January ... started the year with pastry wreath and ended it with snowflake spritz cookies. Put up new calendars for 2018 and got back on the bike. A bunch of basketball and we finally got a snow storm. The month wasn't bad as far as fitness, but food is always an issue. What SHOULD be a good month for me (not because of New Year's Resolutions or anything, just having the holidays over and the return to routine) wasn't really. The scale shifted, in the wrong direction.
NUMBERS: Weight started at 170.5 and ended there too. High was 171.5, low was 167.2. Average was 169.41 which is up from last month. While I actually logged a deficit for the month (-2826) intake is still too high, with an average of 2342. Average burn was 2871. Average steps were 23,601 with 70,816 total steps and 269.56 logged miles. Cardio minutes came in at 3555/3734 with 100min w/weights.
EXERCISE: Twenty (20) was the magic number this month! I achieved my hour of elliptical 20 of the 31 days. 20 days had some treadmill time, and I went to 20 Zumba classes. I got back on the bike, although only three times there. Still struggling to get in my strength training. I only did two weight workouts, one abs/core.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Quite a bit of basketball (although it doesn't compare to last January). Driving was about average, grocery shopping was a little higher than usual. While I spend about 15min on the ducks both morning and evening, I started tracking "extra" time. Family time together New Year's day, and then again for a night out at the theater. Some time at the salon ...
Here's a look at the Day by Day ...
0101 (Monday) Weight 170.5. Steps 7736. Total Burn 2027. Exercise Burn 300/219 (30minElliptical). Calories in 2800. Slept in until around 9:00. We headed over to Uncle Clay's house around 11:00, as he was making the traditional pastry wreath this year. Keaton even risked his nut allergy to try some (we KNOW cashews are bad, this was almond and he was okay). I was pretty tired, and tried to lay down for a little nap when we got back home ... but couldn't fall asleep. Same as yesterday. I don't always fall asleep easily, but I was so tired yesterday and today I really thought I would. It was a little frustrating. Back to routine tomorrow ... hope we are all ready! ♥
0102 (Tuesday) Weight 170.8. Steps 30491. Total Burn 3278. Exercise Burn 1440/1502 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.7milesTreadmill. 45minWEIGHTS). Calories in 2500. It was a bit alarming when the alarm went off so early ... Hubs was still sleeping. But overall, it felt good to get up and get started on the day. Still struggling a bit with the new TV downstairs. The Showtime app keeps restarting so I was trying Starz today and it was having troubles too. I left it paused after my initial elliptical session and it seemed better after that. Sometimes I think it continues to download and then the buffering issues aren't as visible when you do start playing it again. Didn't quite get my hour in early, as I misplaced my phone and spent quite a while searching for it (I'd set it down by #5 when I went to wake him). I need to remember to turn the ringer on as soon as I wake up (I do mute it for the night) so that one of the kids can call me to help find it. The "Find my Phone" doesn't work because I can't log into Apple! It never sends the verification email. We've tried that! So I had to finish up a final 10min later in the day. After elementary drop-off I went to Zumba. Marian was still out of town so I was leading. I'd prepped a playlist last night for Carma and I, as she said she'd be there. Still haven't found my mic cord and had to use Marian's Aux cord ... but at least I had that! Class was good. Stats: 6706 steps. 2.97 miles. 425/445 burn. AvHR117. High 149. In zone 23 of the 65 minutes. We were out of apples and I'd hoped #2 might stop on the way home (he's slept over at a friend's) but he didn't have his car. I just don't get out to a store on Tuesdays as Zumba is in the neighborhood. I tend to go straight home and not leave again. I guess it can wait until tomorrow. I will stop after MZL. Maceys is right there on the way home. I got in a treadmill time and weights while the boys were at school. Laundry. Kitchen cleaning. Blog post. I haven't been doing dinners as I haven't wanted to add anything to the refridgerator with the change coming up. They had said today ... but still no new fridge. We still had some leftovers from Hub's smoking. Afternoon pickups. I never turned my alarms off during the break and they were a little annoying when I didn't have pickups, but it is good to have them, even though I am generally ready without them. Got another treadmill time ... watched "The American" which, I have no idea why that was even a movie. No story really. Blah. At least I got exercise in and wasn't just wasting time watching. Hubs wasn't feeling well when he got home. He'd been having cramps at work and spiked a fever. He was chilling, so I made him some broth and he said that was good. I know the stereotype is that men are wimps and can't handle sickness, but that does not describe Hubs. If something can stop him, I worry! Usually he just keeps pushing through when he should rest. It's hard when he has so much on his plate at work. He did fall asleep fairly early. I should have maybe hit the gym again, the bike, but I was at 30k for the day and I was tired too.
0103 (Wednesday) Weight 170.4. Steps 27364. Total Burn 3039. Exercise Burn 1249/1078 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.75milesTreadmill). Calories in 3000. Hubs had a bit of a rough night with fever/chills alternating. He woke me to ask if I'd bring him some ibuprophen ... was afraid he'd have a shiver fit if he got up himself. I was glad he asked me. He said he could feel it the moment it kicked in. I beat him up in the morning, but he went into work. NOT a man-flu man. Sometimes I wish he was more of one, taking it easy and resting. Again, I didn't quite get my hour of elliptical in early. Didn't quite get started early enough for a full 20 the first time and had to finish up 10min later in the day. Dropped off #5 at school, let the ducks out and headed to Zumba w/MZL. Stats: 6865 steps. 2.99 miles. 433/430 burn. AvHR 113. High 145. In zone 8 of the 67 minutes. After class I stopped at Mimi Nails for a fill. Much needed, it had been three weeks I think. I like to stop after WJ Zumba as it's right there on the way home. I never know exactly what time we'll get out to make an appointment, but I've usually been lucky getting a walk in. I was able to get right in today. The white tip was close to the top, but enough we could let it go one more time. She did do a little pink sparkle polish before the top coat, which I think will hide any visible growth at the top that might show through. After that, I stopped at Macey's to grab produce and other groceries. I got in one time on the treadmill while the kids were at school. Didn't make it down again afterward. Hubs came home and had some chicken soup and curled up in bed wanting to watch Godless ... which is one we've been watching together. So even though it was early (6:00ish) I joined him and we watched a couple episodes. One left ...
