I made it back to Baldwin yesterday afternoon and didn't stay home long! I had some grocery shopping to do; so I took Ela and Jacek with me. I think my daughter grew another inch since I was gone. Her Uncle Eric took her to get a new pair of basketball shoes and she went from a size 4 to 6 1/2!
Anyway, we headed to Woodbury to go to Trader Joe's and Cub Foods. We loaded up on everything on MY list; of course I did let them get chocolate covered Almonds from Trader Joe's and I didn't even have one. So what did I eat on my first day home? I had breakfast before I left so on our drive from Two Harbors to Baldwin we stopped in Solon Springs at Charley's and I ordered a Taco Salad w/just lettuce, black olives, onions, salsa and taco meat. I did put french dressing on it! It tasted so good. I had said I was going to have a cheeseburger but I couldn't do it. I get what you call a "Cheat Meal" or "Refeed Meal" on my weigh in day each week. The meal should be different than what you eat like pizza or cheeseburger or pasta! The real temptation was that my kids wanted to go to Old Country Buffet while we were in Woodbury....I know what you are thinking....What the Hell?
I tried really hard to change their mind on that but we went. I also know that I need to overcome my temptations and get past my old habits. I loaded my plate with Spinach and added some eggs, peas, cucumbers, onions, mushrooms and used very little dressing! I went through the main portions and was very overwhelmed. My son had brought his first plate and had Ham, pasta, mac-n-cheese and corn. He says, "you can't have any of this can you?" I replied, "Yes, I can have whatever I want but I don't want any of that." So I had some broiled fish, 1 bite of a sweet potato, 1 scoop of a hot spinach salad and that was it! That is the first time that I have never had pasta, dessert...etc....I was proud of myself!
Today! I woke up and went to the gym and did my cardio. I also did some arm weights and an Ab workout; but I skipped the Skywalkers! I was home by 8:10 a.m. I have not left my kitchen today and not because I am eating. I am cleaning. My dining room and kitchen were an absolute pig sty. I had 3 weeks of mail left for me. No one in my house opens mail; it was all left for me. All of the school supplies were left for Mama to put away as well. I just finished the floors! I still have the computer desk to clean and I am done with this level in my house! I have done really well today with staying on plan and eating.:) My son had a salad with me and said it was the best salad he has ever had....I love him! I did leave the house to go get a haircut with the rest of my family from Jules! Jules had to cut about 2 inches off my back that was damaged from the pool! My son got his mop cut off:) He is so damn handsome!
The news you have all been waiting for: I left Fitness North 20.8 pounds lighter and 21 inches smaller! I lost 5 1/2 inches on my waist! I was shocked and excited with my numbers. I have a plan I will follow that can and may by changed on a weekly basis. I have no problems with any of the food! I am leaving Wednesday night for Chicago and will be gone 1 week; I am taking my scale with me. I am a little nervous about that; but I think it will be OK! I guess when we go to the Cubs/White Sox game there will be NO beer, peanuts, hot dogs or popcorn for me....I will just suck on my Water!
I will update this blog when and if I find something interesting to write about; but life with Jen is pretty damn boring.....I am going to be cleaning my house the rest of the night. Tomorrow I am taking the Mahoney kids (Axel and Maddox) to the water park! Bring on the TAN!
I hope my fellow Lions are well back at Fitness North! Everything they are doing is worth it. I will leave you with this:
How bad do you want it? Push yourself, no one else can push you...you have so much potential...find it and utilize it. You are the only one who holds up You!
Until next time, PEACE OUT!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
I am Departing the North Shore!
My last day, yesterday, was the kind of day one would probably expect from a "Boot Camp"! We had our two hour pool work-out and were able to play a game of Ultimate. Ultimate didn't go so well for me and my team...I hate to lose and we got our asses kicked....it really sucked! We quickly packed up and left for our hikes at 9:00 a.m.
The first hike took us to Caribou Falls; which was really awesome! The falls are absolutely beautiful. Of course there were 145 steps to get down to the falls outlook and then yes you did have to walk back up the 145 steps! I am starting to wonder why you hike way way up and then to reach the falls; you have to go down stairs? Just make the path even, right; but I forgot that is NOT how mother nature designed things. When I got back down to the parking lot I really had to go to the bathroom; I noticed Sharon was going by a truck and then saw this CREEP is his motor home watching.....I still went!
