Let's Post our Daily Exercise

Ruthbru, I find that cleaning out myclothes closet is cathartic. I've done it at least three times in the last few months, whittling down my wardrobe and being brutal about it since I'm planning a move to a tiny loft. The pile of expensive bras is about to go in the Goodwill bag. Guess I'll keep two, as I can put Knitted Knockers in them and "pass" but doubt I'll ever want to.

Lilac. . .great advice and will check out that link as I'm hoping to get back to weight lifting, but have truncal LE. Maybe not m over the head but any weights are better than nothing. My PT emphasizes that more reps over higher weights is best.

Karen. . .kudos you have alot on your plate. We keep saying we want to empty nest but we'd miss them. I just want my two in local apartments and maybe with a grand puppy to borrow for walks and hikes.

Bareclaws. . .I find closet thinning cathartic as well. Since we bought ds new furntiture this past weekend, we now have enough big items to join the subdivision yard sale at months end. Time to have the kids start going through closets for more to sell.

Thanks for the tips on dvr yoga. I now have several as soon as I get the okay. Could do the breathing/relaxing exercises now.

Scottie

Welcome, Reba!

I was missing my DD#2 today and telling DH that its been a long time since I've gone a week without talking to her (the camp she went to in middle school, only got to talk to her on visiting day). I think I was missing her more as I knew the trip was coming to an end!! Well, she made my tell with her text telling me she was back in Israel. It was about 4:45 am Israel time. Don't know if she had even been to sleep yet. Hoping she calls me tomorrow!!

First day back...it was nice to have some time to catch up on paperwork. As always I never get as much done as I think I will. Met with my intern today. She wants me to do her evaluation next week. I didn't do one in the fall as I had not spent enough time with her. Not looking forward to completing it.

Totally unproductive night tonight other than my nightly walk with DH. Oh well, the best of intentions!!

Sweet dreams

Been absent from here for a couple of weeks or so, how this board flys by. No catching up, I'm just going to jump right back in. My winter weight gain is official, been traveling a lot (NYC weekend with grandkids, Nashville with hubby, DC this coming weekend with girlfriend) and therefore eating out a lot and not in a healthy way. And so out of the exercise habit. I did 3 laps in the neighborhood yesterday (about 3 miles), and we did do a lot of walking in NYC and Nashville, but back at home I am becoming a bit of a couch potato. Plus thru this all our dear friend has become incredibly sick - first diagnosed as flu, then diverticulitis. We stopped in to see him after NYC trip and he was so dehydrated he couldn't even stand (he lives alone, and told all who called that he was "fine"). Thank God we stopped in - took him to ER and he has remained at the hospital - he has developed some weird infection, not responding to antibiotics, spiking fevers, they now think it might be fungal infection, yesterday he coded and he is now in ICU. This was a pretty healthy 57 year old, life can change in an instant. Anyway, the stress of that is making me eat whatever I see, and have too many cocktails before bed. Empty calories that give me a headache, so I vowed to at least cut out the cocktails, and try to get some more walking in my life to start with to relieve the stress. Of course, it's pouring here today, but I do have a gym membership (which I have not used in months!), so I hope to get over to the treadmill and walk for 3 miles or so.

~ruthbru~

I am cleaning closets, too. We don't have much of a winter here, but I have a winter wardrobe. I just don't need it like I did before. Our winters have been very mild that last 3-4 years, so I didn't wear much of it. Now that I have retired, I don't need as many clothes. I have two rules I live by when it comes to clothing: If I buy a new whatever (blouse, skirt, pants, etc.) I have to get rid of a like article of clothing in my closet and when I get ready to rotate (fall/winter for spring/summer), anything that was not worn that season has to go (exceptions are: I keep the only sweatshirt I own, Holiday tops & vests and the shrugs I wore over my sleeveless dresses).

~bearclaws~

Do you like your Knitted Knockers? I have an Awesome Breastform that I wear everyday.

breastcanceryogi. . Wow congrats on being back n at work. You're doing great.

Pat sending prayers for your friend.

Exercise today - biannual dental visit and walk about Sam's Club after Iinch with Dh. At least trying n to eat healthy when out and at home. Managed to "help" Dh make gluten-free fried pickles last night. Not terribly healthy but I've missed that treat.

Scottie

Snow on and off today....in my part of town no measurable snow, but south and west of Denver lots of snow. We need the moisture so not going to complain, but my snow boots are leaking, so i need to look for mew ones for next year. Socks were all wet when done my nightly walk with DH. Short on steps today, so far only 13.5K today. Didn't get out during work today, then I had class from 4 - 6.

