, but I do remember why I stopped taking step - it's just not good for your knees. Anyway, the 45-minute class was followed by a 15-minute "BALL" class, also taught by Paula. Honestly, it was okay. My balance sucks, but I think I'll make this a regular part of my workouts from now on. Because I did not feel as though I had gotten a very good workout, I followed the classes with:
Treadmill walk - 15 minutes Friday, April 30, 2004
treadmill walk - 30 minutes This is a great blog! Thursday, April 29, 2004
Cut the grass, front and back yards. Cute site for you here! Wednesday, April 28, 2004 Sorry about the delay - webshell server was down yesterday evening and all night!
Treadmill walk 30 minutes
Need a good laugh? Click here today! Saturday, April 24, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike)
So, how many Points in this chicken?
Friday, April 23, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike)
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Cut grass, weed whack, rake and collect debris - general yard work - 2 hours
Monday, April 19, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Friday, April 16, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 20 minutes
Happy weekend.
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 20 minutes
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 20 minutes
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 20 minutes
Have you seen this site?
Thursday, April 8, 2004
My love and I had a very nice trip to Niagara Falls and New York city.
Today I cut the grass and did a little work in the yard.
Thursday, April 1, 2004
My honey and I are going on a road trip together.
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Yard work - 1 hour 20 minutes
March 24, 2001 and March 25, 2004
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 20 minutes
Monday, March 22, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 40 minutes
Thursday, March 18, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Walk 15 minutes to home after dropping off car at mechanic,
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 35 minutes
Monday, March 15, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Sunday, March 14, 2004
70 minute walk (4 trails) at
Deep Run Park.
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Walk 10 minutes (3.8 MPH, 5% inclines
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 20 minutes
Tuesday, March 9, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike)
Monday, March 8, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike)- 35 minutes
Thurday, March 4, 2004
Have you heard the news today? McD's s downsizing
You do the math. According to their own, website
Am I missing something?
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike ) - 40 minutes
Tueday, March 2, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike - 30 minutes
Monday, March 1, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike)
Saturday, February 28, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike)- 40 minutes
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
One round of Sprint Circuit
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Monday, February 23, 2004
One round of Sprint Circuit
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) That's all I could manage today. I'm tired. Tomorrow is rest day!
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Happy Birthday to my dear boyfriend!
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike)
Monday, February 16, 2004
I hope everyone had as pleasant a Valentine's Day weekend as I did.
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike)
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike)
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Feeling much better.
Reebok Cycle Plus (dual-action bike) - 30 minutes
Friday, February 6, 2004
Tonsillitis
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
10 minute walk
Monday, February 2, 2004
10 minute walk
Saturday, January 31, 2004
10 minute walk
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Snowed-in here.
Sunday, January 25, 2004
Awwww, it's all snow and fluff outside! I was with my honey yesterday and today and wish I were currently snowed-in with him, waaaa.
I did not get in any exercise this weekend, but tis okay. Sometimes ya need a little breather. I need to do some shaking up to my exercise so that I don't get too bored, even though I really do love the circuit training. Here is a list of a few classes I am thinking about getting into at the Y.
"Fitness Extreme - An athletic training interval class which may include drills of boxing moves, running, strength and jumping rope. No choreography. For the conditioned exerciser - 60 minutes."
"Yoga - Gentle to the body workout emphasizing stretching, breathing techniques and relaxation - 70 minutes."
"Bodyshape - Multilevel, all strength work, class to shape and tone the body using various kinds of equipment. 60-70 minutes."
"Step Interval - An interval training class alternating Step 1 level aerobics with strength work."
"Kick it - Traditional kickboxing, No choreography. - 60 minutes."
Not sure I want to get into the step thing, bad on the knees. Anyway, I'm "considering" these classes, just not so sure yet. I've never really liked group exercise classes and am really reluctant about joining one in the co-ed environment, but the classes at the Y sound better than the ones offered at Victory Lady. We'll see.
Friday, January 23, 2004
Treadmill Walk 30 minutes
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Treadmill Walk 40 minutes
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Okay, I know this is getting boring.
10 minute walk
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Treadmill Walk 30 minutes
Monday, January 19, 2004
10 minute walk
Thursday, January 15, 2004
Just for a change of pace, decided to pop in the 3 mile
WATP DVD. I always tend to forget that it really is a good workout. I used my set of 10 pound dumbells, which was TOUGH, I do not suggest that you use heavier weights unless you have been traning with weights for a while.
Archived the older stuff today. If you are looking for my previous exercise entries, you can still find them
here and or here.
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
10 minute warm-up, walking
Two runs though the Sprint Circiut, abs after the first run and again after the second.
Back extensions - 2 sets 20 reps - 100 pounds.
10 minute walk.
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Treadmill Walk 30 minutes - 3.8mph-4.0mph on 3% - 6% inclines
Monday, January 12, 2004
Warm-up - 10 minute walk.
Two runs though the Sprint Circiut, followed circuit training with a 10 minute walk.
Saturday, January 10, 2004
Happy Birthday Mom!
Friday, January 9, 2004
Not much time today. Treadmill walk 30 minutes.
Thursday, January 8, 2004
Treadmill Walk 30 minutes - 3.8mph-4.0mph on 3% - 6% inclines
Wednesday, January 7, 2004
10 minute warm-up, walking
Two runs though the Sprint Circiut, abs after the first run and again after the second. Followed circuit training with a 10 minute walk.
New Hair cut today!
Tuesday, January 6, 2004
Treadmill Walk 45 minutes - 3.8mph-4.0mph on 3% - 10% inclines
Monday, January 5, 2004
Happy New Year!
Here are a few words to think about:
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucious
10 minute warm-up, walking
Two runs though the Sprint Circiut, only difference this time was abs after the first run and again after the second. Followed circuit training with a 10 minute walk.
Walking these day is 3.8 and 4.0 mph on 4% and 5% inclines.
Tuesday, December 30, 2003
10 minute warm-up, walking Sprint Circuit. Sprint Circuit consists of:
Leg extension
In doing the circuit, you have enough time to do between 15-20 reps of each exercise, depending on your fitness level. At the end you do your abs, and I do about 150 without timing myself.
I did two runs though the Sprint Circiut, and followed that with a 15 minute walk.
Wednesday, December 24, 2003
I'll be away with my honey until Sunday. Happy Holidays, peace be with you.
Track down Santa!
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
10 minute warm-up, walking
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