Readers’ Workouts – 2/20

Readers’ Workouts – 2/20

It's warm and sunny out today!! It'll probably be raining when I get off work though. This week's activities: Tuesday - Pilates, Weights Wednesday - Pilates Thursday - Elliptical Monday - Pilates Dinners: I forgot to write down what we ate at the beginning of the week. Friday - Hot dogs and macaroni and cheese Saturday - Hamburger stroganoff Sunday - Fried artichokes and cavatelli with tomato sauce (at restaurant) Monday - Kielbasa and pierogies Goals for February Gym - 4 times (Current: 6)  √ Pilates - 12 times (Current: 7) Yoga - 1 28 pts in the #Feburpee Challenge (Current: 13) Meal ideas for next week: Sausage rolls (I have a cookbook for review that this is coming from) "Skinny" eggplant parmesan (I still haven't made this) French bread pizza Veggie wrap Hamburgers 2018 Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 25 lbs. (current: -6 lbs) - Run 4 races of any length - Hit my weekly step goal (average 8,000 steps/day) for 48 weeks. (Current total: 3) How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog....
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Readers’ Workouts – 2/13

Readers’ Workouts – 2/13

There was twice this week when I went for walks and forgot to take my fitbit off the charger. We got a couple decent days when I could take the dog for a walk - I'm not used to that. So my steps for the week are not terribly accurate. This week's activities: Tuesday - Pilates Wednesday - Pilates Thursday - Elliptical, Weights Monday  - Elliptical, Pilates Dinners: Tue: Chicken enchiladas Wed: Vegetarian Mexican combo (@ restaurant) Thur: Roasted chicken and potatoes Fri: Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Sat: Leftover pizza pasta Sun: Spaghetti (at my mom's) Mon: Hot dogs and baked beans Goals for February Gym - 4 times (Current: 4)  √ Pilates - 12 times (Current: 5) Yoga - 1 28 pts in the #Feburpee Challenge (Current: 8) Meal ideas for next week: Pancakes (for Fat Tuesday) Stuffed baked potatoes "Skinny" eggplant parmesan French bread pizza Veggie wrap 2018 Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 25 lbs. (current: -6 lbs) - Run 4 races of any length - Hit my weekly step goal (average 8,000 steps/day) for 48 weeks. (Current total: 3) How was your week? Readers’ Workouts...
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Readers’ Workouts – 2/6

Readers’ Workouts – 2/6

How long til Spring? We're supposed to get snow again tonight. :( This week's activities: Thursday - Elliptical, Pilates Friday - Pilates Sunday - Elliptical Dinners: Tue: Chicken lo mein Wed: Spaghetti Thur: Chicken lo mein left-overs Fri: Grilled cheese with avocado and tomato soup Sat: City chicken, potatoes au gratin Sun: Cheesesteak sandwiches, chips and cheese dip, Reese's nachos (Super Bowl food - don't judge) Mon: Chicken chow mein (Report card celebration! Amber made the principal's list again with at least a 4.23. We think her band teacher might have forgotten to give them the honors credit, so it should probably be a bit higher. I think the kids'll check on it today.) Goals for February Gym - 4 times (Current: 2) Pilates - 12 times (Current: 2) Yoga - 1 28 pts in the #Feburpee Challenge (Current: 3) Meal ideas for next week: "Skinny" eggplant parmesan Roasted chicken and potatoes French bread pizza Chicken enchiladas 2018 Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 25 lbs. (current: -6 lbs) - Run 4 races of any length - Hit my weekly step goal (average 8,000 steps/day)...
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Readers’ Workouts – 1/30

Readers’ Workouts – 1/30

How long til Spring? This week's activities: I like Robin Long's Pilates videos. She posted a new one, Pilates at Your Desk, that I've been trying to do once a day when I'm at work. I spend most (all) of my work day sitting at a desk and it's a nice mini-break. Tuesday - Pilates Wednesday - Pilates Thursday - Elliptical Friday - Walk with the dog Dinners: Tue: Bruschetta pasta Wed: Meatball sandwiches and chips (at church) Thur: Pizza Fri: Sausage, peppers and onions on rolls Sat: Pizza (another birthday celebration for Amber) Sun: Chicken noodle soup Mon: Baked potatoes with broccoli, ham and cheese Goals for January Gym - 4 times (Done: 4) :) Pilates - 12 times (Done: 7) :( 45 pts in the #PlankAwayJanuary Challenge - (Current total: 29) This one was bothering my back at a time when I was playing the piano a lot too, so I kinda quit. Goals for February Gym - 4 times Pilates - 12 times Yoga - 1 28 pts in the #Feburpee Challenge Meal ideas for next week: Chicken fingers "Skinny" eggplant parmesan Shrimp Fried rice Farmers...
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Readers’ Workouts – 1/23

Readers’ Workouts – 1/23

I made my step goal this week! I think that's the first time this year. This week's activities: Tuesday - Pilates Wednesday - Walk with the dog Friday - Walk with the dog Dinners: Tue: Chicken pot pie pasta (from Lose Weight by Eating: Detox Week) Wed: Pizza (at church) Thur: Tacos Fri: Butternut squash soup, mini-pita pizzas Sat: Broasted chicken, noodles, mashed potatoes and pie (at Der Dutchman) Sun: Kielbasa, pierogies Mon: Chicken, rice, and black bean burrito bowl (from Lose Weight by Eating: Detox Week) Goals for January Gym - 4 times (Done: 3) Pilates - 12 times (Done: 5) 45 pts in the #PlankAwayJanuary Challenge - (Current total: 25) Meal ideas for next week: Chicken fingers Sausage and pepper bruschetta "Skinny" eggplant parmesan Spinach pasta with blistered grape tomatoes Loaded baked potatoes 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 48 weeks. (Current total: 1) How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog....
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Readers’ Workouts – 1/16

Readers’ Workouts – 1/16

I didn't get to go back to yoga yet, because of a combination of Amber's birthday and snow. Next week things should slow down. I did get to the gym once this week, so that's good. The weather has not been very cooperative and I've been busy. This week's activities: Tuesday - Elliptical Monday - Shoveling, Pilates Dinners: Tue: Tortellini soup Wed: Rigatoni Thur: Macaroni and cheese and kielbasa (Amber's b-day) Fri: Hamburgers Sat: Spaghetti with marinara (out for Amber's b-day) Sun: Gravy (at Mom's) Mon: Pita Pizza Goals for January Gym - 4 times (Done: 3) Pilates - 12 times (Done: 4) 45 pts in the #PlankAwayJanuary Challenge - (Current total: 21) Meal ideas for next week: Chicken pot pie pasta Shrimp Stir-fry Loaded baked potatoes 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 48 weeks. How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog....
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