Our next stop was Oberg Mountain again. We had to walk to the top and wait for everyone else to get to the picnic table before we could eat. I do still want to come back to Oberg in the fall to see the colors. when we got back down to the parking lot we were not done hiking; we had to do the Louveaux Loop....I am going to tell you straight up- This hike sucks! While we were walking up and up and up and up....I told Leif behind me that there better be something pretty spectacular at the top...There wasn't! Just a rock cliff to climb that was so brutal! When we finally got back down I said I am NEVER going to do that hike again!
The best part of the day gets better. It was not good enough that we did 3 hikes in one day; of course it must have been a Fitness North record! We were told to do 1 hour of cardio before we went to bed. My twin sister Camille and I pretty much felt the same way....we both said, screw it...we are going to do it right when we get back! Which we did. We logged in our hour cardio right away! Of course we complained and bitched the whole time!
Nikky made our supper...Garlic Cod:) Then Camille, Nikky, Camille and I went and had our massages again by Mass-aaah-ge by the Lake....Once again it was so relieving. It was Saturday yesterday so that means cards! Camille and I were partners so that pretty much guaranteed that I was going to be on a winning team; which I was... Camille and Nikky were on the other team.
It is Sunday morning right now..of course they don't let you sleep in on your day off or your day of departure...up at 6:00 a.m. to get weighed. I have to wait until 8:00 a.m. to have my exit interview before I see my true results. I will let you know later on that!
I do want to tell anyone who needs to get Healthy; whether you have 20 pounds to lose or over a 100; Fitness North is the place you can come to get your jump start! Fitness North has started a change in my life that will be lifelong! Sheryl had a remarkable idea when she thought up this place. Her and O'Neal did an amazing job when they decided to hire Leif and Kelly! I couldn't imagine my stay here without them! I have so much respect for Leif; he is so knowledgeable it is intriguing. He is going to be big someday and I am going to be like...yep....he helped me reach my goal:) Kelly is the ray of sunshine one needs everyday! She has so much encouragement in her and is so full of life. Don't wait....they are starting up sessions again the end of August! Your health is worth it!
I am going to TRULY miss my two roomies; Camille and Nikky! I have spent the last three weeks with them. Camille challenged me everyday and I am sure she knows that. She has the intensity and drive that keeps going! She is contagious in her attitude and demeanor....I wish we lived closer! Nikky is just so funny! I absolutely am going to miss her laugh! I hope her hammy/hip gets better for her; but they both are looking SOOOOOO amazing! THANKS to them for being here for me and taking me under their wings!
I will write more tonight!
Until Next Time, PEACE OUT!
The first hike took us to Caribou Falls; which was really awesome! The falls are absolutely beautiful. Of course there were 145 steps to get down to the falls outlook and then yes you did have to walk back up the 145 steps! I am starting to wonder why you hike way way up and then to reach the falls; you have to go down stairs? Just make the path even, right; but I forgot that is NOT how mother nature designed things. When I got back down to the parking lot I really had to go to the bathroom; I noticed Sharon was going by a truck and then saw this CREEP is his motor home watching.....I still went!
Our next stop was Oberg Mountain again. We had to walk to the top and wait for everyone else to get to the picnic table before we could eat. I do still want to come back to Oberg in the fall to see the colors. when we got back down to the parking lot we were not done hiking; we had to do the Louveaux Loop....I am going to tell you straight up- This hike sucks! While we were walking up and up and up and up....I told Leif behind me that there better be something pretty spectacular at the top...There wasn't! Just a rock cliff to climb that was so brutal! When we finally got back down I said I am NEVER going to do that hike again!
The best part of the day gets better. It was not good enough that we did 3 hikes in one day; of course it must have been a Fitness North record! We were told to do 1 hour of cardio before we went to bed. My twin sister Camille and I pretty much felt the same way....we both said, screw it...we are going to do it right when we get back! Which we did. We logged in our hour cardio right away! Of course we complained and bitched the whole time!
