Readers’ Workouts – 7/3

Readers’ Workouts – 7/3

I didn't quite make my steps this week, but I came close. I need to get back to doing yoga and going to the gym or, even better, running. Current Audiobook: (It is Readers Workouts after all) The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz Meal ideas for next week: These are the same as last week, since I didn't actually cook any of these. Sloppy joes with zucchini apple hash Chicken parmesan soup Sweet and sour pork Chicken tacos 2018 Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 25 lbs. - Run 4 races of any length - Hit my weekly step goal (average 8,000 steps/day) for 36 weeks. (Current total: 12) How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog...
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Readers’ Workouts – 6/26

Readers’ Workouts – 6/26

As I mentioned the other day, I have been crazy busy lately, between graduation stuff, new job and now this week my husband's out of town. I did manage to hit my step goal this week, but that's about all I've been doing, aside from eating way too much pasta. All graduation parties around here are pasta heavy. Is it that way everywhere? Current Audiobook: (It is Readers Workouts after all) The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie, read by Hugh Fraser Meal ideas for next week: Sloppy joes with zucchini apple hash Chicken parmesan soup Sweet and sour pork Chicken tacos 2018 Fitness Goals: Since I totally lost track for like a month, there's no way I'm going to hit these goals. - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 25 lbs. (I have made no progress on this. Any suggestions? I know eat better and exercise, but any ideas on how to actually accomplish that?) - Run 4 races of any length - Hit my weekly step goal (average 8,000 steps/day) for 36...
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Readers’ Workouts – 5/8

Readers’ Workouts – 5/8

I got my steps in this week! This week's activities: Thursday: Elliptical, Yoga Thursday: Yoga Saturday: Yoga Monday: Yoga, Walk Dinners: We've entered banquet season. Tuesday - Burger and fries (Wendy's - we didn't have electric) Wednesday - Band Banquet Thursday -  Kielbasa and sweet potato fries Friday - Leftovers Saturday - Sausage sandwich and pasta (at mom's) Sunday - Honors Banquet Monday - Taco pizza Yesterday's pizza: https://www.instagram.com/p/BihfNYMBVO3/?taken-by=carolsnotebook Current Audiobook: (It is Readers Workouts after all) The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, read by Ralph Cosham Goals for May Gym – 4 times (current: 1) Yoga – 12 times (current: 4) 25 pts in the #spottydogmay (Current: 7) Meal ideas for next week: Hawaiian bowls Fettucine alfredo with chicken Ranch chicken Szechwan Shrimp BBQ Chicken Tostados 2018 Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 25 lbs. - Run 4 races of any length - Hit my weekly step goal (average 8,000 steps/day) for 36 weeks. (Current total: 11) How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog...
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Readers’ Workouts – 4/24

Readers’ Workouts – 4/24

I got my steps in this week. Nothing else though.   This week's activities: Tuesday: Yoga Thursday & Friday: Campus tours. Amber's going to Oberlin in the fall and we spent Thursday and Friday at an admitted student event, which involved lots of walking. Monday: Walk with the dog Dinners: We didn't even eat at home much this week. Tuesday - Chicken stir fry Wednesday - Chili mac (church) Thursday -  Sweet potato cavatelli with mushrooms (restaurant) Friday - Chicken strips and dumplings (restaurant) Saturday - Chicken patty sandwich and mashed potatoes (mom's) Sunday - Pizza (take out) Monday - Leftover spaghetti and sauce Goals for April Gym – 4 times (current: 1) Yoga – 12 times (current: 2) 92 pts in the #AprilAbs Challenge (Current: 48) Meal ideas for next week: Turkey Cheddar Tacos Pasta with eggplant and mushrooms Thai chicken salad Turkey burgers 2018 Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 25 lbs. - Run 4 races of any length - Hit my weekly step goal (average 8,000 steps/day) for 36 weeks. (Current total: 10) How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at...
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Readers’ Workouts – 4/17

Readers’ Workouts – 4/17

Okay. I think I need a fresh start. I've been so busy lately that when I'm not, I seem to do nothing but sit on the couch. This week's activities: Thursday: Walk outside - it was such a nice day. Dinners: Tuesday - Tacos Wednesday - Pulled pork Thursday -  Beef Barbacoa Friday - Chicken Fajitas (restaurant) Saturday - Macaroni and cheese Sunday - Pizza (take out) Monday - Pasta with shellfish Thursday's dinner: https://www.instagram.com/p/BhfPH0yle9i/?taken-by=carolsnotebook Goals for April Gym – 4 times (current: 1) Yoga – 12 times (current: 1) 92 pts in the #AprilAbs Challenge (Current: 48) Meal ideas for next week: Turkey Cheddar Tacos Pasta with eggplant and mushrooms Thai chicken salad Turkey burgers 2018 Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 25 lbs. - Run 4 races of any length - Hit my weekly step goal (average 8,000 steps/day) for 36 weeks. (Current total: 9) How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog...
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Readers’ Workouts – 4/10

Readers’ Workouts – 4/10

It's actually sunny today and supposed to warm up a lot toward the end of the week. Then it crashes again, but I'm going to ignore that part of the forecast for now. I need to try to get more walking in. I've been getting a little lazy. This week's activities: Tuesday: Yoga Thursday: Elliptical Dinners: Tuesday - Haluski and kielbasa Wednesday - Pizza (left-over) Thursday - Pork loin, roasted carrots and potatoes Friday - Buffet Saturday - Egg sandwich Sunday - Nachos Monday -Chicken and dumplings Sunday's nachos - not healthy, but yummy. And at least there were veggies on them. https://www.instagram.com/p/BhVAC-mnMJb/?taken-by=carolsnotebook Goals for April Gym – 4 times (current: 1) Yoga – 12 times (current: 1) 92 pts in the #AprilAbs Challenge (Current: 32) Meal ideas for next week: Turkey Cheddar Tacos Pasta with eggplant and mushrooms Thai chicken salad Turkey burgers 2018 Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 25 lbs. - Run 4 races of any length - Hit my weekly step goal (average 8,000 steps/day) for 36 weeks. (Current total: 8) How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s...
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