Last month I logged my first loss in quite a while, and had high hopes to continue the downward trend. I did great the first couple weeks of May. The scale moved more ... but then reversed towards the end of the month. This did align with some backtracking in the eating/exercise efforts.
NUMBERS: Starting weight was 176.2. It was 177.8 at the end of the month. That was also the high. The low was 172.9. Average was 175.27, which was a drop from April. Average Intake was 2363. Average Burn 2912. I did have a small deficit for the month (-2250). 23,181 was the step average, with 718,607 total steps. 355.12 logged miles. 3835/3672 cardio minutes and 210 w/weights.
EXERCISE: I got in my hour of elliptical 20 days this month ... life cycle shows two additional hours, those are the extra sessions on days I got in a little elliptical, but not my hour. I hit 17 official Zumba classes, and did two and a half hours on my own. I had some treadmill time 15 days this month, with some walks in addition to that. 13 times on the bike, and 6 weight workouts.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Busy with basketball still, as #2 finished up his spring tournaments and #5 continued with his two teams and played in a Memorial Day tournament. There was Mother's Day (and a group pedicure), out to eat a couple times, a school program and a LOT of bird business. In addition to the two growing goslings, we added four ducklings to our backyard brood. Changing water and bedding, cutting up greens and putting out grains and just simply supervising takes up a lot of time. But the birds sure are cute!
Truthfully ... I'm worried. If I fell off the wagon while I still had the structure of school schedule and such, what is going to happen in the summer? I guess we'll see at next month's review ...
*** JenB's Journal ***
0501 (Monday) Weight 176.2. Steps 30553. Total Burn 3333. Exercise
Burn 1450/1672 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3milesTreadmillWalk,
Bike). Calories in 1600. Started off May with a 30k day. It was a
motivated Monday, even after a horrid night. I woke around 1:00 and
couldn't get back to sleep. Stressing about anything and everything.
Hubs was awake early too. Weight was up a titch, but still a loss from
last week. I got in my hour of elliptical early, then hit Zumba with
Debbie. Stats ... 5838 steps. 2.54 miles. 418/408 burn. AvHR 117, High
141, in zone 23 of the 58 minutes. Back at home, an hour of treadmill
time (easy walk) and a session on the bike later in the afternoon. #2
and friends came over after school, and #3 hit the gym too, even though
he had a game later in the evening. I made spinach and black bean
enchiladas for dinner ... for Hubs and #1 anyway, but #3 surprised me by
trying it and liking it as well. The littles and I just snacked for
dinner. I was able to keep calories in check. Hubs hit the trails with
my brother biking, then it was duckie (goose) time. I'd spent some time
out with them in the afternoon, weeding the back garden patch. Hubs had
mowed and trimmed a bunch in the back yesterday (I'd been thinking I'd
use those big dandelions for feed). I ordered new waterfowl feed
and looked in the bucket where I'd kept the small amount remaining from
last year. One small bag (I'd take to the canal) was okay, but the rest
had gotten wet and the smell ... seriously, I almost threw up. It was so
disgusting. So far the goslings haven't seemed to into the grain feed,
but are ravenous when it comes to greens (when I couldn't sleep in the
night, I was worrying they were hungry and got up and chopped up some
lettuce/cabbage/kale for them). Hub gave them some swim time and cleaned
out the brooder box then we had towel time in the family room. Then #3
and I were off to his game. 9:00 start time. This was against the
toughest (undefeated) team in our pool, but our boys had it tied going
into the half. Then, Olympus hit five three pointers to start the third
quarter. Ouch! Especially as we weren't getting any (we had ONE point,
from #3's free throw). But our boys battled back enough to make the
other team nervous. We were there within two points ... but alas,
couldn't quite finish it. But #3 had a really good game, other than the
fact that he had four fouls. Someone had walked off with his water
bottle too, that was a bummer (no hydration during the breaks and that
was the only non-leaking one he had). It always takes me a bit to wind
down, even if the game wasn't that intense. A little reading and then to
sleep.
0502 (Tuesday) Weight 174.8. Steps 33635. Total Burn 3552. Exercise
Burn 1540/1767 (60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, 60min/4milesTreadmill,
Weights). Calories in 1400. Didn't quite get in my hour of
elliptical early, had to finish up 10min a little later in the day.
Zumba with Marian. Stats ... 6300 steps. 2.77 miles. 400/418 burn. AvHR
115, High 135, in zone 10 of the 59 minutes. After that last final
elliptical session, I hit the treadmill for a one mile jog, music
blaring. Then I did weights for 40 minutes, and back on the treadmill,
intervals until I'd hit an hour of treadmill time total (combined with
the earlier jog). #2 and friends in the gym after school. Hubs and #3
did a derby. I hit the bike for some reading/riding, then ran to the
store to pick up a prescription and some groceries. Goose time (earlier
in the afternoon outside, and then in the bath and towel time in the
evening). #3 was upset again in the evening ... it unsettles me then
too.
0503 (Wednesday) Weight 174.2. Steps 31368. Total Burn 3268. Exercise
Burn 1480/1474 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3milesTreadmillWalk,
Bike). Calories in 1900. Only got in two 20min sessions of early
elliptical, instead of my usual three. #4 wanted to go to school early
to retake a math test (he had 94% ... so terrible!) so I skipped my
middle session to take him. We didn't end up leaving as early as I
thought, and I really could have worked it in had I known. I had to
remind myself later in the day that I hadn't finished my hour ... I got a
couple 10min sessions in later (the last at 9:45 right before bed). I
hit Zumba with MZL. Stats ... 7013 steps. 3.19 miles. 465/436 burn.
AvHR119, High141, in zone 28 of the 64 minutes. They did "Move Your
Body" which I've only done in Southziders before, but it was pretty much
the same choreography. I went a little nuts on the "run to the left to
the left" part. I had thought I'd stop at a store (Sams/Walmart) on the
way home, but since I'd ended up at Smiths the night before, I put it
off. I probably shouldn't have, because we are almost out of paper
towels and laundry soap. I got in an hour walk, and squeezed in a
session on the bike too. Got through clips of #3's last game (#3 had 23
points), but I didn't quite finish making the muvee portion. #3 had a
game again in the evening, 7:00 at Jordan vs West Jordan. We got the
win. WJ and Alta play Friday, and that will determine our seed for the
tournament. Next game for that Tuesday, but there's the "Spring Slam"
tournament Thurs/Fri/Sat which we didn't know about until yesterday.
Busy with basketball this week! The boy and I stopped at Big5 on the way
home to grab him a waterbottle (as someone walked off with his last
game) and then stopped at Subway as he was hungry. Back at home, Maga
was there checking out the babies. It's her birthday today. I really
struggled with the eating today ... major munchies!
