May ... there was Mother's Day, Hub's traveling, the final week of school & THE END of elementary, lots of gardening and work outside ... and the month ended with an engagement (#1 son). I've been doing some quintuple tracking, although I exchanged the Alta in a clip (#4 decided to start wearing it again) with the Charge2 in a clip, as the boys gifted me the new Fitbit Versa. Stats were pretty good for the month, even though there was no big change on the scale.
NUMBERS: Weight started at 175.8. Ended at 176.3. High was 177.3. Low was 177.3. Average was 175.41. All the numbers were down ever so slightly for last month. Average intake was 2340. Average burn 3077. Good deficit for the month (-8015) ... wish it was reflected with a two-pound scale shift! Six days with eating under 2000. 3000+ burn happened 20 times, with 14 30k days. Cardio minutes 4095/4635 with 80min w/weights.
EXERCISE: I got my hour of elliptical in 24 days this month. Four additional days with elliptical, just under the hour. 28 days with treadmill time, 16 of those with double duty. 20 Zumba classes. One time on the bike. Two weight sessions. OTHER ACTIVITIES: I despise driving ... yet it is always the top (out of the house) activity. I know it's oodles under what most people do too. A bit of basketball this month as Spring season wrapped up. There will be some summer ball, but not too much. Lots of time outside gardening, duck duty and mowing the lawn. Some family time (Mother's Day activities and the engagement), a little eating out. Nail appointment, paperwork at the bank, and end of school assembly.
Here's the Day by Day ...
0501 (Tuesday) Weight 175.8. Steps 30997. Total Burn 3322. Exercise Burn 1429/1516 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/4milesTreadmill). Calories in 2200. Hubs was off early (around 3:30). Usual morning for me ... three elliptical sessions while I got the boys off to school. Headed over to Zumba w/Marian. We'd had a good crew last week, but it was just the usual four to start (then a couple others trickled in). Stats: 5529 steps. 2.38 miles. 331/337 burn. AvHR105. High127. In zone 1 of the 55 minutes. 20 Motiv minutes. Tuesdays are my "at home" day, as I don't even leave the neighborhood for Zumba. Got in two treadmill times. Finished up my weekly blog post ... sans Fitbit weekly review stats. They didn't come for any of the accounts. Hubs had a derby. #3 had plans, so #4 did it, even though he didn't really want to. He's earned enough money for his shoes, but we can't find them in stock anywhere. It messes with his motivation a little. #5 had a 6:00 game with his Grizzlies. Our boys had a 10 point(ish) lead almost the entire time, but still it never felt in the bag until the very end. I'd placed an order at Dominos and picked it up on the way home. #5 and I like the white sauce and cheese, but I got a meat one for the boys, although #1 and #3 don't care for Dominos. Hubs and #4 had some when they got back from the derby. Got the kitchen cleaned up and off to bed ...
0502 (Wednesday) Weight 176.2. Steps 33722. Total Burn 3322. Exercise Burn 1441/1512 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/4.06milesTreadmill). Calories in 2400. Hubs was off early again. Got my elliptical in early, dropped #5 at school and went to Zumba w/MZL. Stats 5997 steps. 2.71 miles. 366/374 burn. AvHR107. High135. In Zone 5 of the 58 minutes. 30 Motiv minutes. Stopped at Maceys after. Really only needed buns (for #2's fake chicken burgers) and bananas. Everything seemed expensive today. Got the groceries put away, then I mowed the front lawn. With the fertilizer and water, it has been growing and greening up. I like it to look trim. Rain was in the forecast, so I figured I'd get it done while I could. Still managed my two treadmill times. I debated doing weights, and maybe would have, but then #2 was in the gym, and then my minuscule motivation went missing. The Jazz game was on, and everyone except #3 (he was at work) was around cheering them on as they beat Houston in Houston.
0503 (Thursday) Weight 175.6. Steps 36166. Total Burn 3529. Exercise Burn 1564/1719 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/4.1milesTreadmill). Calories in 2100. Hour of elliptical early. Then Zumba with MZL. Stats: 7496 steps. 3.37 miles. 471/485 burn. AvHR 116. High137(M160). In zone 22 of the 67 minutes. 29 Motiv minutes. Stopped at Sam's afterward to grab milk and a couple other items. Forget the "reward" check. Again. Went to Walmart, picking up a smaller pool, some mulch and a few flowers. Got my two treadmill times in, and after carpools, I got the flowers planted and the mulch spread in the front flowerbed. It wasn't quite enough, and I liked the look so I wanted a few bags for the side flower bed. #5 had practice at the church, so after I dropped him off, I made another Walmart stop and grabbed a few more bags. Got it all spread out in the beds and it looks good. My fingernails however ... not sure they will ever quite come clean. I took a quick shower, hoping shampooing my hair would clean my nails (helped a bit) then picked up #5 from practice.
0504 (Friday) Weight 174.5. Steps 29281. Total Burn 3258. Exercise Burn 984/1458 (60minElliptical, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2300. Hubs was off to work, and would be leaving for his California trip straight in the afternoon. I slept in a little, got in one elliptical session before I dropped #5 off. I should have gotten a second one in, or hit Zumba for some of the time, but I needed to go back to the elementary as #5 was receiving "Student of the Month". I was glad that they kept the assembly short and sweet. They did the Kindergarton - 3rd grade separately before, so this was just 4th-6th. That helps with parking and parent seating (although that wasn't really an issue). I'd thought about hitting Reams and the carwash afterward but it slipped my mind and I came straight home. I got in my two treadmill times, but just walked today. Finished up my hour of elliptical as well. Dropped #5 off for his ride to practice and stopped at Lowes to see what flowers and plants they had. I grabbed a few things and a bag of peat moss. Ended up doing a lot in the gardens, turning over the dirt and raking it. Planting some more seeds, transplanting some seedlings as well as a few veggie starts I'd picked up. At one point I checked my devices to see if my gardening had been picked up as a workout and it had ... except my Garmin was missing! It must have fallen off somewhere. I know I'd had it after my last workout, as I'd looked at its numbers then. I'd done the carpool pickups, walked all over the yard, and then Lowes. I retraced all my steps around the yard, house and car but couldn't find it. I even downloaded a "find my device" app but it didn't help at all (I experimented to see if it could find my Motiv ring and it didn't give much feedback, not at all easy to use). I'm bummed, but of any of my five trackers to lose, it would be the one I would miss least. Hubs checked in ... got bumped to first class for his flight. Dinner out at a ritzy place. Here at home we watched the Jazz ... but gave up as they got trounced here at home. #3 had come home from school during 4th period (basketball, the coach doesn't really care if they stay now that the season is over and #3 isn't even on the team. #2 has been going to class though, and he's graduated! He just loves to play). #3 said he wasn't feeling well and laid down all afternoon and evening. I really don't think it could be strep again, although he's feeling many of the same symptoms. May the 4th be with you ... ;)
0505 (Saturday) Weight 175.7. Steps 22720. Total Burn 2832. Exercise Burn 886/1021 (60minElliptical, 30min/2.25MilesTreadmill). Calories in 1800. Three basketball games for #5 today, but the first wasn't until 11:00, so it was a relaxed morning. I hit the elliptical a couple times. The first game was an easy win, even though we only had five players, missing one of our big guys. I debated stopping for donuts on the way home ... but I resisted. #3 hadn't had a great night and still wasn't feeling well, but got up, ate something, took medication and then seemed a bit better. I was surprised when he still went into work. Not sure if he has a great work ethic ... or if his girlfriend was working tonight too. I ran the two littles over to Aunt Olivia for haircuts. Supercuts is close, and rather than waiting with them, I drop them off and then pick them up again when they text me they are done. I thought I'd be able to get a 30min walk on the treadmill in, but had to cut it short at 20 minutes to go pick them up. Much better with the trim! #4 wanted to go hang with friends, so I dropped him off around 3:30. I told him I'd need to pick him up by 7:00 as #5 and I would need to head out to his double header at 8:00 and 9:00. He ended up getting a ride home with his friend, and they hung out at our house for a bit. #1 headed out to see Hamilton with Aunt Olivia. He's a huge fan. I was so happy to hear he got to go. Back to basketball ... we knew these games would be tough. The first one was against a team from the upper division. It was obvious they were upper, a different league. They were really good, worked together as a team so well. Our Wolves just weren't a match. #5 said it was still fun though, that the boys on the other team were nice, that is good. I always tell him to note what makes him feel better/worse when getting trounced, and to try to act the better way when they are the winning team (like the Grizzly game this morning). The second game was a team in our division, but one that was ranked higher than we were (we've had a tough season in DD so far, 0-3, they were 2-1) ... but our boys got the win. There was some altercations. Sometimes I'm a little out of it, as I have my headphones on. #5 made some clutch free throws there at the end. Hubs had checked in during the day. They saw seals at the beach and went on a water ride.
