Fitness update 2009 #19; putting plans into action

Having a fitness plan is great. It lays out what your goals are and how you’re going to achieve them. However, having the plan alone won’t get you to the goal. You must put the plan into action. Actually do what you so you will. That is what I’ve been doing recently.
It hasn’t been as [...]

No more dry skin itch

I have really dry skin, especially this time of year in early winter. The itch can be unbearable. At times, I have been known to scratch my legs until they bleed and still keep scratching. The itch just doesn’t stop. Over the years I’ve tried a lot of different oils, lotions and creams; even prescriptions. [...]

Fitness update 2009 #18

Last week marked the one year anniversary of starting my fitness journey. While I’ve only kept off 10 pounds, that’s better than the past 4 years when I’ve gained 10 pounds a year. I learned a lot about myself. The biggest thing is that I need to be more consistent throughout the year. When I [...]

Fitness update 2009 #17, frustration

I’m getting winter frustration. It’s cold outside, the house is a mess, and I haven’t had any real exercise all week. I couldn’t wait for this stage of our remodeling to begin. Now that the floor is down, I can’t wait for it to end and everything go back to normal.
I wish I had some [...]

Fitness update 2009 #16

I have no idea what my weight is today. I haven’t weighed myself since the last time. There are many reasons but none worth sharing right now other than to say it just didn’t happen.
What I do want to share is my exercise the past few weeks. If you’ve read my recent posts, you know [...]

Cleaning the microwave

This is a subject I don’t post about very often, basic household cleaning. However, I do come across a tip from time to time that works so well I just have to share. Today is such an occasion. This tip relates to cleaning the microwave.
I don’t like harsh cleaners. I use them to clean apartments [...]

Fitness update 2009 #15, A full pantry

This weekend we went grocery shopping. No big deal you say? Wrong! We haven’t been grocery shopping since August except quick trips now and then as we fancied something we wanted to eat. As a result, our pantry was pretty bare. Also, we wanted to get enough food to last until December. Like many other [...]

Sick boy

My son is sick today. He had a dry throat Sunday at church. Yesterday he stated coughing and had a stomach ache. Then a fever started last night. He woke up several times needing a drink of water. I also gave him some cough medicine at 2am. He’s happy but still sick today. I’ll try [...]

Updated blogroll

I updated my blogroll this morning. I added 4 new links. 3 are homeschool blogs I’ve been visiting. They have some great ideas and perspectives. The fourth is in the fitness category although she homeschools as well. Welcome to Mama’s Weeds, Learning As I Go, Homeschooling Adventures, and Bean’s Life.
I’ve unfortunately had to remove 2 [...]

Fitness update 2009 #14

This week was awful. We ate out a lot. I was rushed everywhere and didn’t take time for myself. It was extremely smoky outside from the more than half million acre forest fire burning less than 30 miles away.
We’re starting homeschool Monday. This means I need to set aside a specific time again to exercise [...]