0504 (Thursday) Weight 174.7. Steps 32748. Total Burn 3376. Exercise
Burn 1460/1582 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3milesTreadmillWalk,
Bike). Calories in 2900. Oops over on calories today. Again ...
major munchies! Too many treat temptations. I got in my hour of
elliptical and then hit Zumba with MountainView. Stats ... 6327 steps.
2.82 miles. 434/441 burn. AvHR125, High143, in zone 42 of the 54
minutes. I did feel like I was working it harder today. It was only
Marian and me as the instructors, so I was on stage a little more too.
Back at home I hit the treadmill and bike. Two basketball games in the
evening, 5:00 and 9:00. Hubs and #4 (under duress) went and did a derby.
#1 and #2 were off on dates (but #1 was able to drop #5 off at practice
and I arranged for him to catch a ride home with a teammate). Both
games were losses for us, but I thought the boys fought pretty hard and
did well. #3 was frustrated after the first game, but was pleased enough
with his performance, the team performance in the second game. #1 had
parked in front of the garage, figuring I was already in, because I'm
never out so late. Except when there are games. Hubs was already out
cold.
0505 (Friday) Weight 175.3. Steps 19416. Total Burn 2721. Exercise Burn 800/928 (75minElliptical). Calories in 2700. Slept
in a little, as I often do on late start Fridays. I'm not normally on
middle school carpool, but I did drive this morning. Stopped at Walmart
on the way home to restock on some groceries. #1 was out early from
work, #5 out early from elementary. #2 and friends came over to hit the
gym. I did get in my hour of elliptical, plus a little extra, but no
additional exercise. In the evening, #3 had two games, 5:00 and 8:00.
Again, lost them both, again, the first wasn't good at all, but they
improved on the second. I went home in-between games, but #3 stayed and
watched. I'd been able to arrange #5 a ride to his practice (I usually
drop him off). Not sure why I've been SO munchie these past few days. I just want to eat, eat, eat (and nothing good!) Ding dong!
0506 (Saturday) Weight 174.6. Steps 8341. Total Burn 2123. Exercise Burn 0/319 (no exercise). Calories in 2600. Three
games on the docket today, but happily no scheduling conflicts. Up
first, #3 at 10:00. He is a little burned out. This is his 7th game this
week. His calves are super tight. They ended up playing the team they
lost to (earlier game) yesterday. Today they played better and got the
win. He stayed and watched the other JV team compete for the 1st place
spot, which they won. He got a ride home with one of his basketball
buddies. I hurried home and picked up #5 for his 1:00 Grizzlies game. It
was at West Hills. Our boys got a pretty easy win. #5 had his buddy
Austin come home with us after the game to hang out for a bit, and then
come with us to his 4:00 game with his Wolves. Didn't get the win here,
although our boys battled hard. #5 has trouble handling getting called
on direct errors on his part (traveling, carry, some fouls) and
can start to lose it emotionally. Happened a couple of times this game.
The second time, the other parents could see it too and were calling out
"Keep your head in the game Colton!" as it can check him out. We headed
home, and when Austin's family came to pick him up for his second game
with his other team, #5 went with him to watch, and then to catch the
rest of the Jazz Playoff game after. We were all watching here. We have
new neighbors and the little 7-year old came and knocked on the door
looking for someone to play with and wouldn't accept that we only had
older boys here. My oldest did entertain her for a bit and she asked to
jump on our trampoline and asked to see our baby geese. Jazz lost, we're
0-3 against the Warriors. Did bad on calories again.
0507 (Sunday) Weight 175.5. Steps 7858. Total Burn 2058. Exercise Burn 100/243 (Bike). Calories in 2400. Hubs
took off in the morning to go biking with his boss. Without Hubs
around, we just don't seem to do our big breakfast. Occasionally someone will
step up and make the waffles, or we'll do pancakes instead, but usually
we just do a smaller setup. We didn't really do anything this morning.
That's better for my caloric intake, although I still managed to do
pretty good damage on my own, as I have the last couple days. I tried to
sneak in a little nap, but didn't actually fall asleep. Hubs was asked
to cater a charity event (smoked ribs) so he was busy much of the day
prepping for that (and smoking some, he'd also done some yesterday for
us). There were NBA playoff games, and #4 watched them all.
0508 (Monday) Weight 174.6. Steps 33552. Total Burn 3592. Exercise
Burn 1560/1799 (60minEllptical, Zumba, 60min/3.25milesTreadmill, Bike,
Weights). Calories in 2300. I'm a little surprised my wicked weekend
didn't show up on the scale this morning, but I'll take it. It's just
SO much harder to workout on the weekends. I had more steps by 9:00 than
I did the entire day Saturday or Sunday. I got in my hour of elliptical
early, even with middle school carpool (I drive elementary to/from
everyday, as I don't have a carpool for #5). I hit Zumba with Debbie in
Daybreak. Stats ... 5985 steps. 2.74 miles. 458/437 burn. AvHR151,
High138, in zone 34 of the 60 minutes. Debbie had to duck out a titch
early, so she had me close up, doing the last few (three) songs. I had
to bolt pretty quick after too, as #2 had a doctor's appointment for his
toe. I had written him a note to leave school and had him come home and
we drove to the clinic together. His toe was a little too infected to
do the permanent procedure (with the chemicals to prevent all regrowth)
but the doctor took off the edges which should allow the toe to heal.
Also prescribed some antibiotics which we picked up on the way home. #2
didn't really need to hit his remaining classes, I let him stay home (as
he should stay off the foot for at least at day anyway). When we
returned home ... there were ducklings. One had hatched and a second was
just out of the egg (still in partway). I put the big babies (goslings)
outside, but they would need to be in for the evening, so I pulled a
second container for a second brooder box. I pulled out the two babies,
and then a third one hatched. One other egg shows some signs, but no
real movement beyond that first pip. Hubs was late getting home, having
his catering thing (ribs for a charity event). He said he made way too
many, as most of the folks were older and didn't eat as much as a
younger crowd would. Lots of leftovers (he kept them at work). We had
everyone home this evening! #2 was quite the clown.
0509 (Tuesday) Weight 174.4. Steps 31011. Total Burn 3366. Exercise
Burn 1290/1565 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.5mileTreadmillWalk,
Bike). Calories in 2000. Started the day with my hour of elliptical.
