11.27.14

Happy Thanksgiving
I started off the day with my annual "Turkey Trot." With the great weather today, I had originally planned on attending an actual event...the "Turkey Rock Trot" here in Castle Rock. But with the bum knee I thought it best to stay indoors again...at least until I visit the doctor for my MRI results this Wednesday. Pretty happy, managed to set a new best time!

And then to the rolls...an epic fail!! Some of the sweet potato "rolls" turned out to be "cakes." The others weren't too great either, but at least looked like rolls! Needless to say we had to make a quick stop at the grocery store. (Too bad that at that point I hadn't realized I didn't have my pomegranate juice for the fun cocktail...come to find out it didn't even make it into my bag from King Soopers!)

The day turned out great...Renee and Dave did an amazing job of hosting and it was great to spend the day with family! Happy Turkey Day everyone!!

11.05.14

Workout Buddy
Came across this little guy/gal when I went downstairs to workout tonight. Hope he's a good spotter!

First Wednesday night of no golf league for months....sad!

03.19.14

Choices
After a very frustrating day, I just wanted to come home and pour myself a favorite...vodka with lime. I decided to make the better choice and "run out" my frustrations. Spring Break can not get here soon enough!!!!

Will be making a second post in just a minute!

01.06.14

An Old "Friend"

After traveling for Christmas, being sick for nearly a week, and just feeling like not working out...I decided today was the day to get reacquainted with an old "friend".

01.25.11

Workout

Managed to get up and workout this morning. Got some multi-tasking done...working out, checking email and watching a couple cooking shows.

Workout

One year ago today I posted a photo of my dusty elliptical. There were two reasons for the dust: our basement was getting finished and it hadn't been used. This photo is of our home gym in the basement...we love it!

Well, after one year, I am proud to announce I have lost 22 pounds! It was an up and down year...some months being better than others. I did have to take a break in July and August due to some minor foot surgery.

One of the things that really helped me stay focused and have an accurate assessment of my workouts and calorie consumption was my Body Bug. This is what the competitors on the Biggest Loser use...and I love it! I have also adjusted my thinking about food - I really evaluate if the calories are worth it or not. I still want to loose a little more weight, but it feels great to be on the right track to good health.

11.26.09

5K Turkey Trot

Does a 5K count when you run it on your treadmill? We weren't able to make it to an outdoor 5K, so I decided to do the next best thing...start my own!

For those of you who know me, my theory regarding running outdoors is that something should be chasing you! I have never enjoyed running, even as a child. I have grown to tolerate it, but I have to stick to my treadmill because my knees can't handle the pavement.

I was impressed with my time - this was the longest distance I had gone (in a walk/run).

01.09.09

Well, I have finally dusted off the elliptical for the new year. Now, it isn't truly as dusty as it looks...we are currently having our basement finished and needless to say, drywalling and concrete grinding are NOT clean! He have so many things just laying around that it's about to drive me crazy. I don't think I've ever had such an enormous erg to clean and can't! Not only am I anxious to put out new space to use, but I'm also anxious to get everything cleaned up and put away.

As for my elliptical, I plan to frequent it more often....have to get in shape for my sister's wedding this spring. About a year ago I had gotten into a great routine - up in the morning and working out before school. I felt great! I'm not sure what happened, but I want to get back in a healthy routine.

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