0506 (Sunday) Weight 174.9. Steps 18853. Total Burn 2620. Exercise Burn 827/814 (60minElliptical, 30min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in 2300. I planned on making breakfast, but got a couple elliptical sessions in first. Didn't really get started on breakfast until around 11:00. Bacon, sausage, hashbrowns and french toast. #1 took the two littles to see Avengers Infinity War. I went out back to try and catch a little sun on my lower half ... my top half has gotten quite a bit from my gardening and mowing. Quiet day at home. Jazz game in the evening ... Jazz got beat again. I got one more elliptical in and then a treadmill time before bed. Early to bed, I was tired.
0507 (Monday) Weight 176.4. Steps 30738. Total Burn 3249. Exercise Burn 1410/1434 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/4.13milesTreadmill). Calories in 2100. Back to the weekday routine. I got up and got in my three 20min sessions on the elliptical. An hour into "Crash" on Amazon Prime. I've seen it before but had a hankering to watch it again. I generally don't like to see things more than once. After dropping #5 off to school, I hit Zumba w/Debbie. Stats: 5455 steps. 2.39 miles. 352/328 burn. AvHR106. High139. In zone 7 of the 58 minutes. Stopped at Smiths on the way home to restock produce. I wish I'd thought to have my prescriptions filled and waiting. I try to get them refilled as the month starts up. #2 started his new job at UPS today. He left before I got back. #1 was still home. His new work shift is 11:30-8:00. Got in couple treadmill times. Caught a little sun. #5 had a game in the evening, not until 9:00. Oy. At 8:30 when it was time to head out, I wanted to head to bed! It was a close game, we lost by two. Poor #5 was so upset. Wolves were down by three with seconds left. He had the ball and made a shot and got fouled. If he made all three free throws it would tie the game. He made the first. Missed the second. Then he purposely missed the third so we could try and get the rebound and up for two to tie, but it didn't happen. #5 was in tears, although of course no one was blaming him. He's just so hard on himself. I sure didn't want to go into overtime though. It was already 10:00! Checked in with Hubs. He'd flown home from California today, but gone straight to the office (I think his car was there, having carpooled with the guys from work) and then straight from there back to the airport and to Phoenix. They had dinner, and he said his a/c in the hotel room wouldn't go below 74°. We like it cool to sleep!
0508 (Tuesday) Weight 174.7. Steps 31165. Total Burn 3267. Exercise Burn 1413/1462 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/4milesTreadmill). Calories in 2400. Got in my hour of elliptical early, then off to Zumba w/Marian. We have had a new lady coming pretty regularly now. Stats: 5707 steps. 2.48miles. 373/355 burn. AvHR109. High141. In zone 7 of the 58 minutes. The weather is nice enough that I really should be walking. Just need to be on top of the time to allow those extra walking minutes. Caught some sun again. Transplanted a few things. Watered and did duck duty as per usual. One treadmill time while the kids were in school. #2 and his buddy Ben worked out in the gym, but did it right as I was running carpools. I told them that was perfect timing! As I'd dragged #3 out of bed in the morning, I told him if he was so tired, he could always take a nap after school. He did today. A 3-hour nap! Then he was awake to go see his girlfriend late. #4 disappeared early, and he was in bed. Checked in with Hubs. He'll be home late tomorrow.
0509 (Wednesday) Weight 175.1. Steps 37121. Total Burn 3558. Exercise Burn 1450/1747 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2700. Awake early (around 5:00) but must have fallen back asleep. I was surprised when the alarm went off at 5:50. Got in my hour of elliptical early. Zumba w/MZL. Small group today. Stats: 7341 steps. 3.29miles. 478/477 burn. AvHR117. High145. In Zone 23 of the 65 minutes. 29 Motiv minutes. Didn't really feel like we needed a grocery restock yet. Stopped at the Dollar Store to look around and grab a few things. Found some little plastic fencing I'd seen in my minds eye (but had been $$ when I looked it up online). Grabbed 10 of them for the garden ... just a little barrier to keep the ducks on one side when needed. Brought in my buys, and went out and installed the fencing and it's just as I pictured in my head. As the ducks aren't flying, I really don't think they can get over it, even though it's still short. We'll just need to barricade a small portion off when we want to keep them on one side. I worked quite a bit in the yard doing other things. Mowed the front and back and did some watering and some more transplanting. Definitely got some sun on my shoulders and back as I did all that, and I laid down a bit with my bottom half in the sun to try and even myself out. Got some reading done, and the ducks came and hung out right by me. Replanted the herbs (in a cute dollar store tin) for the kitchen. Need a new "egg" basket though. Had not found an egg this morning. One treadmill time while the boys were in school. I wouldn't have done a second ... I was already at 30k, but I needed to finish my movie. Second treadmill time around 8:00. Just walked both sessions today. Then just waiting for Hubs to get home. His flight got in around 9:20.
0510 (Thursday) Weight 174.8. Steps 31750. Total Burn 3336. Exercise Burn 1157/1528 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.75mileTreadmill). Calories in 2000. Back to the routine with Hubs home. He was up and off pretty early. Back to work ... although this last one had been a work trip. Zumba with MZL. It was one of the gal's birthdays, and they had a big spread. They usually do a card and a little cake. Struggled a bit getting the heart rate up. Not some of my favorite numbers. Stats: 6673 steps. 2.91 miles. AvHR108. High134. In zone 11 of the 64 minutes. I snuck out a little early to get to my other daily stuff. Stopped at Sam's for some groceries, then grabbed a few things at Walmart. Last sunny day for a bit, so I got a little sunshine. Just one time on the treadmill today. Whereas I felt like I needed to hit a second yesterday to finish my movie ... I was (re)watching "Avatar" today and it's so long, that even the second time wouldn't have gotten me to the end. I had planned on wrapping it up tomorrow. #5 had practice in the evening. I dropped him and then picked him up, then got my shower in. Hubs and #3 had a derby and said it went really well.
