sorry - I've been a bit MIA ... schoolwork, quilting, and spending time with long-lost family ...

but- I have been continuing doing my arm exercises, walking and push-ups .. and have still kept off the 5 lbs I lost since the first of the year ... 20-25 more would be great!!

congrats everybody on your stick-to-it-tiveness ... :Dancing-Chilli:

I meant. any 60 year old would be proud to look that good!!! I know you are 76..:)

Did my 30 min walk around the track and 15 min or so of upper body weight work. Then went after a shower to a food pantry, where I walked back and forth for 2 hrs. sorting donated food. My legs were screaming by the time I was done...:(

Bob: Good for you for all you are doing in the pool! I bet you really benefit from it.

Good job on keeping up the exercise Vonn.

Debbie: Bless you for helping out at the Food Pantry, and good job on the exercise. Do people donate useful food, or is it crap stuff like Lucky Charms etc.

I swam a mile today.

BBS,
No it's good stuff...lots of soup, pasta, beans, TP, diapers, etc...so much!! It's overwhelming, and it also breaks your heart to know that a community that is considered "affluent" has so much need. I belong to a group of women called "100 Women Who Care" who donate $100 each every quarter to a worthy charity in the area...was so happy to see our $$ in action today...
it's these small things that can make a difference...there's so much need...my heart beats for those in need, esp the poor...we are al a pink slip away from this devastation.
I pray for those with less...they give me the opportunity to reach out and give. I am blessed to be able to give...and I pray that all will be self-sufficient, in body and spirit..

On Moving Club: January 2010
 

Hi Debbie: My husband has been pestering me to join a club like that in our county. It sounds very similar to yours. Do you think its a national chain, or do you think that unrelated clubs are popping up everywhere? You go girl.

Hi Bob: Yes, we like to stay active and I think that it inspires others to think about how they can stay active, and how lack of activity simply worsens our balance and strength.

I swam a mile today.

Ok, I didn't run off and join the circus (though it was tempting...) I have just been on and off the bike less than usual and fighting off the winter crud. Did spin class last night and my heart rate was telling me I need to get back on the bike more if I am going to do the MS150 in April. Did 65 minutes spinning, max hr 97% of max, avg hr 77% of max, and ~1032 calories burned. I was beat afterwards, but I am going back for another class tonight...does that make me a masochist?

walked last two days, yoga today!!

went to the homeless shelter last night, and helped not only feed the hungry, but we actually had enough help to get some sorting done in the food pantry. I was impressed with the stuff there. Loads of peanut butter, and ravioli type stuff, but also some nice staples like flours, sugars, and cake mixes!

Went for a walk today. Aimed for one mile. Made it half way and turned back into the driveway. I am still mid flare, and last night took a huge bite out of my energy.

Im still trying. :o