0104 (Thursday) Weight 171.5. Steps 26223. Total Burn 3106. Exercise Burn 1025/1319 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 1950. Not really surprising weight was up after eating yesterday and the low-key evening. Actually got in all three 20min sessions for my hour of elliptical early. Dropped off #5, let out the ducks, and hit Zumba w/MZL. Stats: 7050 steps. 3.11 miles. 419/409 burn. AvHR 109. High 144. In zone 10 of the 67 minutes. After class I hit Sam's Club and wracked up a nice bill there (yikes!) and was stressed a bit about the time. The fridge delivery was scheduled between 11:00-1:00 and it was a little after 11:00. I did beat them home though. #2 was around and brought in all the groceries. I prepped the kitchen, cleaning out the fridge some, clearing off all counters. The delivery guys showed up and got started. They moved the old fridge out of the way, just over by the hall ... still with most of the food in. I was able to plug it in and keep the cold going there. It took them a while to redo the doors (we needed them to swing the other way and I used that time to clean out the space ... lots of dust and guck. Once the new fridge and been on for a bit, cooling down, I started the process of moving everything in. Figuring out the new spacing and such. Then I did my best to clean out the old fridge. Waching all the drawers and shelves and such. Hubs had done a really good job cleaning the outside last week. It was still in the way, and I wasn't sure if Hubs would be up to moving it to the basement (I'd cleared out the spot next to the ice maker months ago, before we'd even talked about a new fridge, but with the hopes of perhaps putting a second fridge there.) He and #3 were able to get it downstairs and set up. It will be nice to have more room for some storage ... to always have milk and eggs and cheese easily on hand. It won't be quite as conveniently located, but I can use the produce drawers for the ducky greens and such too. #5 had practice at the church, then #4 had it over at Joel P. I wasn't sure I'd have an older boy around for the 9:30 pickup (I like to get in jammies before then often) but #3 ended up being available. He had played in a church ball game with some of his buddies earlier. With all the stuff going on, I never made it back down to the gym today. I was going to in the afternoon, but #3 said he needed it, and he took up two hours. I was able to keep calories in check better today. Under 2000 ... although in addition to quantity and quality, I really need to be more accurate with my records. I'm fairly haphazard!
0105 (Friday) Weight 168.8. Steps 22015. Total Burn 2883. Exercise Burn 590 (40minElliptical, 30min/1.75milesTreadmill). Calories in 2000. With late start, I set my alarm for 7:20 ... but I was awake at 5:30 as usual. I did go ahead and get up, beating Hubs again. I didn't hit the gym right away but did some stuff on the computer. I did make it down and got in two sessions while getting the boys off to school. We usually have a carpool for middle school, and with that I've been able to hit Zumba even with the late start. But today, the neighbor had an appointment so I drove ... and no Zumba for me. I stopped at Smiths after dropping the kids off to grab some groceries. Got in a session on the treadmill. Laundry, blog post, kitchen cleaning ... which turned into more reoranization. Hubs had a drawer with his kitchen tools which was too full, so I managed to switch him to a bigger drawer and put that stuff (discarding a bit) into the smaller one. Someday maybe we'll get the house so Hubs is happy ... ha ha, that won't happen in THIS house anyway, but we can try. I really meant to get back down to the gym for one more session on the elliptical, but it didn't happen. Hadn't heard from our usual carpool about a ride to practice so I contacted Coach and got a ride there, dropping #5 off a little early to hang out with the coach's kid (at their invitation). I always feel a bit relieved after that last outing of the day when I come home and know I don't have to leave again. Hubs wasn't home until late, doing a derby up in Layton.
0106 (Saturday) Weight 167.3. Steps 9029. Total Burn 2255. Exercise Burn 0/492 (no exercise). Calories in 1900. I'd set my alarm, not thinking I'd need it ... I needed it. Just after 8:00 and I was still sound asleep. #4 was too, I had to wake him to get ready for his 9:00 game. One of the boys from #5's Grizzlies teams was there with his family. They had an older brother #4's age playing on the opposite team. I chatted with them for a bit. Our boys got the win. I offered to stop for donuts on the way home, but #4 didn't want to. So straight home ... less temptation. I then had a pretty big break until the next game, so I started my project for the day. Reorganizing the food storage room downstairs, clearing the back wall to make space for the freezer currently residing in the garage. Hubs wants to clean out the garage and was going to move it, still in the garage ... but I was thinking I'd prefer it downstairs. Making the trek out to the cold garage in winter isn't that fun, and the new location would be further in. I'm not that good at parking the car leaving a walking space either. The basement location will be a bit of a further walk from the kitchen, including a flight of stairs ... but more steps and stairs on my Fitbit. The rearranging went well. I have some boxes stacked double against the West wall, so if I need anything from the back boxes, it will require pulling out the front ones ... but I don't really need the back boxes much. My craft stuff, old finances, storage stuff. I did let go (well, in a pile for DI) of all my old books. Three large boxes. All the classics I'd collected and kept for my personal library. But they aren't doing anyone any good in boxes and I must admit ... I'm a fully digital convert now. I don't know that I'd ever go back to "real" books. At times I'd go through them grabbing a book for the boys required reading at school, but if they need something, we'll just buy it new. I am still hanging onto my old apple plates. So the space is all ready for whenever Hubs can move the freezer (and I'll need to be around with a couple of hours to empy, organize and put all the frozen food back in). Hubs had been running errands in the morning, installing the InstHot and had been asked by a neighbor to help put in a dog door, so he was busy most of the morning into afternoon, when he collapsed for a little nap. Not sure if he slept or just rested. #3 had worked a short shift at KFC and got home just in time to change and head out to his game. I went to watch and video. Our boys got an easy win, but I was glad the other team managed to hit some good shots and appeared to be having fun too. Back home to put the ducks in the pen before heading out with #5 to his game. Maga had touched base wondering when games were and I told her there was one at 7:00 at Midvale. I wasn't sure if it would be the best game for her to attend ... the spectator situation isn't the best, with everyone watching limited the end under one basket. I usually stand myself, but when #2 came to watch last week, he had to stand too because the limited seats were taken. She did show just before halftime (and it wasn't too crowded at that point, there was even a chair available). It was a close game, our boys were up by a few points. But now we are calling Maga "Good Luck Grandma" because #5 came alive during the second half! Raining three pointers, getting a crazy layup, making his foul shots. As the next team had come in waiting for their turn on the court I could hear them talking about my #5. He had a fan club! Even the other team's parents couldn't help but compliment me on my kid. I guess a couple of the kids on the other team were poor sports after, refusing to shake hands (although I saw the other coach congratulate my kid and tousle his sweaty head). He got 32 points total (team score was 59). So that was a fun way to end the day!
0107 (Sunday) Weight 167.7. Steps 18572. Total Burn 2673. Exercise Burn 495/907 (30minElliptical, 30min/1.77milesTreadmill). Calories in 2300. Could have slept in more this morning ... but of course didn't. Hubs got up, but I was awake already. He went into work for a bit. He's leaving on a business trip tomorrow and had a few things he really wanted to get finished up at the office. Without him around, we didn't do our Sunday Circles. Didn't really do any formal breakfast, just cereal and such. I did some computer work and got #5's highlights from yesterday combined and posted. Still need to make a muvee of the whole game, but I feel a need for chronologial continuity, so I need to do two other earlier games first. #5 has gone through the clips, so they are ready and waiting. Doing a little reorganizing in the pantry. Trying to keep only open things upstairs. Most everything else in the food storage. I always went there anyway for brownie or cake mix, soup, veggies, etc. Cleaned out a couple other shelves (glasses and such) and moved one of my cute baskets off the counter to the overlook. I've moved Alexa into her third place. Keep trying out new things to make the kitchen a bit cleaner ... and hubs a bit happier. I actually do enjoy it cleaner too. I made chicken pillows for dinner. When Hubs got home he emptied and cleaned the hot tub. I emptied the freezer then he and #2 moved it downstairs. #2 brought all the baskets of frozen food down for me and I put everything back in, nice and organized. We'd moved the old fridge downstairs, so we have that as extra storage space too. Did some laundry and Hubs got packed for his trip tomorrow. Foggy night!