0511 (Friday) Weight 174.6. Steps 15356. Total Burn 2557. Exercise Burn 650/749 (60minElliptical). Calories in 2700. I was able to get back to sleep after Hubs left, and slept in until a little after 7:00. Dropped #5 off, and I was on duty for the middle school kids too today. So no Zumba, again. I guess the MZL class got canceled anyway, so I guess that made it a bit easier. I really wasn't missing. I stopped at the Dollar Tree right there across from the middle school, and then Smiths, to pickup prescriptions. I'd got my two and Hubs on the same schedule now, so grabbed all three. I forgot the store was under construction. I think I may stop shopping there until they are done. It's hard to get around in. I got in my elliptical hour throughout the day, but no treadmill time either. Early out at the elementary, and then middle school pickup. Then dropped #5 off for his practice. #4 wanted to hit the rec center with a friend, so I did the drive there (picking up Hunter) and then his family did the ride home ... which was good, I wanted to head to bed. Hubs and I were actually watching a movie "Dr. Strange" and he made his yummy popcorn. Hubs started to fall asleep though, so we didn't make it through.
0512 (Saturday) Weight 176.5. Steps 12901. Total Burn 2268. Exercise Burn 350/453 (60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2000. Hubs and #3 were off early for a double derby, Lego style. They were gone most of the morning. My nails haven't looked good after my gardening, and the last fill really should have had the tips re-done. So in for another fill, even though it had only been two weeks. I went down on the treadmill to watch "Grey's Anatomy" and did a whole hour at once, watching some "Glitch" to fill in the time. #5 had a Grizzlies game at 1:00. They got the win. He had another game in the evening with his Wolves. They got the win there too. #5 went down in the first half, hitting his head, then took a blow to the knee in the second half. His little buddy Austin had come over in the afternoon and came to the game with us. Hubs and I finished the movie we'd started last night ... well, I finished it. He fell asleep. Again. And he snored. Very loudly. He doesn't on a regular basis, and never this bad. I snore occasionally too, and he'll nudge me. I wake immediately, apologize, and move positions and hope that helps. He told me to nudge him as well if needed. I hadn't ever before, but I was tired and couldn't get to sleep ... but there was NO nudging him. Even a little more aggressive on my part didn't wake him or cause him to shift. I even pulled the pillow from under his head, and that helped for about a minute before he started up again. I went and found some earplugs ... I eventually fell asleep.
0513 (Sunday) Weight 175.7. Steps 9997. Total Burn 2268. Exercise Burn 250/203 (40min/2.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2600. Mother's Day. We did sleep in, and I needed it after that night! Super snoring Mr. The guys would have done breakfast in bed, but I didn't stay in that long. #1 took care of the animal "mommy" duties, feeding the cats and ducks. We had breakfast (waffles, eggs, bacon) and I did head back to bed for a bit. Not sure if I fell back asleep. My Motiv said I did, but the Fitbit didn't catch it and I didn't really feel like I was ever out. #3 got me some eggplant plants. I hadn't found them at the store when I'd been and had mentioned it to the boys if they happened to be out and about. I really only needed one. He got me four. I went out and planted them, and saw the gift from Hubs. A raised planter. I'd had my eye on it at Sam'sClub. With it, I can use some of the otherwise unusable space (over in the "wild" area where I can't dig because we put weed fabric down years ago). Hubs had #2 mow. #3 did some vacuuming and kitchen cleanup ... although no one did the dishes, so I ended up doing them ;) I got my new plants in the ground. It was a nice day, unlike the last few rainy days. Hubs prepped dinner, steak and potatoes. I made my "pie in a pan" dessert. We headed out to Uncle Clay's for the family gathering. My folks were out at my youngest brother's house, so I made plans to meet up with Mom on Tuesday for lunch.
0506 (Sunday) Weight 174.9. Steps 18853. Total Burn 2620. Exercise Burn 827/814 (60minElliptical, 30min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in 2300. I planned on making breakfast, but got a couple elliptical sessions in first. Didn't really get started on breakfast until around 11:00. Bacon, sausage, hashbrowns and french toast. #1 took the two littles to see Avengers Infinity War. I went out back to try and catch a little sun on my lower half ... my top half has gotten quite a bit from my gardening and mowing. Quiet day at home. Jazz game in the evening ... Jazz got beat again. I got one more elliptical in and then a treadmill time before bed. Early to bed, I was tired.
0507 (Monday) Weight 176.4. Steps 30738. Total Burn 3249. Exercise Burn 1410/1434 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/4.13milesTreadmill). Calories in 2100. Back to the weekday routine. I got up and got in my three 20min sessions on the elliptical. An hour into "Crash" on Amazon Prime. I've seen it before but had a hankering to watch it again. I generally don't like to see things more than once. After dropping #5 off to school, I hit Zumba w/Debbie. Stats: 5455 steps. 2.39 miles. 352/328 burn. AvHR106. High139. In zone 7 of the 58 minutes. Stopped at Smiths on the way home to restock produce. I wish I'd thought to have my prescriptions filled and waiting. I try to get them refilled as the month starts up. #2 started his new job at UPS today. He left before I got back. #1 was still home. His new work shift is 11:30-8:00. Got in couple treadmill times. Caught a little sun. #5 had a game in the evening, not until 9:00. Oy. At 8:30 when it was time to head out, I wanted to head to bed! It was a close game, we lost by two. Poor #5 was so upset. Wolves were down by three with seconds left. He had the ball and made a shot and got fouled. If he made all three free throws it would tie the game. He made the first. Missed the second. Then he purposely missed the third so we could try and get the rebound and up for two to tie, but it didn't happen. #5 was in tears, although of course no one was blaming him. He's just so hard on himself. I sure didn't want to go into overtime though. It was already 10:00! Checked in with Hubs. He'd flown home from California today, but gone straight to the office (I think his car was there, having carpooled with the guys from work) and then straight from there back to the airport and to Phoenix. They had dinner, and he said his a/c in the hotel room wouldn't go below 74°. We like it cool to sleep!
0508 (Tuesday) Weight 174.7. Steps 31165. Total Burn 3267. Exercise Burn 1413/1462 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/4milesTreadmill). Calories in 2400. Got in my hour of elliptical early, then off to Zumba w/Marian. We have had a new lady coming pretty regularly now. Stats: 5707 steps. 2.48miles. 373/355 burn. AvHR109. High141. In zone 7 of the 58 minutes. The weather is nice enough that I really should be walking. Just need to be on top of the time to allow those extra walking minutes. Caught some sun again. Transplanted a few things. Watered and did duck duty as per usual. One treadmill time while the kids were in school. #2 and his buddy Ben worked out in the gym, but did it right as I was running carpools. I told them that was perfect timing! As I'd dragged #3 out of bed in the morning, I told him if he was so tired, he could always take a nap after school. He did today. A 3-hour nap! Then he was awake to go see his girlfriend late. #4 disappeared early, and he was in bed. Checked in with Hubs. He'll be home late tomorrow.
0509 (Wednesday) Weight 175.1. Steps 37121. Total Burn 3558. Exercise Burn 1450/1747 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2700. Awake early (around 5:00) but must have fallen back asleep. I was surprised when the alarm went off at 5:50. Got in my hour of elliptical early. Zumba w/MZL. Small group today. Stats: 7341 steps. 3.29miles. 478/477 burn. AvHR117. High145. In Zone 23 of the 65 minutes. 29 Motiv minutes. Didn't really feel like we needed a grocery restock yet. Stopped at the Dollar Store to look around and grab a few things. Found some little plastic fencing I'd seen in my minds eye (but had been $$ when I looked it up online). Grabbed 10 of them for the garden ... just a little barrier to keep the ducks on one side when needed. Brought in my buys, and went out and installed the fencing and it's just as I pictured in my head. As the ducks aren't flying, I really don't think they can get over it, even though it's still short. We'll just need to barricade a small portion off when we want to keep them on one side. I worked quite a bit in the yard doing other things. Mowed the front and back and did some watering and some more transplanting. Definitely got some sun on my shoulders and back as I did all that, and I laid down a bit with my bottom half in the sun to try and even myself out. Got some reading done, and the ducks came and hung out right by me. Replanted the herbs (in a cute dollar store tin) for the kitchen. Need a new "egg" basket though. Had not found an egg this morning. One treadmill time while the boys were in school. I wouldn't have done a second ... I was already at 30k, but I needed to finish my movie. Second treadmill time around 8:00. Just walked both sessions today. Then just waiting for Hubs to get home. His flight got in around 9:20.
