I'll admit it, I struggle some with summer. I do better on the school schedule, getting the kids up and off and my exercise in. My workouts have slipped some. I'm not the only one. There has been a lot of summer sleeping going on. Sleeping in and taking naps. Both the kids and the cats ;) The munchkin finished up basketball games with his Grizzlies (taking the tournament), an out of town trip with his Wolves, and a summer camp/clinic at the local high school. #2 is wearing a Fitbit now, and with his new job at UPS and playing basketball (class and with friends) he's taken the top spot for a few weeks. He was also first from our family when we ran a 5k. Hubs was going to ride the new Segway along side those of us running (or wogging, that's what I do) but he ended up sleeping in. That's the June recap ... here are the stats:
NUMBERS: Weight started at 176.3 and ended up at 177.8. That was also the high. The low beat last month at 172.5. Average weight was 175.56. Average intake was 2305. Average burn 2768. Crunching the numbers, a tiny deficit for the month (-734). Kept intake at goal (under 2000) 10 days. Burn over 3000 also 10 days. Just seven 30k days. Cardio minutes 3022/3288 with 85min of weights.
EXERCISE: I hit the elliptical 22 days this month, achieving my hour 13 of those days. Treadmill time 17 days during the month, five days with double duty. I did a few treadmill 5ks, and one official one. Walked to/from Zumba a couple times. 17 official Zumba classes, and three more practice hours on my own ... I've been teaching quite a bit, subbing for Debbie and Marian. Just one time on the bike, two workouts w/weights. OTHER ACTIVITIES: More family time ... Father's Day gatherings with both sides of the family. A trip out to Grandma's to see cousins in town for a family wedding. Grandparents over to play games. Some eating out. While #5 played a lot of basketball, I was only around for seven games. Lawn mowing, gardening, nail appointments (gardening is hard on my nails!) Here's the Day by Day ...
0601 (Friday) Weight 176.3. Steps 22284. Total Burn 2920. Exercise Burn 1052/1106 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2400. Slept
in a little. Last day of elementary school for #5 ... and for ME. After
18+ years, we'll wrap up that chapter. #4 technically had school, but
it was just a few hours and they weren't really doing anything, so he
skipped (as did the other two kids in the carpool and I'm sure 90% of
the school). After dropping off #5, I changed and headed to Zumba w/MZL.
When I first arrived, I wasn't sure if there were any instructors!
Kathy, one of our older ladies who does a few numbers (even on oxygen)
had started things. Missy was there too, but it was really just her and
me, until about halfway through when a couple other gals showed up.
Stats: 6020 steps. 2.6 miles. 476/398 burn. AvHR124. High150. In zone 40
of the 62 minutes. I stopped at Mimi Nails after, hoping they could
take me as a walk-in. My thumbnail was almost completely off, and the
two pinky nails weren't in great shape either. At first, I thought I saw
people waiting and thought I was out of luck, but then I realized it
was the two owners sitting waiting ... so I got right in. We did a new
set. Afterward, I hit Maceys for a few groceries, and then stopped at
Dunford on the way home. it was National Donut Day, and I felt obligated
to participate. So did everyone else I guess. Uber crowded. #3 had
wanted to go on a Krispie Kreme run UNTIL he found out it was National
Donut Day, and then he decided against it, fearing the crowds, likely
rightly so. Got everything put away, kitchen cleaned up ... an
elliptical session, and it was time to pick up #5 (early out at 1:00).
He had a game with his Wolves up in NSL. Past my ability to drive, I
don't even like to go as a passenger ... so I just sent him with a
teammate. They won. Played an 8th grade girls team. The Wolves have
games tomorrow at 10, 12 and 1:00, but #5's Grizzlies have their game at
11:00 for the championship, so #5 will have to miss the other games.
Hubs was home from work pretty early, spending the evening in the garage
putting up paneling. I was super tired and went to bed early (9:30).
0602 (Saturday) Weight 176.7. Steps 16308. Total Burn 2433. Exercise Burn 350/613 (40min/3.1milesTreadmill). Calories in 3100. Didn't
get out of bed until after 8:00 today. #5's game wasn't until 11:00. I
went ahead and did my "5k" as I have the last couple Saturdays, although
I really had to push myself to do it today. The championship game went
well, our boys got the win, and the t-shirts! We had a few hours before
the Wolves game (the local ones), so I got the lawn mowed. Then off to
Midvale, where the boys won the first, which put them playing again at
7:00. So, waiting an hour. I ran and grabbed a little dinner, just some
tots and chicken tenders from a nearby Arctic Circle. The next game was
against the #1 seed (we were #8) and they beat us pretty easy. #5 still
got some good shots in. He came home and went through the clips ... now
my turn to make them into muvees.
0603 (Sunday) Weight 177.3. Steps 13768. Total Burn 2440. Exercise Burn 506/621 (30minElliptical, 30min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in 2500. Slept until a little after 7:00 ... Hubs headed into work, trying to catch up on some stuff. #5 had been invited to a sleepover late last night, and #3 had taken him ... and then proceeded to head to a sleepover himself. So, there weren't many people home and #2 usually sleeps in and #1 was off to church. #3 grabbed #5 on his way home a little later in the morning. He'd had a misunderstanding with me, thinking we were having a family get-together. He's managed to get work off ... but the party is next week. He ended up going into work to cover for someone. I did a walk on the treadmill, then got a couple elliptical sessions in later in the day. Finished up the monthly review blog post, and got a couple muvees made. Hubs ran to the store, as he wanted to make a meatloaf to smoke. I added some scalloped potatoes to the dinner.
0604
(Monday) Weight 177.2. Steps 30249. Total Burn 3237. Exercise Burn
1319/1427 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 60min/3.5mileTreadmill). Calories in
1700. First day of the summer schedule. Hubs was still up and off
early, around 4:30. I think I fell back asleep a bit, but I was still
restless and awake around my usual time. Of course I didn't get up and
be productive. Got up around 6:30 and then hit the treadmill. On for an
hour, but just walking. Zumba w/Debbie. I was even on time, but then
there was the dreaded "Closed for Cleaning" sign up. Seriously! Can this
not be communicated before hand. Debbie talked to them and they let us
use the relief society room, but there were way too many people (several
had kids with them) and it's so hard to dance on carpet. At least one
lady gave up and left. The rest stuck it out, but stats weren't great.
