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sylvanwitchGreetings once again from the snowy north! We had a big storm roll through and drop a bunch of snow on us. It's quite wintery out there! We're expecting Arctic cold this week (literally, it's coming from the Arctic :-), so that ought to be interesting. For all that my region of New York State has been infamous for snow events and bad winter weather, the weather we've been getting for many years now is much less predictable than what we used to experience, and that's probably because Lake Erie gets and stays warmer than it used to, such that we have more wide open water for storms to pick up and dump on us as snow. (Note: The most recent storm was, refreshingly, not a lake effect event at all.) The Arctic cold we've had and will be having should take care of that, at any rate. Silver linings.
At any rate, there has been very little walking outdoors. The good news with proctoring exams (BORING) is that I get to pace up and down the aisles, so I got plenty of steps on proctoring days. The rest of the time, I made sure to use the elliptical, a purchase I am still so grateful I took the chance on a few years ago. I've certainly gotten my money's worth out of it!
So, as usual, please share how your fitness efforts have gone for the past week and any changes you're envisioning to your goals for the week ahead.
Weight: 193.8, down .2 from last week. That's fine, truly. I saw a lower number yesterday morning, but last night, we had subs my husband brought home from work. Mine was hummus, veg, and greens, but the bread alone, I'm sure, had an impact.
Exercise: I did yoga 4/4, strength-training 3/3, and got in steps every day of the week.
Eating plan: I had some later-night snacking this past week (sunflower seeds or popcorn), but I stuck to healthy portions and healthy choices with my regular meals. In fact, I made a big pot of veggie and bean chili that we've been working on. The other night, we had it over baked potatoes--so hearty, warm, and filling! I do like making enough that we can use it in a variety of dishes for the week.
Sleep: Ha! During the school week, I did okay, mostly getting to bed within twenty minutes of my usual time, but the weekend (and last night because today is a snow day off from school), I definitely stayed up later than I should have.
Meditation: No, not once, and I'm not sure why. I thought about it several times but just never did it.
Hydration: Yes!
The week ahead: More of the good habits and more meditating!
I'm sending you lots of chill vibes (ha!) for the week ahead, friends!
At any rate, there has been very little walking outdoors. The good news with proctoring exams (BORING) is that I get to pace up and down the aisles, so I got plenty of steps on proctoring days. The rest of the time, I made sure to use the elliptical, a purchase I am still so grateful I took the chance on a few years ago. I've certainly gotten my money's worth out of it!
So, as usual, please share how your fitness efforts have gone for the past week and any changes you're envisioning to your goals for the week ahead.
Weight: 193.8, down .2 from last week. That's fine, truly. I saw a lower number yesterday morning, but last night, we had subs my husband brought home from work. Mine was hummus, veg, and greens, but the bread alone, I'm sure, had an impact.
Exercise: I did yoga 4/4, strength-training 3/3, and got in steps every day of the week.
Eating plan: I had some later-night snacking this past week (sunflower seeds or popcorn), but I stuck to healthy portions and healthy choices with my regular meals. In fact, I made a big pot of veggie and bean chili that we've been working on. The other night, we had it over baked potatoes--so hearty, warm, and filling! I do like making enough that we can use it in a variety of dishes for the week.
Sleep: Ha! During the school week, I did okay, mostly getting to bed within twenty minutes of my usual time, but the weekend (and last night because today is a snow day off from school), I definitely stayed up later than I should have.
Meditation: No, not once, and I'm not sure why. I thought about it several times but just never did it.
Hydration: Yes!
The week ahead: More of the good habits and more meditating!
I'm sending you lots of chill vibes (ha!) for the week ahead, friends!
Thoughts
Date: Monday, 26 January 2026 11:53 pm (UTC)Yeah, this has meant that my activity has consisted of much wood hauling and stove tending rather than anything outdoors or travel related. We did also install the new heated mattress pad, which involved a lot of shoving things around. And I'm working on laundry.
>>the weather we've been getting for many years now is much less predictable than what we used to experience<<
Same here in central Illinois. When I was little, it was Zone 5b, then over 30 years ago it shifted to 6a, which I noticed long before the government admitted it. Now it's probably 6b since it was right on the border several years ago. :/ There are more unbearably hot days in summer, which is a blighted nuisance at best and a survival threat at worst; but also more days in winter that are cold but still suitable for outdoor work.
I found a new recipe for Healthy Spice Quick Bread. I think if I make it again, I'll add applesauce. I made it to go with the spectacular apple topping. Together they are awesome. :D