And don't forget to set your clocks back tonight!
Today has been a nice day. We woke up early this morning, and I made eggs and bacon for breakfast (the hubby loves bacon!) Then we walked down to the main street for the Nevada Day parade! Nevada became a state (admitted to the Union) October 31, 1864, so Nevada Day is October 31st.of each year. (or the last friday of october) So there is always a big parade the saturday after. This was the first year we went to the parade. It was neat. It did drizzle most of the time, but nothing too bad. Just a little cold.
We sat though most of the parade, then decided to start walking back because it looked like more rain was going to come (and we had walked a mile and a half to get there.) so we headed down the street to get some coffee at dutch brothers, then walked home. All together we walked about 3.5 miles! Crazy! But it was worth not having to fight for parking, then try and get out of there.
So after we got home, Josh turned on the tv, and now is asleep on the couch, and I have been busy entering the last of the bloggy giveaways... most of them are over or ending today, and altogether, I have entered probably 900 giveaways! (trying for christmas presents, cause we are broke!) And I have already won a cute gardening apron and a handbag organizer. So fun!
I think we are going to try and go out for dinner tonight and make use of one last coupon since my 2008 entertainment book coupons expire today. bummer!
I really think I need to start selling stuff on Etsy. After seeing all these things on the bloggy giveaways, there are so many things I could easily make! I have an etsy account, but dont have anything listed yet... I need to change that. So yeah, keep watching! I will be opening an etsy shop soon!
Oh, and its also NaBloPoMo! So I am going to try and post every day this month! Hope you all have a great weekend, and don't eat too much candy! =)
Showing posts with label excercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label excercise. Show all posts
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
light the night!
last night we were in California for the Leukemia and lymphoma society's light the night walk. It was neat to see a bunch of people there to support the cause, and to see the people walking with white "survivor" balloons, (including my mom!)
The event last night raised over $40,000!
One thing I think I am going to sign up for now is the Team in Training. It is a team you are a part of that trains you to run/walk a marathon or half marathon, (which is what I would do... it is 13.1 miles.) I think it would be really good for me to help motivate me more to lose weight and get in shape. =) The marathon I would aim for would be next June in Seattle. You have to raise enough money to cover your expenses plus like 3 times that for the charity. (so like if my expenses were $500, I would have to raise $2000)
So yeah, I am waiting to get some information back from someone, I know there are meetings in Reno, so that is where I would go. I think it will be fun!
The event last night raised over $40,000!
One thing I think I am going to sign up for now is the Team in Training. It is a team you are a part of that trains you to run/walk a marathon or half marathon, (which is what I would do... it is 13.1 miles.) I think it would be really good for me to help motivate me more to lose weight and get in shape. =) The marathon I would aim for would be next June in Seattle. You have to raise enough money to cover your expenses plus like 3 times that for the charity. (so like if my expenses were $500, I would have to raise $2000)
So yeah, I am waiting to get some information back from someone, I know there are meetings in Reno, so that is where I would go. I think it will be fun!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
A day without TV.... (and a new bike!)
So last night, Josh says to me "let's not watch tv tomorrow. let's find something else to do together, like play a game or something." I was a bit hesitant, but said ok, why not.
So today, I woke up... and I had the day off... He did say just no tv after he got home from work, but I decided that I had a lot of cleaning and stuff that needed to be done. So I cleaned, (so much that Josh walked in and was like "woah!" HAHA) ran to costco, target and the post office, and went online for a while. I didn't turn on the tv at all! and I really didn't miss it too much. =)
When he got home, we went to Walmart to buy him a bike that he really wanted (a really nice mongoose mountain bike.)
I as looking at the bikes, because I wanted a new one. (the one I have is cheap and doesn't ride very well.) They had a really nice red Schwinn Cruiser... and I wanted it. Best part? I got the check in the mail today for the diet test I did for Woman's world magazine... so I used most of it on the bike. It is so nice! Here is a stock picture:
So after we got home, we cleaned up the garage. It was a mess... and we wouldn't have had anywhere to put the new bikes and still be able to walk through... It is amazing what a difference less than an hour working on it made. It looks a hundred times better!
After that, we decided to test out the new bikes, and after the proper adjustments were made, we rode to Starbucks (a little over 1/2 mile, we think) treated ourselves to a small frappuccino, and then rode home and played a game of scrabble.
Now we are in bed, and getting ready to go to sleep!
It was a nice day, and the best part? We didn't waste any of it mindlessly sitting in front of the TV! and we got some exercise! We decided we are going to do that at least once a week. You should try it sometime! =)
So today, I woke up... and I had the day off... He did say just no tv after he got home from work, but I decided that I had a lot of cleaning and stuff that needed to be done. So I cleaned, (so much that Josh walked in and was like "woah!" HAHA) ran to costco, target and the post office, and went online for a while. I didn't turn on the tv at all! and I really didn't miss it too much. =)
When he got home, we went to Walmart to buy him a bike that he really wanted (a really nice mongoose mountain bike.)