5424 steps 2.36 miles. 408/326 burn. AvHR118. High143. In zone 27 of the
60 minutes. Stopped at Smiths on the way home. I'd refilled my
prescriptions online, and called Hub's ones in. Mine were ready, but
they had to quickly finish up his. I grabbed a few groceries. #2's "fake
chicken" was on sale, and I got some Gatorade too. Home to unload, then
clean up the kitchen, which was still a mess from last night. Put in
some laundry, did a couple loads. Hit the elliptical, getting my hour in
with three sessions during the day. I've gotten after #4 a bit to
increase his step count and challenged him to do one session on the
treadmill most days during the summer. Even ordered him some new running
shoes as an incentive (I paid $75 of the $150 price tag). He did a run
today. Super sweaty! He also played basketball outside and he and #5
jumped on the tramp a bit, but the tramp (and bb hoop there) are in
pretty bad shape. I watered the lawn ... broken egg again yesterday and
today. Pulled up a watermelon we had forgotten a bit about. While the
ducks seemed to really like watermelon originally, now they are just
so-so for it. Still adore tomatoes. #3 went shopping, trying to find a
red shirt to wear under his work shirt. No luck there, but he still came
home with quite a bit of stuff. He's had bad luck with things shrinking
on him ... which has been a boon to #4, who gets his hand-me-downs. #5
had a 7:00 basketball game with his Wolves. The gym was SO hot. Had to
be 80° at least. The game was quite tight, with the score staying close
and the lead going back and forth. In the end, our boys pulled ahead to
win by 10+. I guess one of the teams after us didn't show, and we were
asked if we wanted to stay and play another game, but the boys all
seemed super tired, and with the hot gym, #5 wasn't interested. I would
have been willing if he was, but we headed home. It had been a super
warm day, and when I checked the app, it said it was 95° outside, and it
felt cooler (in the shade) than in the gym! Hubs was doing a bit of
work on his computer until late. I got caught up on some journal
entries. Not too shabby for the first day of summer. Didn't get to bed
until after 11:00. That's late for us!
0605
(Tuesday) Weight 175.5. Steps 34832. Total Burn 3482. Exercise Burn
1650/1675 (60minElliptical, Zumbax2, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories
in 1800. Hubs had taken half an Ambien a bit into the night, and was
out cold, sleeping in a little later then his usual. He was off around
6:00. I got up shortly after. Did an hour walk on the treadmill. When I
first fed the ducks, Blackfoot was still in the house, I don't think
she'd laid her egg yet. As soon as I saw her out I went to grab it, and
was able to get it before it was broken. It was still warm. #3 was
parked behind me (as Hubs had parked in his usual spot so I could get
out and back in with last night's game) and so I moved it ... then
figured I should walk to Zumba, as it's nice and close and a nice
morning. So I did. Marian was there today, as was Suzanne, who we hadn't
seen all during the school year with the school schedule. Stats: 6318
steps. 2.7miles. 450/388 burn. AvHR117. High132. In zone 33 of the 64
minutes. #3 and a friend were in the gym when I got back home, which was
fine. I'd told #3 to TRY and do his workouts somewhere in the
8:30-11:30 range, as that's when I'm gone to Zumba and then errands or
house stuff. They finished up, and I got my first elliptical in. Then I
asked #4 if he wanted to practice basketball at the church gym and he
said yes. #5 came too, and we stayed for just over an hour. I practiced
some Zumba while I waited and supervised. Back home, and out to water
plants and refresh ducky waters. #3 had put his bed frame together and
he and I tried to put the mattress back on without messing up the
mattress pad, but #3 is fastidious, and not happy with it and
wants to try again with a brother ... someone stronger and more agile
than ME to help. He had to leave for work before either brother got home
though. I had Hubs and #2 get it done when they were both home. Another
two elliptical sessions in, another load of dishes and some laundry.
0606
(Wednesday) Weight 175.3. Steps 27729. Total Burn 3566. Exercise Burn
1597/1757 (40minElliptical, Zumbax2, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories
in 2500. Hubs was off a little before 5:00. I don't know that I
really fell back asleep, so I went ahead and got up at my usual "school"
time. I noticed on my phone that #1 had called me, twice, at 12:45. My
phone ringer is off at night, and I was too asleep to notice any
vibration. I peeked in at him and he woke up enough to tell me what had
happened. He had met his fiance at the movies and on the way home, she
was in a car accident (hit a parked car). Car needed to be towed, and
the tow guy was insisting on $150 cash deposit. Is that common practice?
I mean how many people have that kind of cash on them? Isn't the CAR
collateral enough? Most people will want their car back. Even if it was
completely totaled and a loss, wouldn't the metal scrap be about that
much? As he couldn't get a hold of us (I told him to try #3, who is
usually up late, and he could come and physically wake me) the guy took
credit card info. Didn't hit the gym immediately, as I did with the
school schedule ... although I should. While I have been getting in an
hour walk on the treadmill, I think it was better to get the elliptical
hour in. Then if I only get one treadmill time in, I've still had my
elliptical hour. Also I do NOT feel like jogging first thing, but
usually did later in the day. So I'm going to try and switch back to
elliptical if I'm up early enough. I did do treadmill walk today. No
egg from duckie today. I peeked out back and saw her coming back from
behind the pen. There is really nothing back there, not even a small
spot to nest. I did check it out though. No egg to be found. Off to
Zumba with MZL. Stats: 6900 steps. 3.08miles. 518/465burn. AvHR125.
High149. In zone 49 of the 65 minutes. After class I stopped by Maceys
to grab some groceries. Back at home, it's unloading time and mommy
duties around the house (and backyard, watering and 2nd breakfast for
the ducks). Then off to the church again for basketball for the two
boys. I did Zumba. My stats don't stand up to a class, but still not bad
for practice. 6112 steps. 2.64 miles. 426/305burn. AvHR114. High134. In
zone 16 of the 65 minutes. I only got two elliptical sessions in during
the rest of the day. I'd mowed the lawn earlier in the day, and then
spent some time in the evening watering and transplanting a few things.