Nikky made our supper...Garlic Cod:) Then Camille, Nikky, Camille and I went and had our massages again by Mass-aaah-ge by the Lake....Once again it was so relieving. It was Saturday yesterday so that means cards! Camille and I were partners so that pretty much guaranteed that I was going to be on a winning team; which I was... Camille and Nikky were on the other team.
It is Sunday morning right now..of course they don't let you sleep in on your day off or your day of departure...up at 6:00 a.m. to get weighed. I have to wait until 8:00 a.m. to have my exit interview before I see my true results. I will let you know later on that!
I do want to tell anyone who needs to get Healthy; whether you have 20 pounds to lose or over a 100; Fitness North is the place you can come to get your jump start! Fitness North has started a change in my life that will be lifelong! Sheryl had a remarkable idea when she thought up this place. Her and O'Neal did an amazing job when they decided to hire Leif and Kelly! I couldn't imagine my stay here without them! I have so much respect for Leif; he is so knowledgeable it is intriguing. He is going to be big someday and I am going to be like...yep....he helped me reach my goal:) Kelly is the ray of sunshine one needs everyday! She has so much encouragement in her and is so full of life. Don't wait....they are starting up sessions again the end of August! Your health is worth it!
I am going to TRULY miss my two roomies; Camille and Nikky! I have spent the last three weeks with them. Camille challenged me everyday and I am sure she knows that. She has the intensity and drive that keeps going! She is contagious in her attitude and demeanor....I wish we lived closer! Nikky is just so funny! I absolutely am going to miss her laugh! I hope her hammy/hip gets better for her; but they both are looking SOOOOOO amazing! THANKS to them for being here for me and taking me under their wings!
I will write more tonight!
Until Next Time, PEACE OUT!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Devil Boy's Terrors!
Let me just first start with the title of this Blog! I truly believe that Leif has nightmares at night where he conjures up exercises that will make us whine, cry, moan, bitch and swear! His nightmare last night must have been a real doozy! We were able to name the new exercise; hence the name Devil Boy's Terrors! So what is it? Well your body is in a plank and you have to DRAG your feet while you crawl with your hands and push a 20lb kettle bell ahead of you. Notice how I put DRAG your legs in capitals. Leif has never tried to drag my body behind me. We were able to walk the plank forward. We got to do this exercise 2 times so we could push the kettle bell with both hands! I don't think I will do this exercise on my own:( Sorry! But if anyone would like to see how it works; I will show you!
We were able to go on our morning walk this morning! Our circuits today didn't happen and we didn't get to go to the gym. We went back to the ballroom and did relays, suicides/killers, Indian runs and stairs! We were so fortunate today to be able to do BEAR CRAWLS for some of the relays! We only had to do the stairs 10 times:) The next time Leif asks, "how is the body, are there any parts that aren't sore?" Camille and I told him that our elbows and head were the only parts of our body that didn't hurt! Well, when we got to the ballroom; I asked him why he likes to torture us and why does he even ask if we are sore....he doesn't care! Of course he just gave us the Devil Boy laugh!
This afternoon we went back to Tettagotchee State Park! We drove to the falls this time instead of walking to the parking lot. We got a mud bath! The trail was so damn muddy my shoes are now black. To get to the High Falls, once you walk the path, you go down stairs! To come all the way back up there are ONLY 174 stairs! The sight was beautiful and we crossed a suspended bridge which scared the crap out of me. Next we went to Two Step Falls; don't worry it was more that TWO STEPS to get there! There was once again almost 170 stairs! The best part of the whole entire hike was once we were done, Leif said we needed to walk back up the initial climb, which is straight up for .3 miles! At first Camille, Katie and the other Camille and I said, SCREW THAT...we are NOT walking back up. Well we reluctantly did make the climb and Leif was shocked....he actually thought we wouldn't walk back up it! Dare me?
Thanks to Nikky for having supper all made for us when we got back. Nikky is still working out her hamstring injury and they said she could not go on the hike today! We were so happy to have supper waiting for us. Nikky made our supper with a kick....it was awesome!