The weather was nice enough that I walked to Zumba. Stats ... 5997
steps. 2.64 miles. 409/414 burn. AvHR116, High142, in zone 13 of the 59
minutes. I was quite preoccupied by our fourth egg in the incubator
(there were three eggs really, but two hadn't shown any signs of
hatching, so I was thinking something happened a while back. But #4 WAS
hatching, just taking forever. Unfortunately we had two last year in
this state and they didn't make it). I put the big babies outside and
kept watching our little egg. He finally had some progress later in the
afternoon. By then, I was hoping he'd wait until the kids got home, as
they wanted to watch the actual hatch, but it happened while I was
picking #5 up from school. I am relieved he made it out! I made homemade
bread today. It was gratifying to have the boys walk in and say "what
is that delicious smell?" and they were quite happy with the finished
product too. It really wasn't hard or time consuming (as my rolls can
be) so I should do it more often. I also made some chocolate frosty ice
cream and it was devoured as well. I baked up some chicken, but didn't
get around to turning it into an official dinner (but that's my method
often, make the chicken one day, and turn it into a meal the next). We
are almost out of our leftovers, but the boys and hubs have been good at
getting through them. Hubs was quite late, stopping at Whole Foods on
his way home from work. He spent some time out with the goslings. We are
a bit worried about our bigger one, as he's had a limp. Last year with
Ally (our duck) it was a vitamin deficiency. I started supplementing,
but still wonder if he hurt it somehow. We never witnessed an injury. #3
had a game in the evening (9:00). It was close, but they lost. This was
the elimination tournament, so that was their last game. #3 did pretty
good though, I'll have to go through clips to see his points. He would
have had some awesome assists too if the people he'd passed to
had been able to deliver. That could possibly be the last game I watch
him play (he's planning on a couple tournaments away from home, that I
don't go to ... and we're just reading between the lines that he most
likely won't make the team next season).
0510 (Wednesday) Weight 174.4. Steps 33096. Total Burn 3455. Exercise
Burn 1500/1671 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3milesTreadmill, Bike).
Calories in 2100. Got in my hour of elliptical early, then went to
Zumba with MZL. #1 had worked in the morning but was done by 10:00 and
wanting to drop his car off to have the sound system worked on. The
place was in Midvale, so he drove there and then had me pick him up. I
made more bread today, as the last loaves had been a hit. Got in some
treadmill time and mowed the lawn. #2 wasn't around to bring #3 home
from school, so I had to run and pick him up, and then drop him off at
the orthodontist (again). Picked up #5 then ran #1 back to pick up his
car. I was hoping to get there before rush hour, but still hit some
traffic. Made chicken enchiladas for dinner, and #1 and #2 liked them. I
didn't quite get them done in time for Hubs and #3 to try (they were
off to a derby). Slipped in a session on the bike before bed.
0511 (Thursday) Weight 172.9. Steps 33883. Total Burn 3370. Exercise
Burn 1600/1583 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.5mileTreadmill,
60minBBPWalk, Bike, Weights). Calories in 1800. I'm on a pretty
strict schedule in the morning routine. If I want to get my hour of
elliptical in, I have to start my first 20min session by 6:15, second by
6:55, and third by 8:00. If I'm off by just a few minutes, I don't have
time to do my mommy duties (waking the kids, making breakfast/lunches,
driving them to school) and have to cut short or skip a workout. This
morning, I told myself I wouldn't check on the babies(birds) before that
first session ... but they can hear me (the gym is next door to the
room they are in) and I can hear them. So I checked. The littles were
out of water, so I refilled that, and then went ahead and made the
morning salad for the bigs. And only squeezed in 10min for the first
workout. I got in my other two 20min on schedule. I drove middle school
and elementary (as always). #1 was off work today ... I should have made
him chauffeur. I went to Zumba with MountainView. They announced
that this class would continue through May and then stop. Not really a
surprise, as numbers have dropped and I could tell that the gal in
charge (she's pregnant too) just didn't have her heart in it, nor does
Marian I think. I'll still get my Marian fix on Tuesdays, unless she
gets discouraged with that class. Anyway, Stats ...5742 steps. 2.51
miles. 383/354 burn. AvHR116, High136, In Zone 19 of the 55 minutes.
After class, I stopped at Reams to grab a few groceries. I hadn't
written down the list from the white board at home though, and forgot
several things on it. Picked up #2's suit from the drycleaners. I
finished up my 10min on the elliptical and then did weights. A little
walk on the treadmill after that (is it exercise, or an excuse to watch
an episode? hmmmm) I don't normally pick up middle school on Thursdays,
but the other mom asked if I'd be able, so I said sure. I was almost
there, in the left hand turn lane to go down the street to the middle
school when I noticed a car stopped in the street (it had also been
making the left hand turn) ... then I noticed the bicycle under it's
wheels and several people out on the street. There had been a kid on the
bike. While there was an absolute sense of urgency, I didn't see blood
or absolute frantic movement, so I was hoping he was okay. I was able to
move out of the left hand lane (there would be no turning there for a
while) and head down the street to a back road to the school, which I
only knew about because of construction forcing me to detour earlier in
the year. Had to pull over for emergency vehicles on the way to the
scene, and then we took another detour for the way home. Sad ... picked
up #5 from school. He only has an hour before basketball practice.
Today, I planned to stay (rather than wasting the time driving home and
back again). I did just drop him and then checked out the nearby canal.
There was the black and white duck (ours from last year?) there again,
but not too many ducks hanging out. A canadian goose was there though.
Previous weeks I'd spotted him at the outdoor pool, as they'd removed
the covers but not officially opened it yet. Today ... there was a swan
in it! Okay, it was a fake swan (but I had to double check, I just
didn't think there were any swans around here) which is supposed to keep
wild birds off the water. Not terribly effective, as a couple ducks
were also swimming happily by (not fake ducks). I had just brought my
over the ear headphones to listen to my audiobook while I walked. When
practices were held at a middle-school, I just walked the hallways.
Here, there is a track above the basketball court. I should pay to use
it (use the gym) but ... just walking? I figured if anyone said anything
I'd just walk the hallways of the gym instead (not worth $7 for an hour
while I'm waiting). Not a soul was on the track, and it was nice to
catch glimpses of the kids during their practice. I also could walk the
park ... but it was 80° out. Too darn hot! In the past, I've brought my
streamlined headphones and running playlist and jogged the track, but I
was calling even just walking a success for today. Almost 7000 steps.
Back at home, we brought out the ducklings out for the first time. These
little guys have been so scared and skittish, but were a little cuddly
when facing the big, wide world. The goslings came to check them out
(they look like dinosaurs next to the little ducklings). One of the bigs
did peck at one of the littles, so I was making sure they were somewhat
separated and always supervised. We gave the littles a swim in the tub
after, cleaned out both brooder boxes and got them settled again for the
night. They are a lot of work. Towels are definitely on the laundry
list for tomorrow. I didn't do any laundry yesterday, so I had three
loads to get through today (#4's, #3's and Hub's stuff). I finished up a
muvee for #5 (highlights from Saturday's Grizzlies game) ... he'd been
anxious for this one, had helped look through clips to prep. He had 27
points that game ... that was how many the other team had total. Kept
calories in check today too.