Hubs made popcorn and we watched an episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" ...
0607
(Thursday) Weight 177.0. Steps 30080. Total Burn 3311. Exercise Burn
1173/1496 (50minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/2.25milesTreadmill). Calories
in 2000. Hubs was sleeping in a bit, I got up at 6:20, and beat him
up. I'd been awake earlier. Instead of treadmill, I went with
elliptical. Didn't get my entire hour in, just 10min short. I thought
for sure I'd fit it in later in the day ... but then #3 was in the gym
with a friend for a couple hours at the end of day. Zumba w/MZL. Stats:
6602 steps. 2.98 miles. 435/386 burn. AvHR118. High139. In zone 30 of
the 62 minutes. Stopped at Sams and Walmart afterward. Actually
remembered to bring the rewards check and have it applied to the credit
card account. That's been around for months, but I never remembered to
bring it with me. Why can't they just apply it to the account? No
Cetaphil cream at Sams or Walmart. No one was home when I got back. #3
had taken the two littles to Aunt Olivia at Supercuts, then they went to
Arbys. I got everything put away and got caught up on some computer
stuff. #4 didn't push for church basketball today. I got a jog in on the
treadmill. I made some jello cubes (they are gone already) and a "Cool
Whip
Dessert" or which I had to test. The leftover brisket has been popular
for french dip these last few days. Some work out in the garden, more
transplanting. Garbage day today, and a neighbor's can was blowing
school papers all over. #5 had practice in the evening.
0608 (Friday) Weight 176.5. Steps 20416. Total Burn 2821. Exercise Burn 907/1000 (40minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2900. Sometimes
silly little things can super stress me out. That happened. I couldn't
get to sleep last night, tossing and turning until well after mid-night.
Not very motivated when I got up in the morning. Scale was still high. I
had hoped it was just water retention after the popcorn a couple nights
ago and that it would correct quickly. That wasn't super motivating
either. I'd originally planned on MZL Zumba, but got a text from Debbie
asking if Carma and I could sub for today and Monday as she's hurt her
back. Carma was available today, but won't be Monday ... which is fine, I
can do it myself. So I'd prepped a playlist yesterday. Class was good.
Stats: 6626 steps. 2.93 miles. 534/440 burn. AvHR129. High154. In zone
57 of the 63 minutes. Thought about making a quick stop at Smiths, but
the road is so torn up I wasn't even sure I could get in or out. I
didn't bother. I got a couple elliptical sessions in at home, but not my
full hour. No treadmill today. #5 had practice so we had the usual drop
off at 5:30. Pokemon has made a comback at our house. Big time!
0609 (Saturday) Weight 177.4. Steps 13917. Total Burn 2388. Exercise Burn 500/576 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2200. No
basketball games today. Spring season has wrapped up (well, one more
Monday game) and summer hasn't started yet. I didn't get my 5k in
though, just didn't feel up to the jog. I got in a couple elliptical
sessions. My Cutco presentation didn't end up happening, for which I was
relieved. Sol has decided not to sell for them, which is probably good
happening sooner than later. I got the lawn mowed. It was a warm one
today. Hubs got all the kids doing some chores, and he cleaned the main
tub ... actually got it completely clean. #3 wasn't around to pitch in
(well, he showed up with a friend to workout in the gym) but he had
cleaned the bathroom yesterday, without me even asking him. Then Hubs
worked in the garage, hanging more paneling. #5 went to hang with a
buddy all day. #1 was off with Sol, #2 had Kate over, #3 was working ...
#4 was just hanging at home. Ended as a Black Saturday. One of the
worst :( RelateD.
0610 (Sunday) Weight 175.9. Steps 4955. Total Burn 1926. Exercise Burn 0/114 (no exercise). Calories in 1600. Bad
night, not unexpected. Hubs was off on an errand (picked up a Segway).
We didn't do breakfast. I got started on rolls, as I'd been asked to
bring them to the family gathering later in the day. Made some scones
for the kids with some of the dough. The rest was shaped into orange
rolls and dinner rolls. I also ran to the store to grab a cake, got the
chocolate one. We headed out to get to Maga's at 5:00. Uncle Clay was
walking over with the ribs. Much cooler day than yesterday, or the
several days before. Nice enough to eat outside, even with the beehive
above (Maga's called someone to take care of that, they are coming on
Tuesday). Got a big family photo. A bit of wedding talk (for #1's
upcoming marriage). They brought Toby, Sol's dog, and it was funny
watching him and Maga's dog chase each other around. After several days
of bad sleep and absolutely exhausted eyeballs, I took an Ambien at 9:00
and was out shortly after. I'm glad it worked, as it hasn't been that
effective the few times I've tried it in the past. I considered taking
two ... or three, or 10.
0611 (Monday) Weight 176.9. Steps 15085. Total Burn 2539. Exercise Burn 450/721 (Zumba). Calories in 700. I
did sleep last night, with the medication. I might have passed on
Zumba, just not really in the mood, but I was subbing for Debbie. So I
was committed. Class was small, but went well. Stats: 6022 steps. 2.67
miles. 489/395 burn. AvHR128. High 154. In Zone 43 of the 58 minutes. I
stopped at Smiths on the way home, mostly to restock on fruits and
veggies, but grabbed some clearance deals too. Had a bit to unload and
get put away. Dishes. Laundry ... they are always there for me. #5 had
basketball camp over at the high school. 1:00-4:00 Mon-Thurs this week.
#3 dropped him off, and I did the pickup. I made spaghetti for and early
dinner, to feed #3 before he headed to work at 5:00, but then he was
running late and left without eating any. It's good for leftovers
though. #5 and I headed out to his final game with the Murray league.
The gym was super hot, as usual. The shots were just not falling for our
boys, and so the season ended in a loss. I was prepping my playlist for
tomorrow (subbing for Marian) and had posted to the neighborhood FB
page when a neighbor commented that she thought they were refinishing
the floors. I drove over to the church quick to check it out and sure
enough, out of commission for over a week. This week and next, which
also means no basketball with the boys. I texted my regulars and we
debated a bit (to do it outside) but ultimately decided just to cancel
it. There is Heather's class as a backup ... but I was already thinking I
was going to take a break tomorrow and just not dance for a day. Took a
couple Benedryl before bed, but still had trouble falling asleep ...