Tomorrow we are looking forward to our 2 hour pool workout and then we are leaving at 9 a.m. and going on hikes. We are eating on the trail...I sure I will have some great words tomorrow about that!
I really can't believe that my 3 weeks is coming to an end here at Fitness North! I have accomplished so much! I am grateful...but I will talk about that tomorrow night:)
Until Next Time, PEACE OUT!
We were able to go on our morning walk this morning! Our circuits today didn't happen and we didn't get to go to the gym. We went back to the ballroom and did relays, suicides/killers, Indian runs and stairs! We were so fortunate today to be able to do BEAR CRAWLS for some of the relays! We only had to do the stairs 10 times:) The next time Leif asks, "how is the body, are there any parts that aren't sore?" Camille and I told him that our elbows and head were the only parts of our body that didn't hurt! Well, when we got to the ballroom; I asked him why he likes to torture us and why does he even ask if we are sore....he doesn't care! Of course he just gave us the Devil Boy laugh!
This afternoon we went back to Tettagotchee State Park! We drove to the falls this time instead of walking to the parking lot. We got a mud bath! The trail was so damn muddy my shoes are now black. To get to the High Falls, once you walk the path, you go down stairs! To come all the way back up there are ONLY 174 stairs! The sight was beautiful and we crossed a suspended bridge which scared the crap out of me. Next we went to Two Step Falls; don't worry it was more that TWO STEPS to get there! There was once again almost 170 stairs! The best part of the whole entire hike was once we were done, Leif said we needed to walk back up the initial climb, which is straight up for .3 miles! At first Camille, Katie and the other Camille and I said, SCREW THAT...we are NOT walking back up. Well we reluctantly did make the climb and Leif was shocked....he actually thought we wouldn't walk back up it! Dare me?
Thanks to Nikky for having supper all made for us when we got back. Nikky is still working out her hamstring injury and they said she could not go on the hike today! We were so happy to have supper waiting for us. Nikky made our supper with a kick....it was awesome!
Tomorrow we are looking forward to our 2 hour pool workout and then we are leaving at 9 a.m. and going on hikes. We are eating on the trail...I sure I will have some great words tomorrow about that!
I really can't believe that my 3 weeks is coming to an end here at Fitness North! I have accomplished so much! I am grateful...but I will talk about that tomorrow night:)
Until Next Time, PEACE OUT!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Jill Kicked Our Butts today!
There really was not much new to share yesterday....it was still raining and the routine was pretty much the same!
Today there was still rain:( We did our 2 hour morning pool workout and then did our leg circuit. YUCK! Can you possibly believe that he put in 5 sets of Wall-sits into 1 round of circuits! I swore when I walked in and saw two, and then I kept looking at the signs and saw 5! So not only do we have 24 stations; but 5 of those were wall-sits! Ouch...ouch....ouch... But first, we had to do killers. Then after we finished our two rounds of circuits Leif thought we should do some more killers with a kick. We had to carry 40 pounds with us while we did the killers! Do you realize why we call him Devil Boy?
We got a special treat this afternoon! No, it wasn't in the form of food; we got to go to Jill's fitness place. 4 U Fitness! Jill is one of the most upbeat, hyper and smiley people I have ever met. She definitely loves what she does and she is very good at it! We did three different circuits at Jill's place. I was in the group that did the Spinning first...1 hour of spinning w/Jess! Next our group went to Jill with the TRX ropes....OMG! Camille made a comment at one point that I had to laugh really hard and I actually snorted, Camille said, "Fat people don't do this!" TRX is total body resistance and when you weigh more, the more it hurts and the harder it is! The one good thing is I was able to get up in a plank with my feet in the ropes on the first time this week. I could barely get up last week. For our last circuit we went with Danielle to do kettle bells! Danielle went through some great workouts with us using the kettle bells! They are really intense!
You would have thought we were done, but NO....we did some kick boxing! I think the worse part of the day at Jill's was the stretching at the end! Jill has a background in dance and therefore is VERY flexible...I have a hard time just touching my toes and she is trying to make us do moves like we are snakes! I am glad that we did go back to Jill's place. I really enjoyed the spinning and I think I could get to like the TRX!
