Readers’ Workouts – 11/21

Readers’ Workouts – 11/21

  I know excuses don't count, but I'm giving my excuses anyway. Last week was my birthday and we had a lot going on, between celebrations and a parade and of course we had to see Murder on the Orient Express at the theater. Then yesterday I picked up a cold so skipped out on the gym when my husband asked if I wanted to go. So my steps are LOUSY! This week's activities: Wednesday - Lunges, Pilates Thursday - Lunges Saturday - Lunges Goals for November: Gym - 4 times (Done: 1 time) Pilates - 12 times (Done: 6 times) I'm also going to try the #Lungevember challenge. I'm going with the easy level because lunges are tough! This week's dinners: We ate out a lot this week, a couple times for my birthday and a couple out of convenience. Tuesday - Shrimp and veggies Wednesday - Meatball sub and chips (at church) Thursday - Pastitsio (out) Friday - Egg and cheese on flatbread (out) Saturday - Lasagna (at in-laws') Sunday - Pizza (pick-up) Monday - Sweet...
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Readers’ Workouts – 11/14

  This week's activities: Wednesday - Lunges, Pilates Thursday - Lunges, Elliptical Saturday - Lunges, Walk Sunday - Lunges Monday - Lunges, Pilates Goals for November: I have been such a slacker lately. I need to make exercise a priority, not something I do if I have time. Gym - 4 times (Done: 1 time) Pilates - 12 times (Done: 5 times) I'm also going to try the #Lungevember challenge. I'm going with the easy level because lunges are tough! This week's dinners: At least I cut down on the junk food a little this week. (All the Halloween candy is gone.) Tuesday - Pizza Wednesday - Meatball sub and cheesy potatoes Thursday - ? Friday - Chicken tenders and fries Saturday - Leftover Chinese Sunday - Chicken and dumplings Monday - Burgers and tater tots Meal ideas for next week: Chili Hawaiian chicken Chicken spinach salad Shrimp and veggies Ginger and garlic pork Year Fitness Goals: So, I've failed at these, but we'll see by how much at the end of the year. - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 26 lbs. (Currently at -15.6) - Run 2 5ks, 1...
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Reader’s Workouts – 11/7

This week's activities: Wednesday - Lunges, Pilates Thursday - Lunges, Pilates Friday - Lunges Saturday - Lunges Sunday - Lunges, Pilates Goals for November: I have been such a slacker lately. I need to make exercise a priority, not something I do if I have time. Gym - 4 times Pilates - 12 times (Done: 3 times) I'm also going to try the #Lungevember challenge. I'm going with the easy level because lunges are tough! This week's dinners: I really need to cut down on the sweets, cookies, etc. If I listed them, there would be way too many!! Halloween - Mummy pizzas, cheese dip and chips https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba7VFOeghCf/?taken-by=carolsnotebook Wednesday - Italian sub, chips, cookie Thursday - Chicken patty sandwiches, macaroni and cheese Friday - Egg roll casserole Saturday - Eggplant Parmesan at a restaurant Sunday - Stuffed plantain at a restaurant Monday - Leftover egg roll casserole Meal ideas for next week: Chili Hawaiian chicken Chicken spinach salad Shrimp and veggies Ginger and garlic pork Year Fitness Goals: So, I've failed at these, but we'll see by how much at the end of the year. - Lose weight. Goal...
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Readers’ Workouts – 10/31

  This week's activities: Tuesday - Walk with the dog Thursday - Walk with the dog Saturday - Walk Goals for November: I have been such a slacker lately. I need to make exercise a priority, not something I do if I have time. Gym - 4 times Pilates - 12 times I'm also going to try the #Lungevember challenge. I'm going with the easy level because lunges are tough! Meal ideas for next week: Mummy pizzas Chicken parmesan Baked halibut Ginger and garlic pork tenderloin Year Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 26 lbs. (Currently at -15.6) - Run 2 5ks, 1 10K and 1 half. Completed - 1 10K; 1 5K - Hit my weekly step goal (56,000 steps) for 48 weeks. Weeks completed: 30 How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog....
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Readers’ Workouts – 10/24

I actually hit my weekly step goal this time!   This week's activities: Tuesday - Walk with the dog, Pilates Wednesday - Pilates Thursday - Walk with the dog, walk on my own Saturday - Walk Meal ideas for next week: Chicken parmesan Chicken casserole Pork tacos Chicken soup (Hmm - maybe too much chicken?) Year Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 26 lbs. (Currently at -15.6) - Run 2 5ks, 1 10K and 1 half. Completed - 1 10K; 1 5K - Hit my weekly step goal (56,000 steps) for 48 weeks. Weeks completed: 30 How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog....
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Reader’s Workouts – 10/17

You can certainly tell which days I worked 9-5 this week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We were going to take a walk on Sunday, but it ended up raining. This week's activities: Thursday - Walk with the dog, walk on my own Sunday - Walk that I don't remember, but is in my activities list Monday - Walk on a nature trail Meal ideas for next week: Chicken casserole Pork chops and apples Pizza Pork Fajita Salad Chicken soup Year Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 26 lbs. (Currently at -15.6) - Run 2 5ks, 1 10K and 1 half. Completed - 1 10K; 1 5K - Hit my weekly step goal (56,000 steps) for 48 weeks. Weeks completed: 29 How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog....
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