0612 (Tuesday) 173.9. Steps
18434. Total Burn 2564. Exercise Burn 762/766 (60minElliptical,
30min/1.75milesTreadmill). Calories in 1500. All the ducky eggs have
been broken of late. I'm not sure when I got one last. I didn't make it
to Zumba (Heather's class). Pretty much premeditated. Just didn't feel
up to it, but I'll try to next week. #4 has seemed off these last few
days too. He slept for several hours mid-day today. I grabbed a little
nap too. In the morning, #1's fiance came over and they waffled cinnamon
rolls for breakfast. Then Aunt Olivia came over to cut #1's hair and
redo #3's. #5 had his basketball camp at the high school again. Finished
up my blog post I didn't get to yesterday. Laundry, dishes, watering.
Hubs came home and took the Segway for a long drive, then he disappeared
and I found him in bed asleep. I made some homemade oreos ... didn't
officially eat one, but still added one to MFP as I know I got a few
bits and pieces as I cleaned out the dough from under my nails and
licked the frosting off my fingers.
0613
(Wednesday) 173.3. Steps 30003. Total Burn 3249. Exercise Burn
1263/1462 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in
1900. Hubs had to take an Ambien to get to sleep after taking his
late nap. I was still awake when he fell asleep for the night. I
finished my book. I haven't been getting up early. I wondered if I'd be
able to keep it up. I was up early enough to get in one and a half
elliptical sessions in before heading out to Zumba w/MZL. Stats: 6404
steps. 2.78 miles. 502/410 burn. AvHR122. High150. In zone 39 of the 63
minutes. It was a larger class than usual, I think the other Wednesday
class had to cancel, so we had some of those people here. I know that
will be the case next week too. I stopped at Maceys to grab some
groceries, and a quick stop at Dollar Tree too. Home to unload and get
things put away. I didn't get a workout in before heading out to drop #5
at basketball camp. When I got back, #3 and a friend were in the gym.
If I'd have know, I would have tried harder to get a session in earlier.
There was still plenty to keep me busy. I cleaned up the kitchen, did
the dishes, a couple loads of laundry, changed the sheets. Also prepped
meatball subs to feed #3 (and friend) before #3 headed to work. #4 was
around to have one too. I had just enough left to make three more in the
evening for #1, #5 ... and #4 again. Hubs had gone to a movie w/Adrian.
Deadpool 2. He was pretty full of popcorn. I'd grabbed Dominos on the
way home from picking up #5, so there was that for dinner too. I was
able to indulge (a slice of my white sauce cheese pizza) and keep
calories in check. Hubs had received some wall panels today, and did a
little work in the garage, but it was SO hot. I watered and changed the
ducks water and got them their evening meal. Transplanted some tomatoes.
Debated making some cookie/brownies, but didn't get around to it.
Yesterday's Oreos were gone by late morning. Yes ... the boys ate some
for breakfast!
0614 (Thursday)
172.8. Steps 26790. Total Burn 3011. Exercise Burn 1210/1229
(60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/1.75milesTreadmill). Calories in 1750. During
the school year, as Hubs would get up and off, I'd often have trouble
falling back asleep ... not really an issue most of the time, as I was
getting up shortly after he left (unless he had an early morning). Now,
even when he doesn't leave that early, I fall asleep. Deep. I haven't
needed my alarm yet, but still. A bit surprising, as it is light so
early. I got one elliptical session in, then headed out to Zumba w/ MZL.
Stats: 6442 steps. 2.79 miles. 465/393 burn. AvHR120. High140. In zone
32 of the 63 minutes. I stopped at Sam'sClub after, mainly for milk, but
as always, grabbed some other things too. Home to unload and put things
away. Got in another elliptical session before taking #5 to basketball
camp at the high school. #3 and friend were then in the gym for a couple
hours. I got a treadmill walk in when they finished, before I went to
pick up #5. Last day, I think he enjoyed it. Broke the last elliptical
session into two and got them in later in the evening. #5 had his
practice in the evening. The road in front of that church is all torn up
(again) and they are completely demolishing the park across the way. I
did my ducky duty and watering in between dropping off and picking up.
#1 stopped for some Popeyes on the way home from his work.
0615
(Friday) Weight 172.5. Steps 22454. Total Burn 2883. Exercise Burn
1000/1090 (60minElliptical, 60min/3.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2100. Awake
and up before 6:00 today, but wasn't planning on Zumba, as both MZL and
Debbie's class had building conflicts and had to cancel. I started with
elliptical, and got a treadmill walk in early. I even did weights! Then
did some work around the house. Some watering and weeding out back. More
treadmill and elliptical. Felt really tired by evening. I'd put out
some cinnamon pull-aparts (really just Rhoads cinnamon rolls cut up) and
#1, his finance and I ate it all. Food was a bit more of a challenge
today, and I went over, and had a couple small "completely empty
calorie" entries. Made a muvee. Hubs was home a little late. Had stopped
by Costco grabbing some meat. He prepped some to smoke jerky tomorrow.
Practice had been scheduled for #5, but then I guess a couple kids
couldn't make it, so Coach ended up canceling. #5 and I were okay having
the evening off.
0616 (Saturday) Weight 172.8. Steps 17461. Total Burn 2639. Exercise Burn 350/832 (30minElliptical). Calories in 2100. Didn't
really have much on deck today. No basketball games. Hubs had a big bag
of soil delivered, and enlisted the two older boys into wheeling it
into the backyard to fill a depression there. I hurried and mowed the
back lawn first, and then rearranged some fencing to attempt to keep the
ducks contained to the garden/unfinished area. #3 and a friend were in
the gym all morning, but I got an elliptical session in when they were
done. Another half at the end of the day, but that was all for official
exercise. I did some work out in the garden; weeding, turning over soil
and laying down some mulch. I'd pulled a roast out to defrost a couple
days ago. I cut it up and put it in the crock pot, and made stroganoff
for dinner. I also shredded some chicken I baked. I'd planned on turning
it into a chicken pasta salad or something, but I ended up turning it
over to #1 who made "tinga" with it. Hubs had a DVD from a friend, "The
Equalizer" ... and we watched that while indulging in popcorn. ♥
0617 (Sunday) Weight 174.5. Steps 9584. Total Burn 2174. Exercise Burn 100/367 (30minBike). Calories in 3000.
