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Nature is full of love.

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This has gone by so fast. I’m thankful for the PUSH  that this project has given me. It really helped me restart my lifting routine. I’m also very thankful for the support and giggles of my classmates. I hope all of you enjoyed our journey.

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I switched it up a bit. Went to the Y and lifted. Then came home, picked up my husband and went to the path to run outside. What a BEAUTIFUL morning!

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Treadmill running is getting me down! Between the weather and my schedule I’ve not been able to get outside for a run. But..this weekend it will happen!!!! Some warmer snowless days are coming. Have a good weekend.

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This snow has got to go!!  I’m back on my training schedule. Boy when you don’t feel well and don’t work out it takes a toll on you. But I pushed through it. Got my run in and my lifting session. Now to sit down and do some homework.

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I’m so glad I let myself rest, even though it was difficult being ‘still’. I was able to run outside yesterday and lift today. And it’s so beautiful outside right now. Hoping to run again after work.

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I didn’t workout yesterday as is my routine. I’m fighting a cold or sinus thing. I let myself rest. Hopefully I’ll be up for a small run today and lifting tomorrow.

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Time is flying by. There is a light at the end of the semester.

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I did it, I registered for my first marathon! It’s not until September but I will begin serious training for it in 4 weeks. I’m starting to transition my current routine to fit the new pattern. I usually don’t run and lift on the same day but today I changed that. I don’t want to stop lifting so I will need to do both twice a week.

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I changed my routine slightly. Feeling great. Have a great weekend everyone.

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When my husband and I got to the Y this morning we were in for a surprise... no lights! Fortunately there was power to parts of the building so we were able to workout. I jokingly called it ‘moonlight workout’! That was my view from the leg press

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Wasn’t sure if I would workout today. I have a lot of sinus pressure and it felt like someone was behind my eyes trying to push them out. I took some sudafed and was able to complete my routine. Now I need a nap.

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Week 6 done!!

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The energy that I have gained from all of my workouts - running, lifting, yoga, and Tai Chi has been great! I have been sleeping the best I have in years.

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Closed out week 5 with another great lift session! Have an awesome weekend everyone.

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Start of week five! Went to the Y after work. Oh my was it busy, but I was able to get my routine in without any delays.

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Yay!!!!
Week 4 down and I met my goal. I’ve lifted twice a week for the last four weeks. It was a challenge to go to the Y after work but I made it. I was surprised at how busy it was for a Friday evening.

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Start of week 4!!  Day 1 down!! One more and it’s pedicure time for me!!  Also, next week I will be increasing my loads, at least on my leg press.

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Week three down!!

Life tried to derail my intentions. I was planning on lift day #2 being Friday after work. It never fails when I plan to work out after work something always prevents me. I left work an hour late yesterday. Ugh!!! So I headed straight home to make dinner and relax. BUT I got up early this morning (6am) and went to the Y. I got my lift ON!!!
One more week and I’ve earned a pedicure. Yay me!!have a great weekend everyone.

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My phone auto corrected me with an incorrect word. Ugh! It should say ‘singing’ the virtues not dining.

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Good (rainy) morning everyone! Week 3 off to a great start. Was able to get my workout in before the Y got busy.
So I have this love/hate relationship with carbs. I’m sure most of us do. lol!! As I was putting my whole grain bagel package away, I noticed a QR scan code on a package of Butternut buns that read ‘be informed: go to whyeatbread.com’. Well this got my curiosity going and I scanned the code. Nice little website dining the virtues of bread and bread products and why we should eat them. I clicked around for a little to see what there was to see.
To go in line with my ‘complex carbs’ posting, here are some interesting facts about bread:
The first grinding stone was invented by the Egyptians around 8000BC. They started out with flatbreads until they found yeast made the bread  rise. It was also a form of currency used interchangeably with money. I guess that’s where the slang name for money ‘bread or dough’ comes from perhaps.

And that’s my ‘food for thought’ on this wet morning. Have a great day everyone!!🥖🍞🥐

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Week 2 down!!
I think I figured out how to post my routine with loads, reps, and sets!
Have a great weekend everyone!!

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Happy Tuesday!
So this is week #2 working on my goal of resistance training twice a week. I will admit I like the accountability that comes with posting in Padlet. I will need to work on keeping the path when the semester ends.
I haven’t increased my loads or reps yet, I’m finding that I am sufficiently challenged with my current plan.  Now if I can figure out how to copy my actual routine with loads, reps, and sets I’ll be in good shape!

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I found an app (that I think I like) to log my training. Thankfully the Y was open! Got there early and was able to complete my training before it got busy. I’m so happy to be lifting again. I feel so much better!!

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SNOW!!!!!❄️❄️

It looks beautiful outside, but the snow derailed my training for today. The Y is closed. ☹️  Guess I’ll try again tomorrow.

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Workout #1
Today was my first day resistance training. Until I find an app that I like I will keep track on a log page courtesy of Tim Hatten, PhD a professor at Rock Valley College.

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I’m glad to be on this journey with all of you!  My goal is to resume resistance training twice weekly. While I run 3-4 times a week I have gotten away from lifting weights. I am also a little tech challenged so bear with me!!

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If I have benefited just one person today, I am successful

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Gratitude
Today I am thankful for the support of my family.