I as looking at the bikes, because I wanted a new one. (the one I have is cheap and doesn't ride very well.) They had a really nice red Schwinn Cruiser... and I wanted it. Best part? I got the check in the mail today for the diet test I did for Woman's world magazine... so I used most of it on the bike. It is so nice! Here is a stock picture:
So after we got home, we cleaned up the garage. It was a mess... and we wouldn't have had anywhere to put the new bikes and still be able to walk through... It is amazing what a difference less than an hour working on it made. It looks a hundred times better!
After that, we decided to test out the new bikes, and after the proper adjustments were made, we rode to Starbucks (a little over 1/2 mile, we think) treated ourselves to a small frappuccino, and then rode home and played a game of scrabble.
Now we are in bed, and getting ready to go to sleep!
It was a nice day, and the best part? We didn't waste any of it mindlessly sitting in front of the TV! and we got some exercise! We decided we are going to do that at least once a week. You should try it sometime! =)
Sunday, August 17, 2008
let's get fit! (random updates)
1. Josh bought a Wii Fit today... I looked for 2 months before I gave up nad said forget it, we will use christmas money, and by then the crazy will be over... Him and Sarah were in Target today and they had 2. He bought one and Sarah bought the other. =) Yay! Time to get fit!
2. I am still sick. It is moving into my chest. I swear I had this exact same cold several months ago. Why did I have to get it again? Hopefully it is gone by the end of the week.
3. Is it seriously only Sunday? I have worked all weekend and it feels like it is the middle of the week still.
4. My nanny is doing great. She is up and about and going like nothing happened. The cancer is all through her body, and what they removed was mostly cosmetic because it was starting to come through her skin. She will be starting chemo soon to try and get rid of as much as they can. Hopefully it will work.
5. We are going to be on a plane to Washington DC in 5 1/ days! We are going to be in williamsburg/DC for a week. I can't wait! I definitely need a vacation!
2. I am still sick. It is moving into my chest. I swear I had this exact same cold several months ago. Why did I have to get it again? Hopefully it is gone by the end of the week.
3. Is it seriously only Sunday? I have worked all weekend and it feels like it is the middle of the week still.
4. My nanny is doing great. She is up and about and going like nothing happened. The cancer is all through her body, and what they removed was mostly cosmetic because it was starting to come through her skin. She will be starting chemo soon to try and get rid of as much as they can. Hopefully it will work.
5. We are going to be on a plane to Washington DC in 5 1/ days! We are going to be in williamsburg/DC for a week. I can't wait! I definitely need a vacation!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Exercise is good!
So today after work, Josh ran home, got the dog and my walking clothes (he gets off a half an hour before me) and came back and picked me up amd we went over to the walking trails we found on Saturday (see last post).
We 'briskly' walked the full loop, which is 1.6 miles. It felt so good! The weather was perfect, nice and cool, but sunny, and not cold.
When we were done, I felt so good! I love the feeling after I exercise. I feel good, I feel like I accomplished something. Josh and I decided we are going to walk that path at least 3 times every week. (weather permitting)
So now I just have to work on watching what I eat. I was reading a magazine the other day, and there was a diet in there that I am going to try. It is called the No 'S' Diet... Basically, No Sweets, no snacks and no seconds except on days that start with S. You watch what you eat all week, and on saturdays and sundays you can eat what you want. They say it kind of jump starts your metabolism... It sounds like one I can actually stick with and not feel like I am missing out on 'good food' I just have to wait for the weekend!
So we will see. I really need to lose weight... I am tired of feeling fat. my first goal is to get back to the wedding weight. second goal is to get back to the weight I was at before I moved to TN. That was my lowest weight, and I looked and felt good, and felt good about myself. Not to mention the boxes of clothes I have in the garage for that size that I can't bear to part with. =)
So, Pray for me!!!
We 'briskly' walked the full loop, which is 1.6 miles. It felt so good! The weather was perfect, nice and cool, but sunny, and not cold.
When we were done, I felt so good! I love the feeling after I exercise. I feel good, I feel like I accomplished something. Josh and I decided we are going to walk that path at least 3 times every week. (weather permitting)
So now I just have to work on watching what I eat. I was reading a magazine the other day, and there was a diet in there that I am going to try. It is called the No 'S' Diet... Basically, No Sweets, no snacks and no seconds except on days that start with S. You watch what you eat all week, and on saturdays and sundays you can eat what you want. They say it kind of jump starts your metabolism... It sounds like one I can actually stick with and not feel like I am missing out on 'good food' I just have to wait for the weekend!
So we will see. I really need to lose weight... I am tired of feeling fat. my first goal is to get back to the wedding weight. second goal is to get back to the weight I was at before I moved to TN. That was my lowest weight, and I looked and felt good, and felt good about myself. Not to mention the boxes of clothes I have in the garage for that size that I can't bear to part with. =)
So, Pray for me!!!
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