Father's Day. I got up and cleaned up the kitchen, made sure it was
ready to make breakfast. Hubs (instead of staying in bed) was smoking
some bacon, but I had #1 make the waffles. Pretty laid back breakfast.
#2 and #3 didn't even make it out of bed while the rest of us were
eating. We had a few gifts. Some more steel tumblers and extra handles, a
pepper grinder, a sink rack thing Hubs had tagged me about on Facebook.
#1 had bought a "Ring" doorbell security system. That was something I
would have liked for Mother's Day ;) Hubs had also said his Father's Day
gift was the new edger he ordered a week or so ago. #5 was packed, and
got picked up for his travel tournament in Cedar City. #3 was off to
work. I needed to grab some produce, and Hubs said he'd come (to pick
avocados for guacamole). The road in front of Smiths was completely
under construction - I mean we could have gone around and entered from
the other side, but we headed to Reams instead. Except Hubs doesn't like
Reams, and today didn't help. He's just not impressed with their
selection. The car wash place was right there too, so we ran the Durango
through. We'd planned on hitting Tepanyaki for an early dinner, but
Hubs got super tired around 4:00, which is probably when we should have
headed out to avoid crowds. There were crowds. Would have been 45+ wait.
We decided to hit Johnny Carinos instead. Got seated pretty quick. The
table was a bit crowded with the five of us (sans #3 and #5). Then #3
surprised us, slipping out of work early to join us. It was even more
squished. #2 and I split a dish, and we did a double order of the fried
mozzarella. I made some "nests" as #1 had goofed with the waffles this
morning, and we ended up with extra egg whites. I put them in the oven
and forgot about them, but luckily #2 was around to take them out when
the timer rang. I'd done good on the "no sugar" for the first part of
the week, slipping up some on the weekend. Over on calories today
(although it wasn't all because of sugar like it often is). When I woke
first thing, my eye was bugging me. I think it's a stye in my eye. It
was a pain all day (literally) and made my eye red, puffy and weepy.
It's happened a couple times before. Hope it clears up soon!
0618
(Monday) Weight 175. Steps 27825. Total Burn 3168. Exercise Burn
1300/1356 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 35min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in
2200. I was up around 6:30. Got in one and a half elliptical
sessions in. Got a text from Debbie last night asking if I could sub
Zumba tomorrow, so I prepped a playlist. Class went well. Just a couple
people there at the start, but eight or so by the end. Stats: 6299
steps. 2.75miles. 542/425 burn. AvHR127. High145. In Zone 52 of the 61
minutes. My eye is still definitely a problem, I hoped it wasn't too
noticeable. When we'd gone shopping yesterday, Reams had been
out of cilantro, so I made a quick stop at Walmart (the one on 104th,
just down from Zumba), as I also wanted to see if they had any of the
brown mulch left. I'd grabbed some at the start of the season, then had
to grab a different brand (a big more $$), but here, they were out of
brown completely. Still had black and red ... I don't like black and
red, and obviously everyone in the world likes the brown best too, as
it's all gone. It was starting to rain as I went into the store to grab
the cilantro, and the sound of the rain was absolutely pounding on the
roof. I dashed to the car just as it turned to hail. I hoped it wouldn't
dent the car! I made a quick stop at Dollar Tree, hoping to find a
couple things for the garden, but no luck. I didn't buy anything. Home
again, and I made jello and got it setting up in the fridge. Then chex
mix. I was also planning on bringing Brazilian Cheese Rolls, but I
waited to prep them until closer to time to leave. I got in some more
gym time, another elliptical session and a treadmill walk. Hubs came
home a bit early to make the guacamole, and I made the BCR, baking up
one batch to take, then bringing the batter (and pans and such) to
finish there, as they are better right out of the oven. I'd doubled a
triple batch, so there was plenty. I was stuck manning the stove for a
bit of the party though. We'd brought the Segway, which meant #2 had to
drive separately. #3 went with him. #1 and fiance met us there. We
missed #5 off at basketball camp (he'd checked in, they won one, lost
one, both by big margins). Everyone at the party enjoyed the Segway.
Only two near accidents, one my little nephew (with a broken hand)
almost had it get away from him, and my oldest brother tipped it a
little causing it to spin out, almost taking out my youngest niece. Hubs
had brought the slack line too, as my brother's house has perfect trees
for it. I'd brought some other toys and games, but other than a
football being thrown around, the other stuff didn't make it out of the
bag. We headed home. I did my final 10min on the elliptical. Hubs and I
watched an episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" and then off to sleep.
0619 (Tuesday)
Weight 175.9. Steps 21297. Total Burn 2790. Exercise Burn1000/975
(60minElliptical, 60min/4milesTreadmill). Calories in 2400. Hubs
slept in a little, leaving around 6:00. Kitty snuck in as he opened the
bedroom door ... that ended any possibility of me sleeping in. Not sure
how #4 sleeps with kitten every night and enjoys it. up that early I
should have gotten in a workout before heading off to my backup Zumba,
but the morning didn't go as planned. The kitchen was still a big mess,
but #3 had helpfully unloaded the dishwasher last night, so I started
loading it up. #1 then started talking to me about possibly "almost
eloping" instead of doing a big, planned wedding three months from now. I
ended up not going to Zumba. I could have, but just was dragging some
(this eye issue is draining!) and hadn't gotten in any exercise. While I
love Zumba, I usually get better steps/burn on the
elliptical/treadmill, and figured I could save 30 minutes drive time if I
stayed home. I got in my elliptical and treadmill during the day, but
still a little low on the activity. I did try jogging some. I hadn't
found an egg in the morning as I brought the birds their breakfast, but
in the afternoon as I was changing their water I stumbled upon it in a
new location. Unbroken too! The fence has kept them contained. #3 hadn't
been scheduled to work, but got called to fill in for someone who was
sick. Good thing I had done his laundry earlier in the day. #2 went to a
viewing. A friend's mom passed away unexpectedly. Hubs stopped at
Costco to grab ribs for a work activity tomorrow. Spent most of the
evening prepping them, and he's going to smoke them at work, so he had
to unload the derby stuff and pack up the smoking stuff.