0512 (Friday) Weight 172.9. Steps 22735. Total Burn 2900. Exercise
Burn 1050/1118 (60minElliptical, 30minZumba,
30min/2milesTreadmillIntervals). Calories in 2200. Very slow start
to the morning, only got one elliptical session in by 9:00 (whereas
Mon-Thurs I usually have my full hour). I did get two more 20min
sessions in a bit later. Also treadmill time and a half hour of Zumba on
my own. I made Snickerdoodles and sent some with #5 to his practice as a
thank you to his ride. I goofed a little on them though, adding baking
powder instead of baking soda. The first few pans (before I realized my
mistake and added some soda to the remaining dough) stayed thick ...
which the boys liked. I prefer them thin though, and they spread quite a
bit after the addition of the soda - which doesn't totally make sense
as both have "raising" properties. Hubs was a little late ... coming
home with a Razor on a trailer. I told him I hoped it was rented, not
purchased! #2 had the Senior Dinner Dance in the evening, and even took
pictures and shared them with me. #1 and #3 were also out with friends. A
little too many treat temptations today (yes, I ate several
snickerdoodles).
0513 (Saturday) Weight 173.7. Steps 16527. Total Burn 2513. Exercise Burn 450/721 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2450.
#1 was up and off early to play basketball at the church. Hubs left to
go to the dunes with some work buddies. He had planned on taking a
couple kids. #1 was interested but had to work. The other boys didn't
want to. I hit the elliptical a couple of times, catching up on the
"Grey's Anatomy" from Thursday night. Did a quick store run
(Sam's and Walmart) to restock on groceries. Then ... basketball games
with #5. He had three games, at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00. First game with his
Grizzlies (they won), then we missed half of the next game with his
Wolves, as it took a bit to drive from Elkridge to Indian Hills. The
3:00 game was there too. They lost both but battled hard. We grabbed
some crazy bread from Little Caesers on the way home. My SIL had texted,
asking if I was free at 6:00 ... she said she had a Mother's Day gift. I
thought she was going to drop something by, but it ended up being my
MIL picking me up, with another SIL in the car and another meeting us at
her work (Supercuts, very close to my house), and she had set up a
pedicure for all of us at the spa next door. I used to get pedicures
quite often, but it's been a while! I've never done it with anyone
(although I know a lot of people do go together) and it was fun.
0514 (Sunday) Weight 174.5. Steps 8549. Total Burn 0/351 (no exercise). Calories in 3000. Mother's
Day. The boys and Hubs were busy in the kitchen cleaning and prepping
breakfast. We did our Sunday Circles (waffles, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns)
which he haven't done in a few weeks. Hubs had a lovely rose bouquet,
and the boys had recreated some photos
with hilarious results. Such a cute idea, that they came up with all on
their own. I loved it. Had a little excitement in the morning when we
checked on the ducklings, and were missing one! It was under the table
and we were able to catch him and return him to his siblings. I have NO
idea how it got out! That wasn't the only close call with our birds. The
two big babies (goslings) were in the backyard. I would keep watch out
the window and check on them every so often. Then once when I did ...
one was down the window well. I called #5 to help get him out, and then
we couldn't find the other gosling! She was no where to be found! There
is a little opening at the gate. Our wild momma and babies would use it
last year to go wander, but OUR ducks (last year and the year before)
had never attempted to leave the backyard. We found some poop, so we
knew that she had been out in the front yard ... where dogs, cars, all
sorts of problems could happen. The neighbors said that had seen it
(hadn't realized it was ours) following a little girl on a bike down the
sidewalk. So I started off around the neighborhood with #5 ... didn't
even stop to put on shoes. Way down around the corner we could see a
family gathered in their front yard, a little girl on a bike ... and our
baby! She had followed them (Daddy and little girl) so far! We chatted
with the family for a bit then brought baby home, reunited her with
her brother and chatted with the neighbors next door (with the goslings
out) for a while. Then the babies were grounded ... rather than free
ranging the back yard, we put them in the pen. Hubs had invited his mom
and sister over for a bbq dinner. My parents had gone to a siblings for
dinner, but said they could come over after (we were having cake for
birthdays in addition to MD celebrations). Ate too much ...
0515 (Monday) Weight 176.6. Steps 34196. Total Burn 3540. Exercise
Burn 1500/1742 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3milesTreadmill, Bike,
Weights). Calories in 1700. Well, the wicked weekend showed up on
the scale this week. I'm not too discouraged because a two pound jump in
one day? Pretty sure that will reverse pretty quick. I was motivated to
move today. Got in my elliptical early, then hit Zumba with Debbie. She
texted before asking if I'd be able to close down class again, the last
15min or so as she needed to cut out early. Stats ... 6520 steps. 2.81
miles. 506/447 burn. AvHR124, High156, in zone 39 of the 64 minutes (I
went a little over). I stopped at Smiths on the way home. Didn't really
need groceries, but I needed to pick up my prescription. #1 has some
early work shifts this week again. 5:00 start time this morning, but he
couldn't find his keys and was late. He's off work early with this shift
... around 11:00. I got in my treadmill time, bike and weights. It was
National Chocolate Chip Cookie day, so of course I felt obligated to
make cookies. Hubs and #3 did a derby ... not scouts, but a YSA
activity. Hubs thought #1 might have enjoyed coming along, as it was his
age group, but it was his first day of college classes at the community
college. Or so we thought. No teacher, no other students ... turns out
#1 got it wrong and it's a condensed class that doesn't start for a
couple more weeks. So, he did end up going to the derby too.
0516 (Tuesday) Weight 174.3. Steps 35477. Total Burn 3419. Exercise
Burn 1450/1616 (60minElliptical, Zumbam 60min/3milesTreadmill, Bike).
Calories in 2050. Started the day with my hour of elliptical as I
got the boys off to school, then Zumba with Marian. It was a little
chilly, and rain was in the forecast, but I still walked to/from the
church. Stats ... 5609 steps. 2.44 miles. 395/375 burn, AvHR119,
High150, in zone 22 of the 55 minutes. Back at home, it was "ducky time"
as I got the big babies set up outside in the pen, and then cleaned out
both brooder boxes and moved the littles to the bigger box for the day.
#1 brought the littles out later in the day and he and I spent some
time with them (and let the big babies run free, just supervising
interaction between them). I did some weeding in the garden and then
mowed the front lawn, fitting this all in between rain storms. I also
hit the treadmill and bike and did a little stretching/strength
training. Hubs put a roast in the Instant Pot for french dip ... I have
yet to master it myself. I'm easily intimidated by new things! #2 was
working and #1 went bowling with buddies ... fixed himself a french dip
when he got home and then accidentally left the meat out all night. No
more leftovers :(
0517 (Wednesday) Weight 174.3. Steps 34130. Total Burn 3435. Exercise
Burn 1460/1658 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3mileTreadmillWalk,
Bike). Calories in 2300. Started the day with my three sessions on
the elliptical, then hit Zumba with MZL. Stats: 6898 steps. 3.01 miles.