0108 (Monday) W eight 167.2. Steps 31222. Total Burn 3145. Exercise Burn 1235/1382 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.75milesTreadmill, Bike). Calories in 2500. One normal (school schedule) week, but then next week the kids will be off Monday for MLK, and then the older ones for end of term on Tuesday. Oh well, need to be good this week while we return to the routine. Hubs was up and off early. And he's OFF ... to Florida for a few days for the builder's convention there. He touched base during the day telling me he'd arrived safely and what they were doing for the day. Here at home, I got in my hour of elliptical early, then hit Zumba w/Debbie. Stats: 5749 steps. 2.54 miles. 349/315 burn. AvHR109. High133. In zone 7 of the 58 minutes. After class I stopped at Costco. They'd had some sales in their catalog. Then I stopped at Reams to grab some produce in smaller portions. #2 has been loving oranges lately. I'd bought some last week but he ate them all. It was all quiet when I got home. The big boys had been around in the morning. #1 had been working the early shift, but got in changed for his new school schedule (class at 9:00). #2 had an early class ... often he'd still be asleep. Got the groceries put away and then one treadmill time. Tried to see if I could catch a little nap, as #5 has a 9:00 game this evening. That's past my bedtime. Didn't fall asleep though. Got a blog post up and finished up a muvee .. I'm behind on the basketball highlights. #5 had a game. 9:00 start. Uggg. I actually kept moving and busy, so I wasn't itching to go to bed as I sometimes am early. The Wolves got the win, although it was a bit of a sloppy game on both sides. Lots of slipping and steals and some crazy loose balls that made it look a little more like football fumbles.
0109 (Tuesday) Weight 168.3. Steps 30783. Total Burn 3058. Exercise Burn 1450/1296 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.6milesTreadmill, Bike). Calories in 2950. Oy, uber over on calories today. I felt more munchie yesterday, but actually was higher today. Just can NOT stop eating (and candy and such adds up quickly). Nothing "good" sounds good. It's also been really hard getting up in the mornings. Not sure if it's because of the recent sleeping in over the holidays or if I'm sleeping a little deeper in the mornings without Hub's alarm going off to wake me earlier. It has been hard to get out of bed, although once I do I wake up enough. I got in my three 20min sessions in the morning. The Starz app wasn't working so I turned on "Arrival" on Amazon and liked it a lot. Got the boys off to school and went to the church for Zumba. Marian was back and had replaced her power cord but still was unable to get it to play. We ended up needing to use the old aux cord. Just four of us today. Stats: 6315 steps. 2.74 miles. 386/374 burn. AvHR 107. High 131. In zone 6 of the 63 minutes. Right home after ...Tuesdays are my home day. I SHOULD be able to get more done, but I tend not to of late. True for today. I did get in two treadmill times during school hours. #1ended up being home some, no work shift today. #2 home fairly early too. I should have done weights ... even went down to the gym with that intent, then wimped out. Just feeling tired. I did end up hitting the bike before bed. Finishing up "Hugo" from yesterday (as I only had one treadmill time, and read during the bike session then). All five boys were home in the evening playing video games and being super loud! Good think Daddy wasn't home! He did check in from Florida.
0110 (Wednesday) Weight 168.6. Steps 28001. Total Burn 3238. Exercise Burn 1253/1467 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.75milesTreadmill). Calories in 2500. Hard to get up again ... I'm debating maybe setting the alarm for a bit later tomorrow ... but then I wouldn't get my hour of elliptical in early. I didn't quite this morning, as I got started a bit late. Had to finish up 10min later in the day. Also, #1 went down in MY gym during MY morning time! He was on the treadmill and I was going to use the elliptical, so it was more a matter of who got to watch what they wanted. I won that ... he didn't fight me much (Ted Talks apparently doesn't work very well on the Roku TV either). I had started "The Family Stone" ... luckily it was okay to watch with my son. Funny how his 6mph didn't seem fast when I watched, but I know it's something I can't keep up for long. Dropped #5 at school. Inside day again, as it was raining pretty hard. MZL had a building conflict, so they were only doing the Kearns class. As long as I'm going to travel, I figured I'd go to Draper and say hello to my Southzider buddies. It was fun to be back, easy to get right back into it, no "first time" syndrome. Like riding a bike. They had me do a couple numbers too. Stats: 6277 steps. 2.85 miles. 441 burn ... on both the Charge and One! Exactly the same! AvHR 120. High 138. In zone 36 of the 62 minutes. I stopped at Smiths on the way home, picking up my prescriptions and a few groceries. Got a treadmill time in, and my little bit of elliptical and finished up my movie. Afternoon pickups. Some work with the ducks, raking out the wet straw and such from the pen and putting down fresh (weather report says the rain is done for a bit). Did a bit of digging, found some worms. They were sweeties and went right in tonight. Some days are easy, some are hard ... today they walked right in themselves without any prompting. Made spaghetti for dinner and did some cleanup work in the kitchen and pantry. Last sleep alone ... Hubs comes back tomorrow.
0111 (Thursday) Weight 168.6. Steps 31561. Total Burn 3348. Exercise Burn 1328/1587 (60minElliptica, Zumba, 30min/1.9milesTreadmill). Calories in 2100. Didn't fell like I slept as good ... which ironically made it easier to get up. Didn't feel that overwhelming sleepiness still as 5:30 rolled around. Didn't quite get in my hour, as I got distracted by ducks and didn't start my final elliptical session in time. After dropping off #5, I hit Zumba with MZL. Fun class. Lots of instructors, so lots of different styles. Took a group photo after class. Stats: 7598 steps. 3.36 miles. 482/492 burn. AvHR 114. High 143. In zone 18 of the 75 minutes. Stopped at Sam'sClub on the way home. I'd seen a little tower basket last time I was there and had been thinking it would be good down by the extra fridge, to hold potatoes and such. I had a little trouble finding it, but then there it was, and then it was in my cart. I also bought a different chair for #1's room to go with his new desk. Some other groceries too. Home to unload, then I spent some time in the kitchen reworking the pantry and a corner cupboard. Pretty happy with how things ended up. Twill be better I think. Got in one treadmill time ... almost forgot I still needed to do 10min on the elliptical, that didn't happen until much later in the evening. Had the usual after school pickups. Then #5 had a 5:00 practice. I grabbed some Dominos on the way home ... it's been a while since we've had pizza and it's "pizza week" ... back to grab him at 6:00, but didn't rush him, as we were heading straight to his next practice which started at 6:30. We only needed about 10-15min drive time though, so he stayed and played a bit at the first practice. I picked him up again at 8:00, brought him home then left with #4 for his 8:30 practice. Thursdays are basketball practice night! #1 and #2 had a churchball game at 9:00. Happily #3 was willing to do the 9:30 pickup of #4. Hubs got home a little after 8:00. He was still on Florida time and was ready for bed. I was too, even though it was early.