0620
(Wednesday) Weight 176.4. Steps 21046. Total Burn 2734. Exercise Burn
775/924 (60minElliptical, 30min/1.75milesTreadmill). Calories in 2200. Up
at 6:30. Did one elliptical workout, then made some muffins. MZL was
having a birthday celebration for Shelly, one of the main ladies, and
we'd been asked to bring something for a potluck brunch. One more
elliptical session and breakfast for the birds. Then I got a text that
there was a building conflict. Some talk of moving buildings, then of
staying but trying to move to the primary room. Um, what? That works if
there are eight or less people. Regular Wednesday has 10-20, and today
was combined with the other Wednesday class (as their building was out
of commission for the week). I knew I wouldn't be able to handle the
crowd and chaos, so I didn't even go. I sent a quick text to Carma to
let her know, but she still went ... and turned around a left. I saw on
FB that they moved outside, which would have been better. 73° which
isn't terrible, but no shade for dancing. So another non-Zumba day for
me. I'd planned on heading out to my mom's with the boys, to visit with
cousins, swim, and go out to a ladies lunch. #3 even came. My mom,
sister and I went out to eat, while the kids and grandpa hit the pool.
Then we got Grandma's wii working (it was plugged into an outlet on a
switch that had been flipped) and showed her how to get to AmazonPrime.
Had to head home as #3 had to work at 3:00 and needed a shower first.
I'd gotten a treadmill walk in earlier, did a half elliptical when we
got back, and one more before bed. Mowed the lawn. Went out to water,
sans boots, staying on the other side of the fence ... but Mr. Mallard
wanted to get my toes so badly he went through/over the fence twice!
Both times I quickly grabbed him and tossed him back over before he
could eat my ankles. I then donned my boots to do my work inside with
the ducks, putting out their food and refreshing their water. Made tacos
for dinner, just for Hubs and #5, as #4 had fallen asleep (he's been
napping a lot this summer).
0621
(Thursday) Weight 175.0. Steps 30171. Total Burn 3275. Exercise Burn
1250/1465 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 30min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in
2000. No egg this morning. Not broken ... couldn't find one at all.
Only got one elliptical session in before Zumba this morning. Stats from
class: 6622 steps. 2.93 miles. 487/413 burn. AvHR117. High145. In Zone
31 of the 65 minutes. Stopped for some shopping on the way home. First
to Lowes, to see if they had brown mulch. They did. More money than
Walmart, but oh well, I want brown. Bought five bags. Then Sam'sClub for
milk, chips, cheese, frozen fruit, and the protein drinks were on sale.
The boys like them. Quick stop at Walmart after to grab some bananas
and a couple other things. Home to unload. The two little boys helped. I
had to rearrange the freezer somewhat to fit everything in. Repackaged
the cheese into smaller bags. Put everything away in the food storage
room. Did dishes. Did laundry. Got in another elliptical
session, then a treadmill walk a little later on. Mac and cheese for #5
for lunch, made some chicken, which I turned into haystacks a bit later
for dinner. It was the wedding dinner for my niece, and we'd been
invited, but it was in Bountiful, and tough to get to (I don't drive
there, Hubs works there, but would have to come all the home for me and
then back) and I'm so picky I wouldn't like anything anyway, and #5 had
practice and ... excuses. I'm never sure if family really cares about
things like this, noting our absence (I don't if they don't make it to
something of ours). Hubs emptied the hot-tub and cleaned it, but that
took my hose from the back. I hand watered a few of the smaller pots,
and the rest should be okay to last until tomorrow without a daily
water. I'm sure the ducks would have preferred fresh water, but they too
can wait until tomorrow. It is amazing how dirty their water gets so
quickly! #5 had practice. I ran him there, did my final elliptical
session and took a shower ... then back to pick him up. Watered the
front yard ... and to bed.
0622 (Friday) Weight 173.1. Steps 165.09. Total Burn 2691. Exercise Burn 765/897 (30minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2400. Happy
to see my good day yesterday reflected on the scale. I was up at 6:30,
and got one and a half elliptical sessions in early, and that ended up
being all in my gym for the day. Subbing Zumba for Debbie again.
Had Carma there to help. Stats: 6502 steps. 2.88 Miles. 506/413 burn.
AvHR123. High145. In Zone 41 of the 64 minutes. Straight home after ...
and on to snickerdoodle duty. My niece's reception tonight, serving
cookies, and we aunts and uncles and pitching in to help. Baking always
takes longer than I think. Set some aside for the wedding reception,
packed some up for #4 to take to a friend's house as I dropped him off
to hang out for a bit. Some for #5's ride to practice, and still some
for us. It was a triple batch. I didn't make it back down to the gym.
Headed out to the reception around 6:00, to be there (have the cookies
there) when it started at 6:30. It was in Bountiful, and I felt bad
making Hubs drive all the way home from work (up there) to get me, just
to head back. Oh well. Saw my folks and my Aunt Lorrie and Uncle
Merrill. Watched episode 10 of "The Handmaid's Tale" and now we are
currently caught up and have to wait a week (and then another) for the
final two in the season.