0510 (Thursday) Weight 174.8. Steps 31750. Total Burn 3336. Exercise Burn 1157/1528 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.75mileTreadmill). Calories in 2000. Back to the routine with Hubs home. He was up and off pretty early. Back to work ... although this last one had been a work trip. Zumba with MZL. It was one of the gal's birthdays, and they had a big spread. They usually do a card and a little cake. Struggled a bit getting the heart rate up. Not some of my favorite numbers. Stats: 6673 steps. 2.91 miles. AvHR108. High134. In zone 11 of the 64 minutes. I snuck out a little early to get to my other daily stuff. Stopped at Sam's for some groceries, then grabbed a few things at Walmart. Last sunny day for a bit, so I got a little sunshine. Just one time on the treadmill today. Whereas I felt like I needed to hit a second yesterday to finish my movie ... I was (re)watching "Avatar" today and it's so long, that even the second time wouldn't have gotten me to the end. I had planned on wrapping it up tomorrow. #5 had practice in the evening. I dropped him and then picked him up, then got my shower in. Hubs and #3 had a derby and said it went really well.
0511 (Friday) Weight 174.6. Steps 15356. Total Burn 2557. Exercise Burn 650/749 (60minElliptical). Calories in 2700. I was able to get back to sleep after Hubs left, and slept in until a little after 7:00. Dropped #5 off, and I was on duty for the middle school kids too today. So no Zumba, again. I guess the MZL class got canceled anyway, so I guess that made it a bit easier. I really wasn't missing. I stopped at the Dollar Tree right there across from the middle school, and then Smiths, to pickup prescriptions. I'd got my two and Hubs on the same schedule now, so grabbed all three. I forgot the store was under construction. I think I may stop shopping there until they are done. It's hard to get around in. I got in my elliptical hour throughout the day, but no treadmill time either. Early out at the elementary, and then middle school pickup. Then dropped #5 off for his practice. #4 wanted to hit the rec center with a friend, so I did the drive there (picking up Hunter) and then his family did the ride home ... which was good, I wanted to head to bed. Hubs and I were actually watching a movie "Dr. Strange" and he made his yummy popcorn. Hubs started to fall asleep though, so we didn't make it through.
0512 (Saturday) Weight 176.5. Steps 12901. Total Burn 2268. Exercise Burn 350/453 (60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2000. Hubs and #3 were off early for a double derby, Lego style. They were gone most of the morning. My nails haven't looked good after my gardening, and the last fill really should have had the tips re-done. So in for another fill, even though it had only been two weeks. I went down on the treadmill to watch "Grey's Anatomy" and did a whole hour at once, watching some "Glitch" to fill in the time. #5 had a Grizzlies game at 1:00. They got the win. He had another game in the evening with his Wolves. They got the win there too. #5 went down in the first half, hitting his head, then took a blow to the knee in the second half. His little buddy Austin had come over in the afternoon and came to the game with us. Hubs and I finished the movie we'd started last night ... well, I finished it. He fell asleep. Again. And he snored. Very loudly. He doesn't on a regular basis, and never this bad. I snore occasionally too, and he'll nudge me. I wake immediately, apologize, and move positions and hope that helps. He told me to nudge him as well if needed. I hadn't ever before, but I was tired and couldn't get to sleep ... but there was NO nudging him. Even a little more aggressive on my part didn't wake him or cause him to shift. I even pulled the pillow from under his head, and that helped for about a minute before he started up again. I went and found some earplugs ... I eventually fell asleep.
0513 (Sunday) Weight 175.7. Steps 9997. Total Burn 2268. Exercise Burn 250/203 (40min/2.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2600. Mother's Day. We did sleep in, and I needed it after that night! Super snoring Mr. The guys would have done breakfast in bed, but I didn't stay in that long. #1 took care of the animal "mommy" duties, feeding the cats and ducks. We had breakfast (waffles, eggs, bacon) and I did head back to bed for a bit. Not sure if I fell back asleep. My Motiv said I did, but the Fitbit didn't catch it and I didn't really feel like I was ever out. #3 got me some eggplant plants. I hadn't found them at the store when I'd been and had mentioned it to the boys if they happened to be out and about. I really only needed one. He got me four. I went out and planted them, and saw the gift from Hubs. A raised planter. I'd had my eye on it at Sam'sClub. With it, I can use some of the otherwise unusable space (over in the "wild" area where I can't dig because we put weed fabric down years ago). Hubs had #2 mow. #3 did some vacuuming and kitchen cleanup ... although no one did the dishes, so I ended up doing them ;) I got my new plants in the ground. It was a nice day, unlike the last few rainy days. Hubs prepped dinner, steak and potatoes. I made my "pie in a pan" dessert. We headed out to Uncle Clay's for the family gathering. My folks were out at my youngest brother's house, so I made plans to meet up with Mom on Tuesday for lunch.
0514 (Monday) Weight 177.3. Steps 30398. Total Burn 3360. Exercise Burn 1452/1543 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/4milesTreadmill). Calories in 2300. No snoring last night. Yea. I did beat Hubs up though. #3 had texted me (after I was asleep) that a friend from work had a situation at home and needed a place to crash for the night and was sleeping in his room. In the morning, he didn't want to wake him or leave (to go to school) and talked me into letting him skip his first two periods. I got my three sessions on the elliptical in, dropped #5 off at school and then went to Zumba w/Debbie. Stats: 5900 steps. 2.58 miles. 420/376 burn. AvHR122. High149. In zone 33 of the 59 minutes. There were a couple gals that had come to a few of the classes previously, and another new gal. Good size class. I stopped at the Dollar Tree again, wanting more of the hanging baskets. I'd picked one up on my last trip and liked how it turned out hanging from the trampoline. I hadn't expected sunshine today. There had been clouds and rain in the forecast, but it was quite nice out. I transplanted quite a bit, then got my bottom half some sunshine. I hadn't grabbed eggs yesterday, so there should have been three this morning (I have been leaving one to keep Blackfoot laying in the same spot). There were three, but one was broken open. I brought one in early, leaving one and disposing of the broken one. As I went out later in the day, the one I'd left was laying out broken too. I wonder if a magpie has gotten into the nest. Disappointing to lose two eggs. I got in one treadmill time before picking up kids, and one more after. Jogged the first, walked the second. Got my Fitbit report today, but didn't quite finish up my blog post. Got a few loads of laundry in ... I didn't do any yesterday on Mother's Day. Almost made taco salad, but Hubs said he'd be home late. The sunshine skeedattled and we got hit with the promised rain. It was really coming down! #5 had an 8:00 game. One of our boys hurt his wrist and they had to leave to have it looked at. Our boys were on though, especially Gordon, who hit eight 3-pointers. #5 had a good game too, and it was an easy win.