0112 (Friday) Weight 167.7. Steps 27608. Total Burn 3170. Exercise Burn 1069/1419 (60minElliptical, Zumba) . Calories in 2500. So this morning I COULD sleep in, I had my alarm set for a little after 7:00 ... but Hubs was up and off around 5:00 and I was awake too. I should have just got up but I after having to pull myself out of bed the last few days, I had been so looking forward to sleeping in. I don't think I really fell back asleep, but I didn't get up until 7:00. Just one 20min session on the elliptical. #1 drove #5 to school as he was leaving right at that time. Saved me 15min this morning. Fed the cats, fish and ducks then headed to Zumba with MZL. Large class today, many instructors, many people, and lots of kids. I guess some were out of school today. Stats: 7090 steps. 420/451 burn. AvHR 115. High 150. In zone 16 of the 64 minutes. Stopped at Maceys on the way home for a few groceries. A quick stop at the Dollar Store too. #2 was home ... no work or school on Fridays. It was a fairly warm day, 50° and one of the ducks was attempting to climb into the water bucket, so I went and hooked up the hose and filled their pool and tried to spray down some of the poop. Early out at the elementary. I got one more elliptical in before picking up middle school. #3 and friends occupied the gym for much of the afternoon. I did a little Zumba practice and started making homemade oreos. Had to take a break to drive #5 to practice. I then put the ducks to bed and grabbed a shower before finishing up the cookies. Hubs was fairly late getting home, and it was a quiet house with only #4 home. #1 finished up work a little after 8:00, and #5 got back around 8:30. #2 was off on a date and #3 was at the high school basketball game. Hubs was ready for bed a bit before me ... still on Florida time a bit, and he'd been up earlier. He fell asleep and I went ahead and hit the elliptical again to add up to my hour... and to combate the cookies!
0113 (Saturday) Weight 167.8. Steps 8679. Total Burn 2105. Exercise Burn 0/339 (no exercise). Calories in 3000. Again, didn't really sleep in. Hubs was up and off rather early, going into the office for a bit. I got up and was tending to the ducks when I got a text asking if #4 was coming to the basketball game. I had written the time down wrong. I was planning on 11:00, but the game was at 8:00, and it was 8:05. I rushed and woke up #4 and he got dressed and we hurried over ... and the game hadn't started, even though it was now 8:20 or so. No refs. This has happened before with the first game. Finally a couple kids showed up. I don't think they were the ones scheduled, but ones just called quick and asked to fill in. They were both about 16 or so, ones that ref the younger Junior Jazz games, but not this level (although back in the day when #1 was a ref that had him working 6th grade games. This was 8th grade though). It wasn't a competitive game though. Our boys easily outmatched the other team. Refs finally showed up shortly before 9:00 and took over for the kid refs. We finished our game, but the site was now 30min behind. As it was early than anticipated, we stopped at Dunford to grab some donuts. When we got home though, #1 and his girlfriend were there making waffles. So I had a waffle instead of a donut ... although I had a donut later in the day. Maybe more than one. The next games were with #5 at 1:00 and 2:00, a double header with his Grizzlies team. We were expecting two tough games, but the first one was an easy win. The second one was a nail-biter though. Close the entire time, and then #5 hit a three point shot to tie it up and send it into overtime ... where we won by one. Maga had come to watch, and came buy the house after as she was planning on coming to #3's game at 4:00 and we had a little time inbetween. This game was highly anticipated, against the other "good" team, who had taken the Junior Jazz championship last year. But that was before #3 and his team was playing. While the other team had a few players that had played with #3 on the 9th grade team at West Hills (including #2's girlfriend's brother), #3 and another boy had been on the sophomore team, and probably could have made it this year if they'd wanted. Several of the other boys are quite good too. It was still an easy win for our boys. Hurried home to put the ducks away and change, and then we met Maga at Red Robin for a quick dinner before a show at Hale Theater. It was really crowded though, with a 45min wait, which wouldn't get us to the theater in time. But just as we were debating where else to eat (and while I know I'm a picky eater, I'd forgotten that not everyone is like Hubs and already knows what works and what doesn't, as my SIL threw out tons of suggestions and none of them would work for me)... anyway, we were just about to walk out when they called us to sit. When they brought out complimentary fries early, we feared the food wait would be long, but that was quicker than expected as well. So plenty of time to finish up eating and head out to Hale. This was at the new location in Sandy. Nice parking structure close by. A little mix-up with the tickets, as originally Maga had purchased nine, and then had to reschedule four of them (other siblings that couldn't make it tonight) but we just had to shift down seats. The show was good. I didn't really have any expectations, didn't know anything about it. The song "Written in the Stars" was in it, I hadn't expected that, even knowing Elton John was one of the writers of the play. I was feeling so tired though. It was literally a little hard to keep my eyes open.
0114 (Sunday) Weight 169.8. Steps 12590. Total Burn 2384. Exercise Burn 0/617 (no exercise). Calories in 1950. I woke around 5:00 ... had a dream about the cat, and couldn't remember if I'd seen him last night after we got in. It was enough that I had to get up and check, and he was in and fine, sleeping on #1 son, who was asleep out on the couch (#5 was asleep out there too, he always sleeps on the couch!) I went back to bed and did fall back asleep for a bit. Hubs wasn't around, so we didn't do the big breakfast. We'd just had waffles yesterday anyway. Hubs has been cleaning out the garage, and went out to rent a storage unit, and made a few trips moving stuff. It was warm enough out, and I'd been disliking the look of the side flower garden out of the kitchen window, so I spent some time working there. Pulling up the old plants I hadn't gotten to in the fall, moving all my birdhouses to the back. They are now lined up along the fence on the side yard. I can still see them when I look out #3's window at the ducks. I found some snails and bugs for the ducks, and even had them come out front with me for a bit. It was my nephew's missionary homecoming today, and we should have gone to that but ... just the thought of the drive (they live about 30-40min away, freeway), church (we haven't been in forever and there's a reason I used to call the Sabbath "Suicidal Sundays" because that's often how it would make me feel) and then going to the house afterward, with lots of people, many I don't know, crammed into a small space. It's a trifecta on anxiety inducers. So just balancing that against feeling like a bad sister/daughter ... feel bad either way :( It was nice to get stuff done around the house though. We'd had a bunch of drinks (water bottles, packs of soda and protein drinks) in the garage that we moved down by the old fridge. I did a little more rearranging in the food room for some too. I made snickerdoodles in the evening, and tried out the "convection" setting on the oven. Also tried cooking two pans at once, and the cookies did still turn out good. Hubs crashed early (around 8:00) and I toyed with the idea of hitting the elliptical, treadmill or bike, but ultimately just went to bed pretty soon after.
