Again with the snow in Wausau

Hi All:
It is my Birthday and once again we are being blanketed with snow. I am very tired of this white stuff. I should have known it would snow because Sara is flying to Wisconsin. Today I am 56 years young and proud of the accomplishments I have made with my weight and fitness program. I will continue to keep my health and fitness program a priority. I want to say Thank you to everyone for the wonderful cards, phone calls and e-mails and flowers. What a wonderful family I have. I Love You All!!!

KRJ

Staying the Course in NE

Hi All,
I can relate to Marj and the hope to get a little more formal exercise in this week. I did well the past week with my overall eating choices. I did get an hour of aerobic exercise on Sun., Mon., and Sat., but the days in between were a matter of my counting my pedometer steps. I did eat less for most of my evening meals and upped my intake of vegetables. I lost 1/2 pound instead of putting any weight back on. I am thinking that this week looks promising for getting in my exercise and making healthy food and beverage choices. Thanks for walking the walk with me of mission-fit! I keep reminding myself that in this endeavor too - patience is a virtue. Have a great week all! Anita

More Snow in the Windy City Too!!

Hi: We are having a snowy Sat. in Chicago. Fortunately it is not windy, so Jim & I took a winter walk in the morning. We especially enjoyed walking around the North Pond area where the waterfowl were gathering. I mostly have fit 30 minute walks this week into my schedule. Hopefully next week Jim & I will schedule more time at the Health Club. Jim had an especially busy work week, so was burning the "midnight oil" a few nights.

I am busy this weekend making revisions to my dissertation proposal. I am hoping to get copies to my full committee next week. Jim & I are looking forward to meeting Evelyn & Tom for dinner this evening. Their 12th Wedding Anniversary is Sunday! Have a great Birthday week Kathy!!

Love,
MJH

More Snow Falling in Wausau

Hi All:
Yes, we have more SNOW!!!! I am definitely tired of this white stuff!!!! At least it is not so COLD!!!! I have a cold so not feeling 100%, but I continue the exercise routine. Wayne and I plan to take a snowshoe hike on Rib Mt. on Saturday evening. We did that last year and it was great fun. Also, a great workout. We signed the lease on Ben's Studio Apt. on Monday, so that was monumental for all of us. Wayne and I walked last night as I subbed for a "Little Chefs" after school program at Franklin last night. I will walk after work for 1 hour and then head to my Zumba class. I love this class it is so much fun!!! Have a great rest of the week.

Love to All,
KRJ

Windy City Participation Back on Track

Hi: Sorry for the delay in communication. I had limited internet access when I was in Las Vegas.
Jim & I had a good time with our vacation weekend & my PT conference activities went well Mon-Thurs.
Jim & I did a lot of walking, as well as visited the fitness center one a.m. Our favorite walk was a
2 hour hike in the Red Rock Canyon area--about 15-20 miles outside of Las Vegas on Sunday. I need to remember to bring my pedometer along the next time I am on a conference trip. There were over 8,000 PTs at the conference!!

Jim & I have had an enjoyable Valentine's weekend. We definitely have had a few more treat foods over the weekend, so I look forward to more balance in the upcoming weeks. We plan to head to the health club Sunday late afternoon for some time on the glider or treadmill.

Sara--We were so excited to hear about your summer position in Portland, Oregon!! Jim & I discussed we may need to take a vacation to the Northwest this summer. I love Olympic National Park in Washington & the Columbia River recreational area in Oregon has been on my wish list of places to visit for a while.

Have a great week!

MJH

Happy "Heart" Day To All

Hi All:
We have alot to celebrate today with Valentine's Day as we are all working to keep our "Hearts" healthy. I have continued my exercise routine of walking, dvds and Zumba. We are going out with friends for a Valentine's Dinner. I'll have to work extra hard tomorrow after a few added calories. Enjoy your day.

Love to All,
KRJ

Snow day in Lincoln

It was interesting waking up this morning to a snow free lawn, and knowing that we were having a snow day. I received the call at 10:15 p.m. last night that we would be having the snow day. I believe the administration knew what they were doing though. We are getting the predicted snow. Snowflakes started flying by 8:00 a.m. This afternoon it is to turn to "thunder snow" at the rate of 2" per hour.

I am happy to report that I have stayed on track with my exercise this week. I got in my hour of aerobics DVD time every day except Wed. I did get in 12,000 steps on my pedometer on Wed. I went down one pound. I need to be better about watching my food intake. The food tip from N-lighten NE this week was to check out the www.mypyramid.gov website. With the My Pyramid tracker you can assess your food intake and physical activity. The exercise tip was to get up a half hour earlier two mornings a week if necessary to get in your exercise and then to add a third morning as your body adjusts. I think I will need to follow that tip next week. I have parent teacher conferences both Tues. until 6:30 and Thurs. until 7:30. On Tues. night I have a get together with some friends at 7:00 p.m. and Thurs. night a church activity I would like to participate in at 7:30. I have my Bible study as usual on Wed. night at 7:00 p.m. Today I am getting in my time with my hour of aerobic DVDs and getting some dusting, vacuuming and clothes wash accomplished.

Blessings to all! Glad we are on this journey together. I enjoy hearing your success stories! Love to you, Anita