0515 (Tuesday)Weight 174.9. Steps 28390. Total Burn 3203. Exercise Burn 1262/1398 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.75milesTreadmill). Calories in 2100. Hubs alarm went off at 5:00 ... and he nudged me and asked me to turn it off. He was having a mini Menieres and didn't dare roll over, afraid it would aggravate it. He stayed in bed a bit longer, I beat him up and hit the elliptical, getting my three sessions in. I was on teacher duty at Zumba, as Marian was out of town. Carma came, so I was able to have her step in and break it up. Stats: 6107 steps. 2.72 miles. 437/381 burn. AvHR122. High155. In zone 29 of the 59 minutes. I'd arranged with my mom to take her out to lunch for a belated Mother's Day. I had some food stuffs (things the kids decided they didn't like, some expired or close) that I brought out for them. My brother's family often likes our leftovers. I brought out the baked ziti I'd made last week (g/f for Dad) and some shaved meat we'd frozen. Also some kitchen towels and mints. I stopped at Dollar Tree and DI on the way. I've joined this FB DT group, and I've been hitting the store more often since then! Found a new "egg" basket, the one I was using was a little too large and I wanted one without a handle. Blackfoot laid in a new spot this morning, the one I can see from #3's window. I picked it up though, so we'll see if she stays there or tries someplace new. Anyway ... met up at Mom's and unloaded everything. Checked out some of the new furniture. My brother and his wife have been helping the folks update some stuff. Then Mom and I headed to Chuck-a-Rama. She always pays, an incentive to come and go to lunch, but as this was a Mother's Day date, I covered the cost today. Food was good. I have a "Chuck-a-Rama" meal saved in MFP and it was pretty spot on. I always eat the same stuff. Dropped Mom back home. Checked out her orchid (gift from last year) that is blooming again. Had to leave to make it home to pick up middle school carpool, in fact, I had to go straight there and was a couple minutes late. Elementary pickup ... I asked #5 if he'd mind if we hit Maceys for a quick grocery run. We needed fruit and lettuce. He said okay, and I bribed him further with an ice cream cone. I was quick, didn't get much. Then home for the rest of the day. It had been sunny earlier, but then turned cloudy. I made taco salad for dinner, although it was just Hubs and the two littles. Got one full treadmill time (30min/just walking though) but had a bit left on my movie. I didn't feel like hitting the gym, but I did 12 minutes, enough to finish my show.
0516 (Wednesday) Weight 174.9. Steps 33644. Total Burn 3673. Exercise Burn 1350/1867 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/2.25milesTreadmill). Calories in 1450. Hubs was up and off this morning at his usual time (just after 5:00). I got my three elliptical sessions in, gathered my duck egg (she had moved, the boys were sure under foot!), got the boys off to school and then hit Zumba with MZL. Fairly small group, although there were still several instructors. Stats: 6245 steps. 2.75 miles. 474/363 burn. AvHR123. High155. In zone 45 of the 63 minutes. As I'd just hit the grocery store yesterday, I came straight home today. Pretty much passed #1 on his way out. Put in some laundry, folding the last batch from yesterday. Gave the birds belated breakfast (well, second breakfast) and did some computer stuff. I wanted to get some sun while the boys weren't home. Got a little reading in too. One treadmill time (jogging) then it was time to pickup the kids from school. As soon as I got back from elementary pickup, I headed over to the bank, where Hubs met me and we closed on a home equity line of credit. We needed some cash for taxes and it will be nice to have for a backup. Hubs left to go to a derby with #4 as his helper. I stopped by Lowes, grabbed some more potting soil and a few plants. Stopped and grabbed some logs a neighbor was offering. Then it was work, work, work pulling everything to the back, trimming branches off an overhanging tree, getting things planted, moving some things around. There were a couple planters Hubs didn't like the placement of, so I moved them. We had a snowball bush that was in a spot that wouldn't work as it would grow bigger, so I transplanted it. I hope it survives. Planted my herbs and some seeds in the standing planter I got for Mother's Day. Moved the greenhouse ... done with it for the spring season. Whew. Wanted to get the lawn mowed today, but that will have to wait until tomorrow. Still sunny tomorrow, then cooler and rainy for the weekend. Put some laundry away, did the dishes ... just a "leftovers" for dinner dinner.
0517 (Thursday) Weight 173.7. Steps 36596. Total Burn 3624. Exercise Burn 1289/1822 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in 1900. Hubs was up and off early (like 3:30), he couldn't sleep, so he went into work. I got my hour of elliptical in early. No egg though. It was there, just broken. At 6:10 am. I really can't get to it much earlier than that. Grabbed it and put it in the bin, garbage day today. We were full. Off to Zumba w/MZL ... stats: 6662 steps. 2.91 miles. 515/408 burn. AvHR128. High150. In zone 48 of the 65 minutes. Stopped at Sam's (forgot the rewards check again) and Walmart. Grabbed some herbs to finish up my planter. One more tomato plant. The ones I started from seed are showing up now. Brought in all the groceries and got things put away. I'd picked up a big bat of dry cat food. Silly kitties ripped it open, even though they have the same exact food in their feeder downstairs. Caught a little sun. Treadmill walk. Carpool x2 ... can't believe school is almost out! Made some stroganoff for an early dinner (Hubs had a derby). It was funny, as #4 bought it shoes last week, using up some of his money stash, he now wants to earn again so expressed an interest in doing derbies. #3 has always been the goto guy, but being older, he does have a job and income. #3 asked #4 if he wanted to do the derby and the two went back and forth (well I could do it. I COULD do it too. Do you want to? Do YOU want to? You can do it ... I'll do it). I then mowed the lawn, front and back, as I'm not sure of the weekend weather, and I wanted to get further into the unfinished area out back, see if I could clean it up just a bit. I then did a little more planting. The herbs and tomato plant I'd picked up earlier, and some more seeds (pumpkins and zuchinni). Watering everything ... also had a bury a little bird, not sure if it fell into one of the water bins and couldn't get out or what, but it was dead and floating. I put it near Gabby's grave, a corner I won't be digging up (other than planting a few flower seeds). Had to stop to run #5 to practice. Came back and finished up my yard stuff/duck duty and back to pick up #5. I was well over 30k, but I had 10 minutes left on my show, so I went down to the gym and just ellipticalled until it was done. Cleaned up the kitchen and did the dishes ... and to bed.
0518 (Friday) Weight 173.6. Steps 32751. Total Burn 3423. Exercise Burn 1450/1621 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2600. I had my alarm set for 7:30, but I was awake at the usual time (5:30ish). Hubs had left earlier. I got up around my usual time (6:00ish) and hit the treadmill for an hour, as I didn't have my usual mommy duties with the school late start. Even got in an elliptical session. Got #3 off, drove #5 to elementary, made sure #4 was ready for carpool, then hit Zumba w/MZL. Felt good to go on a Friday, it's been a few weeks. There weren't many instructors today, so I did more numbers than usual. Stats: 7064 steps. 3.2miles. 508/446 burn. AvHR124. High151. In zone 47 of the 67 minutes. Home straight after class. #1 and #2 were home, but left shortly after. My "alone time" at home will be coming to an end soon with school out for summer. I put in some laundry and folded some of the clothes/towels I hadn't got to yesterday. Unloaded and reloaded the dishwasher. Made some bread dough and got several loaves rising. Went out to water and do my duck duty. Blackfoot had laid in the doghouse, and I felt that was secure enough I left the egg for now (so she'll lay in the same safe spot ... that and it's a pain for me to get to). Silly ducks had gotten into some of my planting from yesterday. I think they ate the pumpkin seeds I planted! I don't have many more of those. I replanted and moved the pots to a place I don't think the ducks can get to. Later, the birds got into the West garden and my poor pepper plant is toast I think. They also did a number on the tomatoes. I may have to confine them to the unfinished area until the plants are big enough to withstand the ducks! On the sunny side (there was sun) my snowball bush is looking like it might make it after all. Still probably too early to tell. Early out at the elementary. Middle school pickup. I had the oven heating for the first pickup kid carpool then got one set of bread baked, then the second when I got back home with #4. Then #5 had practice, so I dropped him off for that. Hubs and #4 had a derby. Three this week.