We got to have Tilipia for supper....yummy...yummy....yummy!
I only have 2 more official days left here! My body has done so much and I am proud of myself. I still do not like looking in the mirror; but I know that it is going to take a while to get back to a good physical state! I am really excited to see my daughter! I have not seen her since the day before I left! Shout out to her competition dance team for ROCKIN at Nationals! I am so appreciative to my mother and brother and everyone else who has watched and taken care of my daughter while I have been gone!
I am scared to go home! I am scared of the temptations. I am only going to be home for 2 1/2 days and then I am leaving for Chicago for the NEA convention for 1 week. That is going to be very tough for me! I know I will be able to get my cardio in; but I am worried about the food! I will never forget how hard the workouts have been and I never want to come back here for a jump start. The next time I come back here; I want to be at my goal and give Sheryl, Kelly and Leif a huge hug and thank them for everything!
After I leave here...I will still update my blog! This journey is not done when I leave here...this journey is going to go on until I am at my goal; which I don't know what that is yet! I am sure I will have struggles to report and milestones.
Until next time, PEACE OUT!
Today there was still rain:( We did our 2 hour morning pool workout and then did our leg circuit. YUCK! Can you possibly believe that he put in 5 sets of Wall-sits into 1 round of circuits! I swore when I walked in and saw two, and then I kept looking at the signs and saw 5! So not only do we have 24 stations; but 5 of those were wall-sits! Ouch...ouch....ouch... But first, we had to do killers. Then after we finished our two rounds of circuits Leif thought we should do some more killers with a kick. We had to carry 40 pounds with us while we did the killers! Do you realize why we call him Devil Boy?
We got a special treat this afternoon! No, it wasn't in the form of food; we got to go to Jill's fitness place. 4 U Fitness! Jill is one of the most upbeat, hyper and smiley people I have ever met. She definitely loves what she does and she is very good at it! We did three different circuits at Jill's place. I was in the group that did the Spinning first...1 hour of spinning w/Jess! Next our group went to Jill with the TRX ropes....OMG! Camille made a comment at one point that I had to laugh really hard and I actually snorted, Camille said, "Fat people don't do this!" TRX is total body resistance and when you weigh more, the more it hurts and the harder it is! The one good thing is I was able to get up in a plank with my feet in the ropes on the first time this week. I could barely get up last week. For our last circuit we went with Danielle to do kettle bells! Danielle went through some great workouts with us using the kettle bells! They are really intense!
You would have thought we were done, but NO....we did some kick boxing! I think the worse part of the day at Jill's was the stretching at the end! Jill has a background in dance and therefore is VERY flexible...I have a hard time just touching my toes and she is trying to make us do moves like we are snakes! I am glad that we did go back to Jill's place. I really enjoyed the spinning and I think I could get to like the TRX!
We got to have Tilipia for supper....yummy...yummy....yummy!
I only have 2 more official days left here! My body has done so much and I am proud of myself. I still do not like looking in the mirror; but I know that it is going to take a while to get back to a good physical state! I am really excited to see my daughter! I have not seen her since the day before I left! Shout out to her competition dance team for ROCKIN at Nationals! I am so appreciative to my mother and brother and everyone else who has watched and taken care of my daughter while I have been gone!
I am scared to go home! I am scared of the temptations. I am only going to be home for 2 1/2 days and then I am leaving for Chicago for the NEA convention for 1 week. That is going to be very tough for me! I know I will be able to get my cardio in; but I am worried about the food! I will never forget how hard the workouts have been and I never want to come back here for a jump start. The next time I come back here; I want to be at my goal and give Sheryl, Kelly and Leif a huge hug and thank them for everything!
After I leave here...I will still update my blog! This journey is not done when I leave here...this journey is going to go on until I am at my goal; which I don't know what that is yet! I am sure I will have struggles to report and milestones.
Until next time, PEACE OUT!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Happy Summer! Not....