0115 (Monday) Weight 168.6. Steps 20799. Total Burn 2745. Exercise Burn 1046/982 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2800. MLK day ... so no school. Hubs work does have it as a holiday, but most employees switch it and take the day after Thanksgiving off instead. Hubs went into work, but slept in a little. I'd woken up in the night coughing. Tickle in my throat. I got up and came into the kitchen to try and cough it out before going back to bed. Didn't want to wake the man. It took a bit to fall back to sleep. Again, I woke up early, but stayed in bed until Hubs got up around 7:00. I was subbing for Debbie in Zumba today. I'd prepped the playlist last night. I did 10min elliptical before heading out. I had noticed #1 had his car parked behind mine, but then had forgotten and not allowed a few extra minutes to move it. So I was late. Class went well. There were a couple new songs I was trying for the first time, and a couple other gals who lead, and I had them do a couple numbers. I ran just a little under though, should have thrown in one more song. StatsL 5956 steps. 2.7 miles. 419/388 burn. AvHR 122. High 154. In zone 29 of the 58 minutes. I stopped at Walgreens on the way home to pick up some photos I'd had printed. Put them in a frame when I got home and got it hung up. Aunt Olivia was taking the two little boys to a movie, Jumanji, and they left a little before noon. After the movie, #5 had basketball practice. It was at a different church than before, but I knew it. One of my Zumba churches. My backup Tues/Thurs. That was 3:00-5:00. He had a game at 6:00, so I joked with Coach to warm him up but not wear him out. Picked him up and we had time to run home for him to change into his uniform and grab a little something to eat and we were off. There was a malfunction at the gym and they couldn't get the scoreboard to display. The man running it could see the one in front of him, but it wasn't connecting to the big, viewable one. That really makes the game less fun to watch. We had no idea what the score was, or the time left. Can't really have buzzer beaters, although they did count down "four, three, two, one, buzz" at the half. It just impacts the intensity, makes it feel more like a scrimmage than a game. But ... #5 had another incredible game. Seven 3-pointers again, with a few other shots. 35 points total!
0116 (Tuesday) Weight 168.4. Steps 20571. Total Burn 2614. Exercise Burn 870/848 (30minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.8miles Treadmill). Calories in 2600. Hubs was up and off early this morning. I was able to fall back asleep and slept in some. Didn't get in any exercise before Zumba. We were a little unsure if we'd have people, as there was a church announcement regarding the new first presidency (Thomas Monson passed away last week), but we had our usuals. I know one of the Tuesday classes had canceled completely! Stats: 6413 steps. 2.73 miles. 383/354 burn. AvHR110. High 140. In zone 11 of the 63 minutes. Not feeling super motivated today. I did get in some elliptical, but just half my usual. One time on the treadmill. Aunt Olivia picked up the boys in the afternoon and took them to Airborne. I made stroganoff for dinner ... or leftovers at least.
0117 (Wednesday) Weight 169.3. Steps 33442. Total Burn 3221. Exercise Burn 1380/1446 (60minElliptical, Zumba+, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2100. Hubs was up and off around 5:30 ... which is a perfect time for me getting up around 5:50. If Hubs is up almost earlier, than I fall back asleep (or not, also a problem), and if he stays in bed, it's really hard to get up and do my morning routine. So anyway, pretty good morning. I got my three 20min sessions of elliptical in. Before taking #5 to school, I let the ducks out and ... two flew. There has been a lot of flying, but they've circled and stopped before leaving the yard. They went higher today, and did circle. One ended up right in the front yard, not a big issue, but the other ended up in the neighbor's backyard. We tried calling to see if she'd fly back (we had to do that a few times with Goose Girl) but that didn't look like it was happening. I tried knocking on the neighbor's door, but no one was home. I ended up letting myself into their backyard through the gate and collecting my duck and bringing her back home. We were later than normal getting #5 to school, but he was still on time (he just likes to be early). I then went to Zumba with MZL. Stats: 6757 steps. 3.0 miles. AvHR112. High140. In zone 17 of the 65 minutes. After class I hit Maceys to grab a few groceries. The family size Oreos were on sale, so I stocked us up, or tried anyway. I'm sure what I bought won't last as long as I would think. Got everything put away. #5 ended up coming home early and wanting to use the gym before work. I did 30min on the treadmill quick and then let him take his turn. Afterschool pickups. #5 asked if his friend could come over ... I said okay, as Hubs wouldn't be home until late (going straight to a derby) and we weren't having an official dinner. I had cookied up a Ziti earlier, feeding the oldest three boys. I ended up making mac&cheese, as I always do when this kid is over. His parents didn't pick him up until almost 8:30! Also made brownies, doing a double batch in my new pan. Need to experiement a bit more, as the edges were done long before the middle. Seemed more cake-y. Not sure if a double was too much for the pan, or if it's the pan, or the oven ...
0118 (Thursday) Weight 169.0. Steps 33202. Total Burn 3268. Exercise Burn 1393/1495 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2200Hubs was off early. I was able to get in my hour of elliptical in the morning while getting the boys off to school. I was nervous letting the ducks out, but they did their usual small flights, staying in the yard without issue. I got in my hour of elliptical in the morning, then hit Zumba with MZL. Stats: 7137 steps. 3.17miles. 417/407 burn. AvHR111. High136. In zone 10 of the 65 minutes. I stopped at Sam'sClub after to restock a few groceries. Got two treadmill times in. The weather is supposed to turn tomorrow, so I spent some time out in the duck pen, mucking it out and laying down new straw. #5 had his practice, then #4 had his. #2 was around to pick him up at 9:30 so I could head to bed.
0119 (Friday) Weight 169.5. Steps 22301. Total Burn 2676. Exercise Burn 975/900 (60minElliptical, 30minZumba, 35min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in 1800. Slept in just a little (until 6:30). Got one session on the elliptical in. It was so unusually warm! 57° first thing here in the morning ... the day would only get cooler as a storm was blowing in. Dropped #5 off, then our usual carpool had an appointment, so I was driving middle school too. I usually leave for Zumba just after 9:00, and with carpool we don't leave until 9:20, but once last year I went straight from dropping off kids to Zumba and still made a majority of the class. So I was prepped for that. Was dressed in my Zumba gear, had my water. But when we went to pick up the other girl in the carpool we ended up waiting, and waiting and waiting ... and she never came out. Neither she nor her mom answered texts. We finally left but by this time, we hit the traffic that I'd hoped to avoid. When I finally got out of the parking lot, I gave up trying to make it to Zumba. I'd be too late. I stopped by Walgreens and picked up an order I'd had shipped to the store. Back at home, as I was dressed, I did some Zumba on my own. I knew I was only going to hit the treadmill once, so I did a few extra minutes to make it an even two miles. Hubs ordered a new microwave ... need to match all the other new appliances, right? So that was delivered and installed today. Early out at the elementary, and the usual middle school pickup (the gal wasn't there either, but I'd not received a response still). #5 had his usual practice, but Coach had several of the boys over early (he was giving rides to SLCC) so I dropped #5 off early for a little party before practice. The snow was really coming down. #2 was using the Jazz tickets the boys had been given for Christmas for the game tonight. Late start, 8:30 ... in the snow ... and then after he filled the car up at a gas station, it wouldn't start! Luckily, it was close to home, and Hubs was able to run over and get is started by jumping it. #2 ended up taking my car for his date.
