Queen o'Moderation

Did anyone else have to throw away cake this week in order to stop eating it? Between the bag of BBQ chips (not the whole thing of course) and the left over birthday cake...my husband actually asked me if I was having my period! (I thought, am I that predictable?) LOL. :)

I did okay...I ran 4/7 mornings. Half of the runs actually felt "GOOD", little effort. The other two...okay they actually turned into walks...but, at least I got out of the house. I have been way behind on my sleep and it is definitely having an impact. So the plan this week is to get to bed earlier and to drink more water and remember my vitamins. That feels like a managable short term goal. I am also hoping to fit in a couple of trips to the gym to lift weights. We will see.

A.L.

Mother Nature at it's Best!

After work tonight the kids and I headed out on the trail. They love going out, it is never a chore to them. I ask them with excitement in my voice if they want to join me and they are always game, to them it is all fun. Luke made it 3 times around (2.4 mi...not bad for an 8 y.o.) and Leah did 2 times around the trek (1.6 mi. for my 6 y.o) and our crazy dog Callie joined us as always and I caught our little mouser Annie running after us for a bit. Funniest of all, Luke's idea to have the goats jog a lap with us. Initially I said no, but then I thought what the heck! They were hysterical and ran right aside of us. Now if we only lived in town, wouldn't we be quite a sight. I can see it now in the paper, "Women jogs with pet Goats". I know half of our friends already think we are a little kooky can you imagine if they knew of all the crazy things that goes on at the farm. It was a wild night, the sun was in and out and the wind was fierce. I thought for sure it was going to rain and kinda wished it did towards the end of my run. I love to be out in the rain when I am working out, it is refreshing! Happy exercising fellow bloggers, I look forward to seeing your goals and keeping up with your weekly progress!
Goodnight, Kim :)

new to the fitness blogspot

Hey Kim! Melissa told me about the fitness blogspot and I'm here to commit to my new workout plan. I figure you guys will definitely hold me accountable! Getting to a healthy fitness level was one of my New Years resolutions, along with learn something new, be more creative and be more healthy. So far I've accomplished learning something new as I just completed a CNA course. Time to move on to the next resolution and judging by the size of my....... well its time to start eating healthy and working out! I guess its back to Weight Watchers cause it really does work, and to the local gym in my town for alot of weight lifting and cardio. I relly do feel better when I workout! I want to climb Mt Katahdin some time in the near future , I also would like to do the trek across Maine. That would be an awesome accomplishment! Keep me inspired guys! SuLa

OK, OK, I did it

What was I thinking when I made the announcement that I was going to set this goal and keep it. I had to do 2 days of my weight training today (well Sunday...just cause it is after midnight doesn't mean it's a new day, not until you sleep). In addition I had to do my cardio today 3.2 mi. to make my 3 x/ week B.S I dreamed up. Now I am still up at the crack of dawn because of course I had to post on my farm blog and write a blip here. Oh well, all whining aside I am glad I announced it because I never would have got (good English.. ehhh) that stinking work out in. So I challenge you fellow bloggers to do the same! Good night, no benadryl needed tonight to sleep. :)
Kim

Promises, Promises

Today I started back up my weight routine. I used to faithfully do this routine and it treated me well. It is a 3 day routine. Today I did day 1 - Chest-Tris- Shoulders.
My latest goal is to complete day 1, 2, and 3 of my weight routine and do 3-4 days of cardio 45 minutes per week. I will post on or before Sunday each week reporting my progress for the week. I have 2 days left this week to complete my commitment.
I'll post by Sunday with my weekly work out summary. Kim

Queen O Moderation

Cool trail Kim! And I am with you. I counted mowing the lawn (though significantly smaller than yours) as a workout. I sweat buckets mowing the lawn!

Two runs...two lawns (freakin dandilions!)...and lots of upper body work pushing the nearly-4yrs-old kiddo on her swing all weekend. :) Plus one session of yoga.

Yoga for flexibility and mental stability. The rest for cardio...not too bad...though I am aiming for better this week. :0

A.L.

What a beautiful morning!

My sister and I went for a 4 mile trek on the rail trail this morning....gorgeous! The Kennebec River was absolutely still. I noticed how green and beautiful nature is becoming. I plan to go to Wally World to buy some pots to plant my herbs today. The walk helps me care for the body, planting is good for the soul. Thanks for listening!