0519 (Saturday) Weight 174.5. Steps 19680. Total Burn 2801. Exercise Burn 800/997 (40minElliptical, 40min/3.15milesTreadmill, WEIGHTS). Calories in 2400. Funny (or not funny) how when you can sleep in ... you can't sleep in. Still woke early. Went ahead and got up. Hit the treadmill, getting in 40min (a 5k) while I watched the season finale of Grey's Anatomy. There was a neighborhood 5k that morning. #3 has participated in the past, but he's been too busy binge watching the 2nd season of "13 Reasons Why" to get out of bed. Hubs was off to his mom's to help around her house. He took #1 for some extra muscle, and #5, as he was going to hang out with a friend who moved close to Maga's house. I hit the gym again, doing weights for the first time in a while. Got one elliptical session in as well. Hubs also got #2 and #3 working to drop off some stuff at DI, and pick up some flagstones from Maga's house. He'd brought me some last year to make a path through my garden, and I needed some more. Maga had a bunch after tearing out a patio of them. The boys brought them to the back and even placed them, although I need to prep the spot more (even it out). #5 showed back up at home with two friends. Had to hush them some, as Daddy was taking a nap after his morning work. Sometime after last night, they re-striped the road off the neighborhood (7800 S). It's now three lanes, but they are narrow. Should help with traffic some, but now if you want to go to Walmart, you have to get across two lanes, not just one. It does help with visibility at the turn though. Big trucks would park there to stop at the gas station and it made it practically impossible to see oncoming traffic at the turn. #5's game was at 4:00 and his two buddies came to watch. #5 did good, and the team got the win. We went through the car wash on the way home, then the boys played a bit longer before they were picked up. I watered the plants and hit the elliptical once more. Hubs was in the garage working most of the evening, pounding his music which reverberated through the house.
0520 (Sunday) Weight 174.9. Steps 17828. Total Burn 2617. Exercise Burn 600/819 (30minEllipitcal, 30min/2milesTreadmill, Bike). Calories in 2600. Got up around 7:00. Hubs was still sleeping, so I hit the bike (quiet) ... it had been a while. Moved all my trackers to my feet. All the Fitbits were similar in "step" count, as was the Motiv, but the Garmin was double. Interesting to see how the different devices track sometimes. Came up and got the kitchen cleaned up before starting on breakfast. #3 was helping cleanup and with meal prep. Had to run to the store for buttermilk, as we were out of his syrup. He made the waffles and syrup. I made hashbrowns (from leftover baked potatoes) and sausage and bacon. Hubs got a little nap, and I laid down for a bit too. Worked in the back getting the stepping stones set. The boys played a little Spikeball.
0521 (Monday) Weight 176.5. Steps 31708. Total Burn 3321. Exercise Burn 1432/1506 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/4.13milesTreadmill). Calories in 2500. Hubs was still sleeping ... he says he struggles getting up especially on Monday mornings after the weekend. I got my hour of elliptical in as I got the kids off to school and Hubs headed out. I hadn't gathered eggs yesterday, and still, within the doghouse, there was a broken egg. I think it's the duck, not Magpies. I took the second, unbroken egg in. Zumba with Debbie. Stats: 5299 steps. 2.32 miles. 400/333 burn. AvHR122. High144. In zone 37 of the 55 minutes. Hubs had hit the store yesterday, picking up a few things I needed, so I didn't stop today. Got in two treadmill times (one jog, one walk), mowed the lawn (front and back) and prepped some chicken. Made chicken pillows for dinner. #5 had a game ... didn't start until 9:00. Oy, past my bedtime! I worked on a couple highlight videos before heading out, but I'm behind. The boys got the win. Final game in the regular season. Playoffs up next.
0522 (Tuesday) Weight 174.9. Steps 30910. Total Burn 3279. Exercise Burn 1231/1471 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in 2600. Up before Hubs again. Hour of elliptical in early. I was feeling a bit off. Had a headache, but didn't want to take ibuprofen on an empty stomach, but didn't feel like eating either. I hoped once I was dancing I wouldn't feel the headache. Zumba w/Marian. Stats: 6079 steps. 2.69 miles. 445/378 burn. AvHR121. High148. In zone 27 of the 60 minutes. I normally go home right after Tuesday Zumba, as it's just here in the neighborhood. It's my at home day. But today I headed to Walmart. I needed to pick up a few things, and wanted to grab some additional garden stuff (more fencing, mulch, tomato plant for the topsy turvy planter, another pepper plant as the ducks got to the one I had). Got home and did some work in the garden. Just one session on the treadmill, walking. Pickups x2 as per usual. #5 had a basketball game at 6:00. We left early just in case there was traffic. Made it before the school was even open. This was the team we'd played last in the season. We beat them then and got the win again today, although #5's shots were a little off. Home again and to bed pretty early.
0523 (Wednesday) Weight 174.9. Steps 24218. Total Burn 3092. Exercise Burn 1180/1291 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 17min/1mileTreadmill). Calories in 2500. My alarm actually woke me this morning. Usually I awakened earlier by Hub's alarm, even if he doesn't get up. He wasn't up today either. He'd had a bit of an attack in the night, then turned his alarm off so if he managed to fall asleep he could stay asleep longer. He still wasn't feeling right. He tried to get up and walk around and I could tell he was off. Don't like him driving in that condition. I got him to go back to bed, do whatever work he could from there. I still got my elliptical in. Another broken egg :( One of the drakes was accompanying me to the shed, past my tomatoes, which I have protected by one of the little wire fences. There was a worm in there though ... and the fence did NOT stop him at all! It happened so fast. Not sure if he went through (it is fairly open) or over. Without the worm incentive, I'm not sure if he would have had trouble getting out and I didn't want him trampling the tomatoes, so I grabbed him and lifted him out. Dropped #5 off, then headed off to Zumba w/MZL. Stats: 6552 steps. 2.88 miles. 488/413 burn. AvHR 121. High 148. After class I hit the Dollar Tree, then Cal Ranch. I did a little research on ducks breaking their own eggs (as I think now that is what it is, not a magpie, not this consistently and early) and one thought is they need the calcium. I restocked the "layer" feed, which I had run out of a bit ago, and got some oyster shell as well. Hope it helps. 50 pound bags of food ... I unloaded them from the car but then waited for one of my big strong boys to bring it around back to the shed. It wasn't a terribly productive day. I caught a little sun (there was only a little, then clouds rolled in, thunder, rain off and on) and did a it of work in the garden. I'd found some trellis sticks at the dollar store - I'd paid $5 for something similar at Walmart (for peas and beans). #4 seemed upset on the way home from school. I asked him, and he's a little overwhelmed with the end of school stuff. A couple tests, a wood project, a book report. He'd asked if I might help with the book report. I'd read the book too and he finished it up and we discussed the things needed for the report. I did end up working up most of it on the computer. I guess that's where much of the afternoon went. Hubs came home and it was time to head out to tonight's derby. #4 was on deck, as #3 was working (he's worked every night since Saturday!) but anxieties had #4 feeling off, stomachache. I mentioned #5 should be available, but Hubs felt #4 would be okay once they were off. He wasn't. Luckily the derby was close, one of my old Zumba churches in fact. I grabbed #5 and took him out to take #4's place, and brought #4 home. We stopped at Wendy's on the way. The stomachache wasn't bad enough for him to bypass that offer. We haven't been to Wendy's in ages. 50 cent Frostys right now. On the way home, while I really didn't see it happen, right in front of us there was an accident. A woman on a scooter hit by a car (two cars in front of us, they pulled right over as did the car behind them). The woman was injured but alive. Had a helmet on (although it wasn't on anymore). Both other drivers were calling. A couple cars going the other direction were stopping to help. We didn't, as I hadn't really witnessed it and at some point too many people would be in the way I think. Always shakes one up. Back at home #4 and I finished up his report. Hopefully that's one thing down to help him relax. I hadn't done any additional exercise .... only at 20k for the day. It was late, but I went down for a little treadmill time, but only felt up to one mile.