0120 (Saturday) Weight 169.6. Steps 10647. Total Burn 2255. Exercise Burn 200/514 (20minElliptical). Calories in 2400. Wow ...it snowed all night and we are buried! Hubs hadn't pulled the snowblower out of the shed, which sure would have been easier before the snow! We have a peculiar phenomenon as the wind hits the back it. It scoops and sculptures the snow so its low there by the wall, then higher a few feet over. It was waist high there! And it was higher than my boots as I waded through to get to the lower spot to walk to the duck pen. I let them out while I did some pen cleanup. . Unfortunately, the snow had blown in over much of the fresh straw I'd put down yesterday. There was really only one small spot by the heat lamp that was still dry. The poor ducks really struggled in the snow ... almost looked like they were swimming. I could tell Gabby Girl wanted to fly ... and she did, landing on the other side of the yard in deep snow. The two boys followed her. I got the pen cleaned out and put in new, dry straw, and put the ducks back in. It was just too cold and snowy. I draped a tarp over the front to help keep the snow out, but then I can't see them at all. I did check on them a few times during the day. I feel bad keeping them cooped up, but I guess many places keep their birds in pens all the time. There were three basketball games today; 11:00, 6:00 and 7:00. The first was with #4, it was against the other undefeated team in this league and it was close the entire time. Maga came for the final quarter to watch as our boys got the win. I'd driven the Charger, as #2 took my Durango (we figured I was closer if there was a battery issue again, which there wasn't). The snow slipped off the roof though and blacked out the back window. Hubs worked in the garage much of the day, getting new cabinets as he reorganizes everything. He also got a new battery installed in the Charger. #2 was home by afternoon, so I had my car back for the evening basketball games. They were back to back, with #3 at 6:00 and #5 at 7:00. I figured the first game would be done quickly (they run halves, they are usually blow-outs with no timeouts, they run the clock for almost everything) but didn't want to risk #5 not making it to his game on time. I arranged a ride for him and dropped him off on the way to #3's game. I got there a few minutes before the hour ... and it had already started! Luckily I hadn't missed any shots, and got the camera up and running in time to catch #3 hit a 3-pointer. Our boys won easily and it was over in plenty of time for me to get to the next location. It was fairly close, but parking was packed and I had to walk a ways. There was no sign of the other team either, until one of our parents saw them waiting on the other court and called them over. #5 had a good game again, with six 3-pointers. Maga and a couple cousins showed up near the end to cheer him on. There was a team meeting after discussing new uniforms and some summer travel. Home again ... Hubs seemed a little out of it. He was a bit bummed after backing the trailer into the third car garage :( I checked on my ducks a final time, took some pictures of the snow hanging off the roof and our tunnel carved more by the wind ... and to bed.
0121 (Sunday) Weight 169.9. Steps 9068. Total Burn 2117. Exercise Burn 0/339 (no exercise). Calories in 2300. We didn't do our big breakfast, but I made bacon, sausage and hashbrowns. Hubs had prepped a turkey breast and put it on to smoke. The snow hadn't really melted much, but I let the ducks out for most of the day. Hubs picked up a piece of plexi-glass and we installed it on the front of the pen. That way the ducks have protection of the wind and snow there, and I can still see them! I love it! We'd talked about going to a movie ... everyone is loving "The Greatest Showman" and it's one I'm willing to go to the theater for, but alas, things got too busy with the ducks and smoking turkey. I was able to get to some games and make muvees. #3 had gone through all his clips, so I made highlight reels of his last three games, plus a compilation of just him. I called DirectTV to make sure the "extra" channels that we've been given for free for three months would be cancelled before we would be billed for them. I've enjoyed Starz and Showtime, but am not willing to pay extra for them. I have plenty to watch with Netflix, Amazon, HBO and the library. I tried to cancel online, but they required a call in to their automated system ... which didn't work "What channels would you like to cancel? Showtime. We see you are already subscribed to Showtime, returning to main menu" ... I got an actual person and that was a pain too. Took 30min at least as they tried to talk me out of canceling, of switching internet from Comcast to Century Link, etc. Anyway, they should be shut off by Saturday, when our "free" months end. I'll try to hurry and watch a few movies before then.Hubs was off in the late afternoon to Sundance with a work buddy. The movie they saw had Marshall from HIMYM in it, and he was there for the Q&A afterward.
0122 (Monday) Weight 170.7. Steps 30823. Total Burn 3196. Exercise Burn 1368/1413 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.5mileTreadmill). Calories in 1800. Back to the school schedule. Hubs was up at 5:30 ... the perfect time to make it easy(ier) for me to get up too. I got in my three elliptical sessions between feeding the cats, feeding the kids (they are actually pretty self-sufficient), making lunches (again, the older boys get their own), feeding the ducks (I kept them in the pen, it was SO cold out!) and getting the boys off to school. It's fun, as all five are bustling around in the mornings now. Previously #1 worked early (and slept in on days off) and #2 usually slept in a bit later too. He now has earlier classes. The oldest four all leave around the same time (about a quarter past seven). I was off to Zumba after dropping #5 off at school (inside day). Debbie is going to Hawaii and asked me and Carma to sub, for the next three weeks. Just Mondays, she has another gal covering Fridays ... which is good as Fridays have had issues for me lately. Stats: 6441 steps. 2.82 miles. 410/407 burn. AvHR115. High140. In zone 14 of the 63 minutes. After class, I stopped at Smiths to grab some groceries. Mostly produce. My cart actually looked quite healthy. #3 had actually run to the store himself over the weekend to wander the shelves and look for "breakfast foods" that appealed to him, as apparently we have "nothing" ... I appreciated his initiative though, rather than his moaning! He picked up some Eggos, Toaster Strudel, French Toast Sticks ... all things I've bought before but haven't as the kids go through phases. The other boys have appreciated him re-introducing some of this stuff. It was SO cold going back out to the car, and then carting the groceries inside. I did let the ducks out though ... leaving the pen open so they can go back into the dry (and warmer corner with the heat lamp) if they wanted. They were in and out much of the day. A little flying ... the other direction. One of the girls overshot a bit and hit the screen on the side of the tramp. She's okay, but I would love their wings clipped so I wouldn't have to worry constantly about them hurting themselves or getting lost. I pulled a lasagna from the freezer and baked it up for leftovers. #2 was home, so he had some hot. I also baked some chicken, planning on making haystacks for dinner, but then Hubs called saying he'd been given the opportunity to hit Sundance with Rob again. Late show too ... started at 9:30. Here at home, we had a 9:00 game for #5, so that actually didn't work out too badly, although Hubs was really tired. Hadn't slept well. #5 brought his little friend home from school, under the condition that he be picked up by 6:00. He was picked up at 6:30 ... not as big a deal as we didn't end up having dinner with Hubs not home. The game was an easy win. Earlier in the day this league had posted stats from all the 7th grade teams, and my #5 was in the #1 spot for top scorer, and top 3-pointer. He had his "normal" game tonight (11 points I think, a couple three pointers).