OK, I apologize; but I was in no mental or physical mood last night to write a blog...maybe it was from all my cucumber cake:) Actually during our circuits yesterday morning I was wondering why the hell am I doing this for another week! Why didn't I just leave with my husband so I could sit in a tent during the rain for three days? Well, I didn't and I needed to suck it up. I was a very unhappy camper when we went on our hike. They told us we needed to really wear our hiking boots! BS....you really don't need your hiking boots when the majority of your hike is on a paved bike path! My feet and my hiking boots do not get along very well. I took out the orthotics and that didn't help at all either! I was in excruciating pain when we returned! I was in my bed by 7:30 p.m......
It is a good thing that each day starts anew and when I wake up I am thankful that I am here! The weather today for the first day of summer was not at all delightful; but you know I don't think summer comes here in the North Shore until August! Our morning walk was very windy....I was so proud of myself because I believe I ran at least half of it...actually I didn't have a choice because when I would stop and walk I was getting a sharp pain on the side of my left leg...and it felt so much better to run; so that is what I did....I don't know if many would call it running as opposed to jogging!
My favorite circuit of the week was today: LEGS...not! Once again I will tell you how much I despise doing lunges; actually my knee where I had surgery despises them. My knee swells up pretty good after the leg circuits. Today we did relays and were they challenging...but I think we rocked the house! No afternoon hike today (we were all very sad and crying.....) it was poring rain; so we went to the gym and did our cardio for 115 minutes......Leif said we were going to do 90 minutes, but he doesn't really know how to tell time; so we went a little longer. I was not going to complain; because I did not want any one-on-one time with him at the weights because he always makes it hurt so damn bad! If anyone out there has a Hello Kitty sippy cup or Hello Kitty watch that they don't want anymore...I would like it because I am going to give it to Leif for his birthday or Christmas!
Day 2 is done...the group of new girls/ladies are amazing! I am always amazed at a newcomer and how hard they work and how much they can do... Today I said I think I am getting weaker; because the damn wall sit..killed my legs today and 2 weeks ago I was able to do it for 3 minutes~
Tomorrow there is a 100% chance of rain all day! I think we are looking at a 2 hour pool work-out:)
I thank everyone for the birthday wishes.....I did call my mom the night of my birthday because she TEXTED me Happy Birthday....I said, What the Hell! You can't even call me on my birthday! She said she didn't know if I would be in bed...I will forgive her for this one! We were the ones who taught her how to text:)
Until Next Time, PEACE OUT!
It is a good thing that each day starts anew and when I wake up I am thankful that I am here! The weather today for the first day of summer was not at all delightful; but you know I don't think summer comes here in the North Shore until August! Our morning walk was very windy....I was so proud of myself because I believe I ran at least half of it...actually I didn't have a choice because when I would stop and walk I was getting a sharp pain on the side of my left leg...and it felt so much better to run; so that is what I did....I don't know if many would call it running as opposed to jogging!
My favorite circuit of the week was today: LEGS...not! Once again I will tell you how much I despise doing lunges; actually my knee where I had surgery despises them. My knee swells up pretty good after the leg circuits. Today we did relays and were they challenging...but I think we rocked the house! No afternoon hike today (we were all very sad and crying.....) it was poring rain; so we went to the gym and did our cardio for 115 minutes......Leif said we were going to do 90 minutes, but he doesn't really know how to tell time; so we went a little longer. I was not going to complain; because I did not want any one-on-one time with him at the weights because he always makes it hurt so damn bad! If anyone out there has a Hello Kitty sippy cup or Hello Kitty watch that they don't want anymore...I would like it because I am going to give it to Leif for his birthday or Christmas!
Day 2 is done...the group of new girls/ladies are amazing! I am always amazed at a newcomer and how hard they work and how much they can do... Today I said I think I am getting weaker; because the damn wall sit..killed my legs today and 2 weeks ago I was able to do it for 3 minutes~
Tomorrow there is a 100% chance of rain all day! I think we are looking at a 2 hour pool work-out:)
I thank everyone for the birthday wishes.....I did call my mom the night of my birthday because she TEXTED me Happy Birthday....I said, What the Hell! You can't even call me on my birthday! She said she didn't know if I would be in bed...I will forgive her for this one! We were the ones who taught her how to text:)
Until Next Time, PEACE OUT!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day and Happy Birthday!