0524 (Thursday) Weight 174.7. Steps 30727. Total Burn 3324. Exercise Burn 1560/1519 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/4.07milesTreadmill). Calories in 2800. Started the day with my hour of elliptical. I'm glad I was able to, I didn't think I'd be able to. #4 wanted to go to school early, so I figured I'd be driving him there in the 7:00-7:30 time frame I usually get my second workout in. But #1 was up ... and I asked him if he would, and he did. I didn't finish my movie yesterday, so I finished it up this morning, and then went onto my series (currently "Glitch") and finished it up later in the day. I'd started the most recent season of "Orphan Black" a day or so ago when too many people were watching Netflix in the house (it will be my Amazon backup) and I guess I'll watch "13 Reasons Why" as the boys have, and there is a lot of talk about it, both good and bad. I just finished the book (audio edition). Got the boys off to school, and then hit Zumba w/MZL. Stats: 7303 steps. 3.31 miles. 517/468 burn. AvHR125. High152. In zone 43 of the 65 minutes. I usually stop at Sam's, and we are low on milk ... but it just wasn't enough incentive to make a stop. #1 was still home, I mean, he usually still is (leaves around 11:00) but he had the day off today. Sol stopped by for a bit. They made "tinga" ... a chicken dish. She headed back to school and #1 took a nap. I caught a little sun, then two treadmill times. Carpools x2. #3 was working again, just filling in from 2:00-4:00 ... but he didn't get home until after 6:30 as they got slammed. Another derby for Hubs and #4. No basketball practice tonight, we have the weekend off practices and games, which is a nice break.
0525 (Friday) Weight 175.4. Steps 22722. Total Burn 2945. Exercise Burn 1125/1136 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2400. Hubs is feeling a little burned out, and decided to take the day off. I slept in a little (alarm set for 7:30, awake around 6:30) but wasn't sure about hitting the gym, I didn't want to wake him. The gym is right below the bedroom. Maybe looking for excuses. Didn't get in a morning workout. Got the kids off, made sure #4 was ready for his carpool pickup, and headed to Zumba. I usually hit MZL on Fridays. It's close, and starting just a little later, is easier to get to. But Debbie was leaving town and had asked Carma and I to sub, so that was the plan. I got there on time and class was good. I got good stats ... 6349 steps. 2.79 miles. 536/439 burn. AvHR1360. High155. In zone 53 of the 63 minutes. I stopped at Smiths on the way home as we needed a few things. They have rearranged the store and I am not used to it yet! Hubs was running some errands and was gone when I got home. He wanted to take his Sequoya in to be looked at, and would need me to pick him up later. It was out by where I used to go to Southziders ... where I stopped going because it was just too far. So I wasn't getting much done during the day. Got in a couple ellipticals when I felt I had a solid 20 minutes (after picking up Hubs, and stopping at the carwash, but before #5's pickup, then again after that pickup before grabbing #4). Watered the gardens ... fed the ducks again. The boys have been attempting to eat my ankles! Arrggh! Broken egg. Again. Grrrr. Debated mowing, but put it off until tomorrow. Was going to hit the gym for my third elliptical, but #3 was in, for over an hour. I still had enough energy (barely) to get it in after he finished up. Worked on the computer, made a muvee, paid bills. I thought we were done on taxes finally, but there is a problem. Looks like #1 DID claim himself, so when we tried to claim him, our return got kicked. I asked #1 and he said they (SIL did the filing on Turbo Tax) didn't, but also didn't have a copy of his tax return to verify. I should have known better than to just take their word for it. So now ... still stressing about it all!
0526 (Saturday) Weight 174.9. Steps 23483. Total Burn 2951. Exercise Burn 800/1158 (40minElliptical, 40min/3.25milesTreadmill, WEIGHTS). Calories in 3200. Like last Saturday, I got up and did a "5k" on the treadmill. Unfortunately "Grey's Anatomy" is over for the season, that was always a pretty good motivation for me. Watched an episode of "Handmaid's Tale" although the second season is jumping around more (now going beyond the book). I came up and actually registered the whole family (and girlfriends of #1 and #2) for the Butter's 5k which is in a few weeks. It was a fun family affair last year, and only $10 to register everyone (not each, everyone!) Went back down to the gym and did a weights workout (finished up the 5th season of Glee). Mowed the lawn, front and back, and did some watering. Hubs had me run him out to pick up his car. I wish I would have remembered to hit Maceys on the way home, they had Oreos on a Saturday sale for $1.49 and we are out of the golden ones the boys love. Back out back, I did a little transplanting, and tried penning the ducks in the unfinished area, off the grass. Hubs wants to fertilize, and we just don't want them eating any of the granules. I know they CAN get through the fence if they really want to (as one of the ducky dudes did when he saw a worm) but I'm not sure how much they would press the issue if there isn't anything super motivating to make them move. They stayed on the unfinished side, so Hubs went ahead and fertilized ... big rain storm coming in tomorrow to wash it in. Popcorn and a movie in the evening. "Get Out" I'd already watched it downstairs in the gym, but Hubs hadn't seen it.
0527 (Sunday) Weight 176.5. Steps 7528. Total Burn 2121. Exercise Burn 0/302 (no exercise). Calories in 2500. Hmmm ... shall I take a rest day? It's been a while since there has been a day when I didn't do an activity deemed "exercise" ... I thought about hitting the gym for a walk, or the bike for some reading and riding, but in the end, it was a no exercise day. Still hit 10k, on my Versa anyway. All the other trackers were still below. Hubs got up and started on the brisket for dinner. #1 was off to church, and #3, scheduled to go into work later, got a call asking if he could cover, so he went in early to work ALL day long. All the other boys were still asleep, and slept in for a while, so we didn't end up making any big breakfast. We had awakened to thunder/lightening and rain pounding down. Good for the grass. The ducks didn't seem to mind it. They stayed in their fenced off area for the morning, but then they got through the fence and were back in the main backyard later in the day. I think all the fertilizer should have been good and dissolved with all that rain though, they should be safe. Cracked egg again though. Hubs hadn't picked up potatoes, so I ran to Sam's to get some. We needed milk too. The weather HAD cleared, but then a monsoon (maybe slight exaggeration, but holy downpour, and then hail) hit right when I was leaving. I was drenched. I got some gas for the car too, came home and had to change clothes completely. Hubs was working in the garage all day, putting up panels to make it look more finished. He'd redone the steps yesterday (much to the chagrin of #1 who got up and said "NO sleep in for me!" with all the banging! He was pretty busy, so I peeled the potatoes and got them going. Also started on another batch of mint brownies, as we've gone through the last one. Between me eating them, #2's girlfriend's cravings and giving them to basketball carpool as a thank you, even though there seems to be a ton, they disappear quickly. I think I've finally mastered the "ganache" topping. Got them all cut and packaged and frozen after dinner. A little computer work, and Hubs was already asleep when I headed to bed.
