Let's Post our Daily Exercise

Yesterday did sidewalk, driveway and curb edging and about an hour sanding down the frame of 2nd hand kitchen table top frame. Got a coat of primer on the table and shortened legs and tomorrow hope to get first of coat of paint on. Should be able to get it put together later this week and post a pic of the final result.

Today went to church then to a cute tourist town about 45 minutes away for lunch with friends. After lunch we golfed 18 holes at a beautiful course. Just got home and am vegging for a bit before bed.

Sleep well 😴

Lilac, what a lovely event you had! Is this an annual experience? I can hear the joy in your writing about it. Soon after reading your post, my little ds was in the bath, singing away, and it dawned on me that singng does create happiness. And we all know how happiness can help ones health! I'll follow the link you shared.

All of the recent recipes sound delicious; thanks badger for adding the beet and pear salad to the mix.

I'm up in the middle of the night as the ds, while happy singing in the bath by day, is also sometimes still a bed wetter at night. Fortunately I don't have to return to work until Sept so I can get a few extra 😴 in the morning. I'm planning to start my running again tomorrow and it's best to go out before the heat of the day is too much.

Way behind in reading posts again. I have been one the dreadmill and hiking around our lake. One or the other daily. It's gotten really hot and humid -- standard Southern weather.

sweetandspecial. . .Gabapentin does wonders for nerve pain. I have never been completely nerve pain free since my BMx. My latest surgery for CC did correct most of it though.

Scottie

LB I am so glad your fundraiser went well and yes I can tell of the joy you experienced in your writing, the gong sounds so interesting and the food, well I would certainly eat it if someone would cook it for me and I love beets (or as we say where I grew up beetroot), Wonderland you are very creative and clever that board is gorgeous if it was me it would be a board with a bit of blue paint on it!!!! Ruth they are cute gifts and its nice that you get to support a friend. Heidi I feel your pain I'm driving 86 miles to Escondido to do Body Jam, Jam and Shbam are still my favourites, luckily Shbam is OnDemand and Jam is there as LM Dance, they're old but still good. Great picture Falconer, Combat is MMA/fight based you do jab crosses, upper cuts, hooks side kicks and roundhouse kicks - Jam is dance its hip hop, house fusion cardio. TH I feel so bad for those poor people whose basements are flooded what a mess water creates.

Friday morning did Sprint and then in the evening 4 of us drove to San Diego for Body Jam - traffic was awful it took us 2-1/2 hours to get there and made it just in time for class then on Saturday one of the gym chains I belong to had a Les Mills Mash Up launch day for all the new releases, I had such a hard time deciding what to do and where to go I made a spreadsheet - I ended up doing Sprint, Grit Strength and Body Combat then jumped in my car raced to another and did Body Jam and Body Flow and yes I was exhausted by the end but it was a fabulous day (LB - flip dog = corpse pose for me )

LB- your event sounds like it was wonderful!

Zumba on Saturday, 17 mile bike ride yesterday before heading out to celebrate our 29th anniversary. We went on a lighthouse tour on a ferry. Then back home where both DD's made us a delicious dinner and hung around the fire pit on our newly finished patio. They are both moving out in the next couple of weeks so it was a special night to all be together. Did Zumba today and got in a little time kayaking in the late afternoon.

Pic of us on the boat

Ginger: Happy Anniversary! Fabulous picture. What a special dinner and family time. Your dds sound like lovey people and I'm sure you will miss them.

LB: I really wish I had been present at your event. I was relaxed reading your description of it. You need to be very proud of your hard work.

Claire: Great picture and as always you continue to amaze me with your cycling. Glad you had your dark chocolate bar with you!

Cheryl: I'm exhausted just reading your post! Love all the classes you are committed to.

Pat: Glad your dh's eye appears to be better. Fresh clams for dinner sounds divine.

Falconer: Such a cute picture! Pretty smiles.

Octogirl: Hope your find out your surgery date soon.

Ruth: the Button Bouquets are cute.

TH: I'm glad that you missed the basement flooding. Sorry for others in your area that had flooding in their homes. I know who to call when I need furniture moved!

Walked/ran yesterday. It rained this evening so I stayed in and painted a big sunflower. When it's finished I'll post a picture.

Too hot to walk this morning. Going to see if I can get hubby to go walking with me after dinner tonight

Zumba this morning & then picked up Stella the grandpuppy and met up with a friend who has been on vacation and her dogs for a walk. The three dogs are great friends so it was fun to watch how happy they were to see each other.

I passed my pre-op physical and (I am going to brag here) the doctor noted "She appears to be athletic and in good shape." Since I have never been called athletic in my life, I was pretty excited and will maybe have to blow up and frame that sentence!!! (Apparently if you live long enough, doing activities we would consider as normal puts you in the 'athletic' category. Whoo Hoo!)

Body sculpt and treadmill after work. Toast and bacon for dinner and have been a slug since. Two nights of not enough sleep followed by tough workout = 😵💤

Did a walk just a bit ago.

Athletic! Congrats, Ruth.

Heidi I wish we were closer in distance. I have been dying to paddleboard too! Scared to go by myself.

Saw an interesting article yesterday and thought I would share since we are athletic and need to protect our bones. One to two minutes of running improves bone health. Wow.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/1707...

Walked yesterday 25 minutes at lunch. Trying to find the right balance between exercise and appetite. Heavy exercise makes me so hungry I am out of control eating. Is it better to exercise 5 to 6 hours a week and gain weight and maybe eat more junk food or exercise 30 minutes a day and eat better foods. This is my dilemma.

Happy Anniversary, Ginger!

Ran another 2.2 today. This time w/o the binder. Way too warm!

Ruth. You. Inspire. Me

Ruth- that is awesome coming from a dr. Good for you!

Way to go, Falconer!

TH- I hear you on being hungry. I am starved after a good workout.

I am encouraged to read the article about small bursts of running helping bones. The AI drug has caused me to develop osteoporosis and I am trying very hard to keep it at bay.

Did Zumba on Monday and Water Fitness today.

We have been running around getting food and supplies ready for vacation. Moving my younger DD to New Hampshire on Friday and starting on Saturday I will be on a friend's boat for 9 days (Long Island, Block Island, Cuttyhunk, Cape Cod and ending in Salem, Ma and then heading home to do laundry and repack for an 8 day trip with my church youth group to Vancouver. (16 high school kids with 7 adults) DH is staying on the boat for another week to make the return trip. Busy 3 weeks ahead and I am looking forward to it.

Great pix, everyone! Happy anniversary #29, Ginger, and congrats on STP #11, Claire!

Been walking at lunchtime as usual plus session with trainer tonight at the gym. Warmed up with 20 treadmill, then 45 mins weights, and 15 mins cool-down.

Falconer, you asked about how to save a pic. I'm on a PC with a keyboard & mouse so procedure may be different on a laptop or tablet/phone. Right click the pic you want and choose "save picture as" then save it to your desktop (or wherever) with a name you'll recognize. That's it!

Just downloaded the MarathonFoto shot of me at the finish. Still feeling the moment. - Claire