0623 (Saturday) Weight 173.1. Total Burn 2594. Exercise Burn 500/798 (30minElliptical. WEIGHTS). Calories in 2100. Slept
in a bit, after 7:00 anyway. After weighing in (same as yesterday, I
was a little surprised, I would have thought it would slide back up
after less exercise and only okay eating) I went out back and was happy
to find an egg. Blackfoot hadn't laid the last couple days. I'd thought
maybe she was hiding them, but I really looked, and today it was in one
of her usual "nest" spots. I stuck it in my pocket and then did some
digging in the pen, finding some worms. I always have to find one and
throw it to BF specifically, as her eyesight keeps her from beating the
boys to them most of the time. Unfortunately, I bumped the shovel
against my leg ... against the egg in my pocket. Broke the egg. In my
pocket. At 9:00 I called the nail salon and they said to come right in,
so I did. I was overdue for a fill. I love the look ... I dislike the
upkeep! Back at home I did some dishes, laundry, mowed the lawn, laid
some mulch. I really should have done the latter BEFORE the nail
appointment, as my hands and nails were filthy. I should wear gloves. I
let the ducks wander the full backyard while I mowed and worked and
watered. Got more sun on my shoulders. Hubs picked up the waverunners
and ran some other errands. #5 went to hang with a friend. A little
Popeyes for a late, casual dinner.
0624 (Sunday) Weight 174.2. Total Burn 2059. Exercise Burn 0/270 (no exercise). Calories in 2500. I'd
put out some Rhoads cinnamon rolls to rise overnight. Cut up into
pull-aparts. Baked that up for breakfast. Hubs was up and off early
grabbing things from the storage shed that they needed to take up to the
lake. Then packing up stuff ... and the boys were off. #1 drove
separately, taking his finance and #5, as Hubs had filled up the Sequoya
with stuff (and #2, #3 and #4). I generally only make one trip up to
the lake each summer, and figured I'd let them go themselves this time
and work out any kinks. But Hubs said it would have been a good one for
me to go on, not very crowded at the beach, not too hot. In fact, it was
a little cool in the shade, so everyone stayed in the sun almost all
day, and everyone got a little sunburned. I caught a little sun here at
home, then cleaned up the house, grabbed some Papa Murphy's pizza for
dinner. We had Sol's family over in the evening to discuss upcoming
wedding stuff.
0625
(Monday)Weight 175.7. Steps 31208. Total Burn 3267. Exercise Burn
1645/1465 (60minElliptical, Zumbax2, 30min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in
1850. Out of bed just after 6:00. Successful egg gathering. One
elliptical session. I was thinking Debbie was going to be back to
teaching, but she texted late (well, 9:30, late for me *Ü*) last night
asking if I could sub again. So I prepped a playlist and headed out.
Class went well. Stats: 5926 steps. 2.55 miles. 524/408 burn. AvHR128.
High154. In Zone 48 of the 60 minutes. Straight home afterward. Got in
another elliptical session, then the two littles and I went to the
church. They played basketball and I did some Zumba practice. Another
hour. Less intensive though. Stats: 5444 steps. 2.35 miles. 405/285
burn. AvHR111. High139. In Zone 5 of the 62 minutes. Back at home, got
in a final elliptical session, and one time on the treadmill.
0626 (Tuesday) Weight 174.4. Steps 17600. Total Burn 2655. Exercise Burn 759/853 (30minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 3200.
Hubs slept in a bit, I beat him out of bed. He was feeling a little
off, but said he was okay for the day. I got one elliptical session in
and then headed out to Zumba. Back in our building. I hadn't thought the
smell was bad yesterday, but it seemed a little worse this morning. I'd
meant to prop the doors open to allow it to air out but had forgotten.
Suzanne and I opened all the doors as we waited for the others to come.
S&C were there to help, so I only lead a third of the time. Fun to
have Suzanne back after she was working during the school year. Stats:
6688 steps. 3miles. 476/442 burn. AvHR113. High144. In zone 20 of the 64
miles. I'd invited the folks over, as it's been a little bit. I thought
they could play games with the littles, and see all the changes Hubs
has made to the garage and peek at my garden. I ran and picked up some
Papa Murphy's pizza. The other day when I did the online order for MY
thin crust, white sauce, cheese only, it was $8. Today, they run the $10
Tuesday special, so it's MORE expensive on Tuesdays! The store couldn't
really work it out either, as I'd used an online only coupon. We played
some Rat-a-Tat cat and Scattergories. I could have got a quick workout
in before they arrived, or after ... but my motivation was lacking. I
did 10min on the elliptical at least, to get 30min total. Both #3 and #2
had friends over in the gym later in the evening. I stuck some lasagna
in the oven, dinner for Hubs. We headed to bed early, getting in a
couple episodes of "Altered Carbon" ... whilst eating popcorn.
0627
(Wednesday) Weight 176.8. Steps 24654. Total Burn 3095. Exercise Burn
1100/1293 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 3200. While I
absolutely enjoy leading Zumba classes, I also like just going and being
part of the class. Not having to prepare or always be "on" ... it's all
good. Today I was just part of the class with MZL (I did do one song).
Stats: 7004. 3.2 miles. 496/466 burn. AvHR118. High142. In zone 25 of
the 65 minutes. After class I did a grocery store stop at Maceys to
restock some produce. Grabbed some soda, blue Powerade and Oreos were on
sale (got the family size for $2.38 each). During this time I was
texting with #5 and #5's friend, planning a playdate, when #5 got
invited to go hang with some other friends. We debated hitting our
church (which had been the play with the two littles) but #5 took the
Segway to check out the church and there were cars in the lot. So, back
to the Gene Fullmer plan. As soon as I was done shopping, I drove him
over to the gym. The other boys were already there. I'd thought #4 would
like to go play too, but he wasn't interested. #5 and his buddies
played for quite a while, then one of the moms came and picked them all
up and took them for pizza then back to the house to play for a while
longer. I didn't pick him up until after 5:00. To get #4 out of the
house, he and I made a run to Little Ceasars to get some ICB, and a
pizza. I worry about #4 sometimes. So much like me, just a homebody
(although he likes vacations). I keep trying to encourage him to
initiate with friends, inviting them over but ... he did seem happy and
talkative as we drove though. I did manage to get in a couple more
elliptical sessions to finish up my hour (and my movie from yesterday). I
also mowed the front lawn, did the dishes, watered, got all the
groceries away and made banana bread. Eating was a little out of
control. I just kept snacking. Not quite as bad as yesterday. Hubs had
taken the waverunners to work, and left there to go up to the lake with a
work buddy. Not home until late.