My day started off so wonderful. While driving to work, DD face timed me....She asked if she should call back and I said NO, I could talk while driving and didn't have to look at the phone. I think we talked for 1/2 hour. i got to work, parked and stayed in the car and kept talking. I was so happy to hear her voice and see her. but she looked so tired (it was 5:15pm her time and was running on lack of sleep). She is really the most amazing and wonderful 19 year old (not that I'm biased or anything). She was telling me all about trip to Poland, how she grew during the trip, about the letter I wrote to her from her dad and me and how much she appreciates me and how good our relationship is. I wish I could have recorded it!!! Just to have and save and listen to over and over. I know I've done a good job when my children tell me that I've always supported them in what they do. Yes, I'm a very proud mother to 3 fantastic kids. That's not to say that they don't give me headaches, but I'm so grateful for our relationships. But then again, my DH and I both have good relationships with our mothers and our fathers when they were living. I know some people don't have relationships with parents as they are toxic, so I feel very blessed on both sides.

Thanks for letting me brag!!

Labs were all within normal limits so NED for another 6 months!!!

Sweet dreams

Karen, terrific results on lab work and also nice to read the depth of your joy and love for your family. Breastcanceryogi, yoga is amazing for recovery, I agree with Scottiemom for how quick you got back to work and nice that the swelling has gone down. Hope this week is a smooth transition back. Pat, life can and does change in an instant, so agree with you on that. Gyms depend on paid monthly - unused memberships, do try to use it and enjoy. Blessed, we have a terrific crossfit gym-community where I live: http://www.crossfitgreatstour.co.uk/what-is-crossfit . That is where my PT and instructor friends belong - where they go to keep fit and love it. I've got a book you may like called: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13594266-becoming-a-supple-leopard Not a cancer rehab book yet known as the bible for crossfit and perhaps you already know of it.

We enrolled our son on a Easter revision physics course that started yesterday, at a private school in Tonbridge, that is similar looking to Hogwarts. This is for his uni exams that he will sit in May. His physics teacher has been out a lot this year due to bad back, so continuity on that subject has been low, hence his mock exams result was low. I drove him in yesterday morning and the roadworks were hellacious, so he is taking the train from here on. Coming down the home stretch on my case study. Nice spring weather here, fresh yet sunny.

Body balance tonight.

I am still doing my self taught yoga. Today is day2 of #2 chemo. I forced my self to do 2 hrs very slowly. I know the next two days will be rough. Hope i can do some tomorrow and the day after

Thinking of you, Reba.

Send us beach and rainforest pictures, Octo. Your knees will appreciate the swimming!

Reba, Please remember not to be hard on yourself during treatment. Listen to your body. Good luck tomorrow

Octogirl, yes post pictures please. When I was on Arimidex I had horrid joint pain, especially in my knees and hands Couldn't sit for long periods either. Feel better.

Been having trouble getting out of bed in the morning. Been staying in bed till 6 which is really pushing it. And this morning DD#2 texted me to call her when I got up, so of course I did. She had questions on filling out her W4 for this summer and another financial form. By the time we got off phone, I didn't get a morning walk. Did get out at work. I left at 3:30 and went for a 45 minute walk. The weather was gorgeous this afternoon, in the 50s, blue sky and sunny. Then I walked to the grocery store as it is almost as fast as driving but enjoyable. After dinner walk with DH, so I managed to get my steps in.

Have not been productive at all again tonight. Just too wiped out to do anything. I know I will regret it this weekend. Ne d to remember to make time to see Mom on Friday and on Sunday. DH is going over tomorrow morning when they bring a sample wheelchair. I'm across town tomorrow and would spend too much time driving. If DH couldn't go, I would have figured it out to be there. My Dd#1 and SIL arrive Sunday late morning so they will go see Mom.

Sweet dream

Good article, Falconer!

I did The FIRM's 500 Calorie Workout DVD and cleaned the house. Finishing off the taxes is on the docket for tonight.

Here is a Costa Rica pic...

I have been without Internet at home for almost a week, oh my, you don't realize how much you play on the internet till you don't have it.

Have kept up with my exercise did Cardio Dance Party Monday - Sprint and Body Flow express Tuesday at the Y but I am depressed as these classes have been cancelled so the instructor can concentrate on his karate classes with the kiddos but Sprint is coming to another gym I go to soon so I will be able to keep up with it cause it's my favourite class at the moment. Body Pump yesterday and Body Combat tonight.

Wonderland that is so cute and very creative