452/415 burn. AvHR112, High130, in zone 7 of the 69 minutes. Stopped at
Maceys on the way home. We needed more pebbled ice, been out for a
couple days. It's a staple now. They also had Little Debbie stuff on
sale. Not nutricious at all, but the boys love them. It was a bit of a
haul. Back at home, I put the big babies out, even though it's still
quite cool. I had some treadmill time and hit the bike, but didn't get to weights. Made haystacks for dinner.
0518 (Thursday) Weight 174.7. Steps 27327. Total Burn 3042. Exercise
Burn 1200/1251 (60minElliptical, Zumba, BBwalk). Calories in 2300. Morning
routine was a little off this morning. It's hard, trying to quickly see
to the ducks/geese and still getting that first 20min in. I actually
did okay for that first one, but then got sidetracked and only had time
for 10 before driving middle school carpool. Then again, just 10 before
elementary drop-off. Also running just a tad late to Zumba, as always
with this class. Only one more then they are cancelling. They just
weren't getting enough support from their own stake, and the gal in
charge (opening the building, etc) is pregnant and not really that able
to participate anyway. I understand. I think Marian is a tad burned out
too. I do have an alternate I can hit, so while I'll miss my
MountainView and have a ton of memories from there, I'll still be
getting my steps in. Stats: 5896 steps. 2.65 miles. 409/373 burn.
AvHR119, High151, in zone 29 of the 56 minutes. I stopped at Reams on
the way home. Just a quick trip to grab some chicken on sale for $.99 a
pound. They were out though ... not too surprising at that price. While
supplies last, no rainchecks. They did have some 5lb bags of the
individually iced breasts for $1.39 a pound, which is still a really
good price, so I picked up a couple of those. Grabbed some lettuce and
kale for the geese, as they'd gone through what we had. Back at home I
put the big babies outside and moved the littles to the bigger brooder
(once I'd cleaned it out) and made sure they were all fed and watered.
It was so cool out, that I moved the pen to the "permanent" spot, with
the doghouse shelter and warming light. It's also nice in that I can see
them from out my window, constantly checking on them throughout the
day. While I was doing all this though, I got really light-headed. I was
going from hot to cold and just not feeling well at all. I could barely
finish up. Needless to say, I didn't quite feel up to additional
exercise today. I just took it easy. #2 was home from school early, and
off for the weekend for a "senior trip" to St. George with a bunch of
his buddies. In early evening, #5 had his practice. I wasn't sure I was
up for walking while I waited, but the thought of fighting traffic
to/from twice wasn't appealing either ... so I stayed. Good thing too. I
was walking around, listening to my audiobook, when I noticed #5
looking upset. The coach pulled him aside and I was able to make
eye-contact, asking if it was a "mommy moment" or if he'd be fine. The
coach indicated I wasn't needed ... then. I noticed #5 missing a bit
later, and figured he'd run to the bathroom, but figured I'd go check
in. He was there ... but came running out with a massive bloody nose.
The bathroom didn't have paper towels and poor #5 didn't think to grab
toilet paper, but was just attempting to catch the flow in his cupped
hands. It was smearing all over his face, dripping down his arms and all
over the floor. I did grab some toilet paper and we were attempting to
slow the flow and clean up, but we really needed a sink. But while they
have a family "changing" room, it didn't have a sink, and I couldn't
take him into the women's restroom, nor me into the mens ... a lifeguard
walking by saw our predicament and invited us into their first aid room
which had a sink and paper towels and she grabbed us more toilet paper.
I got him (and me) cleaned up, and he was able to go back to practice.
Poor janitor was in the hallway cleaning up the drops (and pool) of
blood. I did apologize ... and I'll need to go over basic first aid with
the munchkin for future reference!
0519 (Friday) Weight 174.7. Steps 11499. Total Burn 2400. Exercise Burn 600/587 (60minElliptical). Calories in 2300. Stayed
in bed a bit this morning, and didn't get in any early elliptical
(first 20min session was after elementary drop-off). I did get in my
hour in by end of day. Still feeling a bit off, like yesterday. Just
wanting to curl up in bed, not really feeling terrible, just run down,
achy and not motivated. I WAS thinking of hitting the treadmill for an
easy walk (I wanted to watch the season finale of "Grey's Anatomy" that
had aired last night), but then #3 showed up with a bunch of friends (I
guess that's what happens when he has his brother's car) and they were
in the gym for a few hours. #1 son was shaking his head at the time they
were in there, saying no one should work out that long ... but I know
they aren't working out the entire time. Often just one person is doing
some weights while everyone else just chats, then another takes a turn.
It's more just a hang out spot for them. I actually wasn't too
disappointed ... now I could blame my lack of steps on them, right? I
decided to make cookies (gotta be the hostess you know) and made a
double batch of the copycat Swig sugar cookies and gave some to the
boys. #5 had practice, I was still in the middle of cookie baking, so I
had #1 drop him off. #1 and #3 were off hanging with friends, and #4
also got an invite to go play basketball at the park ... I was NOT
feeling well, but he doesn't ask for much and thing hanging with friends
thing is new (he's a homebody like me) so I took him, but was counting
the minutes until I could pick him up again ... and then go to bed! He
never texted though, so at 9:30 I said it was time. I mean it was
completely dark, and they were at the park, I don't even know if there
were lights there. He said okay, and it turned out good anyway, as "The
Dunk King" started at 9:45 and that's a show he is obsessed with (there
had been an NBA playoff game earlier, but he was okay missing it, as it
was a complete blowout).
0520 (Saturday) Weight 176.3. Steps 16499. Total Burn 2518. Exercise Burn 450/718 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2600. Those
Swig sugar cookies I made yesterday showed up on the scale, and that
didn't stop me from eating more today! They are just too yummy. It was
the Stake5K, which #3 ran last year (in the rain). I'd thought the boys
would be interested, as it's close and free, but #1 had to work early
(scheduled at 5:00, but I woke up this morning at 5:30 and he was still
here. His alarm didn't go off and he'd been out late. I woke him and got
him on his way late). #3 had been out late as well and wasn't really
interested, and #4 had been wishy-washy about it and was still sleeping,
so I didn't bring it up. Hubs was up rather early helping a work buddy
and his boy build a pinewood derby car. I got in some elliptical, and
then spent some time in the yard mowing. I even tried a bit of trimming,
and my arms are sore. I think I'll leave that part to the guys. Got a
bit of a sunburn too! #5 had a basketball game. Last time this same team
absolutely trounced us, but this time we had a better showing, for the
first half anyway (in the end, it was a bit of a trouncing again). Hubs
had been off all day running errands, trying to get a second key for
#1's car, which ended up needed some work due to a recall. So it t took
much longer than anticipated, but was probably a good thing to get
fixed. He called me hungry, asking if I was and if we wanted to go out.