0123 (Tuesday) Weight 169.5. Steps 30267. Total Burn 3304. Exercise Burn 1230/1537 (60minElliptical, Zumba+, 30min/1.8milesTreadmill). Calories in 1900. Hubs slept in a little after his late night (he got in after midnight I think). I beat him up and did my dressing in the dark. It was still quite cool outside, so I didn't let the ducks out first thing, but gave them their morning salad in their pen. Dropped #5 off at school ... he had a field trip to the middle school with the 6th grade class for 7th grade orientation. I then went to Zumba with Marian. Just the usual people (me, Cathyleen and Barbara) for a bit, then Brieanne showed up too. I had some signs (from our garage clean out) that I was passing on to her. I had planned to drop them off at her house after class, but was able to just give them to her there. At home, I did a little Zumba ... in the garage, with the video camera. I thought maybe I should record some of mine just to have as a record in case I forget them at some point. It took me three tries to get one song done. Not sure if I'll ever post it on Youtube or anything. Just keep it for my reference. I let the ducks out. I turned out to be a nice day. I pulled the boards down from the South side to try and let some sunshine in to air and dry out the area. Turned over some straw and soil. One time on the treadmill. Turned the chicken I cooked yesterday into a chicken Parmesan manicotti. As I was working, I noticed the ducks looking a little agitated and could only see three as I peeked out the window. I had to wait for the noodles to finish cooking. I drained them quickly and went to check. One of the males was over the neighbor's fence (the one to the East this time). My neighbor had just arrived home, so I asked if I could retrieve the duck from his backyard. He even helped. I caught the duck and tossed him back over the fence (it's a lower one). All four ducks ended up coming right up onto the back porch for much of the rest of the afternoon. I went and opened the door to see what they would do ... and they walked into the house. I encouraged them back outside (as they are poop monsters). Middle school pickup, then elementary pickup, then #5 and I went to the middle school at 5:30 for his 7th grade orientation. Not many choices, especially for kids NOT interested in choir/orchestra/theater. We basically signed him up for the same stuff #4 had done a couple years ago. #4 has his registration going on too. The place was packed, NO parking. Glad to get that done. Still need to do our immunizations. We stopped and grabbed some pizza and crazy bread on the way home. #3 had some friends over, so it was good I'd picked up two pizzas (I was thinking leftovers). I cooked the manicoti, but #2's vegetarian girlfriend had sent him a disturbing video that has turned him off meat ... so he didn't have any. Hubs had a little but doesn't love Italian chicken dishes. We'll see if #1 or #3 like it. It's not something I would eat! Hubs also sliced up the turkey breast he'd smoked. I'd meant to get back down to the gym for my second treadmill time, but #3 and friends were in the gym after school, and then #2 was in there in the evening. Still hit my 30k though. It had been an active, productive day. I don't know that I really stopped. I'd meant to make cookies ... still haven't tried out my new snowflake disks for the cookie press.
0124 (Wednesday) Weight 168.9. Steps 27745. Total Burn 3067. Exercise Burn 1237/1309 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.75mileTreadmill). Calories in 2500. Got my hour of elliptical in early. Zumba with MZL. Stats: 6570 steps. 2.98miles. 401/403 burn. AvHR113. High160. In zone 12 of the 62 minutes. Stopped at the salon for a much needed nail appointment. Then a quick stop at Maceys to grab a few groceries. They are still out of the Brazilian drink the boys like. Back at home I always check on the ducks first thing ... make sure I still have four, that one or more hasn't flown and is now stuck in someone's backyard. All four were asleep on the back porch. I was working on the computer when I did see them fly and ran out back ... one lone duckie. I peeked over the neighbor's fence (the low one to the East) and all three were there, looking confused. The neighbor wasn't home today, but he'd said I could go back if needed. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to catch them on my own, but it was pretty easy. I tossed them back over the fence and they behaved the rest of the day, but it's constant stress for me and I'm always checking on them. I looked up some videos on wing clipping. I think Hubs wanted them to fly away so we don't have to care for them all winter, but they wouldn't survive, there is so little food and water in the winter. These guys are a bit bigger than the wild mallards, lighter colored ... they'd have a tough time even in summer I think. I want to try keeping and getting to know a set of ducks. Getting some eggs come spring. NOT doing babies again. So anyway, they had their wings clipped come evening. Hubs held them, I did the snip. I know I was cautious and just did a minimum amount. Hopefully it's enough. I got in one treadmill time. I had planned for a second, but #5 was in the gym after school. I made cookie press cookies, using the new snowflake disks. Very cute! #3 made up a sign to answer his ask to the upcoming sweethearts dance, I helped a little. Pulled out some of the scrapbook supplies.
0125 (Thursday) Weight 170.2. Steps 28001. Total Burn 2997. Exercise Burn 1167/1232 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.75milesTreadmill). Calories in 2000. Oops ... scale slip up. Maybe I ate more cookies than I thought. Hubs was up and off at 5:30. I got in my hour of elliptical early as I got the boys off to school. Then Zumba w/MZL. Stats: 6262 steps. 2.74 miles. 376/334 burn. AvHR105. High131. In zone 4 of the 63 minutes. Not sure why I wasn't able to get into it today. Stopped at Sam'sClub on the way home. There was a cute, portable greenhouse ... I might need to look up reviews and such. I'd been thinking of something like that to start seeds early in the spring. #2 was still home when I got back. Usually he has school, but his first class was canceled today, and he didn't go to his second as he'd have to leave early to hit his dental appointment here by the house. He had set it up himself ... proactive kid. It had been three years since his last visit, but no cavities! He had been in the gym when I first got home from my morning, but I had other things to do around the house. When he finished up, I got in a treadmill time. After school pickups. #5's usual practice was canceled, but #4 still had his. I did the drop off, and #2 did the pick-up, even though I was still up. Didn't see any flying from the ducks today, so I think the clipping worked. Hubs had a derby, #3 went along to help. He had volunteered to smoke a pork butt for pulled pork for his work tomorrow, which meant quite a bit of prep and such. He ended up in the kitchen until midnight. I stayed up until 11:00 but couldn't keep my eyes open any longer. I didn't even hear him come to bed ... I usually do, I'm a light sleeper.
0126 (Friday) Weight 170.6. Steps 23790. Total Burn 2992. Exercise Burn 1016 (40minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.75milesTreadmill). Calories in 2600. I meant to sleep in a little more, but instead of setting my alarm for 7:00, I set it for 6:00. Oh well ... got up. Hubs was still sleeping after his late night. I got in a couple sessions on the elliptical, dropped #5 at school, and with a working carpool, was able to hit Zumba. Stats: 6471 steps. 2.87 miles. 434/418 burn. AvHR114. High151. In zone 15 of the 64 minutes. I'd made a quick stop at the post office on the way to class, dropping off #1's "Stitch Fix" return off ... I didn't make any stops on the way home. #5 was meeting up with his basketball team today, and I thought I could make and take cinnamon rolls, so I got started on that. The kitchen was crowded as #1 son was making guacamole for a work party. #2 was home too, and in my gym ... but I was pretty busy with the roll dough. I did get in one treadmill time when he was done, before I had early out pickup for #5. Then middle school pickup for #4, then dropped #5 off at Coach's house. They ended up going to Gene Fullmer for an early practice, then back to the house where the boys just hung out. I did drop off a big pan of cinnamon rolls. Coach brought #5 home a little after 9:00. I was pooped and in bed by that time!