Happy Spring!

Melissa N.

Tour of the Trail

Yesterday's post on my farm blog is a tour of my trail , check it out. ~Kim
http://www.achornfarm.blogspot.com/

Momma walks....Cam rides

Today Cam and I went for a 4 mile walk/ride on the railtrail. I was really surprised at how well Cam did. I only helped push him up one hill at about mile 2.0. Well, this past week I did cardio 4 days and today makes number 1 this week. I finally bought those 8lb. weights. I think I will do my resistance routine on the days I work in the AM before I get ready. Anyway, gotta go make the rest of our dinner... *Live * Laugh * Love who you are and all you can be*
MN

Great Outdoor Exercise...

Today I mowed the lawn with a push mower. I definitely broke a sweat and had something to show for it when I got done. It took about 1 hour and 45 minutes, I guess that helped me burn a few calories, plus my husband did not have to do it. I think I will take this chore on during the fair-weather months. Hope everybody had a great weekend! Still need to get those hand weights...later today, perhaps.

Try Yoga for free

Hey Ladies!

Thought you might like to try doing a little yoga. It is a great way to start/end the day, and de-stress. A friend of mine told me about this a while ago...it is pretty cool. Enjoy!

www.yogatoday.com

Namaste,

MN

Queen O'Moderation

Fit4Life....woo-hoo!

Okay, I am a little excited about this blog! This will be fun. :)

I am of the club, and have been for all of my adult life, "moderation is key". Hey, I am no super-model, but my husband assures me I can make a grain sack look good and as long as I am able to hike trails, bike beautiful scenery, paddle a kayak and remain energetic enough to keep up with my soon-to-be four year old daughter...I am content with the body I reside in. Crash diets have never been my thing...exercise to the point of pain...no way...just make healthy choices most of the time, allow indulgences and cravings to a point and move. That is all there has really been to it for me. Yes, I have fallen off the exercise bandwagon...but I have also been on the other side where my body actually CRAVES exercise. Anyone else ever get there too?

Last year I ran my first 5K for the Susan Komen (a long time goal) and I plan to do it again. So this will be a great place to keep track of my progress. Heck, last year just having time line to train for the 5K kept my be-hind motivated...it will be nice to mix in some good cheer!

A.L.

Former Fitness Fool

Kim and I have been trying to think of a way to keep eachother and potentially other women on the road to health and happiness. Who knows where this will go.... I am so excited to be held accountable for my efforts to stay healthy and shed a few pounds. You see, I used to work in the fitness industry before I was a nurse and even did a fitness competition after the birth of our first child, Abby. I am glad I did it, but it definitely is not a healthy way to live. At this point in life, I am all about WELLNESS...this is my new mantra. It is not always about getting into the "skinny jeans", although it would be nice. I lost my mother to heart disease and do not intend to become a statistic myself! Anyway, I am off to walk 4 miles with my sister, Shelly. This is my 3rd walk of the week. I am going to pick up some new hand weights later today. I have decided to exercise at home....way burned out on the gym scene! Thanks Kim, for leading us in the right direction!

Enjoying the outdoors

I have been a faithful exerciser for about 15 years. I have always been consistent except for the occasional weeks of slacking off or "taking a break". However, the last year or so I have been a yo yo er' and need to get it together. I am good for 2 weeks and the naughty for a month. I have a wedding I am going to July and would really like to get into a slinky dress and swimsuit season is creeping up on us too. My goal is to loose 10 lbs in 2 months...I know I can do it especially with the help of my fellow bloggers. When the weather is nice I try to do most of my work out outside and sometimes I take my camera along. Below is a preview of what I ran into the other day headed out of our field into the woods, I let out a screech. We have lots of these around our house, I thought I'd be safe on the back forty. Guess not...ok this week so far I've done 2 1/2 miles walk/jogging around the field (I mow a walking trail) and John and I went out back on the trails 3-4 miles as well. Tonight I am going to do some free weights, yeah now I have to because I said I was going to on the www.
I look forward to see what you all have to say! ~Kim

Getting Started

All right ladies after much frustration we are up and running...blog away. Feel free to change anything including the name. This will be a good incentive for us all to stay fit!
Happy blogging!