We ended up taking the family to Tepanyaki for dinner. Got there just
before the rush. Then home and to bed. Been so tired lately!
0521 (Sunday) Weight 175.7. Steps 8405. Total Burn 2100. Exercise Burn 0/298 (no exercise). Calories in 2600. Stayed
in bed a bit this morning, not sleeping in, but being lazy. Those dang
Swigg cookies call to me, even for breakfast! I wasn't sure we were
doing out big breakfast, we ended up making pancakes, bacon, eggs and
hashbrowns. A bit rainy again today. Hubs left to run some errands and I
hit Sams/Walmart. That's how I got the Sunday Steps I did. No real
dinner. Hubs and #1 had leftover lasagna, I'm sure the others ate
something, but I didn't do dinner ... but still managed to go over on
calories.
0522 (Monday) Weight 177.1. Steps 33218. Total Burn 3248. Exercise
Burn 1490/1418 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3milesTreadmill, Bike).
Calories in 2100. Well, that two pound jump from Sunday morning to
Monday morning happened again. Even though my numbers look pretty good
today, I can feel I'm really not that motivated. Mostly habit keeping me
going today. I got in my early elliptical. Was disappointed when I saw
Debbie's Zumba was cancelled (she has a stomach bug) and I still managed
to do an hour on my own. Not immediately, not during the regular Zumba
hour, not as much energy as a regular class ... but I did it. Stats:
5732 steps. 2.52 miles. 407/311 burn. AvHR115, High132, in zone 10 of
the 60 minutes. As the weather is finally pretty nice, I figured we
could let the little babies out during the day, keeping them in the pen.
We've had the big babies staying out overnight in the pen, which has
eased up on the upkeep a lot. They are just too big for the brooder.
They are HUGE. We have the house and warming light, but they still stay
on the edge closest to us. I let them out of the pen in the morning and
then moved the pen to the grass. Changed the water in all the
containers/pools, set up food for everyone and just kept checking on
them all out the window all day. When #1 got home, I felt comfortable
having him keep an eye/ear out and got in my three miles on the
treadmill. I'd planned to hit the bike, but it didn't happen. We did
tacos for dinner, and then Hubs and I went for a walk along the canal.
We saw two momma's and babies, and several male ducks, including the one
I am almost certain is Jorge (one of ours from last year) based on his
unique coloring. We also both got mosquito bites.
0523 (Tuesday) Weight 175.4. Steps 32532. Total Burn 3327. Exercise
Burn 1400/1674 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3milesTreadmill, Bike,
Weights). Calories in 2500. Got in my hour of elliptical ... easier
on the mornings I don't drive middle school, although #4 hates carpool
and just wishes I took him and picked him up every day. Zumba with
Marian. I walked to/from as the weather was lovely. Stats: 5548 steps.
2.53 miles. 358/338 burn. AvHR113, High139, in zone 10 of the 53 minutes
(classes have been running short as Marian has to get to work). Back at
home I got the babies settled. I'd actually let the big babies out of
the pen earlier, figuring they'd be okay during the hour I was gone, and
they were. Still keeping watch on the littles as having them out is
still new. They did get out of the pen later in the day. #1 looked out
and asked "are you okay with them being out unsupervised?" and no, I'm
not. They are still small enough that a hawk or falcon (we've seen them
sometimes) could make off with them ... even a mean magpie could hurt
them. The goslings go after them sometimes as well. So we got them back
in the pen. Hubs and #3 did a derby. I went and grabbed Dominos for
dinner. For the first time, we had a problem with our pizza. It was "my"
white sauce and cheese one ... and it only had cheese, no sauce at all.
It should have still been okay, like breadsticks, but compared to what
we were expecting, it wasn't appealing at all. It just looked bad and it
didn't get eaten. It's more work than it's worth to go back. It had
been part of a special for $6. #5 had gone with me (he likes the
Parmesan bites fresh! Eats them in the car on the way home) and I
told him he could get a Slurpee. We struck out there too. He filled his
cup with red, thinking it was cherry, not really even looking at the
sign. It wasn't cherry. Pepsi Fire, some cinnamon thing. I told him to
go ahead and get his cherry one ... but neither of us noticed the red
light saying it wasn't ready, not frozen. As those were our errors, we
still paid for them, and the boys put the cherry one in the freezer and
still downed it a bit later. I hit the bike before bed, but I over ate
today.
0524 (Wednesday) Weight 175.9. Steps 21716. Total Burn 2907. Exercise Burn 973/1100 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 3000. Uber
over on calories today. It was the caramel M&Ms that were a bit
part of that. We also had a family dinner of ribs, baked potatoes, corn
on the cob and Brazillian cheese rolls. Unfortunately, my exercise was a
little lacking too. I got in my hour of elliptical early. MZL Zumba was
moved today, so I figured I'd hit Southziders instead. I used to go
weekly, but got out of the habit. It's a little far, starts later (and
then usually starts late) and has moved a little into the Zumba Strong,
which I hadn't experienced, but didn't think I'd like. I was right. I
like Zumba for the dancing, it doesn't feel like exercise. If it is just
doing squats, burpees, skaters, etc ... that IS exercise. Then there
was some ab work on the floor ... I go to Zumba for steps and cardio.
That's just me, I know the Zumba Strong has been popular with other
people. Stats: 5061 steps. 2.2 miles. 375/323 burn. AvHR119, High143, in
zone 24 of the 53 minutes. One the way home, I stopped at Smiths to
grab a few things (the caramel M&Ms weren't on the list, but that is
when I grabbed them). #1 had the day off, and was putting the babies
out as I got home. I'd let the big babies out earlier, but we like to
wait until it warms up a bit before letting the littles out. #1 had
invited the missionaries over for dinner, after talking up his dad's
smoking skills. As Hubs was working, he'd instructed #1 on the steps,
and it was actually #1 who did it today. We spent a little time cleaning
and other prep. I still COULD have gotten in some additional workouts,
but with my routine a little off, I didn't. Dinner was at 6:00 and Hubs
barely got home in time (that is a little early for him). I snapped a
picture and sent it to both their moms (as a missionary mom, I know
those surprise mid-week photos are fun). #2 was working and #3 headed to
the park for YoungMens, taking some of our outdoor toys. #1 and #4
settled in for a "How I Met Your Mother" marathon ... several episodes
anyway. As it's been on in the family room, I've caught snippets here
and there (they started season 1 a while back, just starting on the
final season tonight). I actually sat down and watched a few. Oreo came
and sat on my lap (he loves me) .