0528 (Monday) Weight 177. Steps 22139. Total Burn 2870. Exercise Burn 969/1051 (30minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/2miles). Calories in 1900. Memorial Day. We didn't have a lot on deck as a family. I was subbing Zumba for Debbie. I went out and ... guys in the gym playing basketball. They HAD looked to see if it was free and to ask Debbie if they could play on half at least. Of course, Debbie was out of town. There were only four of us (and some kids) so we went into the Primary room and let the guys have the gym ... even though it's crappy to have to Zumba on carpet. Stats: 6285 steps. 2.84 miles. 462/427 burn. AvHR121. High146. In zone 34 of the 62 minutes. Back at home, Hubs was doing more siding in his garage. I got in some elliptical and treadmill time. Rain in the afternoon again. #5 got picked up by a friend and spent the day with their family, not returning until evening. #2 and #3 were working. #1 had the day off, and he and his girlfriend hit the zoo and some other fun. I made a run to Walmart, as we were about out of lettuce and tomatoes (ducky food) and a few other things for the family. Game 7 (Houston vs Warriors) was on, and the boys were watching. #2 requested chocolate chip cookies, so I made some. Experimented a bit with the "convection" setting but wasn't impressed (you are supposed to be able to bake with multiple pans, but the cookies on the bottom didn't cook as well).
0529 (Tuesday) Weight 176.0. Steps 28092. Total Burn 3171. Exercise Burn 1490/1366 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2000. Back to the routine, or semi-school schedule with this being the last week. Hubs was up and off early. I was up a my usual time, and got my three 20min elliptical sessions in. #3 did NOT get up for school, saying it was just signing yearbooks. But he was parked behind my car, so I had to have him get up to move it when it was time to take #5 to school. It was his field day, so he took a change of clothes, as it was anticipated they would get wet ... even though it wasn't very warm out (mid-60°). I'd checked for an egg first thing, but couldn't find one. I checked a little later, and there it was ... I guess she's laying a bit later now. Was able to grab it before it was broken. I went out later to refill their waters ... found a bunch of feathers right out the back door. Quickly checked on the ducks, but all seemed okay. I think they were duck feathers, I guess they could have been from a different bird, but didn't see anything else around. I was leading Zumba today over at the church. I knew Cathyleen wouldn't be there, and Barbara hadn't been to the last few (Debbie's) classes, so I wasn't sure about her, and they are the two regulars. I really wondered if there would be anyone, but Kate (a new gal coming to Debbie's and here) was already there, then Mindy and Melissa and another lady, who has been coming a lot lately. Barabra too, so five, which is pretty good for this class. No Carma, so I was leading the entire hour. Stats: 6523 steps. 2.88 miles. 515/452 burn. AvHR127. High147. In zone 55 of the 64 minutes. All the boys were gone when I got home ... I had a few hours to myself, which will be over soon with school out. Got one treadmill time in, some laundry, kitchen cleanup, blog. Then afterschool pickups. Construction on 4000 W ... wish they would have waited just a few more days. I could take Bangerter to Elkridge, but that is under construction as well. They say to take detours, but all detours have delays due to construction too!
0530 (Wednesday) Weight 176.0. Steps 25394. Total Burn 3037. Exercise Burn 954/1232 (60minElliptical, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2400. Hubs was up and off at the normal time, I was up at my normal time. Got three 20min sessions on the elliptical in. Didn't wake up #3, as he said there really wasn't any school. While technically Friday is the last day, yesterday was the "last" day. Tomorrow is graduation. #4 was off to school as usual, and I dropped #5 off ... came home for a bit, then went back to the school for the 9:30 award assembly for the 6th grade. There was also a school assembly on Friday for the whole school, but #5 told me that all the 6th grade awards were being presented today, so I won't have to come again on Friday. Yea! #5 received a number of awards (readng, writing, math, science, computers, attendance and 100 miles). There were also awards for drama and music ... he didn't get those. Nor the "40BookChallenge" which #4 had managed to get when he was in 6th grade. #5 received the "Tiger Pride" award, which is only given to one boy and one girl in each class for the year. The principal said parents could check their kids out and take them home or out to celebrate. I asked #5 what he wanted to do, but a friend was staying, so he decided to stay too ... he said only about eight students stayed, that they had a fun day and even ordered in pizza. I picked him up after school as usual. One final day of middle school carpool tomorrow ... almost left the gal who rides with us as she wasn't there. I try to text her quick when that happens, and 98% of the time she texts back "oh yea, I'm not getting a ride home today" and today I just bagged it and figured that was the case, but then glimpsed her as I was almost ready to pull out of the lot, so I went back. Next year ... no carpool? Just my two boys? In many ways, it's a lot less stressful, even if I'm on deck for every drop-off and pickup. I'd gotten in one treadmill walk during the day. I'd told #3 to try to plan his workouts for 8:30-11:00 ... as that's during/before/after Zumba class, when I'm not using the gym. Of course, he sleeps all through that and goes down at noon, right when I was ready to head in. I mowed the front lawn instead, and got my treadmill time when he (and a friend) finished up ... and then another later in the day. Hubs had a derby. #3 said he was busy, and #4 didn't feel like going, so #5 went. Saw a basketball buddy there. Hubs needed some batteries ... and nail clippers, and had #2 run some over. It was pretty close. One of the churches I've Zumba'ed at. I found out what #3 had, when he started dismantling his bedroom. He'd bought a "purple" mattress, like #1 did (a full, not a queen, although the size isn't that different). So another twin bed to put into storage, other purchases to be made (sheets, frame, etc).
0531 (Thursday) Weight 176.3. Steps 27355. Total Burn 3196. Exercise Burn 1305/1382 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 35min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in 2700. Blackfoot laid her egg in the water today :( I marked it, dried it off and placed it in the nest (where I would like her to lay). Eggs are so porous, I don't dare use it if it's been submerged, especially in the yucky, ducky water. I got my three elliptical sessions in, #4 off to school as usual (but his last day) and then #5 off (last day/short day tomorrow). Headed out to Zumba w/MZL. Stats: 7175 steps. 3.2 miles. 532/477 burn. AvHR127. High156. In zone 47 of the 65 minutes. After class, rather than hitting Sams (I'd just gone on Sunday) I went down the street to Reams. It's a different one than my usual on 90th, and boy was the set-up different! Got a bunch of produce and some chicken tenders ($1.79 lb). Also a quick stop at a Dollar Tree, also different. Just grabbed some yogurt ... the store yesterday had some but it was marked "use by May 22" ... this one was for mid-June. #4 likes them. #3 was home, but heading out to go shopping for sheets and comforter set, and then hit the mall with a friend. I got one treadmill time in, finishing up my show, which takes away a little motivation to hit the gym a second time later. Headed out to pickup middle school ... I'd meant to take Bangerter, as construction on 4000W has got the street really backed up. I forgot though, and got stuck in the backup. Then #4 texted asking if he could go home with a friend. It would have been nice to have more notice, then I could have asked the other mom to pick up her kid and save myself the trip. But I was already on the way and it was really too late of notice (although if she had been available and left and taken Bangerter, she probably would have beat me there). I'd had #4 tell carpool kid that I would still be coming and that I was stuck in traffic. Finally made it and delivered Damien home. Then pickup of #5. Then some kitchen cleanup and laundry and ducky duty. Blackfoot has concealed the egg. Not broken. Hubs was home a little early to grab some shut eye before we headed out. #1 son is proposing to his girlfriend tonight and wanted us all there. Originally I still planned on #5 going to practice and had arranged for a ride home, but then he and I decided to have him come. Unfortunately #4 was asleep and I didn't press him enough. We went out to the high school, which was where the first date had happened. Her mom and brother were there, and #1 came and did the deed. She said yes. We took some pictures. What a way to end the month.
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