June 19, 2011: I remember when I was a kid and a time when I had to share my birthday with my dad on Father's Day! I was so angry that it just all wasn't about me. I was selfish in thinking that we should not be celebrating any other day than my birthday. Today, on my 39th birthday; I would be honored to share Father's Day with my dad. I lost my dad when I was 15 years old. If I could see him today and say something to him; I would thank him for the 15 years that I did have with him! I miss my father very much. I miss the smell of his Captain Black smoking tobacco coming out of his pipe. I miss going raccoon hunting with him in the late fall on very chilly nights and listening to the AM radio (usually listening to baseball). I miss the smell of his aftershave and his next day scruffle on his chin, I miss sitting in the bleachers with him at different sporting events; I truly miss him. So today, Happy Father's Day to Dennis Joseph Harmon, may your memory live on forever!
Now, it is my birthday today and it has been amazing already. Camille, Nikki and I went and received massages at Mass-ahhh-ge by the Lake, LLC (MBTL). Richard and Dianne Helms are amazing individuals and have a massage studio that other people would be very envious of. Dianne gave me my massage and it was so awesome and relaxing. Not only did I get a massage, but I received a BIO FREEZE treatment, hot pack treatments and aromatherapy all in one! If you ever get up this way in Two Harbors, you need to look up Mass-ahhh-ge by the Lake, LLC www.massagebythelake.com on Christianson Lake Rd.
Because it is my birthday, Sheryl had asked me what my favorite thing to eat is and of course I responded with: Pizza! I really think I could eat Pizza for every meal and it wouldn't matter what kind of pizza or what the pizza had on it....I just love Pizza!!!!!!! So we got to make our very own Pizza. Deanna stayed for lunch with Camille, Nikki and I. We made a pizza out of Sheryl's awesome sauce (which I want the recipe) we put onions, red, orange and green peppers, turkey pepperoni and we each got a piece of string cheese to put on our pizza. We used a piece of FLAT OUT! We seasoned it with Italian seasoning. I can not even begin to tell you how amazing the pizza was; and I really don't think it would have needed the string cheese! Now I am really happy to know that I will be able to make pizza again....I am dreaming of some black/green olives and mushrooms:)
Today, we are back to a house of 11! We have 3 new ladies staying in our half of the lodge; another Camille, Linda and Tara (who flew in from Indiana). The week begins again tomorrow morning....I am waiting for Krzysztof and Jacek to get here and see me.....I can't wait; that will truly be the best birthday present.
I got magazines and lottery tickets from Camille and Nikky and I won $13.00 yippee!
Until Next Time, PEACE OUT!
Now, it is my birthday today and it has been amazing already. Camille, Nikki and I went and received massages at Mass-ahhh-ge by the Lake, LLC (MBTL). Richard and Dianne Helms are amazing individuals and have a massage studio that other people would be very envious of. Dianne gave me my massage and it was so awesome and relaxing. Not only did I get a massage, but I received a BIO FREEZE treatment, hot pack treatments and aromatherapy all in one! If you ever get up this way in Two Harbors, you need to look up Mass-ahhh-ge by the Lake, LLC www.massagebythelake.com on Christianson Lake Rd.
Because it is my birthday, Sheryl had asked me what my favorite thing to eat is and of course I responded with: Pizza! I really think I could eat Pizza for every meal and it wouldn't matter what kind of pizza or what the pizza had on it....I just love Pizza!!!!!!! So we got to make our very own Pizza. Deanna stayed for lunch with Camille, Nikki and I. We made a pizza out of Sheryl's awesome sauce (which I want the recipe) we put onions, red, orange and green peppers, turkey pepperoni and we each got a piece of string cheese to put on our pizza. We used a piece of FLAT OUT! We seasoned it with Italian seasoning. I can not even begin to tell you how amazing the pizza was; and I really don't think it would have needed the string cheese! Now I am really happy to know that I will be able to make pizza again....I am dreaming of some black/green olives and mushrooms:)
Today, we are back to a house of 11! We have 3 new ladies staying in our half of the lodge; another Camille, Linda and Tara (who flew in from Indiana). The week begins again tomorrow morning....I am waiting for Krzysztof and Jacek to get here and see me.....I can't wait; that will truly be the best birthday present.