0525 (Thursday) Weight 176.3. Steps 23735. Total Burn 3036. Exercise Burn 1027/1228 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 3000. Oops,
I did it again. Only my morning exercise and then uber over on
calories. I got in my three 20min sessions on the elliptical early. I
prepped and was ready for Zumba as I dropped #5 off at school so I could
go straight, with a little detour on the way. I'd worked on #2's
graduation announcements yesterday and had them printed at Walgreens.
Normally I'd pick them up on the way home, but there is construction on
that street with no left hand turn which would make it difficult so ... I
decided to stop on the way. Had plenty of time for the pickup and made
it to Zumba early. Last MountainView class. Here I met Claudia, Kristy,
Annie, HeatherH, Teresa, Tirsa, Melanie, Sylvia ... and that's just
instructors. Several new friends too. Stats today: 6675 steps. 2.91
miles. 412/388 burn. AvHR113, High132, in zone 9 of the 63 minutes.
After Zumba, on the way home ... I stopped at Dunford for donuts. Dang
donuts ... I'd been craving them for a while, and I did eat. More than
one. Back at home, it's always about an hour as I am on bird duty. I'd
let the goslings out to roam the backyard before I left, and bring the
ducklings up and out after I get back. I like to be able to check on
them, and it's turned chilly again. I myself was freezing, not sure why I
was SO cold. I just wasn't sure if the poor babies would be okay out
there, even though I know those in the wild are (of course they have a
momma to help keep them warm too). I ended up moving the warming light
to the pen on the grass (usually it just stays in the "permanent pen
spot") ... but watching, I didn't see that the babies were drawn to it
(they stayed in a patch of sunshine on the other side of the pen, and
still played in the water plenty). I prepped the "salads" for both sets
of birds and changed the water (emptying the big pool too, before it
kills the grass) and got them their grains. Then came and collapsed
inside for a bit. #1 had the day off work, but had a hiking date. I
ended up being on pickup duty for middle school, and then elementary as
always. I thought I'd have to grab #3 from school too, as he didn't come
home with his brother, but he got a ride, and then had several friends
over and they hung out in the gym for a while, and hit the hot tub later
in the evening. Normally #5 has practice on Thursday nights with his
Grizzlies team, but I guess they were taking the week off ... which was
okay with me. The Wolves team had scheduled a practice for tonight too
(as there is a tournament this weekend taking the place of our usual
Friday practice) but it ended up being cancelled as the church gym was
booked. I was okay with that too. Less running around in the evening.
Hubs was home late, having gone straight to a derby from work. We got
the babies put away for the night (putting on a bit of a show for #3's
friends as we tried to catch that last crazy duckling who kept getting
away from us). Time for bed ...
0526 (Friday) Weight 176.1. Steps 13172. Total Burn 2443. Exercise Burn 425/648 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2400.
Slept in a little, until 6:30. Got in one elliptical session before
dropping #5 off to school, and another before #4 was picked up (late
start for him on Fridays). I thought I'd make it down sometimes for my
final session to equal my hour ... but it didn't happen. I got an email
from Debbie, asking if I could sub her class for a bit while she's on
vacation. I thought that would inspire me to practice (I'm also subbing
Tuesday for Marian) ... but, while I put a playlist together, I didn't
dance. I took care of the babies, getting them settled for the day, but
didn't get much else done in the little time I had before heading over
to the elementary for the 5th grade program. You have to go a little
early for parking and to get a good seat. I'd asked #5 where he'd be, so
I could sit on the proper sit for prime video exposure. It was a cute
little "Americana" program ... a little more interesting in today's
volatile political climate (I'm sure people on both side would point out
the ironies of some of the lyrics and such). One of the songs was one
I'd done when I was in a performing group when I was about his age. I
still totally remembered it! We took pictures after, and then a couple
friends invited themselves over. I like him hanging with buddies, but
one of these kids does NOT make it easy. I'm always having to watch and
cringe and worry when he's over ... and make mac&cheese. He almost
always requests I make it, and I feel like I have to feed him because
his folks don't pick him up for hours. #5 had a 7:00 game, so I told the
friends they could only stay until 5:00 (that was still three hours) so
we could eat and get ready. They actually did get picked up on time. I
figured I'd make snickerdoodles (wouldn't feel like I could hit the gym
and the boys needed more supervision than that ... and I'd kicked them
out of the gym as it isn't a play place) as the kitchen is central and I
can wander and check as needed. I'm not sure if I was distracted or
what, but this batch didn't turn out. They looked okay, puffier than
usual, but weren't chewy or soft. Just didn't taste very good either.
Too much flour? The dough was still good, I didn't realize there was a
problem until I was baking them. I'd planned on taking some to the game
tonight to give to Coach, but these were not good enough to give away.
Now I feel like I need to make another batch to prove I CAN make them
correctly. Bummer, I was craving the cookies and these did not satisfy
it at all (I only took one bite and a whole cookie wouldn't have been
worth the calories). Then #5 and I were off to his basketball game.
Happily it's at one of my preferred locations, not too far. I forgot at
tournaments spectators have to pay for entry ($3). We won the game. It
should have been a little easier than it was (we are 6th, the other team
was 5th, except for my 5th grader). We'd get a nice lead, but then the
other team would come back. They had a nice run there at the end. Not
enough, but they hit several snazzy shots. Hubs was out cold when we got
back (it was a little after 8:00). #1 and #4 were watching "How I Met
Your Mother" (they are almost done, I wonder what they will do after it
ends?). #3 took off to hang with friends, and #2 and his girlfriend had
gone up the canyon to see the stars, taking Hub's truck ... which had me
a little worried because it's a beast and #2 hasn't had much experience
driving it. Everyone made it home okay though.
0527 (Saturday) Weight 176.1. Steps 12168. Total Burn 2364. Exercise Burn 0/559 (no exercise). Calories in 2800. Got
up and let the big babies out. Waited a bit for the littles, as it was
still a little chilly, and Hubs wanted to get the backyard mowed first.
We did put the goslings back in the pen while he mowed, just to make
sure they stayed out of the way. #5 and I headed out to his game, which
was at 11:00. They lost. The team just couldn't wasn't on for shooting,
and even worse on defense. It happens. Coach can be loud though. Last
game of the tournament on Monday. When I got back, Hubs still hadn't put
the babies out, so I did. Did a little weeding and mowed the front (the
battery on the mower had needed to recharge). Hubs took the boys to
Italian Village for pizza benders. I stayed home, as I'm not a fan, and
there isn't room in the car to fit the entire family anyway. Hubs went
running some errands, came home with a cute, big birdhouse that fits
over the utility pole in the front flowerbed. I've wanted something to
cover it up for ages, and I like birdhouses in general, so it's perfect.
I ran to the store for groceries. Made coconut goodies while the boys
finished up "How I Met Your Mother" ... #4 was NOT happy with the
ending, or the final season in general.
