Let's Post our Daily Exercise

I know I am always talking about exercise helping my BRAIN. Now, here's the study supporting what I have observed. So another reason to get out there. I think exercising outside gives you more mental stimulation than the treadmill does. - Claire

http://t.healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/aging/aerobics-might-boost-brain-health-for-older-adults

Unfortunately, my brain got so stimulated yesterday that I realize I need to do a substantial amount of "Level 2" work on some of the initiatives I am working on. However, I am going to back up and tackle something simpler, and on my immediate list.

Major congrats due me today (I think).....handing off the cycling club membership gig. I am proposing a meeting place (hot chocolate of all descriptions) near Green Lake so I can sneak in a run.

A reminder on a major rediscovery from yesterday.....shoe polish makes your old stuff look fab, so spiffing up that way too. My old ankle boots are looking primo once again.

Back to the projects..... - Claire

Joy, helping your friend now in spite of your own situation speaks volumes about your character. God bless you....

Try to exercise outdoors weather prevailing however am thankful to have access to the gym. Ran/walked a few miles on the treadmill tonight plus weights. 

Busy day with work and my annual check up with my primary care doc today. All I managed to do was get out and walk the dogs, but at least I did that.

Had a really frazzled afternoon at work but worked out all my stress at my spin class this evening

Dear ruthbru -

Can you please bottle up some of your energy and send it to me?

I will pay you handsomely.

xoxoxo

 I walked 30 mins this morning.  I feel like I walked at least 40 mins or more, but nope only  30 mins. LOL  Ruth my god where all those energy coming from????

I don't know about the energy thing....it was either clean out the closets or risk being buried alive the next time I opened the door!

The volleyball team won and are going to state! Very good, high quality play. Wow! I was in a recreational volleyball league for many years when I was younger & the only resemblance to the game we played then & the game they play now is that there is a volleyball and a net.

woo hoo a good week for activity. When I go into the office its about a 2mile round trip walk to and from the train- the leaves are pretty, the air was warm and it felt great. I was surprised that the steps coming up from the station had me huffing and puffing- guess thats what being off work and having surgery/rads will do.

Did yoga yesterday- a great class at the cancer support center, the instructor is easily mid- to late 70s and has no problem kicking your butt in a nice way. Gave me the courage to go to a "regular" class tonight which was terrific- 1/2 movement and flow and the rest stretching and twisting in a weekend-wind down. I felt great and could keep up with everything she threw at us- I had 60mins not fixated on breast cancer- bonus 1 mile to studio and 1 mile home walking!

OK, I've got this as one of my favorites now so hopefully I'll remember to post more often.

Went to the gym today. Got in 3.25 miles on the treadmill (1.75 walking, 1.5 running) in about 45 minutes. Also climbed 27 floors in 10 minutes on the stair climber machine and did some leg lift/reverse crunches and a set of back strengthening things on whatever that machine is called (I love it but I have no idea what it's called!). I guess it's not really a machine.....your feet are on foot pads with your calves braced from behind and you're at an angle leaning on a padded area just below the hips. You bend forward and use your back muscles to bring yourself back up. I love it because I tend to have some lower back issues if I don't keep both abs and lower back strong. Showered at the gym, picked up a few groceries, made some sloppy joes for my DH and DS (out hunting for the day). Sloppy joes are in the crockpot and I'm heading to a movie with a girlfriend in about half an hour.

Life is good !

I did a 35 mile group ride with midway stop at a bakery. That sour cherry turnover was just divine and much needed. Followed by a walk to Radio Shack for batteries and on to the supermarket for pork chops and bread. Making a pea soup right now for tomorrow night.

It's chilly and nasty out, but my hair was soaked from the ride. I leapt into a hot tub to warm up when I got back to my place. It's snowing in the mountains, so skiing is coming up really soon.

Waiting for potatoes to finish roasting so I can have dinner.....soup tomorrow.

HOWEVER.....I may expire from all these amazing scents (including a pumpkin custard) prior to dinner. - Claire

Hi Lisa, glad you found your way back here!

Did a bunch of things today, none of which involved exercise, which actually felt fine. I'll be back at it tomorrow.

My gym had 'ladies day' today you got a punch card and you got tickets for every class you took and then the tickets were entered in for a drawing, and they provided breakfast and had different vendors come in, it was a fun morning. I did a Spin class which was an hour then all the other classes were half hour sample classes so I did Body Combat and Boot Camp after that I went and got a pedicure ahhh having my feet massaged felt wonderful. Claire please come and move next door to me so I can come over and eat Yes Lisa Jayne I agree life is good

Dulci....orange vest with something closer to the skin that is more flattering. Neon yellow-green is quite visible too, and what I wear to be seen cycling. I just got batteries for all my lights and reflectors as the winter light is so low here in Seattle, especially if cloudy.

Ski tracks and I'm itching to go. But cycling through Thanksgiving. I usually do a ride prior to feasting.

On yesterday's ride, a lady who had not seen me in some time remarked how trim I look these days. Interesting, because I don't think I am that much thinner than I have been over the past several years. But some of this could be the result of more muscle from running. I am a lot thinner than the year prior to surgery. I think more likely that the result of the rest of my life is finally moving forward.

Anyway, I will take the compliment. I noticed the confidence in the Board Meeting last week. Major difference from even six months ago. I could speak with conviction about our programs and where we need to be going forward.

Having said all this, need to get it in gear for a ride. After I install the batteries. - Claire