I got magazines and lottery tickets from Camille and Nikky and I won $13.00 yippee!
Until Next Time, PEACE OUT!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Oberg Mountain!
This Saturday compared to last Saturday, was WAY different. I think some of us went to bed last night thinking we would have an easier day today because last Saturday was kind of leisure. Don't ever think that any day will be the same. Today we got to go on our morning walk, it was very windy and cold and some sprinkles. We had our pool workout and then played a mean game of Extreme! That was an exercise in and of itself and next time the hell with the rules; I'm dunking! Next came the real shock of the day when Leif says, we are going to the gym at 10:00! I was like; are you flippin kidding me? He was not:)
We did 90 minutes of cardio at the gym and then did some abs and just a couple of weights. Of course I won't complain because it does feel good when you are finished. We got less than an hour for lunch as we had to get in the car at 1:00 p.m. to go on our hike!
We went up north a little farther by Tofte and hiked Oberg Mountain. Wow, what spectacular views from that mountain. There are a few overlooks that are absolutely amazing. I really want to come back this fall and hike the Mountain again with my husband and maybe my kids. Sheryl's husband said the colors on the trees are pristine and you can get some very great pictures. The hike was not a piece of cake. I got a little ticked as we made it around the loop and a couple of us wanted to go back on the loop and meet our fellow lion. But Leif smarted off and asked if we needed sippy cups (he wanted us to come down to the bottom and then hike back up). Well, I heard that and I thought; don't say that to me. I flew down the damn trail, never looked at anyone when we met up with them. We turned around and headed back up the trail to our fellow lion! It actually felt really good, because I was dripping with sweat and knew that I really had a great hike. When we got back to the resort; of course I could barely walk, my foot was aching! But we made it.
We just got back from our local field trip to Pamida! Wow, what an experience. I was very tempted to buy some Doritos, candy, anything because it was all so damn tempting! We needed to buy some cards so we can play some poker tonight. Camille says we are going to bet our 7 almonds:) Too bad I already ate my 7 almonds....
On a sad note, my mom called me today and told me my Uncle Cecil died. Cecil was my dad's oldest brother and was solid as a rock! I shed some tears and I do know that Cecil lived one hell of a life! My prayers go out to Aunt Betty and Cecil's family....I love them all.
Until Next Time, PEACE OUT!
We did 90 minutes of cardio at the gym and then did some abs and just a couple of weights. Of course I won't complain because it does feel good when you are finished. We got less than an hour for lunch as we had to get in the car at 1:00 p.m. to go on our hike!
We went up north a little farther by Tofte and hiked Oberg Mountain. Wow, what spectacular views from that mountain. There are a few overlooks that are absolutely amazing. I really want to come back this fall and hike the Mountain again with my husband and maybe my kids. Sheryl's husband said the colors on the trees are pristine and you can get some very great pictures. The hike was not a piece of cake. I got a little ticked as we made it around the loop and a couple of us wanted to go back on the loop and meet our fellow lion. But Leif smarted off and asked if we needed sippy cups (he wanted us to come down to the bottom and then hike back up). Well, I heard that and I thought; don't say that to me. I flew down the damn trail, never looked at anyone when we met up with them. We turned around and headed back up the trail to our fellow lion! It actually felt really good, because I was dripping with sweat and knew that I really had a great hike. When we got back to the resort; of course I could barely walk, my foot was aching! But we made it.
We just got back from our local field trip to Pamida! Wow, what an experience. I was very tempted to buy some Doritos, candy, anything because it was all so damn tempting! We needed to buy some cards so we can play some poker tonight. Camille says we are going to bet our 7 almonds:) Too bad I already ate my 7 almonds....
On a sad note, my mom called me today and told me my Uncle Cecil died. Cecil was my dad's oldest brother and was solid as a rock! I shed some tears and I do know that Cecil lived one hell of a life! My prayers go out to Aunt Betty and Cecil's family....I love them all.
Until Next Time, PEACE OUT!
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