0528 (Sunday) Weight 175.3. Steps 7178. Total Burn 2173. Exercise Burn 0/368 (no exercise). Calories in 2700. Slept
in ... stayed in bed for a while anyway. Hubs was up around 7:00 to put
the brisket on the smoker but then came back to bed. Slow Sunday, no
exercise. We couldn't smoke bacon for breakfast as the smoker was in
use. I wasn't sure a big breakfast was in order, as we were having the
big dinner, but #3 apparently wanted waffles and made up the batter
himself. We did hashbrowns and bacon too, although the bacon wasn't
great (off-brand). #1 tried out the YA ward at the SLCC campus ... and
was not impressed. #2 had work. Hubs prepped potatoes and while we've
had trouble with peels down the disposal (backing up the sink) he
thought it would be okay if he just ground up a few at a time. It wasn't
okay. Total blockage. He was trying to clear the clog by forcing water
from the hose outside, but then it just backed up into the dishwasher
and started spilling all over the kitchen floor. He ended up needing to
dismantle the pipes under the sink. NOT what he was planning to be doing
with company coming over shortly. I was cleaning other stuff in the
kitchen and taking a load down to #2's room when ... water dripping from
the ceiling vent! Ahhhh! Right on the cute frame and pictures his
girlfriend had given him. Some books and such too. I called for help and
#1 ran down with some towels and we moved everything. I laid out all
the pictures so they could dry. I really only saw one that had definite
water damage. I sent a text to #2 later in the evening just so he
wouldn't walk in on it unknowing. We did manage to get everything
cleaned up before our company came over. Dinner was yummy as usual. The
nephews got in the hot tub and the rest of us chatted outside in the
lovely weather with the goslings and ducklings running around. It was
also my dad's birthday today. The folks had been invited over to my
oldest brother's for dinner, and everyone invited afterward for dessert.
When my brother had sent the message invite yesterday, I had thought it
was FOR yesterday ... and we would have been free yesterday. I've been SO munchie these past few days. I
just want to eat, eat, eat (and nothing good!) Ding dong!
0529 (Monday) Weight 177.3. Steps 12543. Total Burn 2340. Exercise Burn 350/514 (ZumbaP). Calories in 2800. Memorial
Day. #1 was up and off early to work for his 5:00-11:00 shift, except
it had been changed to 7:00-1:00. Oops. Could have slept in! Hubs went
off for a ride, and I did some Zumba practice, getting in an hour.
Stats: 5598 steps. 2.41 miles. 374/327 burn. AvHR113, High135, in zone 8
of the 60 minutes. Hubs stopped by Maga's on the way home to grab #5,
who had slept over with the rest of the little cousins. He had a game at
12:00 and so he changed and then we were off. The boys played really
well today, and won East (who beat us last time we played) so three
teams were 2 wins 1 loss ... but the team we played yesterday had the
largest differential, so they were the "#1" seed that got to go on to
the championship game (where they lost by one to the #1 seed in the
other pool). I was personally okay with not having another game that
day. It was nice to end on a win. Hubs had talked up making some
"tepanyaki" style fried rice, of which #4 was very excited about, but
needed a trip to the store. It then turned into a trip to Leatherbys,
and ice cream shop #5 had heard about from a friend and wanted to try.
There used to be one in the old Cottonwood Mall, and Hubs and I had been
here and there through the years. We did lunch and ice cream. #2 was
hanging out with his girlfriend much of the day. It's her birthday
tomorrow. We ended up making some gingersnaps. #1 had made the dough
yesterday, taking half to an outing with his friends.
0530 (Tuesday) Weight 176.8. Steps23205. Total Burn 3121. Exercise Burn 1088/1329 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2500. Back
to the routine ... for a few more days at least. #2 (and thus #3 as he
catches a ride with his brother) went early to attendance school, as he
had too many tardies (and thus an NG in one class). I got in my three
20min sessions on the elliptical early, then after elementary drop-off I
went to Zumba. Marian was out of town so I was in charge today. I
wasn't sure which other helpers would be there. Ended up Suzanne and
Carma. Christa had planned on coming but ended up in the ER last night
with her little guy. Class went well. Steps not as high as I was futzing
with the playlist some ... Stats: 5931 steps. 2.61 miles. 446/435 burn.
AvHR123, High155, in zone 39 of the 60 minutes. I didn't walk as I had
Marian's big bag with the speaker setup and such. It's also good for
people to see a car there so they know someone is inside (although I
wasn't the first one there anyway). After Zumba ... I wasn't terribly
productive. I spent some time outside, moving the ducklings from the
permanent pen place out onto the grass and letting them have some free
range time while I was supervising. Refresh the waters, fill up pie tins
with "salad" and such. Water the garden and spray away the poop on the
grass. I hadn't got my Weekly Weigh-In blog post up yesterday, so I did
that. I was on triple pick-up duty in the evening, grabbing middle
school, then elementary, then #3 from the high school where he'd stayed
after to pick up his year book. Then he and Hubs had a derby. #4 had
been craving fried rice, and Hubs had been saying he'd try making some,
but I knew he wouldn't be up for it after work/derby so I mentioned #1
could go grab Panda Express and #5 was pretty happy about that ... so
those three did.
0531 (Wednesday) Weight 177.8. Steps 28335. Total Burn 3109. Exercise
Burn 1157/1298 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.5milesTreadmill).
Calories in 2250. Feeling a little off this morning. I still got in
my hour of elliptical early, and then went to Zumba with MZL. Couldn't
quite get the heart rate up though. Stats. 6321 steps. 2.83 miles.
385/385 burn. AvHR107, High134, in zone 3 of the 65 minutes. I stopped
at the store on the way home to restock groceries. Sams and Walmart.
Walmart is no longer matching prices, which is sad. I just couldn't make
myself pay double for grapes and romaine lettuce (on sale at Reams and
Smiths) so I guess we'll have to do without for a couple days until I
get there ... and by we, I mainly mean the birds. There was something
going on right at the intersection as I was leaving. I couldn't see what
it was, but it had to be more than just a simple accident, as there
were several police cars, police tape, news crews on the scene. When I
got home, I tried looking at the local news sites to see if I could find
out what was going on and someone in the neighborhood group had posted a
link to an online article. It was a shooting! A man shot three times in
the chest, and the suspect(s) still at large. They locked down the two
nearby elementary schools (I got that notice too ... glad our field day
was yesterday. It was Columbia's field day and this impacted that I'm
sure). They were telling everyone to lock doors and be on the lookout.
#1 passed right by it all on his way home too. I think they found the
car on the scene and one person of interest a bit later in the day. When
Hubs got home today, he did make fried rice. Not up to Tepanyaki
standards, but pretty good. Cooked the rice up in the instant pot.