0127 (Saturday) Weight 170.7. Steps 14839. Total Burn 2456. Exercise Burn 615/671 (60minElliptical). Calories in 1900. Was awakened in the night to a thud out in the family room. I got up to investigate, although I was fairly certain what it was ... and I was right. #5, sleeping on the couch, had pressed his feet against the end table and then knocked it over in his sleep. It's not the first time. I was going to leave it (as one time when I put it back up and gathered the items on top of it, and then he did it again!) but he woke up too and was attempting to put things back together, so I helped. I had a little trouble falling back asleep. Hubs was off fairly early. He had a derby up in Bountiful, so he went ahead and went into work for a few hours before. #4 had his final Junior Jazz game ... they got the win. Undefeated ... 7-0. Sorry to see the season end. #3 had a 7:00 game, but it was the Sweethearts dance. He and the other boys went to watch the girls in the drill team competition. It was at the high school ... which is why #5 didn't have a game with his Grizzlies this week again. He did have a Wolves game at 5:00. Prior to leaving I'd gotten in a couple elliptical sessions, made a couple muvees and vacuumed the house. Hubs got home just before the little man and I headed out. Wolves got the win. Hubs was busy tearing apart the garage when we got back. His recent project. Removing the built-in shelves replacing everything with wheeled storage containers. #3 was off to his dance. #1 and his girlfriend had been having an all-day date, as her birthday was yesterday. Dinner and a movie now. #2 and his girlfriend were hanging at home watching a DVD. We tossed the Lovesac downstairs and haven't replaced it with anything yet ... we need a better TV watching (and video game) "sitting setup" ... I've had my eye on a little "floor lounger" which could fold flat, so the ping pong table could still be used, and I went ahead and ordered it. Our neighbor's next door were gone overnight and had asked if one of the boys (usually #4) would let their dogs out for a potty/play break in the evening and again in the morning. He did that while I did duck duty ... usually I'm putting them in their pen earlier in the evening, but I hadn't wanted to before #5's game, so I was doing it after. #4 and I chatted over the fence. Even though it was late, Hubs prepped brisket for tomorrow. It was one he'd picked up a bit ago and it was coming close to it's "use by" date. He was up until almost 11:00 ... that's late for us!
0128 (Sunday) Weight 169.8. Steps 9972. Total Burn 2120. Exercise Burn 100/358 (15minZumbaP) Calories in 2800. I reminded #4 about his dog duty first thing, so he was off to do that. We actually had our big breakfast this morning. Hubs smoked bacon, #1 made the waffles. Some sausage and eggs too. Hubs was finishing up his garage project ... although I wonder if it will really ever be done. He'd mentioned a movie yesterday (still waiting to see "The Greatest Showman") but then didn't bring it up today. We had brisket for dinner, although all three big boys were gone. No official exercise, but I did a little Zumba practice after prepping the playlist for tomorrow.
0129 (Monday) Weight 171.2. Steps 31471. Total Burn 3258. Exercise Burn 1499/1496 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.65milesTreadmill, Bike, 45minWeights). Calories in 2500, I woke up before Hubs, but then waited in bed for too long. He got up, so then I had to wait for his shower to end to get dressed and ready. Only fit in a 10min elliptical session to start the day. Got in two more 20min sessions as I got the kids up and off to school. Then I headed to Debbie's Zumba class. Had my hat, my water, purse and phone ... but I was teaching today and I forgot the cable and ipad with the playlist! Arrrgg. Carma started just by playing music on her phone while I ran home and back. Not the best way to start the week. Stats: 5584 steps. 2.44 miles. 354/337 burn. AvHR116. High132. In zone 15 of the 52 minutes. As I'd been shopping yesterday, I didn't do my usual Smiths stop today. I got in one time on the treadmill, and wasn't sure I'd get another when both #2 and #3 were home earlier than expected. But, they both took naps, so I did get in my second treadmill time. Picked up middle school and elementary. #2 and a friend did end up in the gym later in the day. I worked on my weekly blog update and family letter. Made some scones with the leftover roll dough. I did get back to the gym and did a weight workout! Hope I don't regret it tomorrow. Also hit the bike before bed. #5 usually has a basketball game Monday nights, but had a bye tonight. #2 also usually has a game but didn't. Over on calories. I'd told myself I wouldn't eat any PB M&Ms ... I lied.
0130 (Tuesday) Weight 170.6. Steps 27836. Total Burn 2937. Exercise Burn 1292/1212 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.55milesTreadmill). Calories in 2300. Hubs was up and off early ... I mean early! Like 1:00 or 2:00. He said he hadn't really slept after midnight. Some end of the month work stress. I was able to get back to sleep and needed the alarm to rouse me. I fit in my hour of elliptical while getting the boys off to school. Originally I'd been slated to sub Marian's class today, but a neighbor notified me that there was a funeral scheduled. Glad to have the notice. I let our people know and went to my backup class, Heather B. Stats: 5952 steps. 2.58miles. 350/313 burn. AvHR103. High132. In zone 1 of the 59 minutes. Had an empty house for a few hours before school was out and #2 off work. #1 has been working until 10:00, so I generally only see him quickly in the morning. I got two treadmill times in. Hubs was home early and very tired ... understandably. He went to bed around 7:00. Not sure why I was so tired too. Maybe it's contagious and I was having sympathy sleepies ... I went to bed around 8:00. The littles were watching the Jazz game, I'm surprised we didn't get awakened by cheering as they won. Maybe because it wasn't even close!
0131 (Wednesday) Weight 170.5. Steps 31330. Total Burn 3315. Exercise Burn 1354/1547 (60minEllipitcal, Zumba+, 60min/3.55milesTreadmill). Calories in 2700. Started the day with my hour of elliptical. MZL's church was having a funeral too, so I headed out to Southziders. Stats: 6173 steps. 2.75miles. 385/408 burn. AvHR112. High142. In zone 8 of the 62 minutes. Nina did a "strong" song ... which again reinforced the fact that I don't like strong. There are some who do I guess. I like the dancing! I stopped for some grocery shopping on the way home, mostly produce. Reams had some good prices and was on the way home, so I went there. They also have a plastic bag recycling station and I'd piled up tons, so I got those dropped off as well. I was about to hit my treadmill, when #1 son called from SLCC saying he'd misplaced his car key and could I bring out the spare. That's a 40min round trip on streets I can drive but I really don't like to. #3 had come home early from school ... and he was willing to save his brother (and me). So I did get my first walk in then, and another a bit later in the day. #3 also took his truemissions emmisions testing, getting it registered here on the last day of the month. He also rescued one of the ducks who had fallen down the window well. He then went and helped Hubs with a derby. Productice day for #3. Hubs had come home a bit early to lay down, feeling a bit spinny.
;) He had worked from home, feeling a bit spinny today. He and #5 did a derby in the evening. 34764 steps. 3375 burn. 2400 intake.