0628 (Thursday) Weight
177.0. Steps 17681. Total Burn 2520. Exercise Burn 580/726 (Zumba,
30min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in 2900. I haven't been sleeping in
until my alarm (set for 7:30 for summer) but I moved it up to 7:00 this
morning, as I needed to get #5 up and off to his ride by 8:00 am. His
Wolves team is doing a three-day tournament. It is close enough that I
would dare drive there (Sandy Expo Center) but the crowds and chaos
intimidate me (over 40 courts ... so much yelling and whistles and
parking problems) and spectator cost is really high ($31 for the three
day pass, or $16 for one day). So, just sending him with a teammate. I'm
not caught up on the game footage I already have anyway. After I got
him off, I hit Zumba w/MZL. Stats: 5678 steps. 2.48 miles. 451/310
burn. AvHR115. High159. In zone 24 of the 62 minutes. When I'm on the
front row, or on stage, I think I "give" more, as it's just required,
when you know everyone is watching you. Often with MZL, they will move
to the floor, with the instructor in the center. This Thursday class,
that moves me from the front row, to the back row. I don't mind the back
row at all, there's often a bit more room ... but I think it allows me
to take it easy a bit more. I felt that today. After class I stopped at
Lowes and grabbed 10 bags of brown mulch. It was on sale (5 for $10) and
as it's been out at Walmart for a while, I figured this might be Lowes
attempt to get rid of product too. Now or never. It sure creates an
overpowering earthy fragrance in the car. I also stopped at Sams for a
few things. The boys were around (sans #2 and #5) when I got home, so it
was nice to have their help unloading. The big boys carted the bags of
mulch to the backyard while #4 brought in the groceries. I was feeling
quite lethargic today, just not very motivated. I guess #1 wasn't
either, as he'd got the opportunity to skip work (unpaid) and took it. I
finally hit the treadmill for a walk at least. Got my watering in later
in the evening. Spread some gravel I'd picked up around the flagstones -
my attempt to keep the weeds and dirt down. Hubs was home around 7:00
... and asleep by 8:00. Poor guy works so hard. I got the bills paid,
journal entry in, playlist prepped (as Debbie did ask me to sub again
tomorrow/Monday).
0629 (Friday) Weight 176.7. Steps 17843. Total Burn 2571.
Exercise Burn 675/756 (Zumba, 30min/2milesTreadmill). Calories in 3350. I
tried to get up early enough to get in an elliptical session before
leaving for Zumba, but ended up chatting with my future DIL most of the
morning. Off to class. Carma was there to help out today. Stats: 6603
steps. 2.89miles. 515/437 burn. AvHR121. High145. In zone 40 of the 65
minutes. I stopped at Smiths on the way home, picked up prescriptions
and some groceries. #5 was off playing basketball again. He'd needed to
leave while I was teaching, so I was happy his ride was willing to pick
him up at home (usually I try to drop him off). They lost their game
though. Yesterday they won the first, and lost the second in a close and
contested game. The final moments were very contentious apparently (ref
#1 calls a foul, giving our team, down two, a chance to tie the game.
The other ref turns the call over and says it was out of bounds on our
boys, thus ending the game). I guess several of the dads got suspended
from attending the game today. Zero tolerance policy for arguing with
refs. I got in a treadmill time, only additional exercise for the
day. Eating was already over, even before late Popeyes, and then Hubs
made popcorn too.
0630 (Saturday) Weight 177.8. Steps 16816. Total Burn 2546. Exercise Burn 450/720 (5k) Calories in 3100.
Up early to hit the 5k race which started at 8:00. Had to wake #2, and
was unable to wake #3. Hubs had said he wasn't up to running, not
interested in walking, but that he would ride the Segway around with us.
But he also didn't get out of bed. So we headed out, sans Hubs and #3,
with #1's fiance with us. #2's GF ran it with us last year and was
signed up this year too, but she's at camp all week and needs every
moment of her weekends ... but then #2 who stuck with his girl last year
ran at his own pace and was first in our family, with #5 close behind.
They both lapped me. I think one of the first finishers lapped me twice!
#1 stuck with his girl this year, and came in behind #4. This was
harder for #4 than past races. He hasn't been very active lately. I was a
bit frustrated, as I couldn't get my music to work. I'd charged my old
MP3 player, but it wasn't going, nor were my wireless headphones. I
tried using some wired ones, but they wouldn't stay in my ears. So no
music for me. It was okay, but I really don't like hearing my own
breathing (or gasping). I only slowed to walk a couple times (once to
chat quick with a lady who used to be in the Thursday Zumba class). This
time it was FOUR times around the park. Last year it was three ... and I
knew last year's was too short. I'd told the boys NOT to count their
times as a personal record. I got 28 minutes last year I think. This
year it was 37, which is pretty much on par with my usual. #2 had
driven separately and was going to drop his car off to get it looked at.
He went to get it registered yesterday and as he was going over, the
"Check Engine" light came on. Aaaarg! That plagued us with the old
truck, and as he told me, I seemed to recall this happening last year
too. It only comes on very sporadically ... what were the chances! When
he went to leave the race, the light was NOT on, so he hurried over and
it passed the inspection. Yea! Last day of the month! Just so glad to
have it done and not have another thing to worry about with cars. The
rest of us stopped at Dunford on the way home, and grabbed some donuts
... negating our run burn immediately! I didn't get any additional
exercise in, but I did mow the lawn. #5 had a final game at 11:40. I'd
given him the option not to run if he thought it would impact his play.
He said he was feeling just fine though. They won this one and took some
team pictures after. For dinner, Hubs had smoked ribs, and I made some
cheddar bay biscuits. It was a quiet evening at home. Hubs almost fell asleep outside ...
*** What I Watched/June Movies ***
I wasn't sure if I'd be in the gym enough to get through a movie in a day ... but I think I only had a time or two where I had to finish a show the next day. On days I knew I wouldn't get enough gym time (or when the movie ended before my workout did) I would keep up on some series. Currently trying out "13 Reasons Why" on Netflix and "Orphan Black" (season 5) on Amazon. Upstairs with Hubs, we are watching "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Altered Carbon" ... the final two movies above were non-workout as well. The Equalizer was on DVD, and I actually entered a movie theater with the rest of the family to see Incredibles 2. Very cute!
On to July ...m
